Crafts in Cornwall
Cornwall is a great place to live of visit if you're interested in crafts. There's lots of workshops, craft fairs and stuff going on.
Sugarcraft
Last year I passed my NCFE Level 1 in Sugarcraft at the Elim Center in Camborne, passed an inspection from the Environmental Health Inspector and obtained the required hygiene certificate.
I have also joined the British Sugarcraft Guild and go to monthly meetings at my local group in Camborne. They have lots of demonstrations form sugarcraft experts all over the country.
I am planning to sell some of my sugarcraft items at local craft fairs in Cornwall and on the Internet soon, so watch out for them.
Handmade Cards
Lots of people in Cornwall make their own handcrafted cards, I find it very relaxing and fun to do. I sometimes sell my cards at craft fairs in Cornwall.
Scrapbooking
Just Scrapbooking are now running monthly Scrapbooking workshops in Newlyn, Penzance. Depending on demand they may also run an evening workshop.
As well as learning the latest techniques, there will be specialist master classes, such as 'Digital Camera techniques' and 'Inspiration - learning to think outside of the box'.
Just Scrapbooking are also now offering Scrapbooking Weekend Breaks set in beautiful West Cornwall locations, such as Cape Cornwall - the ideal way to indulge yourself and take time out to enjoy your hobby. Why not take the opportunity to spend a weekend doing a Scrapbooking for beginners Course.
For more information visit the Just Scrapbooking web site.
Craft Fairs in Cornwall 2008
Craft fair
5th May 2008 (bank holiday)
St Pauls Church Hall, Charlestown, St Austell, Cornwall
10am to 4pm
£15 per pitch
For more details visit www.indoorcarboot.co.uk
Hand made, home made or made in Cornwall
5th May 2008 (May-Day bank holiday Monday)
10am to 4pm
St Paul's Church Hall, Church Road, Charlestown, Cornwall, PL25 3NS
Heated venue, hot & cold refreshments, ladies/gents/disabled toilets, free public entry, free parking.
For more details visit www.indoorcarboot.co.uk