Details also on my Facebook Page events
Upcoming Events:
Open Studios Notts – This year I have a display of work on show for the whole of May, with two activity days
I’m also doing drop in session in the Earth zone at Bearded Theory Music festival at the end of May
5 Week block evening Bobbin Lace classes – started in September 2025 and are contiuning with new people attending all the time
These are held at Sherwood Community Centre which has a easy to access car park, this is great way to learn or develop your own Bobbin Lace in friendly atmosphere.
Weekly Regular Class Tuesday Morning 10-12 most weeks – please get in contact for more details
Monthly Tuesday evening session 6:30-8:30 – please get in contact for more details
Happy to discuss other dates and times please get in contact
WORKSHOPS
Also doing workshops at
‘The Plane Tree‘ in Beeston these include Bobbin Lace and Indian Block Printing
and
‘Our Crafty Place’ in Ilkeston
Courses with Inspire Learning – Check there website
| start | end | sessions | description | time start | end time | location |
| Monday, September 8, 2025 | 22/09/25 | 3 | Bobbin Lace | 10:00 | 12:00 | Worksop |
| Monday, September 8, 2025 | 22/09/25 | 3 | Macrame | 13:00 | 15:00 | Worksop |
| Friday, September 19, 2025 | 03/10/25 | 3 | Christmas Macrame | 14:00 | 16:00 | Keyworth |
| Saturday, September 27, 2025 | 27/09/25 | 1 | Button Brooches | 9:30 | 14:30 | Southwell |
| Sunday, September 28, 2025 | 28/09/25 | 1 | Button Brooches | 11:15 | 14:45 | Mansfield |
| Sunday, October 12, 2025 | 12/10/25 | 1 | Needle Lace | 11:15 | 14:45 | Worksop |
| Monday, October 13, 2025 | 13/10/25 | 1 | Christmas Macrame | 10:00 | 15:30 | Hucknall |
| Friday, October 17, 2025 | 17/10/25 | 1 | Christmas Macrame | 10:00 | 15:30 | Beeston |
| Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 18/10/25 | 1 | Christmas Macrame | 10:00 | 15:30 | West Bridgford |
| Sunday, October 19, 2025 | 19/10/25 | 1 | Button Brooches | 11:15 | 14:45 | Worksop |
| Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 29/11/25 | 3 | Book Making | 10:00 | 12:00 | Retford |
| Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 29/11/25 | 3 | Historic Buttons | 13:00 | 15:00 | Retford |
| Sunday, November 16, 2025 | 16/11/25 | 1 | Christmas Macrame | 11:30 | 14:30 | Southwell |
| Monday, November 17, 2025 | 01/12/25 | 3 | Christmas Bobbin Lace | 10:00 | 12:00 | Worksop |
| Sunday, November 23, 2025 | 23/11/25 | 1 | Needle Lace | 11:30 | 14:30 | Mansfield |
| Monday, November 24, 2025 | 08/12/25 | 3 | Christmas Macrame | 18:00 | 20:00 | Stapleford |
| Friday, November 28, 2025 | 12/12/25 | 3 | Needle Lace | 18:00 | 20:00 | Arnold |
| Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 06/12/25 | 1 | Gel Plate | 10:00 | 15:30 | Hucknall |
| Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 13/12/25 | 1 | Gel Plate | 10:00 | 15:30 | Beeston |
| Winter Term 2026 | ||||||
| start | end | sessions | description | time start | end time | location |
| Sunday, January 18, 2026 | 01/02/26 | 3 | Historic Buttons | 11:30 | 13:30 | West Bridgford |
| Monday, January 19, 2026 | 02/02/26 | 3 | Historic Buttons | 18:00 | 20:00 | Stapleford |
| Saturday, January 24, 2026 | 24/01/26 | 1 | Macrame Wall Hanging | 10:00 | 15:30 | Arnold |
| Friday, January 30, 2026 | 13/02/26 | 3 | Needle Lace | 13:00 | 15:00 | East Leake |
| Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 31/01/26 | 1 | Macrame Wall Hanging | 10:00 | 15:30 | High Pavement – Sutton in Ashfield |
| Saturday, February 7, 2026 | 02/07/26 | 1 | Button Brooches | 10:00 | 15:30 | Beeston |
| Saturday, February 14, 2026 | 14/02/26 | 1 | Button Brooches | 10:00 | 15:30 | West Bridgford |
| Monday, February 23, 2026 | 09/03/25 | 3 | Needle Lace | 10:00 | 12:00 | Southwell |
| Monday, February 23, 2026 | 09/03/25 | 3 | Needle Lace | 18:00 | 20:00 | Stapleford |
| Friday, February 27, 2026 | 13/03/26 | 3 | Needle Lace | 10:00 | 12:00 | Mansfield |
| Friday, February 27, 2026 | 13/03/26 | 3 | Historic Buttons | 13:00 | 15:00 | Mansfield |
| Saturday, February 28, 2026 | 14/03/26 | 3 | Needle Lace | 10:00 | 12:00 | Kirkby Library |
| Sunday, March 1, 2026 | 15/03/26 | 3 | Patchwork – EPP | 11:30 | 13:30 | West Bridgford |
| Monday, March 16, 2026 | 23/03/26 | 2 | Button Jewellery | 10:00 | 12:00 | Southwell |
| Monday, March 16, 2026 | 23/03/26 | 2 | Gel Plate | 18:00 | 20:00 | Stapleford |
| Friday, March 20, 2026 | 20/03/26 | 1 | Gel Plate | 9:30 | 13:30 | Eastwood |
| Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 21/03/26 | 1 | Gel Plate | 10:00 | 15:30 | West Bridgford |
| Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 28/03/26 | 1 | Needle Lace | 10:00 | 15:30 | Arnold |
Details for Inspire Course – Bobbin Lace, Indian Block Printing Macramé or Book Making Courses
These are some of the courses/sessions I do for groups if you are interested in these please get it touch, or if you have questions.
Bobbin Lace
Bobbin Lace Class – on Tuesday: please get in contact for details
If you are interested in any of the following please get in touch
- Bobbin Lace Rainbow Workshop (Great for all ages 7+)
- Bobbin Lace Taster Session – Bracelet or Brooch
- Bobbin Lace Pendant session
- Bauble
Block Printing
These are some of the workshops that I offer:
- Block Printing Journal
- Block Printing project bag
- Cushion Cover Indian Block Printing
- Zip Tote Bag or Project purse
- Block Printing Lantern or Lampshade
- Designing your own Wrapping Paper & Greetings Cards – with Indian Block Printing
Other courses coming up so keep an eye on website and social media
Felting
Felt Zip Brooch Workshop
Felt Ball/Baubles
Needle-Felt Poppy
Recreate Crafts
Dorset Posy Workshop , Junk Journals, Button Brooch/pendant and others
I also have courses with Inspire Learning part of Inspire Culture these are linked here :
- Bobbin Lace Making for Beginners
- Indian Block Printing
- Macrame for Beginners
I am also able to set up and run workshops for private groups either in person or online include:
Bobbin Lace, Indian Block Printing, Journal making, Papercrafts etc etc . . . . . .
(More details on Facebook events – these are slowly starting up )
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Past Events:
2025
19th, 20th and 21st April – Attenborough Nature Reserve, Attenborough, Nottinghamshire Easter Craft Fair
Sun 4th & Bank Holiday Mon 5th May 2025. 10.30am – 4.30pm – Belper Arts Trail
16 May to 18 May 10:30 am to 5:00 pm – Drop-in – no booking required PINT OF SCIENCE – Creative Reactions Art Exhibition at The Carousel, 25 Hockley street ,
Nottingham NG1 1FH
22 May to 25 May – Indian Block Printing at Bearded Theory, Catton Hall & Park, Walton-on-Trent, United Kingdom
27 May to 31 May 11am to 7pm Found – An Assemblage of Assemblers
Wed 25th Jun – Sun 29th Jun 2025 – Bobbin Lace Sessions at The Greencrafts Village, Glastonbury Festival
Pre 2025
Artisan Craft Market – Nottingham Cathedral
Big Textile Show
Craft in the City – Waterstones Nottingham
Derby Christmas Night Market
Fun Palace – Beeston Library
The Great Northern (not just) Lace Fair – Pudsey
Haddon Hall – Artisan Winter Market
Haydock – Not Just Lace Day
Hickling Village Scarecrows
Hidden Valley Art Trail 2017
International Women’s Day Artisan Fair 2020 with Nottinghamshire WI
Light Night 2017 – Crafty Crow
Newstead Abbey – Craft and Gift Fair
NOT The Camden Market
Leicester Botanic Garden; Plant Sale & Family Day
Papplewick Pumping Station – Steam day & Craft Fair
Ruddington – Shop and Pamper at Black Cat Café
Sherwood Art Week – Art in Shops
Sherwood Art Week – Secret Garden Fair
The Great Nottinghamshire Local History Fair
Winterfest – Arts and Crafts Fair – Thoresby Park
Workshops at The Artful Buttoner
Crafty Evening in Aid of Mind with Christmas Shop – Kimberley
Workshops at Leicester Craft Centre
SP Creative Crafts 