oh you lucky people...designer number three!

OK, I might be a little bit bias as I absolutely love
Moxie Beauty products.
I'm not sure how many Moxie perfumes I have now but I've lost count!They are all so yummy and special that I must have them all! *CUE evil laugh* AND now she's made solid perfumes in keep sake boxes...OH the temptation!
Hand blended using the finest ingredients this hand made company has been our top seller at the Craft Guerrilla summer markets. Cassie is an alchemist/dark fairy and has a rare talent! I'm so happy she'll be at the William Morris gallery...well I know it'll mean that I'll have to buy another scent which isn't a bad thing! Hmmmm...I'm sure she uses a cauldron to mix her perfumes!

OH you lucky people...

Here's a sneaky peek at what we have in store for you! Delectable, affordable and OH SO original contemporary craft direct from the designer makers. Where? William Morris Gallery When? 6th of December...at the Craft Guerrilla Christmas Market of course!
Our first Designer maker in the spot light is... NADIA SPARHAM
Walthamstow based ceramicist extraordinaire! Soft furnishings and prints are a lovely extra to this talented ladies offerings.

Christmas Craft market at the William Morris Gallery!

It seems to be quite fitting that we are hosting our Christmas Market in the home of the father of the Arts & Crafts movement! Situated on Forest Road the gallery is home to some stunning art work and we're very happy to be able to set up our event amongst the works of this fine British artist!

Come spend the day browsing through contemporary craft in these beautiful surroundings. Find extraordinary one off designer gifts, view one of the richest collections of Art & Craft in the country, try your luck at the Tombola and buy something you won't find on the High Street!
It's the perfect way to dazzle your friends and family with great,high quality, original Chrimbo presents bought directly from the designer makers! I'm sure Mr. Morris would be quite proud and most likely would have his own stall presenting designer items to the masses!!!

Also to be confirmed: Local Choir to perform a few seasonal tunes to get you in the festive spirit!

Sunday 6th of December
From 11 am to 4pm. Free entry.
William Morris Gallery
Lloyd Park
Forest Road
Walthamstow E17 4PP

Tel 020 8496 4390
Email wmg.enquiries@walthamforest.gov.uk

"The William Morris Gallery is the only public Gallery devoted to William Morris - designer, craftsman, writer, socialist and conservationist - and displays an internationally important collection illustrating his life, achievements and influence.

William Morris was born in Walthamstow in 1834. The Gallery is delightfully housed in the 18th Century Water House, Morris' family home from 1848 to 1856, and set in Lloyd Park in Walthamstow."

Monthly Craft Guerrilla markets...

Don't forget that this Saturday the 30th of MAY we'll be kicking off our 2009 monthly market season!
Free cocktails after 11 am...well as they say "as long as it's cocktail time somewhere in the world!"
Free entry.
From 10 am to 5.30 pm

Where?
Beautiful Interiors garden
34 Orford Rd.
Walthamstow Village E17 9NJ
T: 020 85090039

Lots of gorgeous hand made loveliness from the talented Craft Guerrilla guys and gals.
Help support British Craft by buying direct from the designer makers!

events,events,events!!!

Whether you're a season crafter or a complete novice we're sure you'll enjoy the creative atmosphere!
There's a plethora of events coming up and we're so excited to be hosting our first of many monthly events.

Tuesday the 5th May PINK BAR 93 Feet East Brick Lane.
A veritable evening of fun,craft and cloths swapping! Our washing line will be up and ready for all you fashionable folk to hang your unwanted apparel and once we give the go ahead you'll be able to swap for other funky wear!!! It's recycling with a twist.
We'll be on hand to teach you the basics on how to hem,applique and transform your choices into a clubbing outfit! You must bring at least one piece of clothing (accessories,shoes etc. also welcome) in good,clean condition.
Guest DJ's and the Craft Guerrilla crew will be spinning some yarn and some tunes.From 8pm to 11pm. £5 cover charge to participate in the cloths swap. Free entry.


Saturday 9th of May "Crafternoons" at the Old Queens Head Essex Road.
Join us for our first diurnal D.I.Y. craft event. Set in the upstairs room of the lush Old Queens Head pub in Islington the CG gals will be there with the usual crafty goodness. Craft packs, vintage board games, in house tutors and guest DJs.From 2 pm to 5pm. Free entry.

Wednesday 20th May "Put the needle on the record" The Castle 15 Grosvenor Rise East Walthamstow
Our monthly E17 d.i.y. craft night. Crafty pleasure in the suburbs! Craft packs, in house tutors, DJ's, vintage board games and an ale or two to get you stitching. It's a stitch and pissed kind of thing! From 8 pm to 11pm. VENUE TO BE CONFIRMED!!!! Please check back closer to the date!
Free entry.

Saturday 30th of May Craft Guerrilla monthly Craft Markets Beautiful Interiors 34 Orford Road Walthamstow Village
Summer's here and we're itching to get out in the shop garden! A selection of hand picked designer makers will be bringing quality art and craft to the good people of Walthamstow. Products range from : jewellery, perfumes and cosmetics, clothing, accessories, toys, illustrations, home wares, soft furnishings,art work and more! Come check out the handy work of the Craft Guerrilla guys and girls. Also there's a cocktail or two and some lovely home baked cakes for all you sweet folk!
Free entry.

Bimonthly residency at the Make Lounge. Next event: Wednesday 10th June 6.30 - 9.30PM
The Craft Guerrilla will be back at the Make Lounge in Islington for a summer craft night. More details including how to book tickets to follow. Please check the Make Lounge web site.

Hope to see you at some point. Have a happy spring!

Who's who and what are they making?

The East London Craft Guerrilla is proud to present a plethora of very talented designer makers!
Scroll down our blog page and look through our archive to check out all the lovely people that are selling their creations in Wanstead this November.
Don't forget...what ever plans you have for Saturday the 22nd,cancel them otherwise you'll miss out on this fantastic opportunity to buy direct from the makers.
Christmas is the time for giving so make it hand made!!!


Don't forget that Ms.Lisa Margreet will be on hand for a FREE "learn to knit" taster session. First session starts at 2.30pm. Meeting point :the Craft Guerrilla Cafe at Grove hall. Booking is not essential but preferred. Contact Lisa via email for more information...lisa.payne@gmail.com

Craft Guerrilla Cafe...enjoy a complementary cup of coffee or tea at the Wanstead Craft Market.
Sit down and soak up the atmosphere,show off your shopping or just have a crafty natter!
Lots of lovely home baked cakes and baked goods available to buy from Helen our baking goddess...


(Last summers Craft Guerrilla Craft Markets)

Sneaky peek! Who's at the Christmas craft market?!

Bo Bangles is famed for her beautiful handcrafted twisted sterling silver hearts entwined with semi-precious stones and crystals (recently featured on GMTV).

Her work has been chosen for the 2005 GMTV interactive bride and is regularly worn by celebrities Clare Nasir, Kate Garraway, Penny Smith, Emma B, Eastender's Laurie Brett, and Craig Revel Horwood of Strictly Come Dancing.





www.bobanglesbrides.co.uk






Designed in the heart of the east end Wear-Me is the brain child of one talented lady and she knows exactly what other women want...quality bags and accessories! The Wear Me range captures just the right amount of "girly" charm with "grown up" chic.
Her designs are simple and clean creating timeless adornments that will time after time accompany and add to your ever changing wardrobe. We adore Wear-me and I've got my eye on one of the leather lapelles!
www.wear-me.co.uk

Sneaky peek! Who's at the craft Market?!

So cute it's sick!
Finding inspiration from Mexican folk art,religious iconography, pop art and the down right kitsch this jewellery is colourful and fun!
Also makers of recycled bags,totes and clutches.

www.socuteitssick.etsy.com

Sneaky peek! Who's at the craft Market?!

Julia Pott's designs equal fab fun!
Capturing the quirky in a range of products we're sure that you won't resist buying a piece or two from Ms.Pott!
From ceramics,temporary tattoos, fanzines,cards,wrapping paper and tees to pins and paper goods.


www.juliapott.com

Sneaky peek! Who's at the craft Market?!

Flaming Lily Glass Design
Glass is such a fantastic material to work with but only a crafts person can master it and this lady knows how to work it! a true fire artist she bends and molds glass into gorgeous pieces. A must for any home!

"I design and make vibrant and contemporary glassware for your home. Items range from bowls and candle holders through to pictures and wall panels. Each piece is individually hand cut before being fired in a kiln sometimes several times to create a variety of different effects."

www.flaminglily.co.uk

Sneaky peek! Who's at the Christmas craft market?!

Sabine Cornic
Who's strong enough to pass by Sabine's creations and not buy anything? Perfect gifts for the self and for the home...now who said you had to only buy gifts for others and not for yourself?!We totally agree that one should treat themselves especially for Christmas!

"I love creating surface patterns. My inspiration usually comes from flowers and botanical shapes and I turn them into quirky and contemporary patterns.
The next step, screen printing them on fabrics, is always very exciting and full of surprises. I enjoy working with all sorts of materials, from silk to felt, and at the fair I will be present with bags, purses, T-shirts and home textiles."

www.sabinecornic.com

Sneaky peek! Who's at the Christmas craft market?!

We're totally in love with these crafty creations by Leah Sutton! Feminine and soft we think that its' a perfect gift for any girly girl!
"I'm a Knitted Textile designer specializing in charming & fun knitted gifts & downloadable knitting patterns.
My gifts are a mixture of designs for children & ladies accessories each made using quality yarns in luxurious colours. At present I have a fabulous range of knitted bangles, flower corsages, unique buttons, vintage dolls, Children's embelished T-shirts with lots more on the way for xmas."
Check out the web site

Some more crafty events...

E17 Designer's Christmas Market
Here's another craft market...

"Back due to popular demand, this group of designer makers sell high quality gifts that are usually too irresistible to give!
There's a great range to suit all pockets, occasions and styles.
These shopping events around Walthamstow are a fantastic opportunity to buy innovative, one-off arts and craft work by local designers and in addition experience complementary therapies and cakes.
For more info go to: www.e17designersmarkets.blogspot.com
Friday 28th November
From 7-10pm
£1 entry includes a free Christmas snifter and entry into a surprise Christmas goody bag raffle

"Mixed array of delights" Time Out"

Sneaky peek! Who's at the Christmas craft market?!

Alexandra Ashby
Hand drawn and printed by Alexandra,using recycled card stock and envelopes.
"I get my inspiration from birds, flowers and animals. My printed images are also drawn by me, and printed using a Giclee Printed, which gives an amazing, high quality finish. My prints are sold in runs of about 150, so they are all quite unique and individual."
These lovely cards are true works of art. Send to family and friends or keep to frame so you can make your home even more gorgeous!

Sneaky Peek! Who's at the craft market?

"Hello Battenberg" is the home of all things cute and friendly.
Monsters are snuggly, fabrics are joyful, and designs are youthful.
We love Battenberg and all her creations!
www.hellobattenberg.com

Sneaky Peek! Who's at the Craft Market?

Nadia Spraham ceramics and home wears.
We love Nadia's talent for the 'Naive" and the down right fun!
Her creations are the perfect treat for any one be it a christening, a house warming, birthday or Christmas gift.
Featured in Homes and Gardens we're sure that she'll hit it big time soon so get them direct from the designer maker while you can!
www.nadiasparham.co.uk

Sneaky peek! Who's at the Christmas craft market?!

Ellen Mair knows her stuff!
A jeweller for over 20 years her flair for colour combination,mixture of sterling silver,pearls,crystals and gem stones is a must and a favourite for any self respecting Magpie!
Made as one off pieces and using the highest quality materials we're sure that
something will sparkle and catch your eye.
www.ellenmair.com

Sneaky peek! Who's at the Christmas craft market?!

"Peppermint Twist" is gorgeous and fun!
Hand bags,clutches,purses...what else could a girl want?
We're sure that all you lovely fashionistas will be clambering over the tables
to get your hands on these little beauties...well won't we all?!
A must have for the party season.
www.pepperminttwist.co.uk

Peppermint twist: "I love sewing and have been making most of my own clothes since a teenager; I was running out of closet space... so I set up my label to use up my creative energies!
My designs are whimsical, playful yet practical. Common elements are appliqués of horses, ponies, hearts and doves, star-shaped cut-outs, punched motifs, and studded decorations.
Inspiration often comes from movies: vintage Hollywood glamour of the 40s and 50s, as well as 60s-70s movies such as Rosemary’s Baby, Nashville , Klute, The Eyes of Laura Mars, Manhattan …
Photography, old magazines, childhood books, fawns and horses are a great source of inspiration too… My designs are a little vintage-inspired!
technique: I use mostly leathers, the nappa (lamb) variety, as it supper soft and has a great textural feel. It also ages well, so my purses should last a long while."

Sneaky peek! Who's at the Christmas craft market?!

Glowing doll is the brain child of one very talented creature!
Her designs are fun,quirky and above all very much a winner with both guys and gals. I'm sure that no matter age,sex or urban tribe that there will be something just right for that special hard to buy friend or member of the family!
Or if you're looking for the perfect gift for that
special someone with a funny bone you will find "Glowing Doll" has the perfect answer!
www.etsy.com/shop

Sneaky peek! Who's at the Christmas craft market?!

Moxie Beauty is all a girl could want and hope for...
Lots of sweet,fresh,zingy, head turning high quality perfumes,bath bombs, oils and beautifying lotions and aromatherapy potions!
A must for any lady (or gent) that likes to be pampered!
www.moxiebeauty.co.uk



"Purple Hayes" is one of the characters specially commissioned for Moxie Beauty's exclusive fragrances. Made with the finest oils and no alcohol so perfect for sensitive skin.
"Who says you need pain for pleasure? Purple Hayes is the mistress of the sweet sting. This naughty pinup can achieve with her feathers what other others can't with a whip. As she glides to the edge of the stage her vibrant peacock feathers caress your face like a stolen kiss.
The quintessential manicured hand in a vintage violet glove; a girlish swirl of hard candy, desire, lipstick and velvet lipped lies."
She sounds like my kind of gal!


Check out their uplifting aromatherapy potions! A mixture of pure oils created to aid restless nights,stressful lives or to liven things up when you're a little bit under the weather. Once you've tried Moxie's lotions and potions you won't be able to live with out them!