Tunnel Books workshop

Tunnel Book Workshop Saturday 17th November Artists books come in diverse range of types and formats.They can be interactive and kinetic, use a wide variety of media in their construction as well as being portable and self contained. Tunnel books have the added interest of a 3d element. Constructed like a miniature theatre the finished piece has an intimacy reminiscent of pop up books and kaleidoscopes- a secret garden to hold in your hand. This workshop will let you into the secrets of constructing these special books.You will be able to take home a finished piece as well as lots of ideas for developing the process further.  By using collage to provide the many images required, a book can be created relatively quickly whilst learning a new technique. Lots of creative fun! Saturday 17th November Craft in the Bay, Cardiff Cost: £80  To book your place please call/email the gallery: 029 2048 4611   admin@makersguildinwales.org.uk

More Images of Tunnel books can be found on my website at http://nantdesigns.co.uk/tunnel_books.html

Bookbinding opportunities in the Autumn

Autumn is a great time to start a new interest or learn a new skill. I will be teaching bookbinding at Craft in the Bay this year where there will be three very different courses to cater for varrying interests and levels of skill but everyone is welcome. The new course with Make it in Wales in October is designed for those wishing to use their own fabric to bind a book- perhaps for a wedding guest book or photograph album. All tools, materials and a choice of fabrics will be provided for everyone at these courses

29th September Bookbinding for Beginners Simple pamphlets with soft covers, concertina books with hard covers and ribbon ties and books with stab-stitch bindings at Craft in the Bay, Cardiff 20th October Coptic Binding Coptic bound books are constructed with decorative chain stitching across the spine and open flat when laid on a table at Craft in the Bay, Cardiff 17th November Tunnel Books A magical, miniature world contained inside a book. Let your imagination run wild as you create unlikely scenes in 3 dimensions, using found images. at Craft in the Bay, Cardiff These courses will take place in the workshop areas at Craft in the Bay Booking for Courses at Craft in the Bay  can be made by telephone 029 2048 4611  Parking A discounted rate of £4 per day for parking in Apcoa Waterside (subject to terms and conditions). Please speak to the staff Craft in the Bay staff when you book for more information.  18th October  Square hard back sketchbook or journal Hand stitch and bind a chunky square book with fabric covers, finished with a button and cord closure. with Make it in Wales at Ceridwen, Drefach Felindre Booking for this course can be made through the Make in Wales website HERE

OTHER EVENTS 27th and 28th October  10-5pm  and there will also an informal workshop day  sometime in September when I can see a slot- more information soon

Opportunities for Summer fun

Three opportunities for Summer fun Informal bookbinding workshop- for those wanting help with their own particular bookbinding projects Friday 29th June at Nant, Pantybwlch. SA389JF 10.30 - 4pm  £25 6 places only- booking essential. More information and Booking HERE

Memory Books with coptic bound spine and full of plain pages with envelopes to hold tickets, photos and your precious mementos. Take home a unique book, finished with your choice of handprinted papers, all in one fun day. Venue: Ceridwen Date: Monday 9th July Cost £95  Materials included . Book direct with Make it in Wales here Summer Fayre at Oriel y Parc Saturday 4th August 10am-4pm  Stalls throughout the courtyard from local artists, crafts makers and tasty treats. Live music and childrens Mermaid and Pirate Party (Extra fee applies). Fayre is FREE entry Picton Castle Summer Fair Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 August 2018  10.00 am – 5.00pm Later in August  are the annual treats of Art and Craft at Waunifor 18th -27th August  Pembrokeshire Craftsman Circle  at the Seion Chapel, St Davids during August and Ceredigion Art Trail

Bank holiday weekend event in Pembrokeshire

see you there

Pop up books and cards workshop

Pop up books and cards workshop

Adding 'Pop up' elements  to your books or cards is not as difficult as you might think!

Join us for this one day workshop to learn ways of inserting an element of surprise.

Monday 21st May

Boncath Village Hall.   10-4pm  £25

Please book in advance HERE

Bring with you a pile of your favourite magazines/ photographs/pictures that you are happy to cut up. Drawing and painting materials might be useful. Other materials included.

Handmade in Britain online

This fabulous new website launches on Wednesday 11th April

and Nant Designs is one of their designer-makers

More news coming soon

Bookbinding Study Day

Bookbinding Study Day Date: Wednesday 18th April Time: 10am -4pm Venue : Boncath village Hall – Lovely large space with easy parkingin the centre of Boncath.  What: A day to get help finishing or starting projects Have you got a bookbinding project that you is half finished in a drawer or an idea that needs some help to get started. Not meant as a specific, one project, taught workshop more an opportunity to discuss ideas, get help, network, and reminders about how to do things that you may already have tackled at a workshop.  I will bring a whole range of materials that you might find diffiicult to purchase locally or in small quantities but please bring anything that you might want to use, as well as my box of tools and various information and worksheets. I also have a pile of books you may like to look through. Tea, coffee and cake will be provided- please bring your own sandwiches. Cost : £20 depending on numbers It would be helpful if you would book as there will be a maximum of 10 places Pay now  This link will take you to the shop on my website where you will be able to purchase your place on the workshop http://nantdesigns.co.uk/shop.html#!/Bookbinding-support-and-networking-day/p/103863280/category=0 Please email with any questions mail@carolekingart.co.uk

3rd Birthday news fro Make it in Wales

Happy 3rd Birthday Make it in Wales!   Its been three years since we launched! We've grown a lot since 2015 but we've made sure one thing stayed the same: the quality of our craft. This month's blog piece has us reflecting on the foundations upon which MiiW was built: to offer a variety of high quality craft courses in beautiful west Wales. So have a read about what we do and why we do it; what materials we choose, tutors we employ, courses we run... Discover exactly what makes, Make it in Wales. We hope you enjoy this special issue. With love, Suzi & the MiiW angels x More to a MiiW than meets the eye... Workshops are in full swing! We've hosted four over the past month: Upholstery, Carve a Silver Ring, Quilting & Quirky Bird. Learn a bit more about each course in our special blog piece that gives an insight into the work that goes on behind the scenes at MiiW: Sourcing locally woven fabrics, handmade Ash wood stools, scouring the globe for top class tutors (ok, maybe not the whole globe...)

Read the blog Paper cutting April 18th at The Old Vicarage, Moylegrove One day workshop £135 Learn the art of paper cutting from Erica and come away with a unique work of art framed by her partner George. You will also leave with a tool kit which will allow you to continue with your new love of paper cutting at home. Book here Coptic bookbinding March 30th at The Coach House, St Dogmaels One day workshop £95 Learn to bind a beautiful hardback book using artists quality, acid free cartridge with Carole. The functional hardback covers will be decorated with a choice of hand-printed paper, the binding forms a decorative spine that enables the book to lie open flat on the table. Book here Carve a silver ring April 27th at Peppers, Fishguard Two hour workshop £50 – £55 A two hour workshop carving a silver ring from jewellers wax to be cast into solid silver. Create your dream ring and learn from jeweller Maggie as she guides you through wax carving techniques for lost wax casting. Book here Machine knitting April 28th & 29th at Pendre Art, Cardigan Two day workshop £190 Learn the basics of machine knitting and create a gorgeous Fair Isle scarf or cushion cover with Marissa. The workshop covers basic skills, such as casting on and off, knitting fair isle using the punch cards and hems using manual techniques. Book here Woven wall hanging April 10th at The Courtyard, Newcastle Emlyn One day workshop £115 Spend the day making your own frame loom and weaving a beautiful woollen wall hanging from local wool and yarn. Learn techniques such as rya knots, tabby weaving, soumak stitch and pom pom making with tutor Helen. Book here See all courses

Coptic binding book course

One Day Coptic Binding Course 30th March Just weeks away now from my next book binding, one day course. We will be making a coptic bound book suitable for sketching, drawing, journaling or scrapbooking, with hard covers, bound with pretty handprinted papers and finished with decorative coptic binding. No previous experience required This  adaptable technique can later be used to bind more unusual objects into a book form or Date/Time Date(s) - 30/03/2018 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Location The Coach House, St Dogmaels Booking  and more details can be found on the Make it in Wales Website at www.makeitinwales.co.uk