Cherry Picker Collective

31/10/2022

We could not be more proud and excited to tell you all that we raised a total of £717 for our chosen charity initiative .

This is an initiative designed and run by one of our founding members of The Cherry Picker Collective .
The project is in collaboration with an education centre working within two Syrian Refugee camps in Beirut, Shatilla and Bourj.

This initiative will be setting up completely immersive and elaborate art workshops that fuse drama, art and music. Each week Kitty and will be working with these Syrian students to build their confidence, encourage them to step outside the box and explore emotion through colour and texture. They are hoping to delve into the therapeutic benefits of art creation and really push for these young adults to think about their stories and experiences as Syrian Refugees and translate this into art.

The workshops will be interlaced with artists who are of relevance to these students including Syrian and Palestinian artists, female artists and artists who have been displaced and experienced marginalisation. They will also be exploring artists such as Jackson Po***ck who demonstrate techniques that step away from perfectionism and allow for free self expression and are also fun and exhilarating to reproduce.

Tales of Art will be working towards putting on a professionally curated exhibition, run and designed by the students showcasing their very own final piece of art. This exhibition will give the young artists an opportunity to invite their lived ones and create something they can be proud of. We would like to give a huge thank you to everyone who came to an Evening with The Cherry Picker, we are completely blown away by the result and we are looking forward to our next event. Big Love ###

17/10/2022

We are proud to announce that the first ever Cherry Picker Collective event was a stonking success!!
We want to thank everyone who encouraged us to dream BIG and those who made the night feel like magic!
We started off our evening with .onapole , who mesmerised the crowd, sent chills down our spines and defied gravity in a way none of us have ever seen, it was the perfect way to kick off the evening.

The marketplace was full to the brim with not only wonderful brands but also lovely and kind sellers behind them:
.bond.jewellery




bekaa

seven.designs edwards___

These brands are so impressive, each demonstrating a mastered craft and a beautifully unique product.

Next up we had , who brought something new and exciting with her live looping and incredible vocals! She is definitely one to watch out for.

left everyones tastebuds tingling, she fuelled the whole event with thoughtful and delicious tacos - She explored seasonal and sustainable catering and completely sold out - how’s that for a first event, ey?!!?!

The crowd was silenced by and .experiments , who grabbed everyones complete attention by performing a multi sensory, immersive and completely live set, one that we can safely say we have never experienced before. They worked with an intricate coding system that allowed the music to manipulate visuals projected on the wall.

Throughout the event we hosted a raffle, raising money for our chosen charity
We sold over £150 raffle tickets bought over the course of the evening and the two lucky winners brought home a wonderful selection of goodies donated by our wonderful marketplace brands.

Last but not least got the whole crowd grooving, we were happy to see a hell of a lot of dancing to finish off an incredible evening!

The cherry on top was that we raised over £600 for Tales of Art - Art is awesome!

The Cherry Picker Collective want to let you know that this is not the last you’ve heard of us!

12/10/2022

IT’S THE RAFFLE REVEAL!!!

To raise money for Tales of Art and (our chosen charity) we are hosting a CHERRY RAFFLE that will take place on Friday night!

1 TICKET for £2 and a STRIP (5 tickets) for £5 - tickets can be purchased by the drinks station - which I am sure you will all get to know well!

We will announce the very lucky winners at the end of the evening.

SO what are the prizes then?

Well our incredible stall holders who will be taking up the MARKETPLACE at the event have kindly donated products to make up the raffle prize!!!

We have spread the goods across two bundles because they were honestly just too good to bunch into just one prize.

PRIZE ONE:
: Tufted mirror
bekaa: Crochet cherries

: 2x mini gift box
1. LAVENDER DREAMS
2. YOGA BOX

: Merch T-shirt - size of your picking

PRIZE TWO:

: Hummus tote bag

: Corset

: mini gift box
1. BLOOM BOX

: Merch T-shirt - size of your picking

NOW…. Get coveting these insane raffle prizes and more importantly get buying tickets as soon as you arrive at our event - as mentioned TICKETS CAN BE BOUGHT ALONG SIDE A GLASS OF WINE OR A CAN OF BEER (how very sophisticated)

The money will be going directly to Tales of Art - for more information on this initiative visit their insta

Thank you so much to all the wonderful brands who have noted these items - we love you all!!

11/10/2022

May we have your attention please? For all of our wonderful guests attending on Friday, we are giving you a little nudge to start thinking about your journey to us.

This should have all the info you need but if it doesn’t, figure it out 🙂 & don’t hesitate to message us!

11/10/2022

NEXT UP ON CHERRIES CHIT CHAT:

We present to you FLUID, a gender neutral, inclusive and all round fluid brand. Eleanor Pipe has really captured a brand which we have all been searching for, one that celebrates different body shapes and proportions, yet keeps it fresh and funky!

Clothing as an expression of one gender or another is a social construct, we love to see brands working towards dismantling and challenging this rhetoric. FLUID is tapping into a space where fashion has no gender and allows for a whole load of self-expression.

Learn more about Eleanor Pipe’s groovy, hand-made garments in our cherry chit chat - they are pieces of ART!!

Very much looking forward to welcoming FLUID to our cherry marketplace, but before then please give this gorgeous brand some love - follow, share and get browsing -

11/10/2022

Your official line up schedule for An Evening with the Cherry Picker Collective. We’re hosting a wonderful array of up and coming names in the arts and performance scene. We can’t wait for you to meet them.

11/10/2022

Morning cherries!

It’s about time we introduce ourselves! We are an eclectic bunch, all bringing our various interests, slapping them on the table then putting our head together and watching it grow! So here is a little bit more about our roles:

- Freya has taken the rains with graphic design so all the wonderful imagery you can see on our page is a direct descendant from her brain - pretty awesome!

- a groovy foodie indeed, Gaby is making tasty nibbles to get your taste buds tingling, she has a whole lot of information about her food to I would get chatting to her if I were you.

- kitty has filled our MARKETPLACE with a beautiful selection of brands for those of you who are in need of a slice of retail therapy.

- Ana has got stuck into the cherry picker mentality and hand printed cherry merch for everyone to get their hands on.

Together we are the cherry picker collective!
It is more than just our up and coming event, we are a platform to boost our creatives up, spark interesting conversations and celebrate ART in all its shapes and forms.

We can’t wait to see you on Friday🍒!

09/10/2022

NEXT UP ON CHERRIES CHIT CHAT: Thomas Bond

We are excited to welcome .bond.jewellery to our Cherry Picker MARKETPLACE.
Tom Bond was the first creator we asked to join our curious evening, and he has shown constant enthusiasm and support right from the start.

Tom has created a brand selling delicate hand-made jewellery that is classic, yet beautifully captivating. You can see from a mile away how much love Tom puts into each piece of art and this approach is something we want to illuminate!!

Tom is coming all the way from Bristol for An Evening with The Cherry Pickers so before he showcases his pieces at the event, please show him as much love as you can, give him a follow - he has some lovely, honest and beautiful content to fill your instagram feeds!!

We cannot wait to meet you Tom!

07/10/2022

Yes that’s right, 7 days to go!

We can not wait to meet you all.

Please refer to our post about ground rules for all the info you’ll need for an evening with the cherry pickers :))

07/10/2022

It’s time to let you all know what tasters will be available for you…

To supplement an evening of creativity and art appreciation, a fellow cherry picker will be sharing mini tacos which showcases the seasonal vegetables of October! As well as some sweet treats with hidden surprises too …

We really can’t wait. One week TODAY! Keep a look out, still more cherry’s to pic up on ... 🍒.

06/10/2022

To our dear dear guests.

WE PRESENT YOU WITH THIS FOR A SECOND TIME DUE TO AN ERROR ON THE FIRST UPLOAD (oops) PLEASE READ CAREFULLY…

Anyways.

With nearly a week to go, we want to make sure we are all on the same page about ground rules for the event.

An evening with the cherry picker collective is a feast for the senses, which means we need your full attention. Are you listening carefully?

First and foremost, our main aim is to provide a space for our wonderful performers to feel listened to, respected and comfortable. We ask that you give them your undivided attention as they take to the stage. This means, phones down, eyes up and open ears. You do not want to miss what we have in store for you.

Please do not be late! Doors close at 6:15 and you will not be allowed to enter after this.

Finally, we need to respect the venue, who have kindly opened their doors to us. If you spill it, please clean it. If you break it, please tell us and if you damage anything for the love of god please help us fix it!!

Thanks for soaking that all up,
We can not wait to meet you all.

05/10/2022

NEXT UP ON CHERRIES CHIT CHAT:

Calling all foodies!!!
If you love food as much as we do then go no further!
Quite Nice Clothing has created a whole brand around the nations favourite food and drink recipes, including, Espresso Martini, Hummus and Vodka rigatoni. All beautifully illustrated and printed onto something you can wear!

They are humorous, unique and just all round fantastic - with a range of t-shirts, tote bags, oven gloves, and stickers! There is plenty to get your mits on!

Remember… Christmas isn’t too far away so I would get thinking about gifts if I were you - I know I would want one of these t-shirts 👀

Learn more about Milli’s brand, follow and share her profile and start circulating Quite Nice Clothing!! Love, the cherries x

04/10/2022

ATTENTION ALL CHERRIES!!!

I would like to remind everyone that An Evening with The Cherry Pickers is in fact a CHARITY FUNDRAISER.

We have chosen to donate 100% of the profits to an initiative that is being run by one of our very own co-founders !!
She will be travelling to Beirut this coming November with to bring Tales of Art to life.

Tales of Art is a program delving into how art and creativity can be used to support young people, creating spaces where they can express their creative agency and let their imagination run wild.
There is over 1.5 million Syrians residing in Lebanon, with nine out of ten still living in extreme poverty.
We will be working in partnership with to run a series of art workshops for two classes of refugees that will be exciting, elaborate, and a little bit wild to encourage confidence growth, conversation and more than anything to get them speaking their truths and allow their voices to be heard!

We raising money for materials that will be stocking a Tales of Art cupboard, which will not only be used by our two classes but will also fuel a number of kids and adult classes throughout the time we are there - we are also hoping to leave behind access to art materials in order to allow for such classes to continue and grow.

JOIN TALES OF ART ON THEIR JOURNEY AND SEE THE MAGIC OF ART UNFOLD -

29/09/2022

NEXT UP ON CHERRIES CHIT CHAT:

We are extremely excited to welcome Saroj to An Evening with The Cherry Pickers!!

We are suddenly having to say goodbye to the beautiful British summer and probably all having similar struggles of getting out of bed in the morning - we could not think of a better range of products to warm your slightly shocked bodies in the coming months!

Stone Bay Skincare has a range of beautifully hand blended products that are all COMPLETELY natural - read more of cherries chit chat to learn about these planet loving products.

The Cherry Picker Collective are on a mission to draw you away from the disasters of mass produced products and open a window into a world where small independent brands can rise up and show that sustainability and environmental conscious shopping is BETTER!!!!

Get window shopping at , follow her brand and tell your friends about her art!

21/09/2022

🍒It is officially 1 hour until we launch our SECOND RELEASE tickets 🍒 this will be your last chance to get your hands on one…

We thought we would take this moment to say a HUGE thank you for your enthusiasm and excitement surrounding ‘An Evening with The Cherry Pickers’. We are over the moon!! First release was SOLD OUT within just 4 days 🍒🍒🍒

We have picked some really awesome cherries for you and it is beginning to look like a pretty special evening (even if I say so myself ;))

We want to start painting the scene for you lovely beings, so here are some of the products you will be seeing *in person*, on the 14th of October, in The Big House Theatre Company, within our very own Cherry Picker MARKETPLACE. Feast your eyes and go have a big old stalk 🍒🍒🍒.
Brands featured above:
bekaa
bond.jewellery



Keep your eyes peeled for more juicy insights into these brands and their beautiful products.

19/09/2022

Lo and behold the wait is finally over, here are our marvellous performers.

Set across two rooms, these 6 performances will be making magic happen at every turn for you our lovely guests.

is an artist/producer, who will take you a journey through electronic soundscapes and ethereal tunes.

will be bringing you indi rock guaranteed to get you grooving.
onapole whose pole performance is undoubtedly mesmerising and will leave you wanting more.

& irselr will be performing ‘YOU RN’ - an immersive music and visual spectacle
relf otherwise known as Greenman, will be providing silky tunes and is under strict instruction to avoid German techo ;)

We know tickets have been flying, but fear not. Second release tickets will be on the market very soon. Keep your curious eyes peeled please.

16/09/2022

We’re feeling generous… it’s your lucky day!
As tickets are on sale TODAY (19:30pm) we thought we would give you a sneak peak into your evening.
15 independent brands will be taking the floor and filling ‘THE MARKETPLACE’ - a section of our event space curated with a hand picked selection of brilliantly independent and furiously unique brands.

- Ceramic items and lino prints.
bekaa - Crochet handbags, key charms, and prints created by Syrian & Lebanese artisans.
bond.jewellery - Sterling silver jewellery: necklaces, rings and earrings.
seven.designs - Designed and handmade clothing.

- Beaded jewellery crafted from freshwater pearls, glass beads and precious metals.

Vello! - Second hand clothing.
printing - Beautifully sarcastic handmade lino prints focusing on the mundane.

- Gender neutral planet friendly clothing.

- Sustainable, size and identity inclusive fashion.

- Recycled jewellery - spoon rings and necklaces.

- Chunky sterling silver rings.

- Hand drawn illustrative wearable recipes of food and drinks - T-shirts, tote bags, tea towels and coasters.

- A tshirt love story.

- Hand blended, natural skincare products.

- Handmade tufted homeware.

If you like what you see stay tuned for individual round profiles, including insights into their process, ethos and character.

LETS START WINDOW SHOPPING !!!! 🍒

14/09/2022

Hold fire.
Get steady.
Ticket out Friday,
You better have your pocket money ready.

11/09/2022

listen up & listen good, tickets will be on sale @ 7:30PM THIS FINE FRIDAY.

Yep, you read that right. You’ll be able to get your hands on a ticket to An Evening with the Cherry Picker Collective at 7:30 FRIDAY 16th SEPTEMBER!!

Blink and you might miss them, so set your timers ticking. You don’t want to miss this.

👀eyes peeled for line up release👀

08/09/2022

INTRODUCING our selected charity partnership !!! 100% of profits from an evening will be going directly to bringing the Tales of Art creative mission to life, ART HAS POWER - let’s see the magic unfold. We will be hosting a variety of fun and exciting charity fundraising activities on the night but in the meantime PLEASE donate through the Tales of Art JustGiving page linked - GoFundMe.me/78a29ca4 and follow their Instagram to keep up with their endeavours

02/09/2022

📞Hi, you’ve reached the cherry picker collective. Sorry we can’t take your call right now, we’re too busy searching for the coolest, quirkiest and most curious creatives.

Please listen the following Options and respond accordingly with the keypad:

1. Do you think you’re cool, quirky or curious? If the answer is yes, please follow our Instagram.
2. Are you a small creator of wonderful things? If the answer is yes, please send us a DM to see how you can get involved in our first event.
3. Are you free on October 14th? If the answer is yes, please keep your eyes peeled for ticket release. 🎪

Have a great day and remember turn our post notifications on📞
*BEEEEPPPPP*

26/08/2022

Join us for a curious evening fuelled by creatives. We have cherry picked a selection of immersive performers, up and coming names in music, and sustainably driven independent brands, all served on a platter with some interesting nibbles that will get the taste buds tingling.

Head over to our facebook event for more details….

Link is in our BIO

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