About this Event
Walthamstow Festive Artisan tour
Visit makers galore on this Good Life Tour at two seasonal fairs in Walthamstow, East London - home of talented creators.
We'll start at a private meet-up with artist Johanna Melvin on the last day of her bold, colourful exhibition at Pictorem Gallery, at Baker's Arms. Leyton.
Then a short walk to meet craft artisans working in wood at Gavin Goyle's Studio - unique, hand-made presents of all sizes and price ranges.
We'll walk past street art by mural artists working with Wood St Walls, and end at St Mary's Church in Walthamstow visit where you can stay as long as you like at the Creative Christmas fair .
Agenda
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Meet at Pictorem Gallery for a Private View
Host: Pictorem Gallery
Info: We’ll meet at The Pictorem Gallery at the Baker's Arms. Here we'll have a special viewing with artist Johanna Melvin who will tell us the story of her artistic journey and show her bold, colourful paintings. We'll also meet the owners of Pictorum Gallery whose family business has supported artists for decades.
🕑: 11:20 AM - 11:45 AM
Forest Recycling Project behind the scenes
Host: Forest Recyling Project
Info: See behind the scenes at Forest Recycling project - a treasure trove of recycled paint, timber and textiles. An inspiring treasure trove of upcycling activity!
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Gavin Coyle and other makers
Host: Gavin Coyle
Info: Gavin Coyle Studio is a contemporary craft workshop with all artists working predominantly in timber. Their work explores the interaction between traditional skills and modern techniques and is beautiful!
🕑: 12:30 PM - 12:45 PM
Walk to Walthamstow Village – via street art and an ancient house
Info: Walthamstow Village is now a bustling community area of independent shops, and we’ll also see theTudor house and beautiful wall mosaics on the way.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Finish at St Mary’s Church for their Festive artisan’s fair
Info: Stay and wander as long as you like - there will be plenty of talented makers and creators here to help solve your Festive shopping dilemmas. It’s a wonderful chance to meet, talk with and support local artists.
Event venue & nearby stays
Pictorem Gallery, 383 Hoe Street, London, United Kingdom
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