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I started making handbags out of books (as you do) in 2013 and have been amazed and delighted by the way they've captured people's imaginations - and I now have happy repeat customers in 39 countries, which feels just a-mazing!
The books I use are often secondhand and definitely not precious. The fabric for the lining is mainly from Buckingham's 'The Nimble Thimble' where they no longer see matching fabric to books as a novelty (novel-ty! Ha!) I began painting book-flavoured mugs in the March 2020 lockdown and have taken to it so well that... a year and a bit later... I've invested in my own kiln! Watch this space as I add more hand painted ceramics to my shop :) I've taken pen to paper and illustrated a set of book-themed postcards and fabric for tote bags and make-up bags. Busy fingers! Kate x |
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Meet the Makers Market
2nd December 2022 6-9pm St Matthew's Church, Northampton NN1 4RY Berkhamsted Pop Up Bazaar 5th November 2022 10am-4pm Town Hall, 196 High St, Berkhamsted HP4 3AP Milton Keynes Handmadeand Vintage Fair Middleton Hall, Centre MK Friday 28th, Saturday 29th, Sunday 30th October 2022 Friday 9.30am-6pm Saturday 9am-6pm Sunday 10.30am-5pm Towersey Festival Local makers' corner of the arts & craft marquee 27th-28th August 2022 (August Bank Holiday weekend) Claydon Estate, Middle Claydon, Buckingham MK18 2EY Reading's Indie Market Double-Barrelled Brewery, Unit 20 Stadium Way RG30 6BX 12am-5pm Sunday 7th August 2022 Buckingham Meet the Maker Market Buckingham Community Centre, Cornwalls Meadow, Buckingham MK18 1RP Free entry 10am-4pm Pop up tea room 9th April 2022 |
Build a book handbag
10th June 2023 10:00-4:00pm £65 Sew your own book handbag! Bring your favourite book and everything else is supplied. Magic :) Book on the new website! 7. Book Handbag 10th June 2023 - The Nimble Thimble (nimble-thimble.co.uk) Paint a ceramic bargeware teapot and coaster 27th May 2023 1:30pm-5:30pm £85 Paint a ceramic ceramic teapot for one and coaster in the traditional bargeware 'roses and castles' style. Ready for collection after they've been glazed and fired. Book your place! Vitreus Art @ The Bell Plantation, Watling Street, Towcester NN12 6GX Patchwork clutch bag 13th May 2023 10:00-2:00pm £25 I'll be running a patchwork metal-framed clutch bag workshop with Sara (the patchwork Queen!) on 13th May, 10-2pm. You can choose your fabric from a selection - and sew a matching detachable fabric shoulder strap. Perfect for beginner and more experienced sewers. £25 including all materials - and biscuits Book on the new website! https://nimble-thimble.co.uk/.../3-patchwork-clutch-bag... Build a book handbag 15th April 2023 10:00-4:00pm £65 Sew your own book handbag! Bring your favourite book and everything else is supplied. Magic :) Book your place by calling 01280 822236 The Nimble Thimble, Well Street, Buckingham MK18 1EW Make a fabric covered notebook or felt animal brooch 13th April 2023 10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm £20 for notebook £10 for brooch All materials included. And biscuits Book your place by calling 01280 822236 The Nimble Thimble, Well Street, Buckingham MK18 1EW Make a fabric covered notebook or felt animal brooch 6th April 2023 10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm £20 for notebook £10 for brooch All materials included. And biscuits Book your place by calling 01280 822236 The Nimble Thimble, Well Street, Buckingham MK18 1EW Paint a ceramic pet portrait bowl & framed ceramic tile 12th March 2023 1:30pm-5:30pm £65 Paint a ceramic pet bowl (different sizes available) with a your pet's portrait on the inside and name around the outside. Paint a picture of your pet on ceramic tile (will be framed for you). Ready for collection after they've been glazed and fired. Book your place! Vitreus Art @ The Bell Plantation, Watling Street, Towcester NN12 6GX Paint a patchwork mug workshop Saturday 28th January 2023 1-3:30pm £35 This workshop is suitable for happy 'have-a-goers' or for more confident painters. You'll learn basic ceramic painting techniques and can have a go at glazing. It's all a happening in Buckingham's 'The Nimble Thimble' with refreshments and materials provided. I'll glaze your mugs and fire them in Norbert - and they'll be ready for collection from 'The Nimble Thimble' soon after. To book your place please call Sara on 01280 822236 (Tuesday-Sat 10-4pm) Paint your own ceramic Christmas baubles workshop 8th December 2022 7pm-9pm - book your place! Vitreus Art @ The Bell Plantation, Watling Street, Towcester NN12 6GX Paint your own ceramic Christmas baubles workshop 30th November 2022 7pm-9pm - book your place! Vitreus Art @ The Bell Plantation, Watling Street, Towcester NN12 6GX Macmillan Coffee morning Vitreus Art 30th September 2022 10.30am-3.30pm coffee and cake for a donation Demos by local artist-tutors (inc me!!!) with the opportunity to sign up for workshops :) |