Buy/ Origin 2008/ 7-19 October 2008
London
General Information
About Origin/
Origin: The London Craft Fair, was launched in 2006, replacing the Chelsea Crafts Fair as the UK’s principal selling event for individual designer-makers. In 2007 there were more than 20,000 visits to Origin and the event attracted 316 exhibitors across two weeks.
Somerset House is a thriving cultural destination in London. The magnificent 18th century building houses the celebrated collection of the Courtauld Institute of Art, providing the perfect venue for a contemporary craft fair. The location is easy to reach by public transport and is close to the retail areas of Covent Garden and London’s vibrant theatre district.
Origin is a presentation of the very best of craft talent, be it ceramics, glass, metal, jewellery, furniture, textiles, paper and wood. Exhibitors are a mixture of national and international designermakers, established names and emerging talent and each stand at the event exhibits work of a consistently high standard and demonstrates creativity and technical skill.
Origin is housed in a purpose built pavilion designed by Ben Kelly and is erected in the Edward J. Safra Courtyard of Somerset House. The pavilion is designed to complement its content with transparent panels which fill the space with light.
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Date Information
Week One: 7 – 12 Oct 2008
Week Two: 14 – 19 Oct 2008
CLOSED: Monday 13 Oct 2008
Time Information
— Tuesday to Friday 11am – 7pm
— Late night Shopping every Thursday – open until 9pm
— Saturday and Sunday 10am – 6pm
Ticketing Information
Call 0844 847 2393 to book your ticket now.
Contact Information
Crafts Council
44a Pentonville Road
Islington
London
N1 9BY
Tel: +44 (0) 207 806 2500
Fax: +44 (0) 207 837 6891
For makers exhibiting at Origin:
Tel: +44 (0) 207 806 2512
Email: origin@craftscouncil.org.uk
For Press and Marketing enquiries:
Tel: + 44 (0) 207 806 2526
Email: media@craftscouncil.org.uk
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