Mandors have set up a new weekly craft group and they are encouraging you to come along and share your crafty skills. The first meeting is Sunday the 4th of October between 1.30pm and 3.30pm.
And remember, mafiosi will get a discount on supplies when you produce your membership card!
Glasgow Festival of DIY Culture starts on Monday 21st and runs to Sunday the 27th. There are a heap of events planned for the 7 days, including guerilla gardening, workshops, free food gatherings and film screenings.
For more information, pop over to the site and download a copy of the programme.
The BUST Craftacular returns to London after the success of it’s Christmas extravaganza. Mafia member Showpony is packing her case and heading down for the day to set up stall. If you’re in the area, do pop by. Maybe bring her a coffee, she’ll need it after getting a pre dawn train down there! Friend of the mafia, Hannah Zakari, will also be there selling a fabby range of accessories.
For a full line up and more information, have a look at the site below:
If you’re based in the UK, interested in DIY and subversive crafts and like writing, then UK DIY could use your help. They’re looking for a roving team of bloggers to join the team and help cover the wealth of DIY crafting taking place across the UK. If you’re interested, check out the details on how to apply.
The LUV textile workshop in Linthouse, Govan continues to grow….
In these credit crunch times, its useful to be able to make new clothes and furnishings and adapt old ones, something the Glasgow Craft Mafia wholeheartedly endorses!
LUV is currently running a Tuesday morning class from 10am till 12pm each week which is free to local people. (Tutor available)
Also there is a relaxed Saturday Drop-in from 2pm till 5pm each week where people with some basic skills can come along and create their own projects within a creative space.
The Saturday drop in has a small cost of £3(£2 concession) for using the space and for tea/biscuits etc. (not tutored, volunteer run)
A programme of evening classes have been organised for the year and is advertised below – here’s what LUV have to say:
Summer Term:
Starting from Scratch: 27th May to 15th July
Zips, Bits & Buttonholes: 28th May to 16th July
6.30pm – 8.30pm
Autumn Term:
Starting from Scratch: 28th Oct to 16th Dec
Zips, Bits & Buttonholes: 29th Oct to 17th Dec
6.30pm – 8.30pm
Starting from Scratch
An introduction to Sewing
An eight week beginner’s course for adults with little or no sewing skills
This short course offers an introduction to any adult wanting to learn that basic machine and hand sewing skills to allow them to create simple projects for themselves and their home.
We will start at the very beginning to give you all the basic tools and skills you need to get you started on a sewing adventure! You will work your way through a series of small projects designed specifically for people with no prior sewing knowledge. These will range from making cushion covers and peg bags to lovely and useful pinnys and oven gloves to wear round your home!
Zips, Bits & Buttonholes
Further Sewing skills and techniques to take you to the next level……
An eight week course for adults with some prior sewing experience
This short course is a step up from the ‘starting from scratch course and is open to all adults with a basic knowledge of machine and hand sewing.
We will begin with a series of small crafty projects to introduce you to essential sewing techniques like inserting a zip and making buttonholes. From there you will move on to making your very own basic item of clothing as chosen by the tutor. All students will work from the same pattern, but will all leave with their own unique item to wear!
Please contact ingrid@linthouseurbanvillage.com
or 4455100 for an info sheet and booking form. Classes are £80 for an eight week block, materials included.
Find out more about the LUV project here.
