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I just wanted to wish all my fellow crafters a well, safe and creative time during this difficult period.
If you have a class booked and I haven’t already messaged you, please accept my apologies for not getting in touch but obviously given the current lockdown I will be out of action for a couple of months at least. I will postpone anything booked and we’ll reschedule dates as soon as it’s safe to do so. If you are interested in classes, I am happy to pencil in dates but for much later in the year.
I am planning to post a few videos on YouTube – which is a great source of crafting and other info so do check it out if you are looking for creative inspiration (not necessarily from me!)
Do get in touch if you are stuck at home and have any questions regarding the crafts I teach but most of all keep safe and well and I look forward to seeing you on the other side.
I always dread the winter months, so for the last couple of years I have started January with some courses, it’s always good to learn and as a teacher it is always good to refresh what it feels like to be a learner – no matter what you learn. Today I finished a 7 week art class, and I went on a sewing class earlier in the month and I am also doing a creative writing course! Now spring is on its way, I am thinking of ways to transfer what I have learnt to my crafts, especially my enamelled pictures, I’ve also had fun introducing new mediums to my Bright Lives Art group.
What’s coming up
Silver clay beginners including making your own moulds at EJart Creative, Woodbridge on Thurs 5th March.
Enamelling including adding metal textures at FSC Flatford Mill (13th to 15th March)
Plus lots more. See my class pages for more details and don’t forget I am always happy to offer tailored classes to build on your skills as well as dates to suit.
Just a reminder that it’s not too late to book a craft class or buy a craft class voucher for Christmas. I can email over a tailored letter almost until the bells chime for Christmas day! Indeed I think once I got my request from Santa so late it was on the very day! I run classes in Enamelling, Felt Making, Silver Clay Jewellery, Encaustic art and Flamework…so everything for an ethusiastic crafter…jewellery, glass and art! Email me to find out more or book a voucher directly on the book a class page. My Etsy shop is still open if you are local (Colchester) you can always pop along and pick up. www.etsy.com/uk/shop/CGCraftsUK
Just some ideas of enamelled pieces you could make in a class
Classes and class gift vouchers make excellent presents for crafty people and people who are hard to buy for/don’t want anymore ‘stuff’.
Classes at CG Crafts are bookable on my website or for external venues see details below.
JANUARY
Sat 25th Jan 10 – 2pm Silver Clay beginners £89 Per person CG Crafts – www.cgcrafts.co.uk
Weds 29th January 10 – 2pm Silver Clay beginners £89 per person CG Crafts – SOLD OUT
Contact me to organise dates (weekdays or weekend) to suit in January – 01206 973753
FEBRUARY
Sat 1st Feb 10 – 3.30pm Enamelling beginners Contact venue –
Simply Handmade, Sudbury
01787 827117
www.simplyhandmade.co.uk
Thurs 6th Feb 10.30 – 4.30pm Enamelling Beginners £90 EJart Creative (Woodbridge, Suffolk)
01473 735007
www.ejartcreative.co.uk
Fri 7th Feb 10 to 2pm Silver Clay 89.00 CG Crafts
My home workshop in Colchester where I also offer dates to suit.
07847 098849
toni@cgcrafts.co.uk
Sun 9th Feb 10 – 3pm Enamelling The Studio Ipswich
07521 665449
www.thestudioipswich.co.uk
Weds 12th Feb 10 – 2.30pm Feltmaking – needle and wet £85.00 CG Crafts – – www.cgcrafts.co.uk
Sat 15th Feb 10.30 – 3.30pm Encaustic Art 90.00 EJart Creative (Woodbridge, Suffolk)
01473 735007
www.ejartcreative.co.uk
Sat 22nd Feb 10 – 2pm Silver Clay £89.00 CG Crafts – www.cgcrafts.co.uk
Sun 23rd Feb 10 – 3pm Enamelling – Cloisonne £85.00 CG Crafts – – www.cgcrafts.co.uk
Contact me to organise dates (weekdays or weekend) to suit in February – 01206 973753
MARCH
Thurs 5th March 10.30 – 3pm Silver Clay EJart Creative (Woodbridge, Suffolk)
01473 735007
www.ejartcreative.co.uk
Sat 7th March 10 – 3.30 Enamelling 85.00 CG Crafts
My home workshop in Colchester where I also offer dates to suit.
07847 098849
toni@cgcrafts.co.uk
Sun 8th March 10 – 3pm Encaustic art The Studio Ipswich
07521 665449
www.thestudioipswich.co.uk
13th to 15th March Weekend class Enamelling weekend incl Cloisonne FSC Flatford Mill
01206 297110
enquiries.fm@field-studies-council.org
Sat 21st March 10.30 to 4.30pm Enamelling 90.00 EJart Creative (Woodbridge, Suffolk)
01473 735007
www.ejartcreative.co.uk
Sat 28th March 10 – 2pm Silver Clay Beginners 89.00 CG Crafts
My home workshop in Colchester where I also offer dates to suit.
07847 098849
toni@cgcrafts.co.uk
Sun 29th March 10 – 2PM Silver Clay The Studio Ipswich
07521 665449
www.thestudioipswich.co.uk
Contact me to organise dates (weekdays or weekend) to suit in March – 01206 973753
APRIL
Sun 5th April 10 – 3.30pm Encaustic art 85.00 CG Crafts
My home workshop in Colchester where I also offer dates to suit.
07847 098849
toni@cgcrafts.co.uk
Sat 18th April 10 – 3.30pm Feltmaking 85.00 CG Crafts
My home workshop in Colchester where I also offer dates to suit.
07847 098849
toni@cgcrafts.co.uk
Weds 22nd April 10 – 2.30pm Encaustic art £85.00 CG Crafts – www.cgcrafts.co.uk
Thurs 23rd April 10.30 to 3.30pm Enamelling on silver clay EJart Creative (Woodbridge, Suffolk)
01473 735007
www.ejartcreative.co.uk
MAY
Sat 2nd May Needle Felted Animals Twixt Time and Tide, Maldon
07712 420100
enquiries@nicolahughestextiles.co.uk
JUNE
Sat 6th June 9.30 to 5pm Silver Clay day FSC Flatford Mill
01206 297110
enquiries.fm@field-studies-council.org
Sun 7th June 9.30 to 5pm Encaustic art day FSC Flatford Mill
01206 297110
enquiries.fm@field-studies-council.org
Sat 13th June 9 to 1pm Silver Clay Simply Handmade, Sudbury
01787 827117
www.simplyhandmade.co.uk
Sat 20th June 10.30 to 3.30pm Silver Clay EJart Creative (Woodbridge, Suffolk)
01473 735007
www.ejartcreative.co.uk Contact me to organise dates (weekdays or weekend) to suit in June, July, August and September – 01206 973753
OCTOBER
Sat 17th Oct 10 to 1pm Encaustic art Simply Handmade, Sudbury
01787 827117
www.simplyhandmade.co.uk
NOVEMBER
Sun 1st Nov 10 to 3.30pm Enamelling Simply Handmade, Sudbury
01787 827117
www.simplyhandmade.co.uk
DECEMBER
4th to 6th Dec Weekend Class Jewellery weekend -Enamelling and Silver clay FSC Flatford Mill
01206 297110
enquiries.fm@field-studies-council.org
Sat 12th Dec 9.30 to 5pm Christmas Feltmaking FSC Flatford Mill
01206 297110
enquiries.fm@field-studies-council.org
Here is my work featured on the December page of the PMC calendar! It was so lovely to be chosen. 🙂
My goodness it has been a busy week consisting of 2 busy classes in Woodbridge, 2 Christmas market events and my usual weekly art session at Bright Lives and that’s just the work side! Today I merely have a commission to finish, a prototype commission to complete to check with my customer, setting up for tomorrow’s class….
Anyway that aside I just wanted to remind you of 3 ideal Christmas gifts you can get from me for yourself or a crafty friend.
1) A crafting gift voucher – I provide a tailored letter, it can be for a specific session, or you may want the recipient to choose – just get in touch and I can talk you through options.
2) I am continually added more unique items to my ETSY shop, so if you would like a piece of unique enamelled or silver jewellery please take a look.
3) I can now offer a service which converts our children’s drawings into silver jewellery – price will depend on how much silver is required but do get in touch to find out more.
After my first successful order, I am now happy to let you know that I can turn your child’s art into silver jewellery. It’s very exciting as it’s something I’ve wanted to do for ages. So do get in touch if you are interested. Prices will vary depending on how much silver I need to use, or you could even book a class and come and have a try at doing it yourself! Pictures are of some of the stages involved in creating Lily and Amy’s silver masterpieces. Thanks for your order (young) ladies! Get in touch to find out more.
Original picture is sent over – ideally it needs to be black and white and the white needs to show up more than this one.
Image is inverted
I make a stamp
Silver clay is used to create pendant and image is ‘stamped’ onto it.
Silver is fired (now 99.9% fine silver) and polished. Findings attached and it is sent off to its new home.
Just to remind you that I will be at the following Christmas Fairs in the next week, where you will be able to buy unique jewellery and other items all made by me, as well as gift vouchers to use in classes. Everyone says they’d like to support small, local businesses, this is a perfect chance to do so!
If you can’t make it do get in touch as I am happy to organise vouchers for you, or I can invite you over to take a look at what I have on offer. You can also purchase vouchers and classes online, or go to my Etsy shop to buy some of my handcrafted items. Many thanks, Toni
Once again it has been a busy few months here at CG Crafts, catching up after the summer holidays and now getting ready for (gasp) Christmas! I thought I’d share some photos of what recent students have made and also list the next few events coming up…I am nervously revisiting craft fairs this year, so it would be wonderful to see some friendly faces there! If not there, perhaps you can buy me a wine afterwards to help me recover!!
Student’s enamelled pieces made at FSC Flatford Mill
Student’s enamelled pieces made at FSC Flatford Mill
Student enamelling at CG Crafts
Student’s felted picture made here at CG Crafts (wet and needlefelting)
Student’s silver clay pieces made at FSC Flatford Mill
Student’s silver clay pieces made at Simply Handmade
Sat 30th November – Silver Clay Jewellery (Christmas Theme)
Tues 3rd Dec – Enamelling
2020 info
Lots more info about classes and how to book dates to suit on my website. I also sell class gift vouchers, which are great for you or a friend for Christmas or birthdays! Book online at www.cgcrafts.co.uk or email me for details.
Just one of the enamelled pictures I’ll have available for sale at the fairs below. Each individual piece is made by applying a layer of glass on to copper and firing in a table top kiln, often many times but at least 3 ( for back, front and decoration) Here’s how another of my enamelled pictures was made – video
COLCHESTER OPEN STUDIOS (CG Crafts, Willett Rd, CO2 9AW)
Free to all, just pop along. I’ll be demonstrating Enamelling, Encaustic art or Flamework – you can even have a try of Encaustic art. I thought I’d give this a try but it has been quite lonely so far… a friendly face is always welcome.
Sat 28th Sept (2 – 6pm)
Sun 29th Sept (11 – 2pm)
Fairs
Colchester Bazaar, Firstsite Colchester
21st Sept. 16th Nov. 21st Dec. 10.30 to 3.30pm
Colchester WIGs Shopping evening – Weds 6th Nov
7.30pm to 9.30pm – Wilson Marriage Centre (Gym)
Fennes Christmas Market, Fennes, Fennes Road. Bocking, CM7 5PL – Weds 4th December 3.30pm to 8pm
Classes at CG Crafts (you can also book dates to suit)
See website for dates at FSC Flatford Mill and other venues
Sat 5th Oct- Enamelled Jewellery – £85
Sat 12th Oct – Needle felted Pictures – SOLD OUT
Sat 9th November – Enamelled Jewellery – £85 I space left
Weds 13th Nov – Making felt – Christmas wreaths & decorations £85
Sun 24th Nov – Silver Clay Beginners – £85
Weds 27th Nov – Silver Clay (10 to 2pm) – £85
Sat 7th Dec – Enamelled Jewellery – £85
Email me for details on classes in Suffolk and dates to suit.
