London welcomes the Working Artisans’ Club
- Text by HUCK HQ
- Photography by Yorick Carroux
After a huge reception in Munich, The Working Artisans’ Club 2014 is on its way to London. It springs to life as an immersive multimedia exhibition and free workshops at Huck’s 71a Gallery in Shoreditch, November 13-18. Come along to share ideas, learn new skills and be inspired by creative people forging a new path with their bare hands. RSVP here.
The Working Artisans’ Club grew from a desire to celebrate the modern-day makers and doers who are paddling against the flow to remind us of the value of craftsmanship. In 2014, the project expanded beyond the UK to celebrate artisans across Europe and bring designer-maker communities together from all over the continent.
In an era of resource depletion, environmental destruction and financial crises, doing it for yourself has never been more important. The Working Artisans’ Club presents just a small cross-section of Europe’s craft community, who are rising to the challenge, rediscovering traditional skills and updating them for the needs of our generation.
FEATURING…
ARBO SURFBOARDS · DANIELA GARRETON · RACING ATELIER · REBEL BREWING · DRUMMOND & HAMMETT · BAMBOO BICYCLE CLUB
Opening party: Thursday November 13, 6.30 – 10pm. RSVP here
DJs and drinks provided by Rebel Brewing Co.
Exhibition Open 14–18 November
Mon-Fri 10am–5pm & Sat-Sun 12pm–5pm.
Workshop Schedule
Racing Atelier
Leander Angerer of Racing Atelier will demonstrate how to to hand-make a simple wallet from a single piece of leather.
November 14 at 3pm.
Daniela Garreton
Daniela Garreton will teach techniques and tips for painting on wood.
November 15 at 11am
Arbo Surfboards
Learn how to hand-make a wooden surfboard with Paul Arbo.
November 16 at 11am
Bamboo Bicycle Club
The team from Bamboo Bicycle Club will provide explain how to build your own custom frame with live demo and Q&A.
November 18 at 6pm
RSVP for the opening party and all workshops here.
The Working Artisans’ Club is presented by Huck and O’Neill.
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