Creative Open Workshops

It's going to be our very first Handmade Market for 2010, so we're really excited it's also coinciding with Valentine's Weekend!!
For those busy people & late shoppers amongst us... this will be the perfect opportunity to get that special handmade item for your loved one!! (But hey, it'll still be a fab market for those of us who are single too ;))

We chose for an intimate atmosphere of 7 local artists & designer-makers in our indoor market space, as well as offering you the work by another 7 artists for sale in our shop.

Here is a list of our lovely stallholders for the coming weekend:

Bodkin and Bead
Artist Julia Wykes creates beautiful embroidered textile accessories and jewellery, which are all handmade with care and therefore each item is unique.

Eiriel’s Eclectics
An unusual mix of eclectic jewellery which includes chainmaille, pearl and sterling silver unique that make fantastic gifts for those you love or for yourself after a hard week! All lovingly made by Megan Lewis.

Affinitie Aromatherapy
Handmade Aromatherapy Products (home, body and beauty products) created with therapeutic-grade essential oils, organic paraben-free bases and lots of love. Creator Katie Southall will have a small kit with her on the day to make bespoke products at the stall for customers with specific requirements.

Gosia Weber - Bags Handmade
Designer-Maker Gosia Weber makes original, one-off leather, faux leather and fabric bags and other custom items, by hand, from her own designs. She also does amazing custom orders, where you can arrange your own colour combinations and textures, so you're always assured of the perfect accessory!

Helen Woodward Jewellery
Helen's delicate jewellery comprises solid silver fluttering butterflies, curled petal flowers and delicate hearts imprinted with lace. Each of these elements are unique, as Helen individually fires each piece by hand.
Some of her silver pieces are combined with vintage elements dating back to the 1920's and 30's whilst others are adorned with pearls or crystals.

Michelle Parker
Unusual vintage style prints and cards using TTV (through the viewfinder) photos.

Rachel D Warren Jewellery & Beads
Rachel makes her own lampwork beads, which she skillfully incorporates into her handmade silver, glass and polymer clay jewellery.

And visit our shop for some work by this talented bunch:

Luke Rooney
Samantha Enyon
AppleStrudel
Handmade by Tigerlily
Peeko Crochet
Said Label
Nelly Schokker

We look forward to seeing you at our shop in the Custard Factory, from 11am - 5pm!
To find out how to get here, please click here.

Francine & Denise x

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Pop these cute stacked little pillows in any room or drawer to create a welcoming fragrance. Or create a fabric collage love heart for your loved one...

We'll use buttons, ribbons, appliqué and patchwork to embellish these little cuties; then fill them full of lavender for a gentle aroma.

Places are still available to book and cost £15 (incl. materials, equipment, warm drinks & cakes)

Francine x
0121 224 8445
0789 655 9406
creativeopenworkshops@gmail.com

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Even for a beginner, either the hat or the embellishment can be made in one evening.

The hat is completely finger crocheted and the flower is made using finger crochet and hooks. 
There will be a couple of designs to choose from for the flower embellishment. The flowers can then be worn on a hat, a coat, a bag or even swap it amongst all three.

If you would like to learn to crochet and make either the hat or the embellishment this week, we still have some places! :)
This session costs £15 incl. all materials, equipment, warm drinks and cakes!

The session runs from 6.30 - 9pm

Denise x
0121 224 8445
07707814140
creativeopenworkshops@gmail.com

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One bag - double the fun! Create this simple shopper which can easily be folded up into a little pouch to carry with you wherever you go, ready to wow an audience when you use it for your groceries!

This project involves cutting your fabrics from a basic paper pattern, machine sewing and... time permitting... embellishing!

Places are still available to book and cost £15 (incl. all materials, equipment, warm drinks & cakes).

For more information:
0121 224 8445
0789 655 9406
creativeopenworkshops@gmail.com

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We will be very hands on (or rather fingers on) this Thursday at C.O.W.  We will be learning how to finger crochet a hat.  There will be a choice of 2 styles: the beret from last year and a funky turn up style hat.  The beret hat is mostly finger crochet, with a little crocheting with a hook near the end; the other hat is made completely using finger crochet.  The hats will be started in the first week and then completed in the second week, with a large detachable embellishment. The embellishments will be a combination of both finger crochet and crochet with a hook. 

There are still a few spaces left on these workshops, contact us for more information.

  Each workshop costs £15, all materials, cakes and warm drinks are included.

See you Thursday,

Denise :)

0121 224 8445
0789 655 9406
creativeopenworkshops@gmail.com

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Why not join us tomorrow at our shop in the Custard Factory for some Free Drop-in Workshops taking place throughout the day.

Learn to make yourself a funky bracelet, small scarf or necklace with the very hands-on technique of Finger Knitting,
or get crafting with fabric yo-yo's to make your own tactile brooches!

The shop is open from 12 - 4pm, so pop in at any point to get creative!!

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