Sunday 13 December - Christmas Bazaar Preview

It’s our second and last Homeworks Christmas Bazaar this Sunday, thank you to everyone who came along to The Salusbury Rooms to support our local makers, artists and designers last Sunday.

We have lots more stallholders with us on Sunday, some returning from last week, some Homeworks regulars from years gone by and some brand new Homeworks sellers, carefully selected to bring you the very best of our local businesses:

New to Homeworks this year is Abalonstar, a London based, basque born artist.

She’ll be bringing a selection of her porcelain candle holders and other hand made vessels this Sunday:

Knitwear designer Annie Neill returns for another year with her gorgeous scarves, berets, beanies, gloves, fingerless mittens and men’s and ladies woollen slipper socks, all made in the UK:

Clare Palmer Ceramics join us for the first time:

Twisted Twee are back for another year with witty homewares and bits and bobs:

Homeworks newcomer Cardabelle Designs will be selling calendars and tea towels based on her distinctive lino prints:

and Hermione Wood is back for another year with felted creations:

Using upcycled materials, Becky George of BG Design creates different fabric jewellery creatures, as well as illustrations printed on to various products:

and graphic designer Samantha Morris is back for another year with witty stationery and accessories:

Gilly B creates hats, gloves and scarves using only the finest natural yarns. She’s back for a second week with her trademark colourful and cosy designs:

Christa Davis returns for a second week with beautiful reconditioned cashmere pieces and lovely hand made accessories for kids:

Queens Park local, ceramicist Jo Heckett will be selling a selection of her porcelain gifts, jewellery and magnets:

and Clara Francis is back for a second week with exquisite handmade beaded jewellery:

As well as organising this year’s Christmas Bazaars, Jennifer from Wearescamp will be selling their trademark colourful and funky baby wear, bedroom accessories and personalised products:

and Helene Turbe returns for a second week with her delicate handmade jewellery:

Home Address are back again with simple modern home accessories:

Lizzy Chambers creates beautiful botanical jewellery with a hint of nostalgia and fairy tales in the mix. She is new to Homeworks  and joins us for the first time this Sunday:

Nooki Design are back for another year with their cool quirky leather clutches, purses and fashion accessories:

and Homeworks regular Sasha Kamen is back again with her delicate hand made jewellery:

Sirplus return with ready made Christmas gift solutions for all the difficult to buy for men in your life:

Queens park local Sonia Shakerley is back again with her unique jewellery which can be customised for you to create a unique and special piece:

Vanessa Cohen, a ceramicist working with the distorting qualities of thin clay will be selling her range of delicate ceramic tableware:

and finally Holistic Silk will be selling their beautiful and therapeutic accessories:

That’s a quick taster of twenty two of the marvellous small businesses to shop with Sunday. There will be lots more including Enelle London, Simone Selaib Salandini, suchandsuch and Pookie and Peach.

See you there, doors open at 10am!

Sirplus

Sirplus cleverly make high quality clothing out of surplus materials - starting out with boxer shorts from surplus shirting fabric, they now source cashmeres, wools and linens to produce a wide range of mens and womenswear. They specialise in dressing gowns and Nehru collar waistcoats and jackets.

They’re coming along to both our Homeworks events on 6th & 13th December:

Homeworks Christmas Craft Market - Week Two

Thank you to everyone who made it along to our first market last weekend, there’s lots more to see if you fancy dropping by again this Sunday.

Some of our makers will be returning for a second week too - Christa Davis, Somerville Scarves, Smith and Coates, Hermione Wood, Moomu, Ennelle, Lou Rota, Oliver Marder, Samantha Duffy, Mrs Booth, Fiona Bailey, James Brown and Natural Stuff.

Joining them this week will be some old Homeworks favourites and some new faces so let’s get started with our showcase:

Pookie and Peach is a collection of toys, clothes, art and essentials for young children and babies

and Annie Neill's knitted scarves, hats, gloves and socks celebrate her commitment to the skill, creativity and tradition of British manufacturing, small businesses and hand knitting.

Homespun & Vintage will be selling a range of beautiful paper-cut city map prints and gorgeous family tree picture frames, handmade ceramics and jewellery

and Samantha Morris is back for a second year with a witty selection of prints and stationery sets.

Clutterclutch specialise in simple and beautiful leather accessories

and Scarf Dept. will be selling their versatile and stylish scarves.

Dorothy Stiven is back with her covetable selection of vintage homewares

 and Celia Worster, a Homeworks favourite, is also back for another year with her luxurious hand blended aromatherapy oils and creams.

Sasha Kamen returns with her fine handmade jewellery - Sasha specialises in handmade bridal jewellery using freshwater pearls and natural gemstones

and Cinderela B has a collection of opulent jewellery, scarves and vintage pieces - luxury, one-of-a-kind, re-worked investment pieces made using vintage components from 1920-1980, meticulously sourced from around the world.

Another great selection, I'm sure you’ll agree. See you on Sunday!

Christmas 2011

This Sunday is the first of our four Christmas Craft Markets at the Salusbury School Canteen at Queens Park Farmers’ Market. For those of you who have never visited before, the recently refurbished school canteen is a lovely light filled space right next to the weekly Queens Park Farmers’ Market - an ideal spot to pick up some delicious food, vegetables, flowers and decorations as the Christmas season kicks off.

We will be transforming the canteen into an emporium of handmade and designer maker delights every Sunday for the next four weeks with an ever changing selection of good stuff from our talented makers.

There will be an update before each fair showcasing what we have on offer, here we go with a small selection from week one:

Beautiful tableware and decorated vintage china from Lou Rota, 

handmade, recycled and unique children’s knits from Smith and Coates 

and knitting kits for all ages from Fiona Bailey.

Unique pictures and prints from James Brown

and gorgeous vintage and modern fashion and accessories from Christa Davis.

Helen Gordon’s collection of retro inspired clothes and accessories have something for everyone

 and Madame Chalet provides an eclectic range of gifts, cards and home accessories for both children and adults inspired by nostalgic swiss culture.

Award winning designer Ella Doran transforms everyday objects into design conscious pieces through clever manipulation of photography and she will be selling a selection of her instantly recognisable products.

Hand stamped reusable greetings cards, pictures, colouring books and cards from Mrs Booth,

and delicate, contemporary jewellery from Enelle.

With organic aromatherapy treatments from Tabitha Robertson and feel good accessories from Moomu and The Natural Stuff rounding up this week’s selection there is lots for everyone.

See you on Sunday!

Smith and Coates and Huggermuggers

Hanging up on the wall a few of Sarah's children's tops made from recycled adult jumpers, and keeping watch from the shelves some of Clare's fantastic crocheted Huggermuggers.