We love autumn,not just because the leaves turn a beautiful shade of GOLD but because it gets us in the mood to knit. No more sweaty hands just lovely,lush yarn turning in to a host of usable and handy comforting items.Summer is such a put off for knitters. Wool and blazing heat do not mix!
And also with the run up to Xmas we're readying ourselves to bring to the good people of London great crafting ideas for all you lovelies to make and gift to your loved ones!And for those extra lazy people...you can buy a d.i.y. craft pack and give it to a crafty friend. Hmmm lazy or just smart? Because it's even less for you to do and because the best gift you can give is creativity we think you'll be on to a winner! They'll love you forever!!!
Next month we'll be hosting 3 d.i.y. events:
"Monthly D.I.Y. Craft Night"
Thursday 12th November at "Ye Old Rose and Crown" pub Hoe St. Walthamstow E17 8pm - 11pm Free entry!
It's official we're back in E17! Join us a Ye Old Rose and Crown ( Hoe St.) for a night of mid week crafting. It's a short hop and a skip from the tube station. We're back with the usual crafty goodness: D.I.Y. craft packs,in house tutors and guest tutors plus a few extras like one off workshops.
This month we'll be showing you how to up-cycle tee shirt yarn. It's a great way to recycle your unwanted tees and make something new...and just in time for Chrimbo too! Bring a few cotton jersey tees (fine weave works best) and we'll show you just how to harvest your very own yarn! After that you can either crochet or knit yourself a snazzy little something!
Free entry!Small charge per craft pack though you are welcome to bring your own projects and sit with us in this creative get together.
"Countdown to Christmas" Crafternoon
Saturday 14th November 2pm - 5pm Upstairs in the Victorian Saloon,The Old Queens Head:44 Essex Road.Islington, N1 8LN
Our countdown to Christmas craftavaganza is on it's way! A one stop event that will get you making gifts,loving the environment and even sorting out that holiday frock!Guest DJ's spin the tunes while the craft guerrilla gals get the yarn spinning in a whole host of seasonal craft packs ready for you to make or gift to a special craft loving friend! Mrs.Bears will be on hand with her trusted needle and thread helping you jazz up your swaps. Her cloths swap events are a great chance to get rid of your unwanted* clothing and swishing them for some "new" apparel. The Craftivist collective will also be with us offering you the chance to do something for the good of humanity in their "Climate for Change" mini workshop!See web site for more details: www.craftivist-collective.com
From 2pm to 5pm Upstairs in the Victorian Saloon.
*Please note: only good quality,clean clothing to be swapped. The swish operated through a "ration book"style voucher scheme where an item of similar item is swapped for another.A £2.50 charge applies to participate in the swap. Alterations and repairs available but subject to Mrs.Bears terms and conditions. Check web site for further information: www.mrsbears.co.uk
Telephone:020 7354 9993 for further information visit:www.theoldqueenshead.com
The Make Lounge Crafty Christmas: Thursday 19th November 49-51 Barnsbury Street, London N1 1TP. From 6.30 - 9.30 pm (Pre-booking required)
Join the Craft Guerrilla girls for a night of Christmas themed crafting. We'll have new craft kits for you to make to give as gifts -and the kits make great presents themselves for a crafty friend or relation which means less work for you! There will also be kits for things to make your home look Christmassy. Needle-felted tree ornaments and snowflake bunting can nestle cosily alongside your knitted slippers while you craft away wearing your knitted arm-warmers to stop the winter chills. Well, who says you can't make a present for yourself as well?!
to book your place: call 020 7609 0275 or Email: create@themakelounge.com
