Toy Story, an exhibition at the Bluecoat Display Centre in Liverpool

Thursday, 8 May 2014

Hi everyone,

If you're in Liverpool, please visit the Bluecoat Display Centre's 'Toy Story' exhibition which opens tomorrow (with a late night preview tonight!). We are proud to say that our very own creatures are included in the exhibition!

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'Toy Story' features the work of toy makers who employ traditional techniques which encourage children to engage and interact with toys and to use their imaginations. This exhibition celebrates the golden age of handcrafted toys, and aims to provide inspiration for adults and children alike, which defies the throw away aspect of our society. 

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As you know, at Donna Wilson we have always believed in producing quality, long lasting objects that help cultivate a culture of cherishing and long-keeping, rather than one of instant gratification and disposability. This exhibition helps to embody those principles and showcases some great examples of how mindful design and production can be so inspiring and enriching to both kids and adults.

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For more information about the exhibition please check the Bluecoat Display Centre's website, and below:

Friday 9th May 2014 - Saturday 28th June 2014
College Lane Entrance, Liverpool, L1 3BZ
+44 (0)151 709 4014
  
The Bluecoat Display Centre is a nationally and internationally recognised contemporary craft and design gallery that has been established since 1959, and is a haven for enthusiasts of everything exquisite in the field of contemporary craft and design. 

We hope you can make it if you are in Liverpool! 
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Happy Start of May: Acorn Plate + Mug Giveaway!

Friday, 2 May 2014

Hi everyone,

We have been so very busy these days developing new products for our autumn collection but our hard work is paying off as we've got some very exciting things on their way and lots of new product collaborations too! 

In the meantime, Spring has arrived and we'd like to celebrate the start of May with a giveaway:  
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To enter for your chance to win our Acorn Plate and Mug, please submit an illustration of your favourite Donna Wilson creature with a few lines about why this creature is your favourite.  Please email your illustrations to press@donnawilson.com. We can't wait to see them! At the end of the month we'll pick one lucky winner. 


Also, stay tuned for updates on the Royal London Hospital commission we wrote about a few months ago --  the project is nearly completed and we will soon have photos of the finished work! 

Have a lovely bank holiday weekend all!
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