Artists and makers in Dalston will open their homes and studios to the public on the weekend of 28 and 29 November for the E8 Art and Craft Trail.
Paintings, prints, drawings, jewellery and textiles will be on show and for sale between 11am and 5pm on both days, with visitors able to meet the artists where they live and work.
The trail was set up in 2022 by three long-standing E8 residents to showcase the area’s tradition of art and craft.
New venues
This year’s trail includes two new venues: a space at 195 Mare Street and galleries at the Prokofiev Studio on Ramsgate Street.
The Prince George pub and Stow Brothers are also hosting work again.
All venues are within walking distance of each other. An interactive map that can be followed on a phone is available on the trail’s website, along with a printable version.
Organisers say the line-up mixes returning artists with a number taking part for the first time.
Dalston’s artistic heritage
Hedy Parry-Davies, an artist and one of the trail’s organisers, said: “I’ve lived in Dalston since the mid-80s and the one constant has been the presence of artists and musicians here.
“It’s great to see this heritage celebrated and be part of its continuation.”
Painter and fellow organiser Frances Steele said: “It has been so good to take part in the trail. I’ve met so many neighbours and fellow artists through it.”
The E8 Art and Craft Trail runs from 11am to 5pm on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November.
Details of the artists and makers, and the trail map, are at e8artandcrafttrail.co.uk.
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