Textiles East Fair

It has been along time since I last used this blog page.  So many other things to update and so little time.  This last year I have been planning, organising and holding a new event in Cambridgeshire called the Textiles East Fair and now I am doing it again this year.  All the details can be found on the new website textileseastfair.wordpress.com

Textile in Focus 2015

I am busy getting kits and packs together for the Textile in Focus Event at Cottenham.  I will have a stall and I am teaching two workshops- "Mini Needle Felted Landscapes" and "Needle Felted Flower"

Christmas Event

This Thursday- 4th Dec , the whole Cranbrook site will be open late for all our valued customers to have a preview of Christmas Tree and wreaths in the Nursey. I too will be open with a new stock of sewing kits, as well as hand-made gifts by local artisans  (open hours for this day only 10am-6.30pm).

Why not pop along and enjoy a beveage in the recently refurbished tearoom and enjoy the sounds of carols being sung by the Pidley Male Voice Choir (from 4pm).

HAPPY CRAFTING AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR.

Halloween at the Cabin

I have been busy curving and painting pumpkins. I shall be holding workshops in a few days and I look forward to seeing what others create.

Wendy Cotteril Workshops

It has been busy over the last few days with the Wendy Cotteril workshops. These are just a small selection of the work produced by the talented learners at the workshops.

The Results of the Community Sew

Seven ladies got involved with this initiative devised by the Norris Museum, these completed hearts and embroidered postcards will now be part of the display for the Centenary Exhibition why not pop in towards the end of August and see them for yourself.  Well done to all those involved.

NORRIS MUSEUM COMMUNITY SEWING PROJECT- Exhibition to Commemorate WW1

I am getting involved with this years exhibition at the Norris Museum,  this year they are working with the local school and community to create an exhibition to commemorate WW1.

Interested then why not help to create textile items such as reproduction embroidered postcards and pincushions. The small item will then be added to their exhibition.

Materials and inspiration provided here at The Cabin, just bring along a needle and some embroidery threads. 

Wendy Cotterill Workshops at Claire’s Creative Craft Cabin:

24 – 26 July 2014

An amazing opportunity to be inspired by a leading textile artist and author of the following books "Spun bonded Textile and Stitch", "Inkjet Printing on Fabric", "Lutradur and the New Fibres".
The workshops can be booked online on Wendy's website.  click here
The workshops include the following:
1. Bondaweb is Back!!
2. Zeelon * More
3. Sherbert Silks
4. Fabulous Fabric Fusion
5. Medieval Impressions

      

Just finished a commission called "Hydrangea"

This picture has been created using a large number of free-motion embroidered petals which have then been individually sewn to the background. If you fancy having a go at something similar then do contact me and I will be happy to run a workshop for you. Contact details: http://www.clairescreativecabin.co.uk/?page_id=81

Textiles in Focus, Cottenham Village College

Textile in Focus is back at Cottenham Village College
21st-23rd Feb 2014 check out their website www.textilesinfocus.com
If I am not teaching my felting workshop then you can find me on my trade stand- why not pop by and say hi.

Acrylic Impasto With Helen Millar

Acrylic Impasto Acrylic Impasto workshop with Helen Millar will be held at Claire's Creative Craft Cabin very soon. Why not book and have a go yourself, it is great fun.

This is a fantastic 2 day workshop (to allow the impasto to dry). You could either choose the Fridays of 22nd & 28th Feb or the Saturdays 23rd Feb & 1st March to have a go yourself.  Places are limited, so to avoid disappointment book soon.

Seasonal Closure-The Cabin will reopen on the 6th Jan 2014 (10am-2pm)

TEXTILES IN FOCUS 2014

'Textiles in Focus' is back at Cottenham Village College
21st-23rd Feb 2014  Check out their website www.textilesinfocus.com
The event will have some of the big names in the creative textile arena, plus loads of workshops to enjoy.  Including two of mine!!  I will also have a stand there, so why not pop by and say hi.

NEW WEBSITE UP & RUNNING!!

Great news! Martin Phillips has now completed my webpage,  why not take a  look-  Especially the workshops.
http://www.clairescreativecabin.co.uk/

KIDS CRAFT WORKSHOPS

Why not enjoy a light refreshment in the café (additional café charges apply); whilst your child creates their own Christmas craft masterpiece.

£5 includes 1hour supervision

 & a craft activity.

BOOKING STRONGLY ADVISABLE

TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

DATES:

Sat 14^th & Sun 15th Dec

Sat 21^st, Sun 22^nd Dec

Mon 23^rd, Tues 24th Dec

TIMES: 10AM-2PM

Now an Authorized Stockist for Silver Sewing Machines

Why not pop in and try one of their beautiful machines, and if you would like to order a machine then just let me know.

Now Open!!

Exciting day today, the shelves are starting to look good with all the stock.
I will be opening my doors to the public this Sunday 24th Nov, so look forward to meeting you.
Opening hours will be 10am-2pm every day  
Closed Sat 29th Nov due to a craft fair in Swaversey

Opening Soon!!

Hi

I am Claire Cousins the proud new owner of a craft cabin offering all things craft based.  I am still in the process of refurbishing a disused farm building at Cranbrookes Plants in Somersham, Cambs PE28 3DQ.  I hope to be open by the end of November.

So what's on offer?

A selection of craft items made by local crafters,  which make ideal gifts for the ones you love.

PLUS a series of workshops including felting, dress making, quilting, patchwork, mixed media art, acrylic painting and much much more. If you are interested in any of the workshops then do contact me for further details on:  ccreations08@gmail.com

I will be updating the blog on a regular basis to let you know the latest developments- so do pop back.

Why not check out the refurbishment of the building :

http://clairescreativecraftcabin.blogspot.co.uk/p/refurbishment-of-ol.html