Never mind the Jubilee...

Because we're not one to go with the masses we're hosting a couple of subversive workshops at a few of our craft events to celebrate the Queens reign in power.
The first of the "Never mind the Jubilee, here's the Craft Guerrilla" workshops will take place on Thursday the 10th of May at our craft night at the Rose & Crown Theater Pub from 8pm.
"Punk or Patriot" is a fab paper craft mini workshop lead by paper craft tutor and maker Kirsty! She'll be on hand to guide you so you can come away with your very own piece of royal memorabilia!

"Punk or Patriot – Mark the Diamond Jubilee the Craft Guerrilla way!

We're pleased to present a workshop where you will have
the chance to create a piece of wall art to mark the Diamond Jubilee
of Elizabeth II using a design inspired by the iconic images of Jamie
Reid, legendary designer of the Sex Pistols’ record covers.

We’ll be offering the chance to make one of two designs: a patriotic
one or a punk one, so you’ll have the chance to show your red, white
and blue or your safety pins and sniffin’ glue.

The workshop will include some paper crafting techniques, including
paper piecing, distressing and embossing all set for wall display on a
canvas. It can give you some ideas of how you can come up with your
own designs and bring them to life.

All skill levels are welcome."
To book please contact Kirsty directly via email: kirsty.scanlan@virginmedia.com


6 spaces available. £15 per person. All materials provided and use of tools.

Sewing for beginners...

Do you love fashion, would like to make your own clothing but have no idea where to start?
Well then our  beginners sewing classes are just what you need!
The talented seamstress Kirstie from "just can't help it" will be on hand to show you how to use a sewing machine to make your very own threads. From invisible hems to button holes...this lady will get you sewing in no time!  Kirstie specializes in 1950's clothing and has worked as a costume maker in theater as well as owning her own shop selling her hand made clothing for guys and gals!

Fee per hour: £20.00

Booking: Via E mail. Please state your chosen date* (from Wednesday to Saturday 10.30 am to 4pm- *subject to availability)

Payment: Via Pay Pal

Available packages: 
Absolute beginners- simple basic steps like threading a sewing machine, basic stitches and a few hints and tips to get you making including hems and button holes!An absolute must for beginners with a love for making!!!
Coco Chanel- Alterations and pattern use for intermediate sewers! Kirstie will get you feeling confident in pattern cutting/using for making wearable, pretty, bespoke clothing to suite you. For this package you must be already able to use a sewing machine proficiently.

Venue:
Craft Guerrilla Studio/shop 37 Wood Street Indoor Market. 98-100 Wood Street Walthamstow E17 3HX

A few of my favourite things...

I love trawling through the internet looking for perfect easy to make craft tutorials. At the moment Pinterest is proving to be a bounty of inspiration and I absolutely treat those hours I spend looking through the many images as "research".
The kind of tutorials which I find inspiring are the ones which the finished article serves a purpose and can be finished in a couple of hours. Plus they need to be nice and pretty!
Believe me I do go for more elaborate projects occasionally but unless I have bundles of time I like to keep it quick and simple plus I have a very low boredom threshold!
Here are a few which have kept me happily entertained:

http://ruffledblog.com/diy-paper-wheels-backdrop/

http://ajoureblog.com/2011/03/03/vintage-handkerchief-apron/

http://threebears.wordpress.com/2007/10/15/little-boxy-pouch-tutorial/

Creative bloggers...

Thanks to a friend I've been totally sidetracked today and instead of dealing with the mundane but very necessary "needs to be done today" tasks of running my own business this morning has been filled with blog watching! There are so many beautiful and inspiring blogs out there and despite the little voice in my head saying "accounts...you need to do the accounts!" here are my top three blogs of the day which have inspired me and made it less painful to get on with the boring stuff:

1:
"Quasiloja"...A new type of work shop space and gallery in Porto, Portugal.
quasiloja.blogspot.co.uk with a cool little presentation video: http://player.vimeo.com/video/39577212?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0

2:
"Handemade by Charlotte" an American Mom with a love of craft and vintage... and here's a cute project I'll be making ASAP... http://www.handmadecharlotte.com/diy-cloud-mobile/

3: "Gertie's Blog for Better Sewing" A vintage loving lady shares her passion for vintage patterns and a few easy to make tutorials...check out the skirt tutorial!!!
http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/2009/07/look-at-all-fourteen-styles-of-vogues.html


Now back to the dreaded accounts!

NEW addition to the shop!

After what seemed like an eternity, well it always seems to take longer when you're harboring a  secret, we can now let you in on the big news!
From this April you will be able to hire sewing machines by the hour in our lovely little Wood Street studio shop. At just £4 an hour you can pop in and use our "Husqvarna" machines to sew up your projects...plus you'll get your very own loyalty card and the 7th hour is free.
It's our way of saying "Thank You" for coming to our little crafting oasis. Also you'll be able to buy tea by the pot so you're nice and watered during your sew-a-thon!

*Please note that you must be able to use a sewing machine though we are happy to help you thread the machine, lend you a bobbin and some thread should you need some though please bring your own thread and whatever you need for your project.
Scissors are available for your use as are a few other tools.

Husqvarna E10...we've got some and they are nifty, easy to use machines.

P.S. We've kept quiet basically because we were waiting to hear from our sponsors but they came through so thank you Husqvarna-Viking UK!!!

Shoppe on line...

Because we like to make your life easier we've now updated our web shoppe to include a few select items by some of our designer makers. This way even if you can't make it down to our shop you'll be able to buy your crafty fill in our web shoppe!
Chose from jewellery, oyster card holders, gigantic knitted biscuit cushions to bakers string sold by the meter.
Also you can still purchase our Zines and a few craft packs as well as that you can book your self onto our workshops!

Custard Cream Cushion by Sarah Kerry. Available to buy online!

Book your spot...

Booking your spot on one of our Work Shops is now easy peasy! We've updated the website so now we have under The Guerrilla Shopping page a whole section entitled "make with us" where you can book to you're hearts desire!
Lots of new workshops will be added so sign up for our mailing list or visit the "make with us" page!
Also on the right hand side of our blog we have a "Work Shop" link so... click on it for a direct link!

Also drop us a line if there's anything you'd like us to cover...

e-mail us: craftguerrilla@yahoo.com