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Purple Playhouse Theatre Volunteers Wanted

Purple Playhouse, a theatre in Seven Dials, Brighton have a NEW Theatre Volunteer Role

From running an acting workshop, to sharing your technical or back stage knowledge, the Purple Playhouse Theatre is on the lookout for creative and enthusiastic theatre volunteers. Come and help us paint sets, sew costumes, put on plays and more!

We will soon be launching a programme of events in the Purple Playhouse during evenings and weekends. It will be broad ranging with comedy, performance, gigs and concerts.

Benefits of the Opportunity:

1. Be part of an innovative and vibrant new Theatre Company
2. Add new skills to your CV
3. Work as part of a dedicated team, helping to improve the lives of people with learning disabilities and/ or mental health needs.

Who we’re looking for

We’re seeking motivated and enthusiastic technical theatre and performance volunteers, to help support the Purple Playhouse Theatre. We are looking for volunteers with any of the following desirable skills:

– Bar work (you can be trained)
– Stewarding and Front of House (you can be trained)
– Technical: Lights and Audio (need to be experienced)
– Teaching: Experience of teaching or facilitating drama workshops would be desirable.

Skills Required

· Enthusiastic, motivated and passionate about theatre and performance.
· Great interpersonal skills.
· To have an interest in working with adults with disabilities.
· An ability to work as part of a team with other volunteers.
· An ability to take instruction and work independently to complete tasks.
· Recognition of the risks and dangers of working in event theatre.
· Punctuality and good work ethic.
· Enthusiasm for the role.

Practical Considerations

The role may involve engaging with and travelling in the local area. The recruitment procedure includes completing an application form, a criminal record check, an informal discussion and an interview. References will be required and there will be a trial period. Volunteers will have regular supervision and training. Travel expenses will be paid.

Interested in applying or have a few questions? Contact us on 07436 093 170 or atvolunteer@grace-eyre.org.

Mrs Penguin Lego Advent Calendar - Day 24

Last year I made Mrs Penguin an advent calendar out of Lego, filled with love notes / quotes about love. So what do I do this year? Well the Lego made advent calendar is back & filled with surprises.  

Each day I will be tweeting a photo of the suprise inside. Here is the calendar (12 doors each side)

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Day 24 & the final pair  

Day 24 & the final pair  

Day 23 & Doughnuts  

Day 23 & Doughnuts  

Day 22 & Claudia Made This earrings  

Day 22 & Claudia Made This earrings  

Day 21 & teapot earrings  

Day 21 & teapot earrings  

Day 20 & Pretty Purple Flowers by Claudia Made This 

Day 20 & Pretty Purple Flowers by Claudia Made This 

Day 19 & Penguins!  

Day 19 & Penguins!  

Day 18 & Scissors earrings from Sugar Jones

Day 18 & Scissors earrings from Sugar Jones

Day 17 & Mica Peet heart earrings  

Day 17 & Mica Peet heart earrings  

Day 16 & Dinosaur earrings 

Day 16 & Dinosaur earrings 

Day 15 & cat earrings from That Beast Jen

Day 15 & cat earrings from That Beast Jen

Day 14 & Brighton Rock earrings from Sugar Jones

Day 14 & Brighton Rock earrings from Sugar Jones

Day 13 & Koola earrings from Claudia Made This  

Day 13 & Koola earrings from Claudia Made This  

Day 12 & Claudia Made This yellow earrings  

Day 12 & Claudia Made This yellow earrings  

Day 11 and Little Mermaid earrings  

Day 11 and Little Mermaid earrings  

Day 10 & Jessie Jumbles earrings  

Day 10 & Jessie Jumbles earrings  

Day 9 & Lemon Earrings by Claudia Made This  

Day 9 & Lemon Earrings by Claudia Made This  

Day 8 & Tea Bag / Tea Pott earrings from OneTenZeroSeven

Day 8 & Tea Bag / Tea Pott earrings from OneTenZeroSeven

Day 7 & knitting ball earrings  

Day 7 & knitting ball earrings  

Day 6 & pair of bird earrings from Mica Peet

Day 6 & pair of bird earrings from Mica Peet

Rubber Duck Earrings from OneTenZeroSeven

Rubber Duck Earrings from OneTenZeroSeven

Day 4 more lollies but this time from Claudia Made This,  

Day 4 more lollies but this time from Claudia Made This,  

Day 3 & pair of feast ice cream lolly earrings also by Sweetiepips  

Day 3 & pair of feast ice cream lolly earrings also by Sweetiepips  

Day 2 - pair of baked beans on toast earrings from Sweetpips  

Day 2 - pair of baked beans on toast earrings from Sweetpips  

And Day 1's suprise is a pair of Care Bear earrings I got from the recent Comic Con in Brighton  

And Day 1's suprise is a pair of Care Bear earrings I got from the recent Comic Con in Brighton  

The Week That Was

From Mon 30th Nov to Sun 6th Dec

 

My Star Wars Lego Advent Calendar  

My Star Wars Lego Advent Calendar  

The Lego Advent Calendar I built for Mrs Penguin

The Lego Advent Calendar I built for Mrs Penguin

Trip to the Albert Hall to see some tennis

Trip to the Albert Hall to see some tennis

The view from our seats  

The view from our seats  

Rare photo of the penguin in the wild  

Rare photo of the penguin in the wild  

Henri Leconte  

Henri Leconte  

The Map House Christmas Tree  

The Map House Christmas Tree  

Lost Photos of Captain Scott which were on display at The Map House

Lost Photos of Captain Scott which were on display at The Map House

Launched the Brighton Bricks Charity Lego Drive this weekend  

Launched the Brighton Bricks Charity Lego Drive this weekend  

West Norwood Christmas Tree

West Norwood Christmas Tree

Brighton Station Christmas Tree

Brighton Station Christmas Tree

Brighton Etsy Christmas Fair at Brighton Open Market  

Brighton Etsy Christmas Fair at Brighton Open Market  

Brighton Etsy Christmas Fair at Brighton Open Market  

Brighton Etsy Christmas Fair at Brighton Open Market  

Brighton Etsy Christmas Fair at Brighton Open Market  

Brighton Etsy Christmas Fair at Brighton Open Market  

Brighton Etsy Christmas Fair at Brighton Open Market  

Brighton Etsy Christmas Fair at Brighton Open Market  

Brighton Etsy Christmas Fair at Brighton Open Market  

Brighton Etsy Christmas Fair at Brighton Open Market  

Brighton Etsy Christmas Fair at Brighton Open Market  


Brighton Etsy Christmas Fair at Brighton Open Market  

Foodshed at Brighton Open Market

Foodshed at Brighton Open Market

Brighton Etsy Christmas Fair at Brighton Open Market  

Brighton Etsy Christmas Fair at Brighton Open Market  

Cool Hendrix print by Manic Minotaur  Brighton Etsy Christmas Fair at Brighton Open Market  

Cool Hendrix print by Manic Minotaur  

Brighton Etsy Christmas Fair at Brighton Open Market  

Brighton Etsy Christmas Fair at Brighton Open Market  

Brighton Etsy Christmas Fair at Brighton Open Market  

Studio 45 at Brighton Open Market

Studio 45 at Brighton Open Market

Studio 45 at Brighton Open Market

Studio 45 at Brighton Open Market

Studio 45 at Brighton Open Market

Studio 45 at Brighton Open Market

November Lego Minifigure Display  

November Lego Minifigure Display  

The Shepherds Pie Mrs Penguin made  

The Shepherds Pie Mrs Penguin made  

Our Christmas Lego Minifigure Display

Our Christmas Lego Minifigure Display

Art Based Content Wanted for SouthWaves Radio

SouthWaves Radio are on the lookout for volunteers to contribute content to our varied schedule. While we would welcome local music based programmes, we are currently searching for arts based content.

Poets, people with opinions and more; we want to hear from you. Length of content can be between 10 and 30 minutes, either on a one off or regular basis.

It doesn't matter if you've never done it before, we welcome all. There is no need for fancy equipment, even just a tablet, phone or laptop will do.

Email Studio@SouthWavesRadio.co.uk for more information!

SouthWaves Radio is a non-profit internet radio station based in the South of England, run by people with Autism

www.southwavesradio.co.uk

The Week That Was

Last week in pictures ​

Takeaway pizza from outside Brighton Station

Takeaway pizza from outside Brighton Station

My journey from home to the station every day  

My journey from home to the station every day  

Brighton Bricks meetup  

Brighton Bricks meetup  

Street Art on way back from Brighton Bricks

Street Art on way back from Brighton Bricks

Art Exhibition at Parkhall Business Centre  

Art Exhibition at Parkhall Business Centre  

The Parkhall Business Centre's Tree of Hope for local children's centre

The Parkhall Business Centre's Tree of Hope for local children's centre

Parkhall Business Centre Christmas Fair

Parkhall Business Centre Christmas Fair

Stick It On at The Joker, raising money for charity Rise

Stick It On at The Joker, raising money for charity Rise

Meeting at Rendezvous Brighton regarding my Lego Charity appeal, and checking out the art work there  

Meeting at Rendezvous Brighton regarding my Lego Charity appeal, and checking out the art work there  

Wild Strawbery Christmas Fair

Wild Strawbery Christmas Fair

My plate after Pork Belly Roast Dinner at Basketmakers Arms

My plate after Pork Belly Roast Dinner at Basketmakers Arms

InHouse Space, North Laine

InHouse Space, North Laine

Fairytale Fair Christmas Market in Patcham, Brighton

Had a great time visiting the Fairytale Fair, seeing some of the great makers I have seen before and some new ones.

So here below is a list of some of the great sellers who were there

Pomelo Crafts
www.etsy.com/shop/pomelocrafts  

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Kittys Stitches
www.kittysstitches.co.uk

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Art of Fielding
www.artoffielding.co.uk

My #FunkoPop Collection

My current collecting craze is Funk Pop Vinyls, and the biggest reason why I love them is because of the some many different pop culture range of figures from Dr Who to Start Wars to Alien to Dumbo

So see below for my collection so far

Brighton Film Club

a monthly short indie film screening

A new short film night. Every month we will curate a screening of a series of short films submitted from artists all over the world, chosen by us. We will showcase around 20 films a month. The screenings will be the second yo last Tuesday every month at Patterns.

Submit your short film anytime and we will contact you if we want to use it for the months Brighton Film Club. We will be looking for themes in the submissions so if your film fits into one of the following themes, please put the month if your application. If it doesn't please submit your film anyway.

November - Winter - Deadline 11th Nov

December - Festive - Deadline 4th Dec

Janurary - New beginnings  - Deadline 12th Jan

February - Love / Heart break - Deadline 9th Feb

For Short Films / Animation Submissions Click HERE

The @JudiDoodleCat Crowdfunding Campagin

See the Go Funding Me Campagin by Judi Doodle Cat, who create body doodling events. 

Go Funding Me is a crowdfunding site, which doesn't require you to have goals or deadlines. 

See Judi Doodle Cat's Campagin below 

https://www.gofundme.com/h7nbcz8w

Many of you will have heard of, if not experienced, the ludicrous mayhem and legendary silliness of The Playpen, and world-famous-in-Brighton Bodydoodling. Some of you will not. (There are vid links for you!) 

I invented these things whilst playing, and with them and the people who stumble into them, I make art happenings that centre on play. 

The art of play is one with which we all were born . Many of us have forgotten how, but play has not lost its power just because we are adults. Aimless play allows us to relax, reconnect, laugh with our whole bodies, experience our bodies as Art and without shame, revert to childhood innocence and in that place, often, remember that we are creative because we are Human, not because we have a talent.
Art is the birthright of our species.

I long to get the money together to fund the purchase of a Playbus - a vehicle capable of taking the Doodlecats on tour around this country. Spreading the love, the silliness, the fun and the GLITTER; breaking down barriers and providing an antidote to Austerity.  The figure £25000 is a dream number, not unattainable I'm sure, but certainly we could do many things with less if we had to. In part the figure takes into account that
I believe in paid work, and I want to pay the artists who work with me. And I want what we offer to be free at the point of delivery. 
I hope that if we can get the bus and the first tour funded, with your help, we will be in a position to apply for Arts Council funding to continue into the future.
If you believe that joy can save lives, like I do, please give generously. As silly as it all is, it is a truly transformative and healing thing too. It deserves to live, and it needs your help to grow.  

#penguinsfavsongs

I have been doing #penguinsfavalbums every Sunday, I enjoyed this very much but at times I felt it limited me as plenty of songs I love but don't know much about the whole album. 

So I am starting #penguinsfavsongs which is going to be a random adding of great songs, which I love and may add reasons why I love them

1st Nov 2015 - Monster Mash - Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band (well it is Halloween, and such a cool version of this cult song)

Will be adding more songs shortly

For my Spotify playlist click HERE

Bright Green Penguins's Guide to Christmas Gifts

Since I follow so many great creatives out there, I want to help support them and with Christmas coming up, what better idea is there than having the Bright Green Penguin's Guide to Christmas Gifts. I will be keeping this post update with more and more cool items. I am trying to find items, which will appeal to a variety of people, but all of them I think are cool.

So happy shopping! (and if you know anyone I should be featuring let me know)

Also this list is my part in trying to encourage the #justacard campaign, which is all about encouraging people to support local designers and shops. Click on the link below to find out more

The Christmas List

Will start off with Chocolate, as who wouldn't 

Why To Vote for Parkhall Business Centre in Time Out's LoveLondonAwards

Time Out have their annual Love London Awards, which is all about celebrating great places to eat, shop, grab a coffee, etc. The voting is split into different neighbours and different categories in each of these areas. You can vote for one business in each category so plenty to vote for.

www.timeout.com/london/things-to-do/the-time-out-love-london-awards

And one of the people I recommend voting for is Parkhall Business Centre, in the Dulwich / West Norwood area, so click on the link below and click vote for Parkhall (you have to register to vote)

www.timeout.com/london/lovelondonawards#/vote/dulwich-and-east-dulwich/shops

And if you want to know why to vote for Parkhall Business Centre read on

Parkhall Business Centre is home to so many great businesses, and I will be listing some below, highlighting the many great products available online, the great workshops / courses which are run, and the popups which take place there

First one to start off with is

Anorak 

A British Brand with it's heart planted firmly in the great outdoors. Using striking silhouettes to bring a touch of fun to homewares and outdoor lifestyle accessories. You can buy online, and they are holding a sample sale at Parkhall on the 30th/31st. For details click HERE 

http://www.anorakonline.co.uk

Volcano Coffee Works 

Not only is the Volcano Coffee Works cafe in Parkhall, serving their incredible coffee, great food (including Rococo Chocolates, more on that later!), you can also buy their coffee beans there. Volcano who have their roastery at Parkhall produce a range of gourmet small batch specialty coffee. Sourcing the worlds finest coffees to design blends for espresso & exceptional seasonal coffees perfect for filer coffee. All the coffees are crafted using restored and tweaked vintage coffee roasters. Coffee is available to buy for the home, as well as wholesale and supplies cafes and coffee shops.

http://volcanocoffeeworks.com

Rigby & Mac

The online sibling of three award-winning family run London lifestyle stores, the dulwich trader, ed and tomlinsons. Rigby & Mac offer unique range of home decor, great selection of tableware, home accessories, lighting, kitchenware, mirrors and small furniture. Perfect place for gifts like below

https://www.rigbyandmac.com

Rococo Chocolates

If you love chocolate, and who doesn't then you need to check out Rococo, who have several shops around London (and one in Chester). Parkhall is their chocolate factory, and you can buy bars from the Volcano Cafe 

http://www.rococochocolates.com

Tilly and the Buttons

Treat yourself to sewing workshops with Tilly and the Buttons, learn dress making in their bright and inspiring studio within Parkhall. Workshops are 6-8 Max, so you will meet like-minded people in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Tilly also offers online workshops on her website, where you can also purchase sewing patterns & her book

http://shop.tillyandthebuttons.com

GAS Gallery

GAS is a gallery, agency and consultancy that works with a select pool of artists and designers to product limited edition prints and original art works. Not only are they based at Parkhall, they have held popup sales here

http://www.gasart.co.uk

 

Floppy Toast

Design studio creating original digital prints of very limited runs, ensuring your home will be as individual as you are

www.floppytoast.com

Martin West Bespoke Art Services

Now you have your art, you need it framing, and the best person to do this is Martin West, who is  the official recommended framer of the Royal Academy of Arts, as well as offering a full served bespoke service to design and create the ideal picture frame to display your artwork, 

http://www.mwframing.co.uk

Makelight

Inspiring, practical photography workshops in their studio at Parkhall is what it is all about. Makelight is Emily Quentin, author of the book Maker Spaces. They offer both online and in person workshops, all about helping creatives improve their photography enabling them to communicate in a visual manner on social media mediums such as Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook & Etsy.

https://www.makelight.io

Centrepunch

Fancy learning how to make jewellery, then check out Centrepunch, who offer everything from short courses to bespoke training, to mentoring and support for people wanting to get into the jewellery industry. All delivered from their workshop at Parkhall. Centrepunch also have several jewellery popups through the year at Parkhall, showing the excellent work done there.

http://www.centrepunch.co.uk

Claudi & Fin

Delicious Greek style frozen yoghurts currently available in strawberry & mango, and available from supermarkets such as Sainsburys, Waitrose, Ocado & Budgens. Claudi & Fin HQ is at Parkhall, and in fact the lollies were part of a recent #BeersAndLollies event there and went down very well

http://www.claudiandfin.co.uk

Fast Forward Time

Online reeler of all types of camera equipment from audio, dollies, DSLR rigs, jibs & cranes, lighting, monitors, stabilisers as well as tripods & stands.

http://www.fastforwardtime.co.uk

Vini Italiani

Operate a store & wine bar in West London, as well having online & wholesale. All about highlighting the great wines Italy has to offer

http://italianwines.com

And a few more

Dulwich Vinters - An online wine retailer, as well having their own wine shop in East Dulwich http://www.dulwichvintners.co.uk

Louise Taylor Flowers - Florist www.louisetaylorflowers.co.uk

Bopster - Online retailer of video games, consoles and toys. www.bopster.eu

Vapefiend - The Vaporiser Specialists www.vapefiend.co.uk

Hello Geronimo - Button or Badge Collages & Prints available online or in stores www.hellogeronimo.com 

Fancy Moon - Online fabric, sewing and haberdashery shop  www.fancymoon.co.uk 

Graphical Sign - Specialists in large format digital printing www.graphicalsign.co.uk  

Sport Photo Gallery - Massive collection of sport photography, which can be purchased as prints, framed, canvas, acrylics. Everything from Rugby, Cricket, Golf, Football and many more www.sportphotogallery.com

Photos: Fairy Tale Fair Sunday 25th October Brighton Open Market

Photos from today's visit to the Fairy Tale Fair at Brighton Open Market, as well as Studio45 

Back to the Future Day 21st October - Travelling through time and Etsy

As I am sure everyone knows by know, 21st October 2015 is Back to the Future date, the date in the 2nd movie when Marty travels to the future

I imagine a lot of people will be blogging and writing articles about this day. My take is interesting Back to the Future buys on Etsy UK. If you have any more suggestions let me know either in the comments below or on twitter @BrightGrPenguin or on the Bright Green Penguin Facebook page

Back to The Future 'Roads' Print - £21 plus shipping - click here

Back to The Future 'Roads' Print - £21 plus shipping - click here

Back to The Future Movie Poster - £22 plus shipping - click here

Back to The Future Movie Poster - £22 plus shipping - click here

Back to the Future Baby Grow - £11.94 plus shipping from USA - click here

Back to the Future Baby Grow - £11.94 plus shipping from USA - click here

Hoverboard Replica Handmade - £69 plus shipping - click here

Hoverboard Replica Handmade - £69 plus shipping - click here

Back to the Future 'Delorean' Stickers - £3 plus shipping - click here

Back to the Future 'Delorean' Stickers - £3 plus shipping - click here

Roads - A film typography quote art print by Pete Ware - From £3 plus shipping - click here

Roads - A film typography quote art print by Pete Ware - From £3 plus shipping - click here

Back to the Future 1980's retro Universal Studios Ride Theme park cup - £10 plus shipping - click here

Back to the Future 1980's retro Universal Studios Ride Theme park cup - £10 plus shipping - click here

Back to the Future inspired Flux Capacitor Earrings - £4 plus shipping - click here

Back to the Future inspired Flux Capacitor Earrings - £4 plus shipping - click here

Doctor to the Future T-Shirt - £19.99 plus shipping - click here

Doctor to the Future T-Shirt - £19.99 plus shipping - click here

Back to the Future Car Number Plate Flux Capacitor Cufflinks - £10.95 plus shipping - click here

Back to the Future Car Number Plate Flux Capacitor Cufflinks - £10.95 plus shipping - click here

Back to the Future - 5 Circles Movie Coaster Set - £11.99 plus shipping - click here 

Back to the Future - 5 Circles Movie Coaster Set - £11.99 plus shipping - click here 

Back to the Future Retro Style - Cushion/Pillow Cover/Panel/Fabric - From £5 plus shipping - click here

Back to the Future Retro Style - Cushion/Pillow Cover/Panel/Fabric - From £5 plus shipping - click here

DeLorean Dashboard - Back to the Future Inspired Messenger Bag - £19.99 plus shipping - click here

DeLorean Dashboard - Back to the Future Inspired Messenger Bag - £19.99 plus shipping - click here

1.21 Gigawatts!? - Back to the Future T-Shirt - £13.28 plus shipping - click here

1.21 Gigawatts!? - Back to the Future T-Shirt - £13.28 plus shipping - click here

My Other Car is DeLorean - Hand Stamped metal keyring - £8.50 plus shipping - click here

My Other Car is DeLorean - Hand Stamped metal keyring - £8.50 plus shipping - click here

DeLorean Dashboard - Back to the Future inspired phone case - £12.99 plus shipping - click here

DeLorean Dashboard - Back to the Future inspired phone case - £12.99 plus shipping - click here

Back to the Future 'Grays Sports Almanac' as a notebook - £9 plus shipping - click here

Back to the Future 'Grays Sports Almanac' as a notebook - £9 plus shipping - click here

Marty McFly - Character Cross Stitch Pattern. Digital Download - £3.60 - click here

Marty McFly - Character Cross Stitch Pattern. Digital Download - £3.60 - click here

Back to the Future - Doc E Brown Enterprises Time Travelling Delorean T-Shirt - £15.99 plus shipping - click here

Back to the Future - Doc E Brown Enterprises Time Travelling Delorean T-Shirt - £15.99 plus shipping - click here

Back to the Future Hill Valley Gas Station Limited Edition Art Print - £12.99 plus shipping - click here

Back to the Future Hill Valley Gas Station Limited Edition Art Print - £12.99 plus shipping - click here

Cat to the Future women's t-shirt - £11.49 plus shipping - click here

Cat to the Future women's t-shirt - £11.49 plus shipping - click here

Back to the Future Film Poster Staring YOU - £29.95 plus shipping - click here

Back to the Future Film Poster Staring YOU - £29.95 plus shipping - click here

And a few more I didn't have time to put the links in for.... just search Back to the Future on Etsy and you find amazing stuff

#Justacard - The Avant Card Co

As part of the #justacard campaign, I will be featuring cool and interesting designers, who happen to make greeting cards. So you have no excuses not supporting them. So read all about The Avant Card Co

You can see all our products at www.theavant-cardcompany.com

The Avant-Card Company was created in West Norwood SE London July 2013.  We are a husband and wife team.  The illustrations are my own, but my wife plays an important role behind the scenes with, in her own words “the more mundane” part of running a business.  However, she is also a really helpful source of ideas and a great sounding board for me for my design ideas, and has a fantastic eye for colour.

The name for the brand was taken from the phase ‘avant-garde’ because I like to think our greeting cards are a little different or innovative to most, particularly the illustrations. Each of our greeting cards begins with the illustration, which I like to do by hand with as little technology involved as possible.

When it’s time to turn the illustration into a greeting card we like to keep things simple and local and eco friendly.  The card stock is sourced from an amazing paper factory just down the road in Brixton (John Purcell Paper), an Aladdin’s cave for paper and card stock.   The card stock we use is unique to John Purcell Paper which is a nice thought – that we are using something original to SE London.  Then it’s on to the printing and making stage.   Again not far from us, up the road in Crystal Palace, is the printers, Words & Pictures.  So as to ensure that the quality and look of the original illustration remains true to my original artwork, I work closely with the guys at the print and design company through the printing process, -  cutting and creasing the cards myself, on occasions.

The appreciation for handmade and craft products in the UK has improved in recent years which is great to see and to be a (very) small part of this is exciting.

SE London is brilliant for independent gift shops and boutiques that really appreciate the independent makers, and show this by regularly stocking our greeting cards.

We were surprised to have The National Trust  also take interest in our greeting cards and stock them in numerous shops thoughout the UK only six months from starting out The Avant-Card Co. Along with my wife and local support we plan to keep creating unique illustrated greeting cards and expanding to illustrated gifts, which we have just started to do with a small range of handmade acrylic pin badges.

You can see all our products at www.theavant-cardcompany.com