Hello there!

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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Fairs and markets

Workshops

Meet the Makers Market
2nd December 2022
6-9pm
St Matthew's Church, Northampton NN1 4RY
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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    

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 pets portrait on the inside and name around the outside. Paint a picture of your pet on ceramic tile (will be framed). 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
Vitreous 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 :)