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Summer Craft Fair 2014

To celebrate our first year of trading here at Cartwheels Craft Centre we held a summer craft fair.  The weather was hot and sunny all day and many people came to browse and purchase quality art and craft products from our very talented stall holders.  Visitors also endulged in tea and cake on the lawn soaking up the sun and the atmosphere while listening to music being played by some members of the Liskeard based concert wind band the ‘Westernairs’.  Here are some pictures from the day:-

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The stall holders who attended the event were ‘The Felted Sheep’, ‘Cornish Pebbles’, ‘Sara Rose Textiles’, ‘Clareabelle Crafts’, ‘Loveny Willow’, ‘Rupals Fused Glass’, ‘Linseed and Lavender’, ‘Taylormade Crafts’, ‘Patchwork Dreamer’, ‘Candle Works’, ‘Lily Burl’, ‘Dragonfly Crafts’ and ‘Art with Yvette’.

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Bluebell Woods in Watercolour with Yvette Wiltshire

Today we have had a fantastic workshop painting bluebell woods in watercolour.  We started the day by taking a short trip down the lane to Cutkieve Woods to experience the bluebells first hand.  The sun was shining and the bluebells were definitely at their best.

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We then returned to the Craft Centre for a well earned cup of tea and a chat about the pictures we had taken, paying attention to the light shining through the trees and the shadows.  The learners where then given the same picture to paint under the careful guidance of tutor Yvette Wiltshire.

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The day progressed very well with some excellent pictures produced, I think the trip at the start of the day was really inspirational to everyone.  Well done!

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Willow Plant Supports with Bridget King

We recently had a full house of ladies making Willow Plant Supports.  A variety of shapes and sizes were made, with everyone taking home at least two.

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One of the ladies travelled down from Yeovil for the workshop as she had been given the day as a birthday present from her family. She successfully managed to transport two plant supports back up to Somerset.

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Day Time Art Course with Yvette Wiltshire

We will be starting a day time art course with local artist Yvette Wiltshire.  The sessions will be weekly and will cover a range of art medium suitable for learners with little or no previous experience.  Below are some examples of work that has been produced by beginners in our evening class:-

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The sessions are all about spending time with like minded people, having fun, increasing confidence and developing new skills.

If you are interested in joining the group please contact us for more details.

 

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Watercolour Evening Course with Yvette Wiltshire

Our watercolour evening course with local artist Yvette Wiltshire will be continuing after Easter for the third term.  Below are some pictures from last weeks homework:-

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This course is suitable for learners with little or no experience in watercolours so if you would like to come along for a free taster session before committing to a full term then please get in touch.

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Needle Felting with Julia Terry of The Felted Sheep

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It was Julia Terry of The Felted Sheep with her vast selection of beautifully coloured sheep’s wool in preparation for our needle felting workshop.

What fun we all had with a full house of ladies keen to learn the art of needle felting.  We all started by making a flower which could either be made into a brooch or a stem added to be displayed in a vase.  We then progressed onto a variety of designs including a dragonfly, a ladybird, a robin, a mouse, a teddy bear, a sheep, a rabbit, a chicken and a small picture.  I think it is fair to say that everyone is now hooked.

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Patchwork and Quilting Group

Running every other Monday evening from 7pm till 9.30pm starting on 3rd February.

A selection of 12″ square block patterns will be provided, you can choose to repeat the same block in different colours, or choose different blocks which can then be made into a cushion cover, a table runner,  a lap quilt or a wall hanging, the choice is yours.

You will be able to work on your project at home between sessions if you wish, everyone will be working at their own pace.

Alternatively, if you have an ongoing project, or if you have an idea of your own, you are welcome to come along, there will be help and advice to guide you along the way should you need it.

Materials:-  There will be a box of fabric scraps available for you to help yourself to, and there will also be materials available to buy:-

  • Good quality Fat Quartersquilt
  • Calico for backing
  • Polyester wadding
  • Feather cushion pads

Tutor: Sue Rowe of Dragonfly Crafts

Cost : £8 per session payable for 3 sessions at a time (session 1 pay for 1, 2 and 3, session 4 pay for 4,5 and 6). Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided.

Please contact us if you would like to book a place.

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10% Discount off Workshops

As many people were unable to attend the Christmas Craft Fair last Saturday due to illness and prior engagements, we are extending the 10% discount off the price of any workshop if booked before the 31st December. A £20 deposit will be required at the time of booking. Please view the workshop programme and details and contact us if you wish to make a booking. Merry Christmas!