There’s something about Liverpool’s creative scene that drags you in. I myself have only been living in Liverpool for 6 weeks now – Recently graduated and new to the big wide world of the design industry Liverpool seems the perfect city to start this new venture. In my travels of wandering around the many galleries, cafes, cinemas and studios (whilst getting lost a few times in-between) I’m beginning to realise just how diverse Liverpool really is.

Liverpool galleries are endless, I seem to be stumbling across them day by day – My pick of the bunch though is Wolstenholme Creative Space. Originally used as a space for independent artists to run and manage group projects now managed as a gallery between them. You question when walking around the gallery just how anyone manages to use the space so well. The walls chipped from plaster, holes in the ceiling and mains plugs hanging from the wall the place somehow echoes a charm.

When I last visited a diverse amount of work was being showcased, origami, photography, illustration and fine art included. Wolstenholme next exhibition starting this Saturday 18^th September in conjunction with the Binelle festival follows a similar structure. Entitled `Album` – artists from the Royal College of Art’s have been invited to create pieces to respond to the particularities of the surrounding area of Wolstenholme. Seventeen artists included working with photography, video, installation and film.

Another area of Liverpool I seem to find myself going back to again and again is Bold Street. One of the most vibrant and exciting areas of Liverpool also known as the `independent quarter` filled with book shops, cafes, art and craft shops and not too far away Fact cinema. Like Wolstenholme there is character and charm among each and every building you step foot – Bold Street coffee shop a place where students, locals and creative’s alike can be found relaxing within its laidback environment – The walls plastered with gig posters and local art the space feels more like a gallery than a coffee shop. It’s clean, fresh and somehow feels like being at home at the same time.

With Liverpool Binelle festival soon in full swing from the 18^th September Bold Street’s village traders will be hosting it’s third annual festival – A day perfect to experience what Bold Street has to offer and one I’m very much looking forward too. Starting 10.30am on Sunday 26^th September the street will come alive with food-tasting, literary shenanigans and face painting it will be a day to experience Bold Street at its best.

R Jackson’s & sons, Slater Street. The perfect place to find all your art and craft equipment and materials.

 The Shipping Forecast – Music, art and food all under one roof. The perfect place to catch local talent, enjoy some food and a mix of drinks. Just off Bold Street on Slater Street.

6 weeks ago I stepped foot into a city I knew nothing about, lost and overwhelmed Liverpool is now slowly taking me under her wing. With so much still yet to discover and a heap of festivals and exhibitions lined up let just hope I don’t get too lost in-between…

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