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*Throwback Thursday* Took me to looking through my *Throwback Thursday* Took me to looking through my camera roll looking at May photos from a few years back (up to last May). A lovely trip down memory lane 🌸 When we used to run our workshops in other venues (@theoldvicmoylegrove for drawing with wool and the coach house St Dogmaels where my cake baking for the participants was always an opportunity for laughter) We could gather for special sessions in large groups 😲 😀 👉Pictures Of Hay Festival and Hay town where we originally had inspiration for the interior of Stiwdio3 .. 👉children’s workshops 👉upcycling with @caryswench We can’t eat, meet or create together at the moment at Stiwdio 3 but this won’t be forever .... looking forward to seeing you all again sometime soon with us in Cardigan. . . . . . #craft #throwbackthursday #makeitinwales #maker #makersofinstagram #lockdownnostalgia #stiwdio3 #cardigantown
Upholsterer Mick Sheridan has been telling us abou Upholsterer Mick Sheridan has been telling us about his favourite tool - a magnetic tack hammer which he uses to hammer tacks into webbing, hessian and cloth in the upholstery process. "I have a few of these but this is my favourite because it was my dad’s. He bought it as an apprentice in Dublin in the 1950s and used it throughout his working life. He died a few years back aged 80 and I’ve used it most days ever since. Although made in Britain it’s very slim in the French style and is better suited to smaller tacks than the 16mm I’m bashing in the video." That change of purpose flick is magic - so fast! #upholstery #tackhammer #micksheridan #craft #makeitinwales #craftcourses #westwales #maker #textiles #design @m.s.upholstery
Tools on Tuesday So you have just turned 18 🥳, Tools on Tuesday So you have just turned 18 🥳, you've been lucky enough to receive a pile of cash, what do you spend it on? A TABLE obviously! 😁That's what Bean Sawyer of Artisan Rising did... . “When I was eighteen, I was given some money for my birthday. I thought long and hard about what to spend it on. In the end, I bought a table. . That table would become one of the most profound and meaningful objects in my life. The catalyst of my artistic journey. . So, I bought my very own table, subconsciously I granted myself that same creative freedom, no matter where I was living or what was going on around me. . Often over time, that well-traveled table has been one of the most stable things in my life. It’s seen my highs and lows from the corner of bedrooms, a few kitchens, a leaky barn, a shed, a garage and once from a tight space under the stairs. It’s supported my stained glass journey right from the very start, providing me with a solid foundation to express myself. . There was a time when it spent years neglected, piled high in paper and useless bits of clutter while I was preoccupied with other things. At other times it was a smoking hot production line of my own little cottage industry. . Thirty years on, it’s just had a much needed face lift with a new plywood top. It takes pride of place in ‘Willerby’, my newly converted caravan studio, supporting me, as ever, like a faithful friend whether I’m painting, printing, sketching, writing, making stained glass windows, or teaching others how to make theirs. . It has to be said that it’s often the simplest pleasures in life that are the greatest. There is always a little moment of appreciation, a small exchange between myself and my table that happens when I’m tidying away the spoils of a finished project, sweeping away the debris of broken glass, and lead cement; lovingly dusting down the surface so I can sit down at my table once again with a blank piece of paper, poised, ready to go.” @beansawyer will run more stainedglass workshops for us when we are back up and running. #stainedglass #craft #maker #makeitinwales #artisanrising #craftworkshops #westwales
No eating and no creating happening at Stiwdio3 fo No eating and no creating happening at Stiwdio3 for the time being but hopefully you’re doing plenty of both at home? ☕️✂️ What are you up to? #selfisolatingartist #craft #makeitinwales #socialdistancing #timetoreflect #timeforcraft #making #maketimetomake
I’ve just been through my camera roll for April I’ve just been through my camera roll for April since 2015 which is when Make it in Wales started, to see what we were up to in April over the years. Nice to reflect 😊 Camille from @camillefromthimble came on our very first course which was indigo dyeing with @cat_colourfield We held the course on a wonderful farm in the Brechfa forest @organicwoolfarm and a later photo of Camille teaching sewing at Stiwdio3. Also featured 👉 our first little black dress course with Nicky from @the_little_stitchery_sewing we held this course at @brynberwyn Tresaith 👉 then a pic of @cambrian_wool ... April usually is the month for @wonderwoolwales which sadly will not be happening this year because of Coronavirus 👉 I’ve added a picture of an Easter walk in the Elan Valley. Just to remind ourselves that we will be able to join friends again soon and walk this wonderful countryside. 👉 There’s a reminder of our first cohort ‘graduating’ through our first sewing course with the Laura Ashley Foundation, our first private view and Ruth from @ruthelizabethpackham taking photos of the Quirky birds held at @theoldvicmoylegrove Lots of great memories 😍 Have a great Easter weekend everyone 🐣 Here’s to us all being back together again soon 💛🎉🥰 #makeitinwales #stiwdio3 #craft #sewing #littleblackdress #elanvalley #lauraashleyfoundation #sewatstiwdio3 #craftcourses #westwales #lookingback #reflectingonlife
I went to water the herbs this morning that I and I went to water the herbs this morning that I and @iamgoinglala bought the week before the shutdown from @penralltgardencentre That seems like a zillion years ago now. @caio.thejackrussell as usual found a sunny spot. @stiwdio3cafe still a very sad place without any pobl. 🙁 but hey... let’s not be sad. When we do open we are going to have one heck of a party 🎉 #stiwdio3cafe #makeitinwales #stiwdio3 #craftcourses #herbs #sunshine🌞 #jackrussellterrier #jackrussell #jackrussellsofinstagram
In April 2016 we ran our first residential course In April 2016 we ran our first residential course in Tresaith. Our little black dress course was taught by Nicky from @the_little_stitchery_sewing and Helen from @all_sewn_up_wales I am spending time reflecting and I looked back in my camera roll to April (as far back as I could in the Make it in Wales timeline) and these photos came up. Makes me think we should definitely do this again 👌🍷✂️ What do you say @helen_rhiannon and @ridddavies We stayed at @brynberwyn and ate Jen Goss’s amazing food @ourtwoacres 👌 Great to reflect and look on the good things we’ve done and should do again ... #lbd #littleblackdress #sewing #dressmaking #makeitinwales #tresaith #westwales @donnasmokvina @upstyleclub @gillyllew
Working on a newsletter... something I’ve been p Working on a newsletter... something I’ve been procrastinating over for months... years even! Hopefully will be with you very soon 🖊🤔👏👍#Makeitinwales #newsletter #getonwithit #selfisolation #stiwdio3 #stiwdio3sundays #makernews #craft #storiesofcraft
We have started a gathering... not a physical gath We have started a gathering... not a physical gathering you understand but a gathering of like minded people to join in with our idea 💡 We want to make a community quilt. A quilt that we can sew at home and then piece together when all of this is over.... So we have set a Facebook group which you can find if you search #stiwdio3happinessquilt ✂️ We are adding instructions and we will be posting ideas and progress. Join in the fun. Even if you don’t think you can sew, don’t worry, we will help you through each stage 👍 #quilting #quilt #quiltsofinstagram #sewing #applique #embroidery #handstitched #makeitinwales
Today we went shopping for herbs and pretty flower Today we went shopping for herbs and pretty flowers to brighten up the front of Stiwdio3 🌼🌸🌷 Mainly because the sunshine put us in a good mood and as an escape from the dreaded ‘C’ word. We seem to have forgotten that our lives have been infiltrated by the ‘B’ word up till now. I wonder if it’ll be the ‘D’ word next 🤪 Anyway. The flowers and herbs from @penralltgardencentre have brightened up the front of our cafe window and we forgot, for a little while about all the doomsgloomsville.... @caio.thejackrussell enjoyed the sunshine in the window and our afternoon stroll took us to the riverside. We are so lucky to live and work here. #stiwdio3 #makeitinwales #cafe #sunshine #forgetcoronavirusforamoment #enjoythesunshine #riverteifi #cardigantown #westwales #visitwales
These beauties came into Stiwdio3 yesterday. Made These beauties came into Stiwdio3 yesterday. Made by Alanda from @alandawilson_ceramics to show what can be made when you hand build ceramics. Alanda will be running a workshop over four weeks in May to teach you how to do just that. We love the beauty of porcelain. Just look how the light shines through ☀️ check out our website and make sure you book your place. #ceramics #porcelain #pottery #stiwdio3art #stiwdio3cafe #stiwdio3 #makeitinwales #makeitinwalesmaker #craft #craftcourses #craftinwales #cardigantown #westwales
Over February half term we ran an ‘Arti Parti’ Over February half term we ran an ‘Arti Parti’ for children where children got the opportunity to learn to paint. Elin from @elincrowleyprint is a great tutor who shows painting techniques to give you confidence. The children came up with some very professional looking art work. So on the 4th of April we thought we’d give the adults a chance to have a go too. 🎨 🖌 Have a look at our makeitinwales website and book yourselves a space. If you’ve ever wanted to have a go at painting using acrylic paints then now’s your chance 💙#painting #art #acrylicpainting #makeitinwales #craftworkshop #westwales #visitwales #cardigantown
We’ve just added a fab new course to the website We’ve just added a fab new course to the website...🙌 An introduction to weaving with Barbara 💛 Learn the basics of tapestry weaving and make a gorgeous textured wall hanging on either April 25th or June 14th 😍🌞 • • • #weaving #tapestry #wallhanging #contemporarycraft #livebeautifully #everydaylife #handcrafted #handmade
Today is International Women’s Day #IWD2020 #eac Today is International Women’s Day #IWD2020 #eachforequal Take a look at their website if you’d like to get involved 👉 international women’s day.com Both myself @suzistitch and Maggie @maggie__cross have been featured in a piece written for @craftcourses to celebrate women in craft ✂️🥰✏️🧶🌿 It’s taken AGES to tag all of those I can here and if I’ve missed anyone I do apologise. But here’s to inspirational women who continue to do fab stuff 🤗 Here’s to the women we meet, support, facilitate, teach and gather together at Make it in Wales 🥰 @lliojames @ruthelizabethpackham @jackieshackson @apitchthecloth @mollscanlon @iamgoinglala @pippa.makes.art @philippada_ @juderileymarbling @nant_designs @nialewistextiles @studio_nd_shoemaking @susanbainartist @quillingbyanne @iseasurf @cambrian_wool @nellieandeve @art_at_the_hall @appleseedjewellery @studio.ateljee.stiwdio @helenboothartist @coldatnight @birdkitchenclothing @cardiganbaybrownies @elbowsandcrumbs @brigid.j @camillefromthimble @pembscook @cat_colourfield @clarejohnslabel @craftfestival @crwst.cymru @welshbaskets @caryswench @deli.delights @di_ford_ @davies.hannah @eloise_govier_artist @ericafrancesgeorge @emilymlaurens @emmilymarshall @elincrowleyprint @elsalsamx @textilelisha @evanjamesdesign @fleat_market @funky.green.bee @thewoolcroft @mynyddamor @harrietmh @heather.birnie @all_sewn_up_wales @tide_in_knots_1 @imomills70 @jen_jones_welsh_quilts @jwrnal_wales @janebeckwelshblankets @ourtwoacres @kindlehouse @katievictoriadavies @klick_._klack @lianadeledavies @laurathomastextiles @leiamo__ @littleappleseed @lwli_mabi @like.it.is.handmade @marissathereze @melintregwynt @madeline.francis.artist @marianhaf @nataliechapmanartist @niaristprints @organicwoolfarm @sianodoherty @theoldvicmoylegrove @topofthewoods @yarnoclock2 @pure_framing @qbcardigan @quaystreetstudios @quirk_it__ @emilyquinton @tide_in_knots_1 @selvacoaching @reptile_tiles @rosewoodjewellery @roseteleri @rosiefarey @ruralbusinessawards @sally_sellwood @sianlester @thewelshgirl.hay @upstyleclub @umeltme.waxmelts @viviennealbiston @visitwales @wildpickings @welchcosolicitors @wonderwoolwales @greenandwildflowers1 @kiki_yohyoh @cezcezz
Absolutely loving these paintings which are being Absolutely loving these paintings which are being exhibited in our gallery area at Stiwdio3. The paintings are at the top of the stairs as you go into the workshop and are just stunning. ☀️ Pop in and see for yourself @adam_david_taylor #makeitinwales #stiwdio3gallery #makeitinwalesartist #welshartist #painting #cardigantown #community
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