Press :: Lionheart Magazine

Lionheart Magazine, Issue 2

Shipshape Studio in Lionheart Magazine, Issue 2

Shipshape Studio in Lionheart Magazine, Issue 2

We're very pleased to be featured in Issue 2 of Lionheart Magazine. You can see an interview with Emily and some lovely photos of our Studio shot by Stella Mason in this new indie magazine. The wonderfully thick pages are full of stories of people and places, and spaces to escape to. And it's just the right size to fit in your bag, too!

Get your copy here, and you'll be supporting independent businesses too!

Thanks for featuring us Hels!

New in the Shop :: Oh Comely, Issue 10

Issue 10 of Oh Comely magazine has just landed in the Studio! This issue sees features on artists' favourite tools and a photoshoot based on photography contact shoots. You'll also find interviews with Andrew Bird, who creates some of the most beautiful music and is a Shipshape Studio favourite, circus found Neil Gifford, and Wild Flag.

We'll have copies at our Duck Pond Market stall next Sunday (20th May) so come along and see us. Don't forget to get your ticket for next Saturday's printing workshop here too.

The first Illustration and Design Forum

We hosted the first Illustration and Design Forum in London last Sunday, and it was a blast! Illustrators and designers Alice Potter, Emma Block, and Rachel Lewis made up the panel and spoke about different aspects of the creative industries, and there were interesting questions and debate in the Q & A section.

Adam and I enjoyed meeting all of the attendees and it was great to get to chat with you about the creative world and hear your feedback. We got our craft on in the last few weeks making lots of decorations for the venue, including some props for the market place, where creative books, journals, independent magazines and prints by the artists on the panel were being snapped up.

The day was a great success and we've already started planning the next event, which promises to be bigger and better! We're planning lots more events, as well as the launch of our online shop and a new range of parties, so make sure you sign up to our mailing list to be kept in the loop. You can follow us on Twitter and Facebook too - come and say 'Hi'! Our next  crafty event in the Studio is a fun tote printing class with Nancy Straughan. Send us an email at events@shipshapestudio.co.uk to book your own crafty party in the Studio.

Illustration and Design Forum

To add to my previous post, thanks to all you friendly folk who've been talking about and sharing information about this Sunday's Illustration and Design Forum in London. There are only a few tickets remaining so get yours here!

Thanks to Jo Cheung for sharing on her Illustration blog and her 'oh lovely things' blog, Jules, Tea and Crayons, and Laura. Information about the event has also been listed on Arts Jobs, University for the Creative Arts careers site, and What's On In London, as well as being displayed in universities.

The Illustration and Design Forum on Jo Cheung's blog

The Illustration and Design Forum on Arts Jobs

The Illustration and Design Forum on Tea & Crayons here and here

The Illustration and Design Forum on She Draws

The Illustration and Design Forum on I Need Curtains for the Window in My Head

We've had lots of tweets, retweets and facebook shoutouts about the Illustration and Design Forum, which is great! We look forward to seeing you all on Sunday and don't forget to get one of the last few tickets left here.

A nice little mention

We had a nice surprise this morning when we received an email telling us we'd been mentioned in Issue 13 of the Mollie Makes Magazine. The very talented Nancy Straughan has been featured so be sure to pick up a copy and take a look when the magazine is released tomorrow. I'm a big fan of Nancy's clean, fresh style and use of soft geometrics. If you're in to sewing take a look at Nancy's shop - those linens are beauts! If you like what you see on the magazine you can sign up for a subscription here. The front cover on the sampler is the one that Adam and I were featured in! 

Nancy is one of our tutors at the Studio and it was great to get a little mention. Nancy will be teaching a printing class in the Studio on Saturday 19th May. It'll be lots of fun! Take a peek at photos from a previous class and email us to book your own printing party.

This week at Shipshape Studio

The first Shipshape Craft Club of April is this Thursday. See you for crafty chit chat in the Studio from 7-9pm.

This Sunday sees the very first Illustration and Design Forum in Hammersmith, hosted by Shipshape Studio. The panel and networking event is perfect for anyone interested in a career in illustration or design, and a limited number of tickets are available to purchase here. See you there!

A big thank you!

We've been overwhelmed by all the friendly support that's come our way this week from creatives, designers, bloggers and magazines. It's heartwarming stuff, especially in these once again chilly climes, to see all the love that's been coming our way this week with people spreading word about our upcoming careers event - the Illustration and Design Forum. Thank you all so much, and look forward to seeing some of you at the event on the 15th! A limited number of tickets are still available so get your ticket now if you haven't already got one.

Wonderful blog love from Cellardoor Magazine, art publishers Betty & Dupree, blogger and designer Lou at Littlegreenshed, and fantastic writer/journalist Jess Furseth.

The Illustration and Design Forum on the Cellardoor Magazine blog.

The Illustration and Design Forum on the Betty & Dupree blog.

The Illustration and Design Forum on the Littlegreenshed blog.

The Illustration and Design Forum on Jess Furseth's blog.

Lots of Twitter love from Becca, Rachel, Mollie Makes Magazine, Laura, Eve, Cellardoor Magazine, Fran, Zoe, Hannah, Lou, The Design Trust, Emma, Luzelle, and Jess. Thank you! And also thanks to everyone who's been retweeting our posts. Brap!
You can join in the conversation by using the #illustrationdesign hashtag.

Shoutouts for the Illustration and Design Forum on Twitter.

And some shout-outs on Facebook! Thank you Lou, Sandra, Charlotte, Stacie, and Hilary.

Shoutouts for the Illustration and Design Forum on Facebook

Don't forget to buy your ticket to the Illustration and Design Forum on 15th April in London. See you there!

Instore at Shipshape Studio :: Oh Comely Magazine

Shipshape Studio is proud to now be stocking Oh Comely magazine. Issue 9 is instore now!

If you haven't seen a copy of Oh Comely before you're in for a treat. The magazine describes itself as 'a magazine that makes people smile, full of quiet moments and stories' and it's true.The paper is silky and luxurious. There's lots of blank space surrounding the articles and images that lets your mind wander and think. It's as if you're transported in to a suspended reality where your imagination can tumble along and wander on new thoughts. It's a lifestyle magazine for men and women and focuses on the things that make life real. We've already had good feedback from boys and girls who've purchased Oh Comely for the first time.

Try it, it's a good one.

Event :: Illustration and Design Forum

Have you got your ticket for the Illustration and Design Forum? If not, you can get 15% off with Rachel's special code here. We've been busy preparing for the event this week and have been putting together goodie bags for attendees. See below for lots of info about the Forum. See you there!

 

What is the forum and who's it for?

Hosted by Shipshape Studio, the Illustration and Design Forum is a careers and networking event for anyone interested in a career in the creative world. We know that the next step after university can be confusing. There are lots of different options open to you and it’s difficult to know what’s right for you. 

What will be happening at the event?

All the good things! Our panel of illustrators will talk about their career path and cover important topics such as university, working in-house and with agencies, life as a freelancer, and how to market yourself. There will be a Q&A session where you’ll be able to ask our illustrators and designers any questions you might have.

You’ll be able to buy work from the illustrators and Emma Block will be signing copies of her book. Each attendee will get a free goodie bag and food and drink is available at the bar. Under 18s are welcome to attend the event but will not be available to purchase alcohol. 

Who’s on the panel?

The panel consists of Emma Block, Alice Potter and Rachel Lewis. They have experience in illustration, graphic design and textile design. They work in-house, freelance, and with agencies. Their areas of interest include fashion illustration, commercial illustration, surface pattern design, advertising and branding. 

How can I book tickets?

Buy tickets online at http://illustrationdesign.eventbrite.co.uk or book over the phone on 01923 828987.

Location & transport

The Forum will take place in the Cellar Bar at the Book Green Hotel, Hammersmith, on Sunday 15th April 2012 at 2:30pm-5pm. The Brook Green Hotel is a 5 minute walk from Hammersmith tube station. It’s also easily reached from Goldhawk Road and Shepherd’s Bush stations. The venue is served by the 220, 283, 295 and 72 buses, which stop on Brook Green. There is free on-street parking on Brook Green itself on the day of the event.

Brook Green Hotel, 170 Shepherd’s Bush Road, Hammersmith, London, W6 7PB.

About us & get in touch

We host craft parties and creative events at our Northwood venue and across London. Send us an email at events@shipshapestudio.co.uk or give us a call on 01923 828987 if you have any questions or queries. We’ll be happy to help!

Social Networking

Find us on Twitter @ShipshapeStudio or search for us on Facebook. Join in and tweet about the event using the #illustrationdesign hashtag.

www.shipshapestudio.co.uk

In the Studio :: Tote Printing Party

 

 

 

We had a tote printing party at the Studio today and it was great fun! Nancy is a great teacher and the ladies in the class made some cute and bright printed bags. Aren't they great? Drop me a line at events@shipshapestudio.co.uk if you're interested in textiles or printing classes and I'll send you some info.

Hope you're all having a good weekend.

P.S. I blogged about Nancy's work as part of the Saturday Link Love feature over on my personal blog, Handmade by Emily. Take a look if you're interested in design and the crafty lifestyle.

Event :: Illustration and Design Forum

We're very pleased to announce we will be hosting an Illustration and Design Forum on Sunday, 15th April. The event is great for anyone who is interested in a career in the creative industries and there'll be a chance to ask our panel any question you might have. The illustrators and designers on the panel will be talking about their experiences and advice. There'll be a good mix as they work in different ways - with an agent, a collective, freelance, in house - so you'll get to hear about different career paths and opportunities. They'll also cover topics such as social media and marketing yourself. And it'll be fun! Earlybird tickets are available so book now to get your ticket at the reduced price.

For more information and to book visit our event page.

Shipshape Studio Launch Party

Hello and welcome to the Shipshape Studio Blog. The blog will mainly be written by me, Emily, although there may be the occasional post by Adam and other crafty folk. I will still be writing my personal craft and lifestyle blog, Handmade by Emily, so be sure to go and check it out. On this blog I'll be posting news, behind the scenes photos and crafty goings on at Shipshape Studio. Just click on the 'follow' button or enter your email address in the sidebar to stay up to date, and don't forget you can find us on Facebook and Twitter too.

I thought I'd share some pictures of the Shipshape Studio Launch Party with you. It was a great evening, and we met lots of lovely local folk and arty crafty types, including the ladies from Duck Pond Market and The Joy of Vintage.

We made some special Shipshape Studio cocktails for the night which seemed to go down very well, and they looked very cute lined up on one of our craft tables.

 

 

It was great to share a couple of cocktails with Michael and Lindsey of Panther Club. They are both super-duper talented and Michael, who also works under the name Otherscenes, designed our website. Ella Masters, illustrator, jewellery-designer and blogger extraordinaire, also popped along with her Dad and was wonderful as usual. She is one of those warm, friendly people who puts you right at ease and is bloomin' funny too. Ella will be teaching jewellery making and illustration classes at Shipshape Studio, and you can sign up to them by clicking here. We also met Dominic Clifford, a local illustrator and screen printer, who brought along some of his prints to show us. Be sure to go and check out his work!

People seemed to be in the mood to shop and we sold lots of work from Handmade by Emily, Fritha Strickland and Sandra Dieckmann, which are all stocked instore and will be in our online shop too.

Make sure you go and take a look at the classes that we have coming up. We're looking forward to them and think that you'll love them, too.  If there are any that have dates to be confirmed just send us an email and we can let you know the dates. We look forward to seeing you at Shipshape Studio soon!

Photography by Hetty Shirley and Emily Burt.