Pimlico Road x LCW 2022

A fraternity of world-class craftspeople, artisans, curators and makers, the Pimlico Road Design District in Belgravia is the apex of inspiring design and best-in-class interiors. From sculpture to woodworking, embroidery to textile making, Pimlico Road is a melting pot and meeting place for craft and design.

For London Craft Week 2022, the Pimlico Road Design District presents the seventh annual Pimlico Road Series. Through a programme of inspiring talks, interactive workshops and fascinating demonstrations, discover a creative neighbourhood full of style, inspiration and exceptional craftsmanship.

 

Vienna Vibes
Tues 10 May, 5pm–8pm
Pimlico Road

 

Celebrating the golden age of the Wiener Moderne period, Bonadea is transformed into Vienna with an exhibition of works by Bodo Sperlein and premier Austrian artisan makers. Book now.

 

The Easy Chair
Mon 9–Sat 14 May, various times
Pimlico Road

 

The Edward Barnsley Workshop launches the second in a new series of Easy Chairs in collaboration with Soane Britain. This one-of-a-kind model incorporates a rattan seat and back. Find out more.

 

Gio Ponti: A Conversation with Caterina Licitra-Ponti
Wed 11 May, 6.30pm–8pm
Pimlico Road

 

Robertaebasta London hosts Caterina Licitra-Ponti for an event dedicated to the great master of Italian design, Gio Ponti, discussing his life and legacy. Book now.

 

Meet the Masters: Hand Embroidery Demonstration
Mon 9–Fri 13 May, various times
Pimlico Road

 

For the first time ever, Chelsea Textiles brings a team of their master craftspeople to London to demonstrate their skill in hand embroidery. Stop by and be mesmerised by this ancient craft. Find out more.

 

Document to Design: The Robert Kime Collection
Fri 13 May, 10am–6pm
Pimlico Road

 

Visit Robert Kime Limited in Ebury Street to learn how Robert and his team work to design and expand the Robert Kime fabric collection, taking inspiration from his travels. Find out more.

 

LCW Lates: The Pimlico Road Edition
Wed 11 May, 6pm–8pm
Pimlico Road

 

Go behind the scenes on Pimlico Road for an exclusive opportunity to explore the world-renowned boutiques and studios after hours, while enjoying drinks from amie rosé. Book now.

 

The Imperfect Nature Within Space: Well Crafted Interiors, 20th Century to Present Day
Thurs 12 May, 6.30pm
Pimlico Road

 

Chaired by David Nicholls, Deputy Editor of House & Garden, Chris Cox discusses crafted interiors with industry experts Adam Hills, Sarah Myerscough, and Victoria Davar. Book now.

 

de Le Cuona presents Nic Webb, The Natural Drama of Materials
Mon 9–Sat 14 May, various times
Pimlico Road

 

de Le Cuona hosts a pop-up exhibition of sculptures by Nic Webb. Both de Le Cuona and Nic Webb use natural materials and combine traditional skills with experimental processes. Find out more.

 

Howe x Gaia Di Paola
Mon 9–Sun 15 May, 9.30am–5pm
Pimlico Road

 

Leather, textile and wallpaper seller Howe at 36 Bourne Street welcomes local textile artist Gaia Di Paola who will be painting, drawing and embroidering with a variety of Howe fabrics. Find out more.

 

The Family History Trail
Mon 9–Sat 14 May, various times
Pimlico Road

 

Delve into the heritage of Carl Hansen & Søn on a history trail, and find out how they champion timeless beauty, comfort, craftsmanship and sustainability in their designs. Find out more.

 

‘Still, Quiet’: PINCH x Be Still Ceramics
Mon 9–Sat 14 May, various times
Pimlico Road

 

PINCH hosts Sarah Maingot of Be Still Ceramics, celebrating sculptural shape and form and the maker’s and designer’s relationship with material. Find out more.

 

The Finishing Touch with Brian Turner Trimmings
Mon 9–Sat 14 May, various times
Pimlico Road

 

Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler invites Brian Turner Trimmings Ltd. into their showroom for an exhibition of his handcrafted trimmings, alongside live demonstrations. Find out more.

 

Celebrating 45 Years of Collier Webb
Mon 9–Fri 13 May, 9.30am–5.30pm
Pimlico Road

 

To celebrate Collier Webb’s 45-year anniversary, the lower ground floor of their showroom is transformed into an immersive cinematic space, evoking the Sussex foundry. Find out more.

Image: Alun Callender

 

Ochre presents The Drifter Light
Mon 9–Sat 14 May, various times
Pimlico Road

 

Taken from the cricket term ‘drift’ and inspired by dancing forms of driftwood gliding through water, Ochre‘s Drifter light is hand-carved in oak by traditional British cricket bat makers. Find out more.

 

Margo Selby: Handwoven Geometric Art at 88 Gallery
Mon 9–Sat 14 May, various times
Pimlico Road

 

Margo Selby is an artist and designer working with colour and geometric form in woven textiles. View her works on display at 88 Gallery and meet Margo on Wednesday 11 May. Find out more.

 

Botanical Cloth-Dyeing Workshop with Cloth Collective
Thurs 12 May, 6pm–8pm
Pimlico Road

 

Daylesford hosts Charlotte Lawson Johnston of Cloth Collective for a botanical cloth hand-dyeing workshop, using organic flowers from Daylesford’s market garden. Book now.

 

London Craft Week at Studio Pottery London
Wed 11 and Thurs 12 May, 7pm–8pm
Belgravia

 

At Studio Pottery London, watch ‘A Smashing Performance’ by Sue Paraskeva and join Holly Tucker MBE, founder of Not On The High Street, as she discusses turning passion into profit.

 

Hiro Nakata: Pots for Daily Use at egg
Tues 10–Sat 14 May, 10am–6pm
Belgravia

 

For London Craft Week, egg brings together a selection of favoured ceramic pieces by Hiro Nakata: bowls, beakers and dishes in honest glazes that celebrate daily life. Find out more.

 

Unframing Art: Alba Amicorum Open Studio
Mon 9–Sun 15 May, various times
Belgravia

 

Based in a historic Belgravia mews, Alba Amicorum is a space for people with a deep interest in art. Explore the studio and discover collectable scarf collaborations, prints and more. Book now.

 

Fashion Upcycling with Anna Mason
Thurs 12 May, 2pm–4.30pm
Belgravia

 

British designer, Anna Mason, has partnered with pioneering fabric resale platform Haines Collection to present a lampshade making and fabric upcycling workshop. Find out more.

 

The World of Interiors

 

The World of Interiors is the Official Media Partner for the LCW 2022 Pimlico Road Series.

For 40 years The World of Interiors has documented the rich diversity of ways in which we live, showcasing the stylish and the unexpected as well as applauding individuality. As we turn to face the roaring twenties, with Hamish Bowles as the magazine’s third editor in chief, WoI embraces the past, celebrates the present and heralds the future. Find out more.

Image: Cox London by Alun Callender

 


Featured image courtesy Howe at 36 Bourne Street

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