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July 18th, 2016

4th August: One Day Designer Sale

C F McEwan is joining in Craft Central’s One Day Designer Sale on August 4th, 12-7pm.

30% sale on all silk scarves.

Thursday 4 August, 12-7pm, Craft Central, St John’s Square, London, EC1M 4DS


June 27th, 2016

Dartford Public Art

Open now until 30th July – public art in Dartford.  Clare has created two installations for Dartford Creative, Art in the Public Realm Commissions.

Hythe Street railings and Holy Trinity Church (open Mon – Sat 9am – 3.30pm)

 

See all the Dartford Creative Summer Activities

 

 


June 14th, 2016

Dartford Public Art Launching 25th June

C F McEwan designer Clare McEwan is one of the four selected artists for the Dartford Creative Art in the Public Realm Commission. Project launches 25th June – 30th July.

Clare has created two installations for Dartford capturing the viewpoints and architecture of the town centre, titled Caving the View.  Using photography, mono-printing and drawings of Dartford, Clare presents two large scale works making use of a lenticular process – allowing multiple images to be viewed from different angles.

Hythe Street 

Printed artwork on the railings surrounding the former Co-Operative site.

Holy Trinity Church, High Street

Brickwork lenticular installation in the Church

Open Monday – Saturday 9am – 3pm (entrance via the Church Cafe)

June 25th 2pm – Clare’s artist talk at Holy Trinity Church and a walk up to Hythe St to see the railing artworks. Arrive anytime 9am-2pm at the Church to view work.

June 25th 3pm – 5pm: Priory Centre Shopping Centre project launch- find out about all the art going on

July 2nd 12-3pm – join in Clare’s free drop in lenticular workshop in Dartford Park, near the bandstand – bring your colourful scrap fabric.

Follow Clare’s progress on her project blog.


May 26th, 2016

West Dean Design & Print Fair 3rd-5th June

Looking forward to joining in the West Dean Design and Print Fair this June…Find C F McEwan scarves in the dedicated Print marquee.

Browse and buy from over 100 innovative makers and artists under cover in marquees and workshops at the third annual Design and Craft Fair.

Get hands-on in a Creative Workshop with an expert tutor (additional charge) and watch free talks and demonstrations in a variety of arts and crafts subjects. Make a day of it with free access to the award winning West Dean Gardens and great food and drink options.

Take home unique design pieces, new skills and plenty of creative ideas.

West Dean College

Chichester, West Sussex

PO18 0RX

June 3rd – June 5th, 10am – 5pm

Book online £8 or £10 on the door

 


May 5th, 2016

Made in Clerkenwell Show 18th -21st May

Made in Clerkenwell is a bi-annual celebration of Craft Central resident designer makers and Network members. Held across two historic Victorian buildings, this is an opportunity for the public to go ‘behind the scenes’ and explore the studios of the renowned design community.

C F McEwan scarves, art prints and pocket squares will be available to buy at Made in Clerkenwell.  Find the stand in the gallery space at 33-35 St Johns Square, London, EC1M 4DS.

Admission FREE for pre-registered ticket holders, £5 on the door: www.craftcentral.org.uk

Wednesday 18 May, 5-8pm / Thursday 19 – Friday 20 May, 12noon – 8pm / Sat 21 May 12-5pm


April 14th, 2016

Pop Up week in Clerkenwell Green

Coming soon is the start of a whole week pop up at The Corner Shop in Clerkenwell Green.

Exclusively showcasing C F McEwan products and artworks from Monday 25th April to Sunday 1st May at Craft Central’s Corner Shop.

Meet Clare and find out more about her process to create distinctive and timeless imagery across her collections. Highlighted through the week will be the Spring Summer Concrete collection.  Explore the hand made concrete tiles and view the original printed artworks inspired by the concrete material.

Monday 25th April 12-7pm, Tuesday 26th 11-7pm, Wednesday 27th 11-8.30pm, Thursday 28th 11-7pm, Friday 29th 11-7pm and Sat+Sun 11-2pm

 


April 5th, 2016

Public Art Commission in Dartford

This Spring Clare will develop a new piece of work for the public realm.  Along with three other local artists, Clare has been selected for a commission in partnership with Dartford Creative, Dartford Borough Council and Arts Council England.

Work is in progress and set to be installed by June 25th, 2016 in Dartford town centre in Kent.  Clare is looking at the theme of connectivity, movement and mapping within Dartford, to create a temporary, engaging piece of work for the Dartford Town Centre.  Read Clare’s blog to follow progress of the commission.


March 9th, 2016

New Stockist: Craft Centre and Design Gallery

New stockist in Leeds!

Find a selection of C F McEwan Spring Summer scarf designs at the Leeds Craft Centre and Design Gallery.  Located in the heart of the cultural quarter, under Leeds City Art Gallery and next door to Visit Leeds and the Art Gallery Shop The centre offers the best in contemporary British Craft; handmade jewellery, ceramics, glass, textiles, applied art and limited edition prints.

Craft Centre and Design Gallery, City Art Gallery, Leeds, LS1 3AB. 

 

 

 


February 4th, 2016

Gianni Capitano Salon Stockist

A selection of silk scarves are now on sale in the discrete and charming salon by Gianni Capitano in St John’s Wood, London.

The salon displays a beautiful wooden cabinet, holding exclusive designs by independent makers.  For the next couple of months, Gianni’s clients can browse a Spring Summer collection of C F McEwan large silk scarves.

I met with Gianni at the salon to select the scarves and was greeted in the impeccable space, just tucked around the corner from the famous Abbey Wood Studios in North London.  Gianni is renowned for his highly personal and professional service and thrilled he has hand picked these scarves for the salon.

Contact the salon at 11 Belnheim Terrace, 020 7625 9003

 

 


January 26th, 2016

Video for Spring Summer 16 – taster

A whizz through the original photographs and digital imaging pathway to create Bird Flight scarf design, part of the Spring Summer 16 Concrete scarf collection by C F McEwan. The collection focuses on hand made concrete tiles made by textile artist Clare McEwan, founder of C F McEwan.

Bird Flight from Clare McEwan on Vimeo.