Brighton Christmas Open Houses

The Christmas Artists Open Houses Festival 2011 runs for three weekends:
26th  27th November, 3rd & 4th December and 10th and 11th December, 2011.

We are showing in two beautiful houses this year.
Different work in each house :
Mel and Jonathan William's  house at 14 Southdown Avenue, Brighton, BN1 6EG.

Also showing are :
Maika Crampton textiles,
Belen Gomez ceramics,
Vanessa Mooncie knit and crochet jewellery,
Helen Musselwhite paper artist,
Julia Smith ceramics,
Jonathan Williams prints,
Mel Williams cushions and lavender bags
Annabet Wyndham jewellery.
and me, Sarah Young prints, paintings, tea-towels.

A very welcome return of such a positive and lovely house, full of desirables!
 Vanessa's badger in hat brooch is something else, and I especially liked the vintage children's illustration cards. The whole house is very joyful.

 As is Joy's! at The Festive Fox 53 Kingsley Road, Brighton, BN1 5NH.
Showing:
Lesley Buckingham watercolours
Carol Butler hand embroidery
Joy Fox button jewellery and textile work
Victor Stuart Graham marine assemblages and houses
Sarah Lock lamps and shades
Sarah Young prints, paintings, tea towels and little heads.

Carol Butlers embroideries are so beautiful, especially the bird's nest.
I invigilated yesterday and it was such a pleasure to just be in such a lovely house. Fairy lights illuminate the fig tree in the night garden, with the railway beyond. We are very lucky to have friends in Brighton who let us show work in this way.

For times and information on all the other houses see here http://www.aoh.org.uk/for-visitors

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Guerrilla Art Market-Brighton Media Centre- this weekend

A Christmas market bringing together Brighton's best with East London's brightest artists; selling their wares at wholesale prices.
December 6th and 7th, the Brighton Media Centre, 15-17 Middle St, next door to the Hop poles.

Featuring: PinkyVision, Lula Mai, MujuWorld, Call Of The Wild, Gassius, Req One, Sinna1, Bella Clarke, The Osh, Sri, Lonny, La Dilly, Cloudy, Snub23, Anna Kyriacou, Belle Star, Cameron Watt, Hazel Welch, Hizze Fletcher, Jaguar Shoes,Jasmine & Corduroy, Mark Hooley, Russel Maurice, Vanessa Jones.

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Alexander Girard

Just a couple of items, available in Brighton, that are great!



Girard dolls from the original 1963 collection for his own home at Lollipop Shop £79 each
44 Trafalgar Street



Girard alphabet blocks from House Industries at Castor and Pollux £75

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Christmas shopping with Etsy

Etsy is a vast online window shop, hosting thousands of individuals and their handmade items.

I have been a member and advocate of Etsy for nearly two years, and buying from makers and artists rather than high street chains is always a preference, so here are a few of my favourites.

www.gypsyandtwink.etsy.com Wood cut into shapes, painted and decorated with paper collage. Great attention to detail.



www.matteart.etsy.com Fabulous 50s cartoon style paintings and grocco prints.



www.shoshonasnow.etsy.com Beautiful ceramics. black and white texture on the outside, colour glaze inside.



www.sanfran67.etsy.com Intricate paper cuts and collages. She says of her work: Paper+scalpel+Paper+photocopier+love=my work!




I will add more in a second post later, but remember to shop with Etsy early as most of the shops are based in America, or search out local makers from from the UK.

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Abigail Brown

Abigail brought her birds down from London today and installed them in the gallery at Castor + Pollux.

They decorate the 'Christmas tree' and look very festive

Her intricate little beasties are machine and handstitched using new and recycled materials. Each have an amazing amount of character. Tiny birds occupy vintage matchboxes, some form pictures on canvas whilst others eye you, perched from above.

Prices start at £22.

www.abigail-brown.co.uk
www.castorandpollux.co.uk

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