The Chocolate Factory N16 is part renovated, part purpose built studios tucked away in the heart of Hackney. This intriguing hidden gem of 27 studios is home to a thriving community of artists and designer-makers. Each individual studio has a life and character of its own, built around a pretty cobbled courtyard, nestled off a quiet residential street between Dalston and Stoke Newington. The Open Studios Weekend is a unique opportunity to take a look behind the scenes, meet the artists and buy direct from their studios.
Our next Open Studios are a one day only event on:
Sunday 1st December 2024 11am-6pm
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London Design Festival – Chocolate Factory Open Studio Taster Weekend
14/15th September 12noon-5pm
As part of the Dalston Stokey Design District, official partners of LDF, a select group of studios at the Chocolate Factory will be opening their doors to the public, demonstrating their practice and offering work for sale.
Participating studios:
Joely Clinkard & Elizabeth Jackson G5 – ceramics studio
Drawing as Design for Clay – Drop in workshops exploring drawing as a design tool for surface and form. Alongside ceramic work for sale.
Helen Rawlinson F5 – textile design and screen printing workshops.
Helen will be giving screen print demonstrations throughout the weekend with the opportunity to design and pull your own print onto paper or fabric (bring your own white t-shirt. Tote bags or kids t-shirts can be purchased on the day) Lampshades, tea towels, cushions and accessories will also be on sale from her pattern filled studio.
Lydia Bauman F9 – mixed media artist
Lydia will be talking about her work and inspirations and demonstrating some of her unconventional mixed media techniques. Paintings, prints cards and more will be available to purchase throughout the weekend all taken from Lydia’s passion for landscape painting.