Shipshape Studio is a new creative venue and boutique in Northwood, NW
London near Harrow, founded by Emily and her partner Adam. They are also our Christmas fair sponsors so if you'd like to know a bit more about them read on!
"Adam's a musician and I'm a writer and
designer-maker so craft and creativity are things that have always been a
part of our daily lives. We'd always dreamt of one day doing something
in the creative world but didn't quite know what. Just over a year ago
we were all set to leave the tiny, cute cottage that we were renting in
Brighton and head to the big smoke but Adam, the tall and clumsy one,
fell and fractured his head a week before we were set to move. Our plans
were tossed out of the window however, over the months that it took him
to properly recover, we talked and dreamt and had a brand new creative
plan. After months of working and planning, we launched Shipshape Studio
on 19th November 2011.
Shipshape Studio is an engaging and friendly space where new skills
can
be learnt and ideas swapped. We know that making things for yourself is
very empowering and you can make things the way you like them rather
than what's on offer in the shops. We've got some of the best
designer-makers in London teaching creative and crafty workshops in a
fun and friendly atmosphere, which we think is the perfect environment
for learning new skills. Complimentary drinks from indie companies and
homemade cakes are served in every class too because, well, everyone
loves tea and cake, right?!
Our upcoming classes are available to book
through our website and you can email us if you'd like to book a class
starting in 2012. We're always open to new ideas so please don't be shy
and get in touch if you have an idea for a class you'd like to take, or
if you're a designer-maker and have an idea for a new class. We also
host events like exhibitions, parties and film screenings so get in
touch as we'd be happy to hear from you! As well as hosting art, craft
and
creative workshops, and events and parties with a difference,
Shipshape Studio also has a quirky online and in-store shop full of
vintage, handmade and design-led lifestyle products and craft supplies.
We stock lots of wonderful talented folk, including Sandra Dieckmann,
Abby Wright, Fritha Strickland and Hannah Latham, as well as my personal
creations under the name of Handmade by Emily and our own-brand range
of design-led homeware. Our online shop isn't up and running just yet
but pop instore to shop our products, or take a look at our online shop
when it's open in a couple of weeks.
Community is very important to us at Shipshape Studio and we run craft nights every 2nd and 4th Thursday evening of the month,
7pm -
9pm.
Entry is free and you can bring along the latest project you are
working on or purchase some supplies, have a cup of tea and a slice of
cake, and meet other local crafty types. All ages (over 18s), abilities
and disciplines are welcome – artists, illustrators, designers,
knitters, sewers, crafters – come along! We look forward to meeting you!
You can find our bricks-and-mortar shop and venue in a little yard
accessed between Ellie's Hair Salon and Just Sew on High Street,
Northwood, Greater London, HA6 1BN. It is a 10 minute walk from
Northwood Tube Station or you can catch the H11 or 282 bus from the tube
station to us. There is free on-street parking nearby, and the area is
easily accessible from London, Middlesex, Hertfordshire and
Buckinghamshire. You can relax in our courtyard walled with plant-filled 1950s and 1960s apple crates and
enjoy a coffee after your journey.
Our regular opening hours are 10am – 6pm Tuesday to Saturday but
we're open at other times for classes and private hire. Just see our
What's On page or email us at
hello@shipshapestudio.co.uk for more information! Drop us a line by post
or email, or give us a call on
01923 828987 if you have any questions or queries. We're always happy to hear from you!
We're very pleased to be sponsoring the Craft Guerrilla
Christmas Market this year. If you haven't visited one of their events
yet, you're in for a treat! Head on down at 11am and be sure to come and
visit us afterwards too!
Places you can find usShop and Venue ::
Unit A, Albert Yard,
Rear of 18 High Street,
Northwood,
Middlesex
HA6 1BN
01923 - 828987
hello@shipshapestudio.co.uk"
Website ::
www.shipshapestudio.co.uk
Twitter ::
www.twitter.com/ShipshapeStudioFacebook ::
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shipshape-Studio/124354117671937
Flickr ::
http://www.flickr.com/photos/shipshapestudio
