AR T S & C R AFTS
Michelle Hansel finds there is a plethora of galleries and craft workshops to stimulate creativity in Market Harborough Craft Centre Workshops Why not be inspired and add a new creative dimension to your life and try out one of the many courses or workshops held by The Leicestershire Craft Centre in Market Harborough. Here they aim to pass on art and craft knowledge in a fun and inspiring way. Everyone will leave a course with a finished piece and the know-how to continue making more. Choose from painting, felting, sewing and silversmithing, to name but a few. All tutors are talented individuals, with a passion for their craft, which inspire and guide you to make something beautiful! • Check out their website for all their events and workshop timetables, visit www. leicestershirecraftcentre.co.uk
Experience ‘Artshed’ Wistow Gallery, based at Wistow Rural Centre, showcases Leicestershire and Rutland artists, makers and designers and offers visitors and shoppers the opportunity to purchase unique and quality work, ranging from ceramics, wood, glass, sculpture, textiles, jewellery, paper crafts & cards, framed art, prints & photography. A dedicated space in the gallery, Artshed, is available for people to create art and craft work at various workshops held by experienced and skilled local artists. • To find out more, pop in or contact: www.wistowgallery.weebly.com
Local Artist shows sculptures Artists are always looking for inspiration and when Michael Edwards, a locally established watercolour artist and cartoonist, visited Norfolk recently he was captivated by the work of local artists who were creating small sculptures from driftwood. On his return home he experimented with pieces of ‘found’ wood and off-cuts and is now producing small sculptural pieces featuring coastal and village scenes. These fun pieces are now on display at Bunny and Clarke Lifestyle and Coffee Shop in Tur Langton and at his studio in Lubenham. Michael, who is Chairman of the Market Harborough Art Club, regularly undertakes commissions in his other role as a watercolourist. • Michael Edwards, 18 School Lane, Lubenham, LE16 9TW, Tel: 01858 463321
Art, Gifts and Coffee Bunny and Clarke Lifestyle and Coffee Shop, have two floors of original art from local artists, gifts to suit everyone, children’s toys, a gorgeous selection of jewellery and ladies clothing, plus a fabulous coffee shop offering light lunches, homemade cakes and Illy coffee. Drop in for a closer look at Bunny and Clarke Lifestyle and Coffee Shop, The Manor, Main Street, Tur Langton, Leicester, LE8 OPJ, www.bunnyandclarke.com
Crafts in the Countryside Based at Eckland Lodge, on the border of Leicestershire and Northamptonshire with easy access and plenty of free parking, you can find a hive of creative activity. At Elsie’s Pottery Painting Barn they can help you to create precious memory pieces by placing hand, foot or even paw-prints of your loved ones on bisques. Visit their website www.elsiespotterypaintingbarn.co.uk Alyssa Robinson at Stitchbug teaches dressmaking, embroidery and textile arts to small groups and individuals. Alyssa is also a member of the Harborough Artists’ Cluster who exhibit together annually in September. Check out www.stitchbug.com Jenny Aldridge at Jenny’s Patchwork Studio has been teaching patchwork and quilting and other fabric-related crafts for 24 years and has a life-long interest in all sewing-related activities. For information about classes go to: www. jennyspatchworkstudio.co.uk. You can also find A1 Crafts, offering paper craft classes, go to: www.a1crafts.co.uk Clever Cut for craft supplies and classes, find out more at: www.clevercut.co.uk
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Ceramic Workshops Katherine Fortnum runs a range of ceramics classes for kids and adults from her workshop in Market Harborough. In the school holiday’s children can make whatever they want from clay and she can also come to your home for a group of more than three, perfect for parties for ages 4+. All aprons, clay and paints are provided. • Check out her website for more information on classes available. www. katherinefortnumceramics.com
OTHER PLACES FOR ARTISTIC INSPIRATION IN MARKET HARBOROUGH ARE:
Croft Wingates Gallery, for regular exhibitions, artist appearances and events, www.croftwingates.co.uk White Street Gallery: For original works of art and artists prints, Jewellery, gifts, www.whitestreetgallery.co.uk The Barber Gallery features affordable prints, framed art and sculpture, www.inheavenathome.com Quinn’s Art Gallery, featuring local artists work, books and art supplies www.quinnsbooksandart.co.uk County Crafts, featuring Art, porcelain and gifts, www.countycraftsonline.co.uk
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