Craft4Crafters
   * Covid Safe *    The Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet. BA4 6QN 25th - 27th November 2021
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Christmas with The Makerss Needle Felted Mini Wreath

Running Times: 1:30pm - 2:30pm Daily

Location: Stand 15A - The Makerss

Cost to Attend: £8

Learn how to needle felt this beautiful tree decoration using a pipe cleaner, super-fast felting wool and felting needles. Steffi Stern, craft enthusiast and four times author will teach you techniques and tricks how to make a basic wreath shape, add bulk and surface features ‘painting’ a winter scene just by using a felting needle. Steffi’s style is supportive, encouraging and fun filled. Take your lovable Tomte home – to decorate your home -  together with our Eco wool felting mat, felting needles and full colour step-by-step instructions. The finished size is about 10cm in diameter.
 
BOOK AT SHOW: To book please visit The Makerss Stand A15 when arriving at the show

Felted Winter Wonderland

Running times: 10:30am/1pm/3pm

Location: Balcony Stand G9 - Felt Sew Somerset

Cost to Attend: £12 

Join Tracey who will guide you through the process of traditional wet felting to create this lovely Winter Wonderland landscape art picture. You will learn to handle the fibres and  lay them down also Tracey will show you how to use a collection of other fibres to add sheen, texture and sparkle to your snowy scene. You will be able to add further detail and dept. to your art piece at home with stitch.
 
BOOK IN ADVANCE: It is advised to book your space in advance by emailing Tracy at: tracey.bartlett63@outlook.com stating, day and time you wish to attend.

Make a beautiful beaten copper Christmas star with Holly Berkley

Running times: All day every day

Location: Stand A12 - Holly Berkley Jewellery

Cost to attend: £10

Why not come and have a go at making one of these beautiful beaten copper stars? During this workshop we will be learning how to make spirals and stars from copper wire, then beating them flat using a hammer and mini anvil. Creating a stunning beaten effect. These stars hang on vibrant red ribbon ready to put on your tree. All tools and equipment are provided and you will be taken though the process step by step in this fun make and take.

No experience necessary. 

BOOK AT SHOW: To book please visit Holly's Stand A12 when arriving at the show

Create a Red Angel with Tracy Quinn

Running times: Running hourly through out the day (see booking site for times)

Location: Workshop 1 - Glass Garden Studio

Price to attend: £20

Join in the GLASS GARDEN STUDIO WORKSHOPS - try the fantastically adaptable art of Stained Glass copper-foiling to create a light enhancing gift or decoration for the home. 

No experience necessary, just the willingness to learn something a little bit different! 

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Create Kevin the Christmas Gonk with Tracey Quinn

Running times: All day every day- Find out more at workshop 1

Location: Workshop 1 - Glass Garden Studio

Price to attend: £20

Join in the GLASS GARDEN STUDIO WORKSHOPS - try the fantastically adaptable art of Stained Glass copper-foiling to create a light enhancing gift or decoration for the home. No experience necessary, just the willingness to learn something a little bit different!

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Christmas Bunting With Tracey Quinn

Running times: Running hourly through out the day (see booking site for times)

Location: Workshop 1 -Glass Garden Studio

Price to attend: £20

Join in the GLASS GARDEN STUDIO WORKSHOPS - try the fantastically adaptable art of Stained Glass copper-foiling to create a light enhancing gift or decoration for the home. No experience necessary, just the willingness to learn something a little bit different! 

BOOK IN ADVANCE: It is advised to book your space in advance which you can do through the link below

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Stained Glass Christmas Angel With Tracey Quinn

Running times: Running hourly through out the day (see booking site for times)

Location: Workshop 1 - Glass Garden Studio

Price to attend: £20

Join in the GLASS GARDEN STUDIO WORKSHOPS - try the fantastically adaptable art of Stained Glass copper-foiling to create a light enhancing gift or decoration for the home. No experience necessary, just the willingness to learn something a little bit different!

BOOK IN ADVANCE: It is advised to book your space in advance which you can do through the link below

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Morsbags Workshop

Running times: Running all day

Location: Balcony Stand G15 - Morsbags

Free To Attend

Morsbags make and give away bags made from old fabric. ... Plastic never dies- even as it decomposes in our oceans, if it is not eaten by animals, it breaks down into a harmful and poisonous 'toxic soup' that ends up in our drinking water and sea food. Opposingly, cotton will rot down, become worm food and help to grow new things. Join Morsbags in the fight against plastic polution.

BOOK AT SHOW: To book please visit Morsbags stand, positioned on the balcony when arriving at the show.

Christmas with The Makerss Needle Felted Small Tomte

Running times: 10:30 - 11:30 Daily

Location: Stand A15 - The Makerss

Cost To Attend: £8

Learn how to needle felt this adorable Christmas Favourite using candy striped pipe cleaner for arms and super-fast felting wool and felting needles. Steffi Stern, craft enthusiast and four times author will teach you techniques and tricks how to join shapes, add surface features and colours just by using a felting needle.

Steffi’s style is supportive, encouraging and fun filled. Take your lovable Tomte home – to decorate your home -  together with our Eco wool felting mat, felting needles and full colour step-by-step instructions. The finished size is about 15cm tall.

BOOK AT SHOW: To book please visit The Makerss Stand A15 when arriving at the show.

Lean To Spin With A Drop Spindle

Running times: 10:00-10:30/12:00-12:30/2:00-2:30

Location: Balcony Stand G10 - Uniquely SuzyB

Cost To Attend: £7

Learn to spin using a drop spindle and fleece to produce your own yarn with the lovely Suzanne Borrett.

BOOK IN ADVANCE: It is advised to book your space in advance by emailing  Suzanne at sborrett@hotmail.com stating, day and time you wish to attend.

Mistletoe Sprig Make & Take with Inion Arts

Running times: 1:00-1:30

Location: Stand P4 - Inion Arts

Cost To Attend: £5

If you are short of time why not try the 30 minute Mistletoe sprig Make and Take at 1:00.  Make as much mistletoe as you can in gorgeous translucent green, complete with berries.  We can’t guarantee you’ll get the kisses, but you’ll certainly get the admiration. For a mere £5 you can go home with an everlasting memory of Craft4Crafters and Inion Arts!

BOOK IN ADVANCE: It is advised to book your space in advance which you can do through the link below:

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Mini decorative fabric hanging

Running Times: 1:30-2:30pm

Location: Stand A9 - Living in loveliness

Cost To Attend: £10

Join Janie to make a beautiful mini fabric hanging, using a mixture of fabrics and lace you will build a mini wall hanging, and with the addition of some basic stitches and a sentiment you will have a beautiful gift or keepsake. This is a relaxed workshop designed to have fun mixing colours and textures to create a vintage inspired piece.

 

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Create your own Poinsettia with Inion Arts

Running times: 2:00-4:00

Location: Stand P4 - Inion Arts

Cost To Attend: £10 

The quintessence of Christmas Floristry – the Poinsettia.  Make yourself a beautiful stunning red Christmas Poinsettia for a mere £10 (the kits alone cost £24.99)!

BOOK IN ADVANCE: It is advised to book your space in advance which you can do through the link below:

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Macrame Christmas decorations

Running Times: 10:30-11:30 Friday & Saturday

Location: Stand P7 - Crafting With Blooms

Cost to Attend: £5

Try the fun and simple craft of macrame and create a pretty cinnamon stick macrame decoration. The maximum number for each workshop is 16. 

BOOK IN ADVANCE: It is advised to book your space in advance which you can do through the link below:

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Make a Beautiful Macrame Necklace

Running Times: 15:30-16:00 Friday & Saturday

Location: Stand P7 - Crafting With Blooms

Cost To Attend: £5

Make a beautiful macrame necklace, perfect for yourself or a Christmas gift. 

BOOK IN ADVANCE: It is advised to book your space in advance which you can do through the link below:

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Felt Floral Christmas Wreath

Running Times: 12:15-13:30 Friday & Saturday

Location: Stand P7 - Crafting With Blooms

Cost To Attend: £12

Learn how to make and sew a variety of pretty felt flowers and create a fabulous festive felt floral wreath.

BOOK IN ADVANCE: It is advised to book your space in advance which you can do through the link below:

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Fabric Star Flower Decoration

Running Times: 14:00-15:00 Friday & Saturday

Location: Stand P7 - Crafting With Blooms

Cost To Attend: £5

Make and sew a gorgeous fabric star flower decoration, perfect to hang on your tree.

BOOK IN ADVANCE: It is advised to book your space in advance which you can do through the link below:

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Block Print a festive Gift Bag

Running Times: All day every day (Approx. 1hr duration)

Location: Stand C14 - The Arty Crafty Place

Cost to Attend: £5

Come and block print a festive gift bag and learn the art of Indian block printing with blocks that have been hand carved, fair trade in rural India.  No experience necessary.  Suitable for all ages from          min 8yrs.

Booking: Please visit our stand on arrival or to book in advance call us on 01869 349020 with the date and time you would like to attend. Visit www.theartycraftyplace.co.uk for more details.

Make a Fabric Christmas Wreath

Running Times: 10:30-12am Thursday & Friday

Location: Stand A9 - Living in loveliness

Cost To Attend: £20

Join Suzie to make a beautiful Fabric Wreath just in time for Christmas. Your kit will be pre cut for you. You will also have a copy of the full colour pattern booklet you can take away a copy of the pattern to make the Patchwork Bauble time and time again. Kerrie always has lots of special offers and vouchers for workshop VIP attended that can be used on the day of the event and online.

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Patchwork Christmas Bauble

Running Times: 12:15-1:45 Thursday & Friday

Location: Stand A9 - Living in loveliness

Cost To Attend: £20

Join Kerrie to make a beautiful Patchwork Christmas Bauble. Included in your kit is a full pre-cut kit with everything you need to make one of the Patchwork Baubles. You will also have a copy of the  full colour pattern booklet you can take away a copy of the pattern to make the Patchwork Bauble time and time again. Kerrie always has lots of special offers and vouchers for workshop VIP attended that can be used on the day of the event and online.

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Bead and Wire Heart

Running times: 2-3:15 Thursday & Friday

Location: Stand A9 - Living in loveliness

Cost To Attend: £15

Join Kerrie to make a beautiful bead and wire heart. During the workshop Kerrie will teach you how to wrap the beads around the heart and make a beautiful sparkly wire wrapped heart. Your will include a full kit. Kerrie always has lots of special offers and vouchers for workshop VIP attended that can be used on the day of the event and online.

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Plush Padded Heart and Tree Decorations

Running times: 3:30-4:30 Thursday & Friday

Location: A9 - Living in loveliness

Cost To Attend: £15

Join Suzie to make a collection of Christmas Inspired plush padded hearts and trees. Included in your kit will be the A5 full colour pattern booklet and all materials and templates needed. You can also take away a copy of the pattern to make the plush padded decorations time and time again. Kerrie always has lots of special offers and vouchers for workshop VIP attended that can be used on the day of the event and online.

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Patchwork Christmas Bauble

Running times: 3:15-4:45 Saturday

Location: A9 - Living in loveliness

Cost To Attend: £20

Join Kerrie to make a beautiful Patchwork Christmas Bauble. Included in your kit is a full pre-cut kit with everything you need to make one of the Patchwork Baubles. You will also have a copy of the  full colour pattern booklet you can take away a copy of the pattern to make the Patchwork Bauble time and time again. Kerrie always has lots of special offers and vouchers for workshop VIP attended that can be used on the day of the event and online.

BOOK IN ADVANCE: It is advised to book your space in advance which you can do through the link below

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Liberty fabric covered notebook

Running Times: 10:30-11:30 Saturday

Location: Stand A9 - Living in loveliness

Cost To Attend: £15

Join Janie to make a beautiful hand bound notebook, covered with gorgeous Liberty fabric, containing 20 pages, and button embellishment. The ideal Christmas gift or why not keep it for yourself as a handy pocket notebook. Janie will teach you the skills needed to bind your own hard backed book step-by-step, so this workshop is suitable for all levels of crafting experience.

Fabric covered lantern

Running times: 12:00-1:00

Location: Stand A9 - Living in loveliness

Cost To Attend: £15

Join Janie to make your own fabric covered lantern. With a choice of fabric and a professional kit you can make either a Christmas lantern or choose a floral print for all year round. Step-by-step you will be guided through the process to make your own lantern trimmed with lace and with a battery powered tea light included.

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Make a Christmas Wreath with Inion Arts

Running times: 10:30-12:30 Daily

Location: Stand P4 - Inion Arts

Cost To Attend: £15

Join Inion Arts to make a fantastic Christmas Wreath in vibrant resin with a variety of colours to choose, plus different coloured berries! These wreaths will last for ever and are a truly striking Christmas decoration! 

BOOK IN ADVANCE: It is advised to book your space in advance which you can do through the link below:

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Slide-Down pencil Case

Running times: 11:45-12:45/2:15-3.15

Location: Stand B3 - Sewing Sanctuary

Cost To Attend: £18

Learn how to make this super fun slide-down pencil case, which turns into it’s own unique stand up pencil pot! Max 5 students at a time- Booking in advance is recommended.

BOOK IN ADVANCE: It is advised to book your space in advance by emailing info@sewing-sanctuary.com or call 07753144228, stating the day and time you wish to attend.

Mini Cross Bag With Laminated Cotton

Running times: 10:30-11:30/1:00-2:00

Location: Stand B3 - Sewing Sanctuary

Cost To Attend: £18

Bags are such a pleasure to make, especially this mini cross-body bag, which is perfect for carrying a mobile phone. Max 5 students at a time- Booking in advance is recommended.

BOOK IN ADVANCE: It is advised to book your space in advance by emailing info@sewing-sanctuary.com or call 07753144228, stating the day and time you wish to attend.

Furzie Felting Christmas Clinger

Running times: 10am/2pm/4pm

Location: Balcony Stand G6 - Furzie

Cost To Attend: £10

An hour-long felting workshop with Furzie making a Reindeer Christmas Clinger.  This little guy will hold on "deerly" to a Christmas tree top or a bottle of something sparkly. 

Furzie teaches needlefelting for grown-ups who don’t want to grow up and has been doing so for six years.  You will be gently guided through the whole process with a side helping of laughter - relax and enjoy - you only have yourself to please!

You will be given a kit to keep with all materials, including a foam pad, needles and instructions and a little bag to take him home (these will also be available to purchase on the day).

BOOK IN ADVANCE: It is advised to book your space in advance which you can do through the link below:

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Christmas Celtic Wire Sculpture Woprkshop

Running times: 12:30-1:30 Daily

Location: Balcony Stand G3 - Melanie Deegan Sculpture

Cost To Attend: £10

Celtic style wire work on a Christmas theme. A make and take session with all tools and materials provided. Create a simple wire sculpture either freestanding or hanging shapes. Choice of subjects - Xmas Trees, Stars, Angles, Baubles and Bells. These can be decorated with buttons and beads. This accessible approach to sculpture is a great way to learn about the subject and no previous experience is required. 

BOOK IN ADVANCE: It is advised to book your space in advance by emailing info@melaniedeegan.com or call 07596 919787, stating the day and time you wish to attend.

Christmas Wire Sculpture Workshop

Running times: 10:30-12:00 & 2:30-4:00 Daily

Location: Balcony Stand G3 - Melanie Deegan Sculpture

Cost To Attend: £15

Angels, Reindeers and Robins: A make and take session with all tools and materials provided. Create a simple wire sculpture either freestanding or mounted on a plaster base. Choice of subjects. This accessible approach to sculpture is a great way to learn about the subject and no previous experience is required. It can be a useful addition to textile based work by providing a framework for felt structures, fabric jewellery, etc. or as a foundation for other sculpting materials. We will be using animals, figures or plant forms as the inspiration for the sculptures.

BOOK IN ADVANCE: It is advised to book your space in advance by emailing info@melaniedeegan.com or call 07596 919787, stating the day and time you wish to attend.

Create your own Christmas Tote Bag with Alison Hulme

Running times: 10:30-11:30 & 3:00-4:00 Daily

Location: Balcony Stand G1 - Anne Hellyer & Alison Hulme

Cost To Attend: £6.50

Join Alison to create your very own Christmas Tote bag!

Alison will pre dye the background of a calico tote bag for you to personalise using a range of stencils, stamps and screens. All materials will be provided and she will have aprons you can borrow to keep clean!

For more details visit aisonhulmetextiles.com

BOOK IN ADVANCE: It is advised to book your space in advance by emailing alisonhulmetextiles@gmail.com stating the day and time you wish to attend.

3D Snowman Greeting Card With Anne Hellyer

Running times: 12:00-1:00 & 1:30-2:30 Daily

Location: Balcony Stand G1 - Anne Hellyer & Alison Hulme

Cost To Attend: £6.50

Come along to Anne Hellyer & Alison Hulme's stand to create and stitch your own unique fabric “Snowman” greetings card.

The cost includes templates, all fabrics, toy stuffing, hand stitch threads, tri-fold card & envelope. For more details visit Paintingthetown.org.uk.

BOOK IN ADVANCE: It is advised to book your space in advance by emailing annehellyer@outlook.com stating the day and time you wish to attend.

An introduction to carding and spinning from raw fleece

Running Times: 14:30-16:15 Every Day

Location: Balcony Stand G19 - Casalana

Cost To Attend: £20

Have you ever thought you might like to learn to spin your own yarns?  This is your chance to try before you buy. Learn to prepare and spin your own yarns from raw fleece using traditional methods of carding and hand spinning on an Ashford traditional wheel.  In this class you will learn to card (comb) the raw fleece in preparation for spinning the fleece and then how to spin and ply the fleece.  Wheels and fleece provided. Max 3 students.

BOOK IN ADVANCE: It is advised to book your space in advance by emailing casalana.thewoolhouse@gmail.com stating the day and time you wish to attend.

Peg loom weaving

Running times: 12:00-14:00 Every day

Location: Balcony Stand G19 - Casalana

Cost To Attend: £20

A simple weaving technique where no great skill is required and is quick and easy to learn.  We will cover setting up the loom and then weaving onto the loom and once you have got the hang of it you can create any number of wonderful things including scarves, wall hangings, cushions, rugs and much more!   Looms and all materials provided. Max 10 students.

BOOK IN ADVANCE: It is advised to book your space in advance by emailing casalana.thewoolhouse@gmail.com stating the day and time you wish to attend.

An introduction to Scrumble crochet.

Running Times:10:00-11:30 every day

Location: Balcony Stand G19 - Casalana

Cost To Attend: £15

Scrumble crochet is a free form crochet art where you build up in layers and add embelishments to each piece.  Once you have learnt this technique you can make lots of lovely items including bags, cushions scarves and much more just let your imagination run wild!   In this class we will learn to make a simple brooch using various yarns, beads and buttons.  At the end of the class you will have a pretty brooch to take home.  All materials supplied. Max 10 Students. 

BOOK IN ADVANCE: It is advised to book your space in advance by emailing casalana.thewoolhouse@gmail.com stating the day and time you wish to attend.

Festive Willow Wall Decorations

Running times: 12:00-1:00 Daily

Location: Balcony Stand G8 - Creative Escape

Cost To Attend: £7

Come and make a choice of Reindeer, Bells, Trees, Stars etc.  All abilities are welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult please. Places are limited so booking in advance advised. For more details see Ceative Escape's Website 

BOOK IN ADVANCE: It is advised to book your space in advance by emailing Sarah at sarah@creative-escape.co.uk stating the day and time you wish to attend.

Marbling a Christmas Pottery Pendant with Necklace and matching Card

Running times: All day every day

Location: Stand B13 - Marbling4Fun

Cost to Attend: £5

Learn to Marble a Christmas Pottery Pendant with Marbling4Fun this November, with colours including Metallic Gold, Christmas Green and Ruby red. Use Non-Toxic, Child safe, water absed paint to create your designs. More info can be found at Marbling 4 Fun

BOOK AT SHOW: To book please visit Marbling4Fun when arriving at the show.

Festive Willow Hanging or Freestanding Workshop

Running times: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Daily

Location: Balcony Stand G8 - Creative Escape

Cost To Attend: £7

Come and make a decoration to stand on a table or hang, choices include a Tree, Angel or Ball.  All abilities are welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult please. Places are limited so booking in advance advised.

BOOK IN ADVANCE: It is advised to book your space in advance by emailing Sarah at sarah@creative-escape.co.uk stating, day and time you wish to attend

Festive Willow Door Decorations

Running times: 10:30-11:30 Daily

Location: Balcony Stand G8 - Creative Escape

Cost to Attend: £7

Come and make a willow decoration suitable for hanging on a door, choice of shapes include a Heart, Star, Wreath or Miniature Hurdle. All abilities are welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult. Places are limited so booking in advance advised.

BOOK IN ADVANCE: It is advised to book your space in advance by emailing Sarah at sarah@creative-escape.co.uk stating, day and time you wish to attend

Christmas Themed Silk Painting

Running times: 3:30-4:30 Daily

Location: Balcony Stand G8 - Creative Escape

Cost To Attend: £7

Come and paint a prepared Christmas design on silk with a fabulous range of colours! 

Take your work home at the end of the session. All abilities are welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult please. Places are limited so booking in advance advised

BOOK IN ADVANCE: It is advised to book your space in advance by emailing Sarah at sarah@creative-escape.co.uk stating the day and time you wish to attend.

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