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Free craft event at new makers’ market creating new public art
Families are being given the chance to get crafty this half term as part of a community art project to create a colourful life size tree in the town.
The Yarn Tree, inspired by public art specialists Making Trails, will be made from pompoms and wool tassels crafted in the community and hung together to form a colourful tree in Burton town centre.
To mark the launch of Crafty Attic, the town’s new makers’ market, in Market Place, families are being given the chance to get involved by making their own pompoms to hang on the tree.
From Monday 27th to Friday 31st October individuals can collect a free crafting pack from the creative hub which is based upstairs in Helen’s Bake House and Tea Rooms, in Market Place, Burton. They can then make their pompom or tassel at the venue or bring it back by Sunday 2nd November to be included in the display.
Crafty Attic owner Helen Wheat, said she was looking forward to collaborating with Making Trails to give families a fun way to keep kids entertained this half term while supporting the community art installation.
She said “The Crafty Attic is all about encouraging creativity in the town and showcasing the talented makers and artisan crafters in the area. The event will give people the chance to come and find out more as well as giving families and adults a fun free activity in the half term allowing people to be part of the exciting public art project here in the town.”
Crafty Attic is due to open its doors on Monday 20th October. The venue is a first for the town providing a hub for creative talent as well as bringing a dedicated haberdashery specialising in ribbons, thread, wool and buttons.
Independent artisans and makers will be able to rent space to display their designs with plans to showcase more than 30 independent sellers and even introduce workshops and specialist events.
Shelves and display cases will cost between £15 and £45 a month to rent depending on the size.
The Yarn Tree, inspired by public art specialists Making Trails, will be made from pompoms and wool tassels crafted in the community and hung together to form a colourful tree in Burton town centre.
To mark the launch of Crafty Attic, the town’s new makers’ market, in Market Place, families are being given the chance to get involved by making their own pompoms to hang on the tree.
From Monday 27th to Friday 31st October individuals can collect a free crafting pack from the creative hub which is based upstairs in Helen’s Bake House and Tea Rooms, in Market Place, Burton. They can then make their pompom or tassel at the venue or bring it back by Sunday 2nd November to be included in the display.
Crafty Attic owner Helen Wheat, said she was looking forward to collaborating with Making Trails to give families a fun way to keep kids entertained this half term while supporting the community art installation.
She said “The Crafty Attic is all about encouraging creativity in the town and showcasing the talented makers and artisan crafters in the area. The event will give people the chance to come and find out more as well as giving families and adults a fun free activity in the half term allowing people to be part of the exciting public art project here in the town.”
Crafty Attic is due to open its doors on Monday 20th October. The venue is a first for the town providing a hub for creative talent as well as bringing a dedicated haberdashery specialising in ribbons, thread, wool and buttons.
Independent artisans and makers will be able to rent space to display their designs with plans to showcase more than 30 independent sellers and even introduce workshops and specialist events.
Shelves and display cases will cost between £15 and £45 a month to rent depending on the size.
Mon 27 Oct to Friday 31 October
Crafty Attic
At Helen’s Bake House and Tea Rooms
Market Place
Burton Staffordshire DE14 1HA
Packs can be collected from Crafty Attic to take part in the activity with pom poms and tassels going on to be used for the colourful Yarn Tree being created in the town.The packs will be available during opening times (8.15am to 3pm) from Monday 27th October to Friday 31st October.
More information on Crafty Attic and the event is available by emailing thecraftyattic16@gmail.com
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