Window Wanderland 2017 is nearly here!

Window Wanderland takes place in just a few days, on Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 February.

Bishopston and the surrounding area will once again be a feast for the eyes when the dazzling Window Wanderland returns to illuminate local streets and shops for the third year running.

As usual the event looks set to be a community affair, with local business, schools and community groups collaborating in a very special way to deliver a unique and inspiring event for all the neighbourhood to enjoy. The event is open to anyone and everyone and calls for people to throw open their curtains and light up their home or garden for two nights of the year.

Many local businesses on Gloucester Rd have kindly loaned their large shop windows to artists and makers. Zzzone Photography on Zetland Rd are working with local artist Laura Robertson, who has already created a fantastic display for their window. Jonny Green from Zzzone says: “We love getting involved with the artistic community in and around Gloucester Road.”

Tax Assist Accountants have offered their windows for a 3D installation and Yvonne Smith had the following to say about the project: “We have visited the Window Wanderland event every year and thought it was a fantastic community experience. Unfortunately, the end of January is a hugely busy time for us as we work to meet the deadline of submitting all our clients tax returns; so, we have never felt that we could participate in the event ourselves. This year we are pleased to offer spcae to local artist Sarah Jayne Gardens who has agreed to fill the space with something beautiful made of willow. We can’t wait to see the end result.”

The window at Horders will be playing host to local artist Bev Cavender (aka The Knitted Pea) who draws on her long-standing love of flora and fauna, to produce striking, colourful designs. She is really excited to be taking part in the Bishopston WW, as she believes it brings much needed light and creativity to the long winter nights, and is a positive community event that everyone can enjoy.

Further treats are in store from Carly Etherington who is a painter of cats in Bristol, she also volunteers at The Moggery cat shelter. Carly will be bringing her cat-themed window to Lunar Optical, Window Wanderland sponsors, for the duration of the event.

Other things to look out for include North Bristol drop-in’s Bristol themed display at Gloucestershire Cricket club, a display created in partnership with the SendaWelcome group at Boston Tea Party and the usual Wanderland shenanigans on Thornleigh Rd including Keith’s Crazy Golf! Of course, this is all in addition to hundreds of windows in local homes.

Printed maps are available to pick up from various venues on Gloucester Road including Room 212, Boston Tea Party, Café Grounded and Totally Toys. See more at www.windowwanderland.com 

Happy Wandering!