Amelie Hegardt is a personal favorite illustrator of mine, she mainly uses watercolor which I love. The mix of colour and freedom of the paint makes her illustrations magical.
Sunday 15 May 2011
Friday 13 May 2011
Summer illustrations
Here is one of summer illustrations I created to get our zine in the mood for summer!
Thursday 12 May 2011
summer activities
Here is a summer activity illustration I drawn. I wanted it to the bright and vibrant, to represent the summer. I also decided to hand paint the text to make it more unique.
Saturday 7 May 2011
Friday 6 May 2011
Sunday 1 May 2011
Reply from Gill James - Creative Cafe Project
Dear Lauren and Ashleigh,
This sounds fantastic. I am based in Greater Manchester and would be up for an email or phone interview. Alternatively, I would be happy to meet you at Cafe Walk IF I could combine this with another activity in the are to justify the time and travel. This time of year that is hugely possible.
I’m a lecturer at the University of Salford and the CCP is part of my work there.
I would also like to get across to your exhibition if I can.
Best wishes,
Gill James
Lauren Wood
Saturday 30 April 2011
Email to Creative Cafe Project
Hi, I'm currently in my second year at Nottingham Trent University studying Fashion Communication and Promotion. Our project for our final semester focuses on making a zine (a short handmade magazine) similar to the cafelit, litro and leaf that you offer. Myself and Ashleigh Haughton aim to target a young, creative audience and are making a very artistic, visual zine filled with creative people, places and things to do. I came across your website and think the whole concept is very inspiring and also perfect for our zine. I researched the Walk Cafe in Nottingham which is one of the creative cafes and loved the activities that it hosts as part of the project.
We would love to include an article about the Creative Cafe Project in our zine. Depending on where you are currently based we could ask questions via email or meet for an interview. As a course we are holding a zine fair to sell our individual zines, at the Hopkinson Gallery in Nottingham on 28th May 2011. Other students and many creative people will be attending and we think it would be a really great way to spread the word about your project to a very suitable audience. We think these are the ideal people to get involved. We will also be in contact with the Walk Cafe and interview them as well. This would help raise awareness and encourage the artistic students in Nottingham to attend the events held there.
We look forward to hearing from you,
Lauren Wood and Ashleigh Haughton
Lauren Wood
Friday 29 April 2011
Lara Ferroni
Hi Lauren,
Thanks for your email... is there something from my blog that you might be interested in? Take a look and let me know.
If you are looking for a new recipe for summer, what is your timeframe? The next week is really a gong show for me...
Thanks!
-L
Lauren Wood
Heather Christo
Reply from Heather:
Hi Lauren!
Hi Lauren!
Sorry for the delayed response, I am afraid things have been terribly busy here!
I would love to be a part of your zine- I think this sounds great!
I have a few recipes that I would be happy to send your way. What type of format are you looking for and do you need photographs to go with them? step by step photographs, or just a finished recipe?
Best,
Heather Christo
Lauren Wood
Copy of Email for Recipes
Hi Heather,
We are students at Nottingham Trent University studying Fashion Communication and Promotion. For our current project we are making a 'zine' (a short handmade magazine). We are focusing our zine on a summer guide for creative, young people. We love your website and find your images and recipes inspirational and ideal for our project. We were hoping that you could recommend us a summer recipe that would be ideal for our artistic and creative audience. We would feature this recipe in our zine and write an article about your blog. We are holding a zine fair in Nottingham where we would sell our zine along with other students from our course. It would be great to have your help and we'd love to help spread the word about your blog and recipes!
Thankyou and we look forward to hearing from you,
Lauren Wood & Ashleigh Haughton
We are students at Nottingham Trent University studying Fashion Communication and Promotion. For our current project we are making a 'zine' (a short handmade magazine). We are focusing our zine on a summer guide for creative, young people. We love your website and find your images and recipes inspirational and ideal for our project. We were hoping that you could recommend us a summer recipe that would be ideal for our artistic and creative audience. We would feature this recipe in our zine and write an article about your blog. We are holding a zine fair in Nottingham where we would sell our zine along with other students from our course. It would be great to have your help and we'd love to help spread the word about your blog and recipes!
Thankyou and we look forward to hearing from you,
Lauren Wood & Ashleigh Haughton
Lauren Wood
Tuesday 26 April 2011
The Creative Cafe Project
Thinking we could maybe do an article on this on how people can get involved. Perhaps interview Gill James who set it up and ask how we can promote it?
Every town – at least every university town and cathedral city - should have a Creative Café. They would be good at airports too. Ideally, everyone in the world should be within an hour of a Creative Café.
These are cafes where anyone can go to drink coffee, eat cakes and other such, a little in the way that the Viennese coffee houses used to operate. These locations would also be licensed. There people can meet to discuss creative ideas or just soak up the creative ideas of others. Typically, writers would meet to share writing and experiences. Artists may display their work as the café area doubles us as a gallery. A shop may be present to sell creatively produced items, items produced by the famous and the less-well known as appropriate to each location.
Less conventional forms of creativity should be made welcome, and the visitors should not just be those actively engaged in creative activities. Yet the atmosphere in the places should foster creative activity. This already exists in some places I know already: Costa (Dylan’s) Upper Bangor, Dylan’s, Main Arts Building, University of Wales, Bangor, The Belle Vue, Bangor, Papillon, Bangor, Starbucks across the globe, the Sherlock Holmes Hotel, Baker St, London, the IBM Club, Hursley, the Café Parisien, Portsmouth, the Poetry Café, London, Butler’s Chocolate Café, Dublin Airport and the various locations of the Intermind Group, the University of Wales, Bangor.
But the location is important. Where Creative Cafés are found in a university town, they must be available for town and gown, and not out of sight of the public, hidden on a university campus. Some will be cafés that are already there. Others will be purpose made and typically, they will be in converted chapels, old barns, converted mills or state of the art modern buildings. Conversions will be tastefully done, in an environmentally friendly way. Getting it right will be more important than money, though no one’s business should suffer because of it, and may even benefit indirectly finacially because of added value. There will not be a formula – each one will suit its location. They will all be stamped with the Creative Café logo – if that is what we choose to call it. Even the catering should be local and creatively in-keeping.
Events may take place there – poetry readings, book launches, viewings of art and sculpture, soap-boxing of creative solutions, theatre performances, film screenings, recitals, exhibitions, concerts, conventional or less conventional – at any time of the day, but from 8.00 a.m until 11.00 p.m, or similar times in keeping with local cultures. As well as any event taking place, there will be free access for like-minded people who wish to meet together. Some events will be free, some events will make a charge to cover costs, and some will aim to make a profit – for a particular cause to further promote the work of Creative Cafes. Some events will have a fixed-price charge. Some will ask for a donation.
Arts councils and states may support the cafés, but they will not control them. They belong to the people, but the people are entrepreneurial and move towards the highest high, rather than sinking to the lowest low. The aim is the celebration of creativity. They should outshine the French “Maison de la Culture” and be less eccentric than the French “salon”.
Whoever manages the cafes, at local, national or international level, will have good business skills. Their main brief will be to keep the cafés vibrant and running effectively. This will include taking account of finances, but not to make huge profits, unless, for an individual café, it seem appropriate to support some cause or help other cafes to get up and running, or needing itself major refurbishments or expansion. They will probably be hugely underwritten by those who have financial creativity.
I could not get this initiative off the ground on my own. I can’t quite work out the logistics, even for one café, nor find the time to do it all, let alone have the financial resources. There are probably people out there who could. What I can do, is uphold the vision.
Every town – at least every university town and cathedral city - should have a Creative Café. They would be good at airports too. Ideally, everyone in the world should be within an hour of a Creative Café.
These are cafes where anyone can go to drink coffee, eat cakes and other such, a little in the way that the Viennese coffee houses used to operate. These locations would also be licensed. There people can meet to discuss creative ideas or just soak up the creative ideas of others. Typically, writers would meet to share writing and experiences. Artists may display their work as the café area doubles us as a gallery. A shop may be present to sell creatively produced items, items produced by the famous and the less-well known as appropriate to each location.
Less conventional forms of creativity should be made welcome, and the visitors should not just be those actively engaged in creative activities. Yet the atmosphere in the places should foster creative activity. This already exists in some places I know already: Costa (Dylan’s) Upper Bangor, Dylan’s, Main Arts Building, University of Wales, Bangor, The Belle Vue, Bangor, Papillon, Bangor, Starbucks across the globe, the Sherlock Holmes Hotel, Baker St, London, the IBM Club, Hursley, the Café Parisien, Portsmouth, the Poetry Café, London, Butler’s Chocolate Café, Dublin Airport and the various locations of the Intermind Group, the University of Wales, Bangor.
But the location is important. Where Creative Cafés are found in a university town, they must be available for town and gown, and not out of sight of the public, hidden on a university campus. Some will be cafés that are already there. Others will be purpose made and typically, they will be in converted chapels, old barns, converted mills or state of the art modern buildings. Conversions will be tastefully done, in an environmentally friendly way. Getting it right will be more important than money, though no one’s business should suffer because of it, and may even benefit indirectly finacially because of added value. There will not be a formula – each one will suit its location. They will all be stamped with the Creative Café logo – if that is what we choose to call it. Even the catering should be local and creatively in-keeping.
Events may take place there – poetry readings, book launches, viewings of art and sculpture, soap-boxing of creative solutions, theatre performances, film screenings, recitals, exhibitions, concerts, conventional or less conventional – at any time of the day, but from 8.00 a.m until 11.00 p.m, or similar times in keeping with local cultures. As well as any event taking place, there will be free access for like-minded people who wish to meet together. Some events will be free, some events will make a charge to cover costs, and some will aim to make a profit – for a particular cause to further promote the work of Creative Cafes. Some events will have a fixed-price charge. Some will ask for a donation.
Arts councils and states may support the cafés, but they will not control them. They belong to the people, but the people are entrepreneurial and move towards the highest high, rather than sinking to the lowest low. The aim is the celebration of creativity. They should outshine the French “Maison de la Culture” and be less eccentric than the French “salon”.
Whoever manages the cafes, at local, national or international level, will have good business skills. Their main brief will be to keep the cafés vibrant and running effectively. This will include taking account of finances, but not to make huge profits, unless, for an individual café, it seem appropriate to support some cause or help other cafes to get up and running, or needing itself major refurbishments or expansion. They will probably be hugely underwritten by those who have financial creativity.
I could not get this initiative off the ground on my own. I can’t quite work out the logistics, even for one café, nor find the time to do it all, let alone have the financial resources. There are probably people out there who could. What I can do, is uphold the vision.
Lauren Wood
The Walk Cafe
The Walk is one of Nottingham’s most popular new cafe bars situated in the centre of the city. Selling delicious patisserie, afternoon teas and tempting lunches together with a choice of fine wines and continental beers.
The Walk is a must for people who enjoy traditional English service with a European twist.
Call in soon and try starting your day with a tasty breakfast treat or enjoy our new lunchtime specials.
Call in soon and try starting your day with a tasty breakfast treat or enjoy our new lunchtime specials.
In search of something different, a million miles from high street uniformity, with more than a dash of creativity? Then you’ll love The Walk Cafe.
Overflowing with lots of quirky fun - there’s loads of lovable tradition mixed with the modern and contemporary to make every visit a memorable occasion. Scrumptious cakes call out eat me while our chef’s menu brings classics with a twist and European cafe culture to the table in the most scrumptious way.
The Walk Cafe features the following Creative Cafe events:
Overflowing with lots of quirky fun - there’s loads of lovable tradition mixed with the modern and contemporary to make every visit a memorable occasion. Scrumptious cakes call out eat me while our chef’s menu brings classics with a twist and European cafe culture to the table in the most scrumptious way.
The Walk Cafe features the following Creative Cafe events:
- A bookclub meeting on the last Thursday of every month
- Readings by visiting published authors
- A regular live music programme
- Group visits to literary and film events
- Hosting creative gatherings from the performing arts and cultural sector
- Hosting overseas press visits and events for regional arts and tourism initiatives
- A regular photo location for local bands and dance groups
The Walk Cafe book club
If you love books, love lively discussion. love tea, cakes and even a glass or two of wine, then you’re sure to enjoy our new monthly gathering at The Walk Cafe.
Hosted by “Pam Reader’ one of Twitter’s most respected and prolific book reviewers, The Walk Cafe Book Club is going to be the place to enjoy meeting people, sharing views and opinions and having a really good time.
Every month we’ll be choosing a new book to read and Pam promises to make the choices topical, interesting and a really good read. We’re even organising book club trips and inviting authors to come and speak.
It’s free to join, you can bring your friends and look forward to a great night out.
The Walk Cafe Book Club will be meeting on the last Thursday of every month.
The Walk Cafe Book Club Programme
Here’s a list of the dates the book club will be meeting over the next few months
Here’s a list of the dates the book club will be meeting over the next few months
- Thursday May 26th 6.30 for 7pm
Reading Chris Nickson’s Broken Token
Visiting Author Chris Nickson – talking and discussing his book Broken Token - Thursday June 30th 6.30 for 7pm
Lauren Wood
Outdoor Cinema Season Nottingham
Outdoor Theatre Season
Start thinking about dusting off your picnic blanket and hamper as Nottingham's Outdoor Theatre Season for summer 2011 is available to book now! There's a host of performances that will delight all ages.
The historic grounds of Nottingham Castle and Newstead Abbey provide enchanting settings in which to enjoy theatre in the summer evening light.
Coming up this summer...
· Macbeth
· Pinocchio
· Pride and Prejudice
· The Canterbury Tales
· Taming of the Shrew
· Twelfth Night
· Fantastic Mr Fox
· The Pirates of Penzance
Lauren Wood
Nottingham Fine Foods Market
Fine Food Markets
Sample the best in fresh local produce at these regular food and drink markets which are held on the third Friday and Saturday of each month in the Old Market Square.
Bring along a shopping list for a special meal or if you can't wait try some of the delicious ready-cooked treats on sale.
The market includes regular meat, dairy and green grocery stalls.
The market will next be held in the Old Market Square on:
17 - 18 JUNE
15 - 16 JULY
19 - 20 AUGUST
16 - 17 SEPTEMBER
Lauren Wood
Email list for recipes
Emails sent to:
acozykitchen.com : acozykitchen@gmail.com
The Wednesday Chef
Canelle et Vanille : aran@arangoyoaga.com
Artisan Sweets : artisansweets@gmail.com
Dine and dish
Nordljus : keiko@nordljus.co.uk
The sophisticated gourmet : thesophisticatedgourmet@gmail.com
The kitchen sink blog
Heather Christo : heatherchristo+website@gmail.com
Orangette
Becks & Posh food blog
What's for lunch honey : blogmeeta@gmail.com
La tarine gourmande
Souvlaki for the soul
Joy the Baker
Lara Ferroni
acozykitchen.com : acozykitchen@gmail.com
The Wednesday Chef
Canelle et Vanille : aran@arangoyoaga.com
Artisan Sweets : artisansweets@gmail.com
Dine and dish
Nordljus : keiko@nordljus.co.uk
The sophisticated gourmet : thesophisticatedgourmet@gmail.com
The kitchen sink blog
Heather Christo : heatherchristo+website@gmail.com
Orangette
Becks & Posh food blog
What's for lunch honey : blogmeeta@gmail.com
La tarine gourmande
Souvlaki for the soul
Joy the Baker
Lara Ferroni
Lauren Wood
Photoshoot Inspiration
Saw these images on Design Sponge - people have written what they love most about their homes. We could incorporate this idea into our photoshoot and photograph a room or object and get people to write their favourite things about them.
Lauren Wood
Photoshoot Inspiration
Need to use strong colours and rustic backgrounds e.g. chipped paint and thick, grained wood to stop the images looking to pretty and feminine. I think we need to contrast the objects we photograph with rustic backgrounds like Anthropologie do.
Lauren Wood
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