Details also on my Facebook Page events
Workshops
Come along for great Christmas creative time on 12th December – book via Hannah at Madhatters
Christmas Markets
Thornbridge Hall – 20th to 22nd November 10-4pm (pre-book tickets available on there website)
Dudl’s – 29th November 1-5pm held at St Johns Hall, Long Eaton NG10 4GA
I will be doing some Bobbin Lace Sessions at Created By Hand in Strelley In 2027
- Sun 21st February
- Sat 17th July
- Fri 26th Nov (Christmas Themed)
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
Christmas Bobbin Lace – 3 weeks course suitable for non-lacemakers to try the craft with Christmas theme
- 25th November – 9th December – RETFORD LIBRARY
- 27th November – 11th December – HIGH PAVEMENT LEARNING CENTRE
Christmas Macrame – this year we are making trio of Trees, suitable for beginners
Christmas Macramé – Arnold Library – Adult Learning – Arnold Library
Christmas Macrame – Mansfield Central Library – Adult LearningMansfield Central Library
Christmas Macrame – Beeston Library – Adult Learning – Beeston Library
Christmas Macrame – Worksop Library – Adult Learning – Worksop Library
Christmas Macrame – High Pavement Learning Centre – Adult Learning – High Pavement Learning Centre
Sashiko
Sashiko Embroidery – Newark Buttermarket – Adult Learning – Newark ButtermarketAdult Learning
Sashiko Embroidery – Southwell Library – Adult LearningSouthwell LibraryAdult Learning
Sashiko Embroidery – Arnold Library – Adult Learning – Arnold LibraryAdult Learning
Sashiko Embroidery – Beeston Library – Adult Learning – Beeston LibraryAdult Learning
Sashiko Embroidery – Retford Library – Adult Learning – Retford LibraryAdult Learning
Sashiko Embroidery – High Pavement Learning Centre – Adult Learning – High Pavement Learning Centre
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
