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Apr 26, 2025

Fabric of the Land: The Cutty Sark Wool Experience

Apr 26, 2025

Fabric of the Land: The Cutty Sark Wool Experience weaves together the ship's history with a modern story of wool, design, and innovation.

Enjoy after-hours access to the legendary tea clipper, experience the immersive Cutty Sark Soundscape, and enjoy an exclusive screening of Paul Wyatt's documentary Fabric of the Land: The Untold Yarn.

The celebration continues with a post-film Q&A, drinks, and live music. Date TBC in October

Visit Royal Museums Greenwich for tickets!

Apr 26, 2025

Apr 24, 2025

_a room within a room - Elite Design Awards 2025

Apr 24, 2025

For its 8th edition, the prestigious Elite Design Awards, organised by Maison Elite, celebrates the emblematic "Arts and Crafts" movement. Ella Doran and Rachel Forster are proud to announce they have won the 3rd prize in the Elite Design Awards 2025 for their bed design.

Apr 24, 2025

Now House interview with Ella Doran.

Apr 24, 2025

Episode 8: ELLA DORAN DESIGN

It’s not often the opportunity to take part in an insightful and inspiring conversation with one of the UK's most innovative contemporary artists and designers arises, but that's exactly what happened when NOWHOUSE.uk podcast presenter Chris Billinghurst and guest host Elizabeth Knowles met with Ella Doran of Ella Doran Design.Artworks, Soft Furnishings and Furniture plus some bargain bundles of fabric for all of those who love making.

Opening times 11am - 5pm on both days.

Apr 24, 2025

Nov 6, 2024

Museum of the Home Yard Sale 2024

Nov 6, 2024

Our much-loved Yard Sale returns on Sunday 1 December with a fantastic array of items, ranging from elegant homeware to unique studio clear-out bargains.

Nov 6, 2024

Oct 1, 2024

Fabric of the Land: an exclusive screening at the Museum of the Home

Oct 1, 2024

Fabric of the Land: an exclusive screening of the extended film at the Museum of the Home

Oct 1, 2024

Sep 1, 2024

Hopeful Activism and Long Term Thinking

Sep 1, 2024

The weekend festival promises to be a jubilant homage to nature's transition...

Sep 1, 2024

Jun 14, 2024

Think Global and Act Local for World Localisation Day with EETG Tue 25 JUN 2024 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Jun 14, 2024

Shadescape - a participatory Shading Products research project in collaboration with LSBU

Jun 14, 2024

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Jun 14, 2024

Reuse with Ella Doran and Yodomo, as part of Hackney Sustainability Day, Saturday 29th June.

Jun 14, 2024

Shadescape - a participatory Shading Products research project in collaboration with LSBU

Jun 14, 2024

Nov 7, 2023

Shadescape - a participatory research project in collaboration with London South Bank University

Nov 7, 2023

Shadescape - a participatory Shading Products research project in collaboration with LSBU

Nov 7, 2023

Sep 20, 2023

Bridge Bench series: I + II

Sep 20, 2023

Regenerating Waste into functional furniture

Sep 20, 2023

Aug 1, 2023

John Radcliffe Bereavement Ward commission.

Aug 1, 2023

Regenerating Spaces through Artistic Collaboration

Aug 1, 2023

Oct 2, 2022

Paint Drop

Oct 2, 2022

Jun 1, 2022

Artist's Residency Urubamba, Peru.

Jun 1, 2022

May 31, 2022

National Saturday Club Masterclass with Ella

May 31, 2022

May 25, 2021

Interior Design Declares

May 25, 2021

Feb 23, 2021

URGE collective

Feb 23, 2021

Peeling paint wallpaper by Ella Doran - photo by Louise Melchior

Jan 29, 2021

Do you know about the Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill?

Jan 29, 2021

Nov 19, 2020

Read the interview by Darren Clanford of Material Source

Nov 19, 2020

Oct 2, 2020

Watch the conversation replay of 'What We Need Now'

Oct 2, 2020

Oct 2, 2020

Redesign and Reuse: Ella Doran, Duncan Riches, Sophie Thomas, Urban Upholstery

Oct 2, 2020

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Sep 3, 2020

‘Clean Up Plastic Camo Chair’ revealed at Solid Floor East

Sep 3, 2020

Jul 1, 2020

Multi Story Thinking

Jul 1, 2020

Jan 31, 2020

Circular Design thinking in action

Jan 31, 2020

Oct 31, 2019

Completing the cycle of wool at Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Oct 31, 2019

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Sep 22, 2019

Collaboration by Design

Sep 22, 2019

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Jul 12, 2019

Weaving Circular Economy in to The Home - an article by Alessandra McAllister

Jul 12, 2019

Jun 17, 2019

Ella Doran's Fabric Of The Land by Paul Wyatt.

Jun 17, 2019

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Jun 12, 2019

Read an interview with Ella about her creative process and working with Alternative Flooring

Jun 12, 2019

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Jun 8, 2019

Interview with Jen Isles Marketing Communications Manager for Camira

Jun 8, 2019

Jun 7, 2019

Ella Doran's Sheep to Seat - Fleece to Floor

Jun 7, 2019

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Fabric of the Land: The Cutty Sark Wool Experience

_a room within a room - Elite Design Awards 2025

Now House interview with Ella Doran.

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Back to School with Ella Doran in collaboration with Urban Upholstery

Ella Doran and Urban Upholstery are joining forces for the London Design Festival 2018 with a collaborative week long events programme and exhibition, at The Old Bank Vault 283, Hackney Road, London, E2 8NA. Saturday 15th September – Sunday 23rd September 2018.

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Ella Doran and Urban Upholstery are joining forces for the London Design Festival 2018 with a collaborative, week-long events programme and exhibition to be held at The Old Bank Vault 283, Hackney Road, London, E2 8NA from Saturday 15th September – Sunday 23rd September 2018.

In celebration of the circular economy, along with material re-use and re-design, the ‘live’ installation will demonstrate how design, material use, value and sustainability are all intertwined. Ella Doran will re-design a reclaimed chair using her own fabric designs, whilst Urban Upholstery will provide expert skills and craftsmanship and will showcase their expert approach to sustainable furniture.

There will be a make your own cushion workshop as part of the event (see Eventbrite), live upholstery demonstrations and a chance for visitors to commission a new piece of furniture or bring in a piece for discussion and review. If you would like to attend the private view on the 18th September, in conjunction with Shoreditch Triangle 2018, please sign up for FREE via Eventbrite.If you would like to attend the live demonstration day please sign up for free here!

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