Work with us...

We're on the look out for talented London and South East based designer makers for an exciting new project! We can't say too much but if you are interested then drop us a line at: hello@craftguerrilla.com

 

Please apply with a brief introduction and some examples of what you make... a web site or face book page which showcases your work is fine, we just want to see what you make so we can consider all items! 

Also please do not be offended if your application isn't accepted as we are looking for a particular aesthetic and type of hand made product. This is by no way a reflection on you or your work and we'll keep everyone on file for future opportunities!

What we're looking for:

* Illustrations & Paper goods (note books and stationery)

* Home decorative items and home wares including soaps, candles and home fragrances

* Kids and baby products (toys and decor) and new parent products

* Accessories and jewellery

* Man friendly gifts

* Hand bags, totes, purses, wallets etc.

* Eco friendly and recycled hand made items

* Plants, plant pots and gardening gifts

* Ceramics and table ware

* T-shirts, ties, bow ties etc.

* Kitchenelia including oven gloves, tea towls and aprons

* Craft kits including knitting and crochet projects

* Pet products/gifts

* Small furniture 

etc. etc. etc. and anything else which we've forgotten to mention but all good quality hand made goods are up for consideration! 

Thank you and hope to hear from you soon!

Friday's Craft Crush!

"Stay Gold Mary Rose" is my latest crush! As a ceramicist I truly admire this lady's work as well as experiencing a tiny little smidgeoun of jealousy!!!

What S.G.M.R. has managed to do is to reinvent the tea cup... or rather... upcycle the tea cup into something truly beautiful. I just wish I had thought of it first!!!
But no, I joke,  honestly I don't really begrudge this clever clogs I do admire and love what she's managed to create and that is why I'm sharing her work with you...

"Stay Gold Mary Rose" is a collection of creations by Brighton based designer Abigail MaryRose Clark.
Abigail has been designing and making her 'Repurposed Vintage Teacup Bracelets' since 2004 and is currently supplying them to Anthropologie along with her other china jewellery collections for the last three years running, selling in their stores through out the US and UK.
 

So if you love these beautiful wearable pieces as much as I do go buy something from the "Stay Gold Mary Rose" boutique here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/StayGoldMaryRose

Abigail's work reminds us of sitting in the The Wolseley,  afternoon tea on the table served in beautiful china... we gasp as we bite into the eclairs and blush as we go back for a second helping! Delicious and decadent... just like "Stay Gold Mary Rose"!

Behind the red door...

No, 
it's not a new version of the Shakin' Stevens classic but a brand spanking new Art and Craft gallery in the bowels of East Ham!



(Sorry...now that I've added that tune to your brain like a rock n roll loving earwig here's Shakin' Stevens for you though clicking on the video is optional...)

Situated near Central Park on the South Side of the High Street this beautifully formed ex medical glass components factory is the home of a very special place fronted by the lovely Canadian born Dolores.
Once I got over the one hour bus journey ( from Walthamstow on the 58 bus) I approached a cute little side street. On there is a small brick fronted Victorian factory with peaked roof tops, first floor stable doors like the ones you get in Amsterdam houses lined with hanging baskets and a big double door which is painted the brightest RED... hence the name "RED Door Studios".
I stepped through and entered a narrow outdoor corridor come café come indoor walled garden. As you continue down the skinny corridor you arrive into the main entrance of the building where I was  greeted by an upright piano, a few comfy sofas, DJ decks and lots of space to sit and make.
I love the communal feel and I'm told many parties have just sporadically happened due to the nature of the space. I think it will keep happening because it is a very special place.  It's not just an "Arty" space but what Dolores hopes it to be is a space where things happen and where people meet to make things happen!
Dolores took me on the grand tour and though still in the "renovation" stage it looks like it has a lot of potential. She truly is a lady with vision and determination!
She took me through a few rooms one of them to be the Café, the small but perfect studio office then to where a ceramics and multi discipline studio will be set up. As a ceramicist I was very impressed as not many spaces apart from schools have pottery studios so I am very pleased indeed that she will be offering this facility.
Upstairs there are a couple of tidy bright rooms, one of them being an artists studio and a jewellery studio which is still in the planning stage. It will have benches and will be adaptable to other similar disciplines for people to rent out and/or drop in to use tools, benches and all other facilities.
It really is a fantastic space and we hope that you'll be able to visit one day... though the bus trip may have seemed long the moment I walked through the door and was met by the welcoming and warm Dolores...well, the journey just seemed to be worth the slog! I definitely will be going back again and again!

If you fancy going there for some Christmas crafty cheer then have a look at their Face Book Page...there are a few craft workshops to choose from so go and make merry! Otherwise contact them via email: reddoorstudios@ymail.com or call: 07515378548

Lost & Found

Lost & Found...a fab little company offering great one off jewellery...
Here is what Imogen had to say:
"Lost&Found started as a way for me to put to use some of the things I collect - buttons, charms, vintage beads and toys. I make charm necklaces from things I find in second hand, car boot sales and antiques shops and each item in the Lost&Found shop is completely unique."

We love it! Go on you fashionable minxes you know you can't resist a bit of bling!!!

Who's who...Ellen Jones

Ellen Jones will be selling her gorgeous hand made, sterling silver and semi precious stone jewellery at the Craft Guerrilla markets. She'll be at all dates apart from the "First Edition".

Ellen has been making jewellery for as long as she can remember. Her true passion is divided by her work in accounts for the music biz. 

Her eye for colour and composition translates effortlessly into classic and wearable pieces suitable for anyone,

be it to wear for a special evening or with every day clobber! She also takes on special commission work. For the gal who's got everything try getting her a special made to order charm bracelet.

"I trained and worked as a silversmith some years ago and at the moment I'm concentrating on working with stones,wire and chain." Ellen said and continued " I work in sterling silver (gold to order)and use the highest quality gemstones and fresh water pearls which I source from all over the world.

I am inspired by colour combinations and form,and pay lots of attention to hand wrapping,wiring and finishing. Right now I really enjoy providing a bespoke service by making charm bracelets and necklaces for adults and children-these can include a person's name, their favourite colour and things. Think on the lines of Mother's day, weddings, new baby, anniversary, teacher leaving etc...as well as jewellery for men too.

Contact me for special requests and together we will make a one off,unique piece of jewellery that the lucky recipient will treasure for a long time to come!"

Ellen Jones has boutiques on Etsy and Tuggle.