Crafts

How-to guides to graffiti knitting and stitching London landmarks.

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Three, three-part series and a selection of individual hour-long films will look at all aspects of the decorative arts

Crafty types, fashionistas and thrifty freecyclers are invited to join similarly minded people at a Late Studio at Somerset House tomorrow night (Wednesday 7 July). Titled White Elephant, as part of the Maison Martin Margiela exhibition, the idea is: buy a ticket, see the exhibition, …

Like a 21st century Aladdin’s cave, Goldsmiths’ Fair, set within the luxuriantly gilded interiors of Goldsmiths’ Hall, offers a dazzling array of some of the finest contemporary jewellery and silverware craftsmanship. Accommodating every personal taste, style and budget, the choice of treasures on offer is …

Shun the hypnotic dance of Burberried teenage mothers and Australian surburbia that is daytime TV. Take your knitting out into the streets of this sprawling metropolis and, in the company of one of knitting’s most notorious knit graffiti chicks, Magda Sayeg of Knitta Please, help …

Sharpen your needles, steal your granny’s best wool (we recommend a hearty 8-ply) and get ready to cast-on. Hot off the heels of the extravaganza that was the annual Stitch & Bitch Knit Crawl in June, the next few weeks are set to be a …

Three weeks into the New Year, probably one week until payday and telly’s rubbish (except for new CSI), the weather’s grey and the detox is wearing thin. Don’t give in to those January blues! Here’s what can get you out of the house for not …

What do you do if you’ve got a gallery full of works by William Morris, one of Britain’s most famous artists, and you’re a cash-strapped borough council? (a) Publicise the gallery and get loads of tourists spending their money there. (b) Hitch a ride on …

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