The DARN & Friends Pop-Up, St Ives

For four weeks in the summer of 2022, DARN hosted its first ‘DARN & Friends’ pop-up space event at the Surfhouse in St Ives, Cornwall. Positioned on the famous Island point on the Northwest coastline, brands such as DARN, oB Wear, Bug Clothing, Pico Goods, Francli Craftwear and Martino Gamper were invited to present their designs in the space, whilst skilled craftspeople such as artist Camilla Dixon, natural dyer Susannah Mitchell, jeweller Ritual Studio, leather wallet makes Hubi and clothing repair specialist Raine offered their skills and expertise for a selection of inclusive creative workshops. On select evenings local chefs prepared food for Supper Club events which integrated DARN’s signature light-hearted creative activities to create a welcoming, memorable atmosphere.

Throughout the course of the four-week event, over 1000 visitors, workshop and event attendees made their way to the space and have helped to put the Surfhouse space on the map for future community-driven happenings. Positive feedback from DARN’s time in the space emphasised the positive impact independent, affordable, open-door events have for those working and living in Cornwall, as well as those visiting the county. Each event was accessible to all who wanted to attend, and this was reflected in the variety of people who made their way to the space.

We feel that the DARN & Friends pop-up space is a notable achievement and example to others of the positive and lasting impact small-scale businesses, independent makers and those who are supporting these two sectors can have.

If you would like to get in touch about having us join your pop-up event, or curate a unique space and event for you, email us at: darn@darncollective.com