Park Royal Design District joins London Craft Week 2023 with a 2-day programme of exhibitions, workshops, talks, and a popup market.
Nestled among industrial buildings, iconic factories, Middle Eastern eateries and mechanic’s garages, you’ll find a rapidly-growing collection of studios and workshops occupied by artists, crafters, makers and designers. This unique landscape has inspired a particularly eclectic mix of disciplines, many finding inspiration from reclaimed materials and repurposed offcuts from their industrial neighbours. These recurring themes of circularity and resourcefulness, combined with high-tech future-looking innovation can be seen in ceramics, leatherwork, sculpture, millinery, screen-printing, small-scale fashion brands throughout the area.
At the festival, visitors can browse an array of handmade goods in a central popup marketplace, take part in hands-on workshops, panel talks, live demonstrations, exhibitions, and studio tours.
LISTINGS:
EXHIBITION – Park Royal Clay
12th May 10.00 – 20.00 / 13th May 10.00 – 18.00
Discover beauty born from the chaos of construction at the ‘Park Royal Clay’ exhibition. Join a collective of talented artists, ceramicists and makers as they transform raw London clay extracted from the massive infrastructure projects of Old Oak and Park Royal into works of art and everyday products.
EXHIBITION – Future Craft
12th May 10.00 – 20.00 / 13th May 10.00 – 18.00
Students at the forefront of technology team up with Park Royal craftspeople to explore the future of craft and making. See how traditional techniques and cutting-edge technologies can unite to create truly innovative products. Don’t miss this exciting fusion of old and new, pushing the boundaries of craft and design.
TALKS – Making Conversations
12th May 10.00 – 20.00 / 13th May 10.00 – 18.00 Times TBC
In this series of talks and demonstrations, discover the inspiring journeys that have led Park Royal’s artists and makers to master their chosen crafts, learn about new techniques in natural and sustainable materials, and watch live showcases of 3D printing, bookbinding, welding and more.
Book at parkroyaldesigndistrict.com
MARKETPLACE – Park Royal Craft Market
12th May 10.00 – 20.00 / 13th May 10.00 – 18.00
Shop an array of handcrafted ceramics, homewares, furniture, fashion, handmade books, prints and more from Park Royal’s designers and makers.
WORKSHOPS – Park Royal Open Workshop
12th May 10.00 – 20.00 / 13th May 10.00 – 18.00
A series of workshops to celebrate the launch of Park Royal Open Workshop. Try your hand at traditional crafts such as woodworking, sewing, weaving, printmaking, bookbinding and leatherwork.
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WALKING TOURS – Park Royal Walking Tours
12th May + 13th May 11.00 – 12.30
Enjoy a walking tour of Park Royal’s artist studios, maker-spaces and workshops, visiting a range of well-established and emerging businesses including Bill Amberg Studio, Queensrollahouse and Excelsior Studios. Tours are led by the PRDD team and provide an insight into this little-known but fascinating corner of London.
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