CONTACTJay&Co, the furniture restoration and upcycling workshop run by Jay Blades, has brought together young talented makers for a pop-up showcase in the beautifully restored and refurbished former Branston Pickle Factory in Bermondsey.
The residency will run from Friday 15th March to Sunday 17th March from
12 noon to 7pm, with the launch of the latest collection of bespoke restored and contemporary furniture and makers from Jay&Co, alongside interiors-related pieces produced by emerging talented artisans and craftspeople.
The setting is the stunning industrial chic commercial space at The Pickle Factory, SE1, which has been restored and converted by award-winning developer London Square - partnering with Jay&Co to stage the pop-up.
At Jay&Co, restorer and TV presenter Jay Blades and his team re-use, restore, upcycle and re-imagine materials, furniture and accessories, producing striking, sustainable pieces.
Other makers taking part include an embroidery textile virtuoso, a decorative marquetry artist, bespoke furniture makers, and an upholstery and restoration expert.
Jay Blades, who is an ambassador for the King’s Foundation for heritage crafts, said: “Jay&Co runs as a co-operative to support emerging talent among artisans and craftspeople. Our pop up is an opportunity to see the flair and depth of knowledge of these exciting makers. This is a showcase for some extraordinary work.”
Adam Lawrence, Founder and Chief Executive, London Square, said: “The Pickle Factory is the ideal setting for Jay&Co’s pop up showcase. The building exemplifies the ethos of re-use, restore and reimagine. We rescued the building from dereliction, providing homes and stunning commercial space while remaining faithful to its industrial heritage. We are delighted to be partnering with Jay&Co and its work in promoting makers and craftsmanship.”
A series of maker demonstrations will take place over the four days. Jay&Co will reveal how they transform furniture with their upholsterer Vlad Nemes, who works in Jay&Co’s Shropshire workshop. Amber Joy trained as a furniture restorer and conservationist and is now a surface design artist and expert in marquetry, producing commissions for cultural and heritage sites. She will be demonstrating her exquisite marquetry skills. Palvinder Nangla is an embroidery textile artist, who learnt embroidery from his grandmother at a very young age. He will be showing how his skills at embellishing produce detailed and imaginative pieces. Woodworkers Daisy and Andrew from Lula James Woodworking Creative will reveal their approach to bespoke pieces of furniture, which they produce at their Oxford studios.
On Sunday 17th March, a panel discussion will take place on Crafting Creativity into a Business, chaired by Jade Ilke, of Designing Futures, with Daisy Lula Brunsdon from Lula James and Amber Joy, with design entrepreneur Piers Roberts, who has organised design and architecture festivals in London, Milan, Tokyo and Seoul.
Jay&Co Pop Up, The Pickle Factory, 5 New Tannery Way, London SE1 5EB.
15th to 17th March 12 noon to 7pm. Entrance is free.
Friday 15 March, 12-7pm
Demonstration by upholsterer Vlad Nemes of Jay&Co
Saturday 16 March, 12-7pm
Demonstrations by Embroidery Textile Artist Palvinder Nangla
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Marquetry expert Amber Joy
Sunday 17 March, 12-7pm
Demonstrations by Marquetry expert Amber Joy
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Woodworkers Daisy & Andrew of Lula James Studio
Sunday 17th March, 3pm:
Afternoon debate/panel discussion lead by Jade Ilke , Designing Futures & Into the Light
“Crafting Creativity into a Business”
Piers Roberts, ex-founder of DesignersBlock
Amber Joy amberjoycreative
Daisy Lula Brunsdon of Lula James
Jay&Co - We aim to ’save the world’ through craft. Working with recycled, reclaimed and reused materials, accessories, furniture, and fabric, we create pieces that are as good as new, and help develop a more holistic approach to interiors.
IG: jay_andco
Amber Joy - A Surface Design Artist and Marquetarian, formerly trained in furniture conservation and restoration Amber is based in Sussex where she runs Amber Joy | Creative Studio working in laser cut marquetry and acrylic to create bespoke artisanal products and collections for Cultural and Heritage Sites.
@amberjoycreativestudio
Palvinder Nangla - A highly commended artist and designer, Leeds born Palvinder Nangla produces what could be rightly called a diary of thoughts and emotions, going through a psychoanalytical unconscious mental process while consciously trying to make sense of this life.
IG: palvindernangla
Lula James - Woodworking Creative is an independent business based in Oxford who make beautiful bespoke furniture on a commission basis as well as offering a range of 1, 2 and 4 day woodworking courses & experience days for all abilities.
Facebook: Lula James
London Stone Carving - A team of master carvers, creating classical and contemporary sculpture, as well as fine architectural stone work, at their Southwark workshop.
IG @londonstonecarving
Piers Roberts - Having produced pioneering design, architecture and illustration festivals in London, Milan, Tokyo and Seoul Piers feels privileged to have worked with over 4000 creatives from 38 countries, showcasing their work, mentoring businesses, designing creativity and entrepreneurship programmes.
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