Zara Wood a.k.a Woody
20.12.2016
PechaKucha Brighton 2017 begins! Curated by Alex Leith and Zara Wood a.k.a Woody, our line-up will be presenting on the theme of recycling, reinvention, restoration, regeneration and revolution!
This event is now sold out. Ticket holders only.
Check out our current line-up here
PS Studio Woody designed the poster for the event.... SEE MORE 
20.10.2016
Our studio will again be opening as a pop up shop in Brighton this December. Friday 9th, Saturday 10th and 11th December sees our workshop full of new original Little Treasures, ink drawings and risographs, along with greeting cards and paper tape.
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29.09.2016
The next installment of PechaKucha Brighton, curated by Woody and journalist Alex Leith, is on Wednesday 12th October at the decadent Nightingale Room.
'All Together' looks at our sense of community, along with team work and team play.
This event is now sold out. Ticket Holders only.
Keep missing out on the live events, follow PechaKucha Brighton's Twitter for latest news and check out PechaKucha's online archive of previous presentations here
#Brighton #PechaKucha ... SEE MORE
26.06.2016
See Me Do kits merge creativity with high visibility. These design-led DIY kits allow you to customise what you wear and carry.
With one iron-on transfer and one sticker for hard surfaces per pack, these reflective sheets shine bright in low light conditions. Perfect for night riders, disco dancers and seasoned travellers.
There are 3 designs to choose from: Midnight Owl; Adventure Patches; and Polygon Bling. Keep each A5 design intact or cut out elements to create your own... SEE MORE
01.06.2016
Our Brighton studio opens as a shop on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th June for our Summer Sample Sale!
It's a chance to grab a bargain and see where Woody's comes up with her characters.
You'll find us a short hop and a skip from Brighton Train Station at the Open Market. Although we are on the mezzanine level, our workshop and the whole of the market is fully accessible.
Opening Times:FRIDAY 24th JUNE 11am - 4pmSATURDAY 25th JUNE 11am - 4pm
Shop Address:Studio Woody,Workshop... SEE MORE
13.05.2016
City Reads invited Woody to curate an exhibition and host a drop-in workshop as part of their book club festival this May.
'Let there be pictures' invites Brighton to draw a family tree of characters from 'The Good Son' by Paul McVeigh - this year's City Reads' book of choice.
There's a FREE workshop on Saturday 21st May at Jubilee Library in Brighton. The week-long exhibition showcases drawings by leading illustrators living in the city, alongside inspired work... SEE MORE
18.03.2016
During a recent trip to Barcelona, we were pleased to see lots of little bikes, including this one at the new Design Museum - Museu del Disseny de Barcelona - where design in every day objects is highlighted and celebrated.
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21.12.2015
Woody and journalist Alex Leith now co-produce the regular PechaKucha nights in Brighton. The city's next PechaKucha Night is Thursday 25th February 2016 at The Nightgale Room.
This time round we have an evening of quickfire talks on passions. A host of presenters will talk about things close to their hearts - design, science, breaking world records!
Our 'Passionate' line up includes:
Will Hudson, founder of design blog It's Nice That
Holly... SEE MORE
02.12.2015
Woody's studio upstairs on the balcony of the Open Market in Brighton will be open every weekend as a shop. Cards, paper tape, gifts and art will be on sale - all designed by Woody and printed in the UK.
Brighton folk can also shop online and do Click&Collect from our studio during the week.
Not in Brighton? No worries, shop online anytime here Free standard delivery with orders over £75 + Free next day delivery with orders over £125 ... SEE MORE
creative facilitation + branding + marketing
Get in touch about a new project: creative@zarawood.com
Woody's Studio collaborates on a diverse mix of creative projects, from super graphics that adorn hospital walls to creative faciliation for research projects. The studio also curates and delivers events for the education and arts sectors.
Woody, also known as Zara Wood creates, coordinates and educates.
A co-founder of The Enquiry Desk project and Brighton's PechaKucha producer for several years, she is an award-winning senior lecturer + part of the International Association of Illustration Academics forum.
Launching later in 2024
Original artwork by Woody, including the lastest Little Treasures
- original miniatures framed in vintage jewellery.
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Interviewing & hosting - Podcasts + Talks:
Rave About Illustration Podcast
Time for some illumination on illustration. Illustration is everywhere and yet you may not be familiar with what an illustrator does. Rave About Illustration sheds light on the creative world of visual translation.
