Thursday 19 February 2015

St Ives Sewing Group

St Ives Cornwall - Sewing Group
St Ives Cornwall - Sewing Group


A new Sewing Group / Sewing Class is starting in St Ives on Friday 6th March - 10.00 am to 12.00 noon.

It will run every fortnight on Fridays after that.

Run by Jo McIntosh - who can provide tuition in hand-sewing and sewing machine techniques as needed.

All are welcome at any level of sewing ability - including beginners.

You will need to bring your sewing kit including threads, pins, needles and scissors. Also - sewing machine - spare bobbins.

There will be a different sewing project each week. A requirements list will be given for each session and Jo will have materials to buy if necessary.

The first project - Pincushion. You will need to bring the following:
1 piece of cotton fabric - 10 cm x 10 cm (4” x 4”)
7 pieces of cotton fabric - each piece 3 x 15cm (1 1/4” x 6”)

Cost: £6.00 per person (excluding materials).

To book or for more info contact Jo by phone or email:
01736 797 122
jo.mcintosh@knitweave.co.uk

Jo can also run workshops for groups or offer one to one tuition in a range of textile art and craft techniques - for both adults and children. Also crafty Hen Parties and Childrens Parties. Details on:
Knit One Weave One - Website

Tuesday 17 February 2015

Spring In St Ives - Craft Workshops

Craft Workshops In St Ives - Jo McIntosh
Craft Workshops In St Ives - Jo McIntosh


Jo McIntosh is running a series of craft workshops and classes in St Ives through March and April.

A chance to have fun, get creative and learn something new.

Wednesday 18th March - Crochet
Come and learn the basic stitches to get you started on a Granny Square
10 a.m. to 12 noon
£15.00

Wednesday 25th March - Feltmaking
Come and learn a traditional technique to make a felt picture and felt beads
10 a.m. to 12 noon
£15.00

Thursday 2nd April - Feltmaking
Come and learn how to make felt to create a felt picture and felt beads
2 - 4.30 p.m.
Adults £20.00 - Children £12.00

Wednesday 15th April - Knitting for the Terrified
This is a workshop for adults who would like to learn the basics of knitting, including casting on and off, how to knit and how to read a pattern
10.00 am - 12.30 p.m.
£20.00

Saturday 18th April - Silk Paper
Use silk fibres to make beautiful silk paper which can be used for card making and other craft activities
10 a.m. to 12 noon
£15.00

Wednesday 22nd April - Papier Mâché
Recycle newspaper to make either a bowl or other 3d shape
10 a.m. to 12 noon
£15.00

Saturday 25th April - Papermaking
Come and learn how to recycle used paper into new paper and how to include petals, glitter, threads etc. into your paper.
10 a.m. to 12 noon
£25.00

To book or for more info visit the workshops page:
St Ives Cornwall - Craft Workshops

Or contact Jo by phone or email:
01736 797 122
jo.mcintosh@knitweave.co.uk

Jo can also run workshops for groups or offer one to one tuition in a range of textile art and craft techniques - for both adults and children. Also crafty Hen Parties and Childrens Parties. Details on:
Knit One Weave One - Website

Sunday 8 February 2015

St Ives September Festival 2015

St Ives September Festival 2015
St Ives September Festival 2015


Planning for St Ives September Festival 2015 is moving ahead - with the music programme for St Ives Guildhall nearing completion.

The opening days have a bit of a "folkie" flavour - then the focus shifts more towards classic rock and MOBO (Music Of Birmingham Origin!).

Acts confirmed so far:
  • Show Of Hands
  • Miranda Sykes and Rex Preston
  • Dervish
  • Kate Rusby
  • The Acoustic Strawbs
  • John Lees' Barclay James Harvest
  • Chris Jagger and the Kronies
  • Martin Barre Band
  • The Rollin' Clones
  • The Beat
  • Legend - Music Of Bob Marley
At least a couple more gigs will be added in the coming days.

Dates and details are on my website: