News and Events
We’re always excited to share what we’re doing. We attend craft fairs, and run workshops as well as creating beautiful handmade books.
Silchester Village Market 5th April
One of my regular markets, lots of wonderful stalls 10am – 12.30pm
Silchester Village Hall, Rg7 2PP
Flutter Book Workshop 4th May
A fun workshop, creating a beautiful flutter book. This is a simple no-sew binding, great for those trying Bookbinding for the first time, or more experienced binders looking for something new. This workshop is run in conjunction with Mumadora Crafts. The workshop will be held at Blounts Farm, Blounts Court Road, Sonning Common, Berkshire, RG4 9NY. To book please visit www.mumadoracrafts.co.uk/workshops.html
Reading University Community Festival
A Fabulous family day out with lots of fun activities and entertainment as well as a wonderful craft market with stall holders from across the Reading area. Held on the Reading University Whiteknights Campus. 10am
Notebook using recycled materials Workshop 19th July
Reuse, Reduce, Recycle is a mantra close to my heart, so how about making a notebook from old cereal boxes, packing paper and used wrapping paper. This is a great workshop for those trying Bookbinding for the first time, or more experienced binders looking for something new. This workshop is run in conjunction with Mumadora Crafts. The workshop will be held at Blounts Farm, Blounts Court Road, Sonning Common, Berkshire, RG4 9NY. To book please visit www.mumadoracrafts.co.uk/workshops.html
Silchester Village Market 6th September
One of my regular markets, lots of wonderful stalls 10am – 12.30pm
Silchester Village Hall, Rg7 2PP
The Base Festival of Art Market 13th September
This is great Market held at the Base Greenham Common. The road in front of the art gallery is closed to traffic and filled with amazing stalls selling a huge range of hand made products, exciting food and fun activity. This is part of the wider Festival of Art at the gallery.
A full day workshop creating this fun and unusual binding. This class must be booked through The Base Greenham Website www.thebasegreenham.co.uk and click on workshops. It is £65 for the class and it will take place in the Lookout Studio of The Base. 10am – 4pm
Hard backed Notebook Workshop 4th October
A full day workshop creating a classic pamphlet style binding. This class must be booked through The Base Greenham Website www.thebasegreenham.co.uk and click on workshops. It is £70 for the class and it will take place in the Lookout Studio of The Base. 10am – 4pm
Hinged Lid Box Workshop 11th Octber
This workshop will introduce you to the elegant art of box making. We will make a sturdy box with a lift up lid. This is suitable for absolute beginners or more experienced crafters. This workshop is run in conjunction with Mumadora Crafts. The workshop will be held at Blounts Farm, Blounts Court Road, Sonning Common, Berkshire, RG4 9NY. To book please visit www.mumadoracrafts.co.uk/workshops.html
Silchester Village Market 1st November
One of my regular markets, lots of wonderful stalls 10am – 12.30pm
Silchester Village Hall, Rg7 2PP
Reading University Christmas Market 22nd November
Wonderful Festive Market held in the students Union building of the Whiteknights Campus, Live music, carols and switching on the lights. More details nearer the time.
Silchester Village Christmas Market 5th December
One of my regular markets, but with eaven more stalls and lots and lots of Christmas cheer. Only this time it’s in the evening 4pm – 7.30pm
Silchester Village Hall, Rg7 2PP
Notebook from Recycled Materials 13th December
Reuse, Reduce, Recycle is a mantra close to my heart, so how about making a notebook from old cereal boxes, packing paper and used wrapping paper. This is a great workshop for those trying Bookbinding for the first time, or more experienced binders looking for something new. A short workshop at just two hours. This class must be booked through The Base Greenham Website www.thebasegreenham.co.uk and click on workshops. It is £25 for the class and it will take place in the Lookout Studio of The Base. 10am – 12noon
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