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Announcing Janet Bolton embroidered textile workshop and talk at Made by Hand, plus Katherine Sorrell's 5 Favourites

***STOP PRESS*** Announcing Janet Bolton Embroidered Textile workshop & Talk at Made by Hand

Janet Bolton teaches and exhibits her distinctive textile art worldwide and can be found in public and private collections across the globe. We are delighted, excited and honoured to offer an all day workshop on Saturday November 4th with this inspirational and high influential maker at Made by Hand. We have just 10 places available so please book now to avoid disappointment. 

BOOK YOUR JANET BOLTON WORKSHOP PLACE HERE

You can also hear Janet give an illustrated talk on Sunday November 5th in the Council Chamber at Made by Hand on Her Life in Textiles. A complimentary event, included in your ticket price.

JANET BOLTON TALK: LIMITED PLACES, BOOKING ESSENTIAL: BOOK HERE

Katherine Sorrell, chooses her 5 Favourites from Made by Hand

We asked a number of curators, journalists and influencers to choose their 5 Favourites from Made by Hand, Cardiff. We asked Katherine Sorrell, design journalist and former editor of Homes & Gardens, here are Katherine's Choices:

Jane Fairweather

I love it when something stops me in my tracks and completely surprises me. Jane’s work is unique, clever, appealing and ever so slightly bonkers. A combination of supremely talented embroidery, three-dimensional modelling, vintage crockery and even the odd pom pom. What’s not to like?

Suzanne Breakwell

I have to admit to a bit of an obsession with small animals, whether ceramic, wood or textiles. But only when (as is not always the case) they avoid the obviously twee and demonstrate a quality that is more arresting and unusual. Suzanne’s paper sculptures are awesome: utterly entrancing and beautiful. I adore her little flowers, too. 

Vinegar and Brown Paper

Andy Poplar etches vintage glass and the result is clever, funny and occasionally philosophical. His choice of font is perfectly matched to the piece and to the idea. Old and new at the same time. It all seems so simple, but is actually brilliant. Just fab.

Kate Lewis

I love sea glass: the excitement of the hunt, the colours, the shapes and the possibilities of what can be made from it. Kate’s sea glass jewellery really appeals to me. It’s pretty and wearable, not at all blingy, and each piece is unique. I’m particularly drawn to the combination of pale turquoise with silver.

Esther Connon

In an increasingly complex world we all need some quiet minimalism from time to time, and Esther’s work – which I’ve admired for ages – provides just that. It is beautifully observed and ever-so-slightly other-worldly. So skilful and yet, like all the best artists and craftspeople, she makes it look so easy.

We also have a variety of workshops on offer provided by Make it in Wales & Learn Cardiff

Ever wanted to have a go at making your own Jewellery? Perhaps turn your hand to needle felting or pottery?  Well these are just a few of the workshops that make up our packed schedule of activities available at Made by Hand this year. Take a look and book up the ones you like now as they sell out quickly. BOOK NOW!

Love Made by Hand? Become a volunteer!

With over 135 makers, 30 activities and more than 4,000 visitors, our small team here relies on volunteers to support Made by Hand. There are a range of tasks, helping with the Pottery Showdown, children's workshops, selling tickets etc. It's a great opportunity to get involved. For more information CLICK HERE.

Made by Hand, City Hall, November 3-5th 2017 BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE!