Posts tagged with "craft"
Junk Jamboree Vintage and Craft Market
Local crafty wonder Liz Cardy is looking for artists and local creatives who would be interested in running a stall for the upcoming Junk Jamboree Vintage and Craft Market.
We haven’t got an ‘official’ Junk Jamboree blurb as yet. But basically she would like you to email or call 07733 455245 if you would like to be considered for a stall.
Liz is looking for for craft stalls, shabby chic style, handmade stuff, sweets, but not cakes please.
The event is Saturday 5th May, 11am until 4pm at Cardinal Bourne Hall on Priory St in Colchester.
Sounds like the perfect event for Colchester! Please pass the info on to anyone you think might be interested.
Are you a crafty lady or gentleman?
It’s time for Stitch and Bitch!
Tuesday 31st January
6pm drop in
15 Queen Street, CO1 2PH
Stitch & Bitch events are traditionally knitting and having a right ol nag. At fifteen Queen Street we invite you instead to either hand sew or use a sewing machine while we natter.
This month we will be making 2012 stitching essentials: Pin Cushions & Needle Wallets.
Keep all your pins in one place with your own handmade pin cushion. It can be any shape you like - a tomato, house, flower, or a traditional pillow shape.
Needle Wallets are little felt ‘books’ you tuck your needles into. Pop it in your bag or in your craft box and never fear pricking your finger as you grab for your needle ever again!
Felt and fabric is provided but please bring your own if you have a certain idea in mind.
This is an open drop in session, starting at 6pm. We will be here til late. We have everything you need - sewing machines, needles, thread. fifteen Queen Street will provide tea, coffee, biscuits and music.
If you have a personal haberdashery project you are working on, why not bring it along? Join us to meet some local crafty ladies (and gentlemen) and have an evening of getting your stitch on.
Beginners to pros are welcome.
RSVP via our meetup group Creative in Colchester.
Embroiderers Guild this Saturday
Saturday 28th January
10am - 12pm
15 Queen Street, CO1 2PH
The Embroiderers’ Guild host monthly workshops here every Saturday morning from 10am - 12pm. £5 per session, you get the chance to experment with a wide range of craft materials (not just embroiderery) without the worry of shelling out on a start up kit and realising you don’t like the medium.
This month the theme for the workshop is hearts and kisses. We don’t know much more than that but can guarantee you’ll have a great time with a friendly open group. Plus there’s always strong coffee and lots of tea to keep you going. There’s no better way to start the day!
The mornings are for anybody who is interested in textile art, either novice or pros.
For more information on the Embroiderers’ Guild ring Linda Watts on 01206 392348 or Lesley Sams on 01206 367738.
Goldwork with the Embroiderers Guild this Saturday
Saturday 3rd December
10am - 12 noon
15 Queen Street, CO1 2PH
£5 per class
The Embroiderers’ Guild are hosting a new goldwork workshop here on Saturday. These workshops will be bi monthly, a great new addition to their experimental workshops every last Saturday of the month. A real crafty takeover!
Open to everyone they offer a fantastic chance to try out new crafts (not just embroiderery), meet new people, and a great way to start your morning.
This workshop is all that glitters - Goldwork. If you have admired goldwork and longed to know the techniques then today you can learn some of the basics to start your goldwork experience.
The Embroiderers’ Guild has over 25,000 Members and subscribers throughout the UK, 238 Branches and 95 Young Embroiderers Groups. As the UK’s leading crafts association and educational charity, the Guild offers a comprehensive programme of contemporary exhibitions, workshops, City & Guilds courses, lectures and tours.
For more information on the Embroiderers Guild ring Linda Watts on 01206 392348 or Lesley Sams on 01206 367738.
Found this cheeky chicken. Bit of inspiration for our draft excluder drop in workshop at Stitch and Bitch this month.
Reblogged from craftbloguk:
Laurence the cheeky chicken doorstop by Swirlyarts on Flickr.
Via Flickr:
He is a bit of a ladies man and likes showing off his orange tan :)
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Let’s Stitch & Bitch
Tuesday 29th November
15 Queen Street, Colchester
Drop in from 6pm til late
This month we will be making something we all need in these winter nights - draft excluders. Co-ordinator Alex will be running the workshop providing patterns for you to use, adapt, or go wild and free style. You could make a dog, snake or classic long log shape. Stick to the pattern or adapt it to make a snake with a top hat, sausage cat or just stitch on a load of weird felt.
At Stitch & Bitch we invite you to get stitchin’, meet some local crafty ladies (and gentlemen) and have fun. We don’t mind if you’ve never sewn before or are a textile professional. The aim is to get people together, be creative and have a great night.
If you could bring along a fabric of your choice, we recommend vintage/retro for a true 70s feel. We will have odd fabric for you to help yourself with along with bits of felt, buttons and ribbon. We will also have tea, coffee, and music. Bring along your sewing machine if you like. Alex will have hers to whip your stuff through.
You can RSVP via our Creative in Colchester meetup here.
Green Fair
Saturday 5th November
Lion Walk Colchester
10am - 4pm
This Saturday Lion Walk will become all things green. Organised by the Green Party, the fair presents a wide range of activities - charity & craft stalls, activities for children, live music and refreshments served all day.
Try and stroll down Lion Walk to catch the fair, it’ll brighten up your day!
Contemporary Craft Crit Group
Wednesday 26 October - 30 Nov, 28 Dec, 25 Jan
10am - 12 noon
firstsite
We love craft and getting stuck in with other like minded folk. We have heard that firstsite are running a new Contemporary Craft Crit Group.
It starts tomorrow and will then be held monthly, always 10am – 12 noon in Meeting Room B. It’s a session for craftspeople who want to contextualise their work within current contemporary craft and art practices.
You are invited to bring along your work, get feedback from the rest of the group and discuss ideas with like-minded folk. It’s absolutely free but booking is essential, call 01206 577067 to book a space.
(photo: sugar-cookie)
