Chelsea Flower Show 2019
Chelsea Flower Show 2019.
Each garden at the Chelsea Flower Show tells a story and often supports a good cause. For 2019 here are some of the stories.
INSPIRATIONS
The Magic of Mull – Seafood, Craft, Puffins and Scenery …
The magic of Mull by Barbara Orton and Dieneke Ferguson. A real feast – great crafts, excellent fresh produce, daily fish and exciting scenery.
Collect 2019
Collect 2019 was again at the Saatchi Gallery this year. Presented by the Crafts Council it shows Craft in a fine art context. More than 400 artists from 30 countries. In addition to Galleries it includes Collect Open, that showcases individual makers and collaborations.
Swinging London – A Lifestyle Revolution
Swinging London at the Fashion nad Textiles Museum focuses on the sixties and in particular Mary Quant and Terence Conran and their all embracing influence.
Christmas Fayre at the stunning Maggie’s Barts
Review of Christmas Fayre at Maggie’s Barts, 6 and 7 December. work from designers and makers, inc hats, bags, jewellery, woven textiles and art.
EMOTIONAL STATES
Review of London Design Biennale 2018 11 October 2018 By Dieneke Ferguson The Second London Design Biennale took place from…
Handmade in Kew and in Britain
Handmade in Kew (4-7 October 2018) and in Chelsea (9-11 November 2018). The annual contemporary craft and design fair established over a decade ago by engineer Piyush Suri.
Totally Thames 2018
Totally Thames 2018, 1-30 September 2018. over 100 events celebrating the River Thames. The river as an inspiration and source of creativity connecting London to other cities around the world.