Opening this week is the third iteration of London Craft Week. Bookended by other design happenings in the city, London Craft Week offers up something some these other events do not: an opportunity to hone in on the makers and their processes.
Taking place across the city, London Craft Week will see a plethora of studios throwing open the doors to their crafting caves, and sharing the secrets to their success with demonstrations, talks and exhibitions. One of the many highlights includes a residency that will take place at St James’s Market Pavilion. Designed by Studio Weave, the art space opened late last year as part of The Crown Estate developments.
Parisian designer Serge Amoruso will delve into his leather making processes as part of the ‘Crafting Accessories’ event
The pavilion will host events during five days, each one focusing on a different theme. First off will be an insight into French makers including Serge Amoruso’s leather craft and Samuel Gassmann’s cufflink making in ‘Crafting Accessories’.
Following this will be a spotlight on menswear, with demonstrations from Ettinger and Emblem by Rose, while various sessions celebrating the home, outdoors and speed will explore the making of wicker baskets, saddles, spoons, knives and even kayaks.
Elsewhere in St James’s there will also be two special dinners that will celebrate ceramics and glassmaking. Wallpaper* Design Award-winning restaurant Aquavit will be hosting a Nordic dinner with Flow gallery where ceramicists Maria Kristofersson, Anna Kantanen and Lars Soendergaard will present their new limited edition tableware. Meanwhile over at Venetian restaurant Veneta, Mark Hill will be presenting mid-century Murano glassworks.
Barn the Spoon will be demonstrating its wood carving techniques
Inside the St James's Market, Aquavit will be hosting a Nordic dinner with Flow gallery
Samuel Gassmann will be revealing the tricks behind his cufflinks
Giving us an insight into knife making will be British brand Blok Knives
Ettinger will be hosting an event that will showcase the craft behind its leather wallets
INFORMATION
The St James’s Market Series runs until 7 May. For more information, visit the London Craft Week website
ADDRESS
St James's Market
Regent St
London SW1Y 4AH
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