May 2012
You can't keep a tweet, a text or an email in a box can you? This is why we are joining the 'save the letter writing revolution' and hosting a letter writing club at the shopette.
Once a month (on the first Thursday of every month) you can come along and a write, or type, YES we have typewriters, a letter. Maybe you could let your Grandmother know what you've been up to or to say 'Hi' to an Uncle overseas. It's so easy to forget not everyone is connected by social media and well lets face it where would we be without the letters of Lewis Carroll, Ludwig van Beethoven and Victor Hugo?
As you know the shopette is weeny so we will all squish in round a table with a cup of tea, from a vintage teapot and a slice of home baked cake to write to letters to loved ones that can be kept forever; stashed away in a drawer or a shoebox. Just bring yourself and a stamp.
Drop in when you get off work, Thursday 3 May 2012 - 6.00pm - 8.00pm.
Strange Fruit Shopette. Shop Seven, Wood Street Indoor Vintage and Craft Market, 100 Wood Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 3HX.
March 2012
On Saturday 31 March, Denise will be speaking about her journey into business at Birkbeck University. The Educate. Connect. Empower. event is being run by Inspirational YOU a not-for-profit organisation that empowers and supports women and young people.
Past events
December 2011
On 17 December we will be at Of Cabbages and Kings Designer Market. There are always lots of lovely goodies to be had at this fab Stoke Newington market which will be our last event of the year so we do hope you can make it.
Abney Hall, 73a Church Street, Stoke Newington, London, N16 0AS.
We had a lovely time at the East London Design show - can't wait for next year!
We will be on stand 33 at the East London Design Show - and running Christmas card making workshops all day Sunday.
And the fun does not stop there, we will also be at the second annual Afridiziak Gifts and Occasions Christmas Shopping boutique on Saturday 3 December, from 12pm to 7 pm at the CLF art Cafe in Peckham, south-east London. This unique shopping event brings together exhibitors who will be offering affordable cultural gifts you won't find on the shelves of local high street shops or department stores.
And we will be making more cards so do bring the children along.
November 2011
Starting in November, WasteNotWantThat are hosting fashion / arts / crafts markets in Liverpool Street, London E1 and we'll be there! With an emphasis on vintage and handmade the venue is just minutes from the tube, buses and Spitalfields & Brick Lane Markets, downstairs at the Shooting Star, E1 7JF which is opposite Liverpool Street Station.
October 2011
We will be at the Papered Parlour Open Studios on Saturday 22 October. Music, a pop up cafe and designer makers selling their crafts - what a great way to send a Saturday afternoon!
11am-5pm - free entry
7 Prescott Place, London SW4 6BS
www.thepaperedparlour.co.uk
020 7627 8703
We will be taking part in the Islington Expo on Tuesday 25 October, 12.30 - 6.00pm
Islington Expo is being held at Islington Assembly Hall and will bring the borough together to celebrate the vibrancy and importance of Black & Minority Ethnic (BME) businesses and their contribution to the local economy and Islington's unique community spirit. The day provides panel discussions, information and workshops to support local businesses, BME business stalls, workshops and opportunities for networking, with a delicious range of food on sale from some of Islington's best BME restaurants. And its free to attend! Just register here http://islbbexpo.eventbrite.com/
September 2011
Of Cabbages and Kings Designer Market. Lots of lovely goodies to be had at this fab Stoke Newington market.
Abney Hall, 73a Church Street, Stoke Newington, London, N16 0AS.