Category Archive: News & Reviews
So, happy New Year everyone. I hope all our readers and followers had a fab Christmas and New Year, seems a long time ago already doesn’t it? So, what is in store for Chichester Creative Network, and where do we go from here? Well, as some of you may have noticed, activity, features and articles [...]
As much as the creativity in and around Chichester inspires, sometimes it’s refreshing to get out and about and see what there is to offer further afield. Chichester Creative Network’s Katy recently drew creative inspiration from Esbjerg Art Museum while on a trip to Denmark. This truly innovative place holds modern art from the 1920s [...]
On Saturday 10th December Chichester Creative Network will be hold their first arts and crafts event at Cobnor Activities Centre, Chidham, nr Chichester. This will give local creatives an opportunity to display and sell their wares at an affordable price this festive season. It also gives the rest of us a chance to celebrate the [...]
Violet & Fraiser Store of Vintage was formed in January 2011 by mother and daughter duo, Alex and Paula. As dedicated connoisseurs of unique collectables, Violet & Fraiser was created to seek out and provide those special finds for others, as vintage has gained in popularity. Vintage is a way of life for these collectors [...]
The other day (on Twitter I think), I come upon a rather smexy illustration magazine called Ammo. I was rather excited to discover it was UK based, and further excited by the fact that it was pretty cheaply priced and reasonable shipping (because, let’s face it, you are ALWAYS stiffed over the shipping). So, I [...]
“This bumper Autumn issue, we celebrate traditional and heritage crafts. In exclusive interviews, we talk to the artisans doing their part in keeping these skills alive: Potters, Embroiderers, Weavers, Knitters, Quilt-makers, Wood Engravers, Trug makers, Feltmakers and Spinners. We take a look at some traditional crafts such as Harris Tweed, which are making a well [...]
This season’s UK Handmade Magazine is out now, packed full of ways you can cultivate your creativity. There is an exclusive interview with Holly Berry who talkes about life after Mastercrafts, and Executive Director of the Crafts Council, Rosey Greenlees, talks to UK Handmade about cuts in arts funding. There’s a raft of useful advice [...]
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