Illustration collective, Girls Who Draw, which includes some fabulous female illustrators and Pica Pica favourites, invite you to visit their amazing ‘Travelling Menagerie’ exhibition. Taking place in the Cornish seaside town of Falmouth, it will be well worth the visit.

Travelling Menagerie at Here and Now Gallery
July 2nd–July 31st 2010 (private view July 2nd 6-9pm)
Here and Now Gallery, 41 a Killigrew Street, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR113PW

Organised by one of our very own Pica Pica girls, the London Zine Symposium is dedicated to zines, comix, art, and all things DIY and homemade.

Check out the what’s on section of the London Zine Symposium Website for full details of workshops, talks and stalls.

London Zine Symposium | Saturday 29th May 2010 | 12-6pm | The Rag Factory, 16-18 Heneage Street, London E1 5LJ

Women’s Library Zine Fest
And for those of you who either can’t make it, or just absolutely love zines, over at the Women’s Library, Zine Fest 2010 will be taking place on 12th June, 11-4pm at 25 Old Castle Street, London. Check out the facebook event page for more details.

Live in London? Looking for something to do with your bank holiday weekend? Love jumble sales and beautiful illustration? Leona Baker (formerly Lady Luck Rules OK) has a new series of special rummage sales based at the Superette store dedicated to her pursuit of second hand delights! She’s invited an amazing assortment of talented illustrators to spring clean their studios, homes and have a good ol’ fashioned clear out, so come along for the chance to meet and support independent makers! Tea and homemade treats on offer to sip & nibble on and extra special goody bags for early birds!

See you there at 12 sharp!

RUMMAGE!
#1 – The Illustrators’ Special
The arty afternoon jumble sale!

Sunday 2nd May • 12noon – 5pm

Superette
66a Sclater Street, Off Brick Lane, London E1 6HR

Here at Pica Pica towers, we’re getting excited about a brand new craft/club night in London! It’s Blue Peter meets Art Attack while Anne Robinson watches on and it’s free! The Nottingham folks amongst you might remember it’s predecessor ‘Jumpers For Goalposts’ at the Alley Cafe, so here is its southern reincarnation ‘Come Get Felt Up’!

So, how does it work? At 8pm, you’ll be given a theme and get to grab your materials and start making.. you’ll have until the band stops playing to finish your creations (and this month it’s breakbeat three piece Yonioshi from Nottingham). The band then judges and the winners will get fantastic badges and mega prizes that will blow your mind! The launch night is on the 22nd April.. see you there!

Come Get Felt Up! at The Book Club
Leonard Street, Shoreditch, London
22nd April 2010 8 till late!

Have you ever wondered what happened behind the scenes at Lady Luck Rules OK?

Discover the ins and outs of running a successful independent creative company from design, sourcing suppliers, creating production techniques, setting up a website, how to to sell your goodies online, PR and marketing, wholesale, the boring stuff like book keeping, employing staff, organising events and much more. Learn from LLROK’s experiences, successes (and mistakes!). After their recent closure, you will also find out a little of what’s in store for 2010!

To book a place at any of the 3 talks and for more info, see ladyluckrulesok.com.

On the 11th of March, the lovely people at Craft Guerrilla are throwing a special D.I.Y Craft Night to celebrate their 2nd birthday! It’s free entry to all, with promises of cake, crafts, a tombola and a birthday zine. A mini workshop is also being held, with tickets costing £5 per person, although spaces are limited! Let crafting commence from 8pm-11pm at Ye Old Rose and Crown pub 53-55 Hoe St, Walthamstow, E17 4SA

See you there! xx

As London slowly  makes it’s way toward spring (and hopefully some more sunshine!) why not treat yourself or a lucky someone to some hand crafted goodness?

“Where might I do that?”, I hear you ask…

The Annual UAL Arts Market of course!

Open to both students and the public and running for four whole days, there’s no excuse! The Pica Pica girls will be there, and you may even be lucky enough to nab yourself a limited edition Pica Pica badge….

Opening Times:
Monday 8th March | 11am – 6pm
Tuesday 9th March | 11am – 6pm
Wednesday 10th March | 11am –6pm
Thursday 11th March | 11am – 9pm (Late night!)

Location: Upper Street and Eckersley Galleries, LCC, Elephant and Castle.

“The Crows Are Wiping Their Beaks”, debut solo show of the controversial work of Cat Johnston, starts tomorrow.

The artist will not just expose her limited edition drawings, but a collection of handmade models that will transform the gallery into an impressive war camp populated by monsters in Napoleonic uniform and much more.

Image courtesy of Concrete Hermit Gallery

05.03.10 – 20.03.10
Cat Johnston / The Crows Are Wiping Their Beaks
@ Concrete Hermit Gallery
5A Club Row
London, E1 6JX

There’s only one month left to catch Film Notes, Rose Wylie’s second solo exhibition. A collection of unconventional paintings, this time inspired by film scenes, mixing ancient and modern references, and different materials. The opportunity to see an exhibition and at the same time recognize your favorite scenes from Tarantino or Almodovar’s films: don’t miss it!

Image courtesy of Union Gallery

until 20th March 2010
ROSE WYLIE / FILM NOTES
@ Union Gallery
94 Teesdale Street
London E2 6PU

Image courtesy of KeepCalmShop

If like us you are obsessed with all things Alice in Wonderland, we bring you good news! On February 28th Shoreditch Sisterhood W.I are throwing a Mad Hatters Tea Party, mysteriously held at a secret venue in East London. It’s fancy dress with prizes for the best costumes so start getting involved! Entry is £5 for non-members with free tea and cupcakes. You are encouraged to bring your own…a brilliant excuse to ignore Lent and do some baking! Keep checking the Facebook page for updates on the location! The Pica Pica girls will be in attendance to get information and photographs for an upcoming magazine feature…see you there x