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Think Thursday evening events in May/June 2023.
Over the last month (and continuing in May and June) we have been running a series of events on Thursday evenings, as part of Dundee City Council’s organised Think Thursday initiative. The aim of this initiative is to revive the economic and cultural activity of the city centre with the help of local independent businesses.
As you know, here at Double Door Studios we are passionate about all things local and independent design related, so we have put together a programme of events to join in the ‘Think Thursday’.
During April, May and June we will host several Artist Talks with local designers, creative Workshops with studio residents and of course our specialty – a Pop-Up Shop.
From 19th November come on down to our Festive Boutique! We’ve transformed the studios into a festive grotto and gathered together an eclectic selection of handmade products by Scottish designers, artists and makers to sit alongside the jewellery, candles and frames made by the studio residents.
Products on offer range from ceramic, jesmonite, glass and wooden homewares to cosy woollen textiles, original art, prints and cards to soaps and cosmetics, and not to forget our fudge treats. Our Christmas tree will once again be decorated to the brim with makes by our participating makers – and it’s all for sale!
Shop local, shop independent and support small business this Christmas
OPEN ON THE FOLLOWING THURSDAYS, SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS
19 & 20 NOVEMBER
01, 03 & 04 DECEMBER
15, 17 & 18 DECEMBER
22 DECEMBER
Opening times: Thursdays 4 – 8pm, Saturdays and Sundays 10 – 5pm.
We are also open every Tuesday during our normal drop-in hours 11am – 4pm (no booking required)
We encourage you to book your preferred slot for free using the booking form below. However if you decide spontaneously to pop in, you’re more than welcome to do so during our opening hours.
With the official beginning of Spring and Mother’s Day just around the corner, we’re opening our doors for a Spring Sale!
We’ll be open Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th from 11am-5pm. No need to book!
Come view our bounty of fabulous gems and jewels, candles and marbled frames made at the studios.
This time we have also invited three special guest jewellers – Scarlett Erskine, Katie New and Natla Jewellery – who will be displaying their work and will be there at some times to talk to you all things jewellery.
| Saturday | Sunday | |
| Islay Spalding | 12pm – 5pm | 2.30pm – 5pm |
| Christina Vernon | All Day | All Day |
| Holly McAfee | n/a | All Day |
| Ieva Jankovska | n/a | 1.30pm – 5pm |
| Sophie Siegel (the Candle Bothy) | All Day | All Day |
| Scarlett Erskine | n/a | 1.30pm – 5pm |
| Katie New | 1.30pm – 5pm | n/a |
| Stephanie Graham (Natla Jewellery) | 11am – 1.30pm | 11am – 1.30pm |
Double Door Studios has transformed into a festive grotto for the run up to Christmas and filled it full of contemporary craft, art and design by Scottish designer/makers to help you shop local and independent this year.
The residents of the studios have gathered together an eclectic selection of products from some of their amazing maker and artist friends and have displayed it alongside the jewellery, candles and frames made in the studios.
You can find ceramic, jesmonite, glass and wooden homewares, cosy woollen textiles, calendars and tea towels, original art, prints and cards, soaps and new for 2021 – fudge, hot chocolate and coffee!
Open Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from the 18th November – 19th December.
THURSDAYS open 12.00-20.00 | Booking is required so people can choose to visit at a guaranteed quiet time with a maximum of eight visitors in each hourly slot. Book your visit below!
SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS open 10.00-17.00 | Free to drop in any time.
Quick reminder – DDS is located on the First Floor of a building without and elevator – full info on our Contact page.
COVID19 – In line with the government guidelines all visitors will be required to wear a face covering inside. Double Door Studios reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone not adhering to the guidelines.
The DDS residents are Islay Spalding, Christina Vernon, Holly McAfee, ieva janovska, The Candle Bothy and HungUp Frames.
Their friends are Last Winter Ceramics, Louise Forbes, Moss, Louise Kirby, Mitchell & Black,
WhimSicAL LusH, Lyndsey Currie Textiles, Glasgow Soap Company, Ceri White, Man Pins, Geneva Sills,
Fernweh, April Black, Bluebelle Bombshell, Amy Mason, Larissa Thiel, Fudge & Fancies and
Sacred Grounds Coffee Company.
The residents and friends of Double Door Studios present…. Festive Boutique 2020!
Event took place over several dates:
12th November, 14th November, 15th November;
26th November, 28th November, 29th November;
AND 5th December.
We have the work from an amazing bunch of talented friends for you to peruse as well as the candle and jewellery made by us in the studios.
Hourly slots to keep you safe are bookable on Eventbrite, link in bio. Maximum of 6 visitors at any one time. Saturday afternoons are free to drop in with a one in one out system in place.
Here’s the list of our residents and friends for you to check out…. then get your slot booked so you don’t miss out! 😀
@islayspalding
@christinavernon_
@hollymcafeejewellery
@ievajankovska1
@sarahspaldingjewellery
@thecandlebothy
@steph.liddle
@louisecforbes
@huntersbothy
@pinsformen
@judyscott
@whimsicallush
@louisekirbydesign
@mosscreate
@glasgowsoap
@phantom0verlord
@lyndseycurrietextiles
@beth_shapeero