Stuck for those last few gifts?

Are you stuck for those last few gifts for Christmas? (Or maybe you don't know where to start?) If that's the case then we definitely have the answer!

Our sellers have been hard at work creating their beautiful handmade items and while they've been flying off the shelves there is still time left to bag a gift or two (or few!) before Christmas arrives.

There are items for a wide range of budgets and you truly can find something for everyone in the shop, as evidenced by the fact that some of our sellers have done all their Christmas shopping in store, so why not pop along for a look? 

Plus, on Saturday 19th Dec we have the following events happening in the shop:

The infamous Dr Geof will be in attendance from 10 until 6pm, drawing his unmistakable portraits. Perfect for presents or just your own mantlepiece so do drop in, or book a sitting, & the good Dr will immortalise you on canvas in his own inimitable way. See our facebook event for more details.

Safehands Massage will also be in the therapy room from 9.30 until 7 p.m. offering massage taster sessions for just £5, so call in to for a well earned break from the hard work.

 

Gingham Saturday is here again

Forget Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the second annual Gingham Saturday is here again! Taking place this coming Saturday, 5th December, this event sees the majority of Fabrication's sellers offering discounts on a wide range of items for one day only, so why not pop in and grab yourself a bargain?

It also coincides neatly with Small Business Saturday, and what better way to support your local small businesses than buying your Christmas presents (or a treat for yourself) from a shop full of the work of Yorkshire micro-businesses?

Spotlight on the seller - Use or Ornament

I'm Lucy Sangster. I've always loved painting and drawing. I enjoy escaping into the wild to capture the shapes of crooked trees and creeping lichen, quiet hedgerows and the epic sweep of moorland.

The Arts and Crafts movement inspired me because over a hundred years ago they believed in the benefit of good handmade design to both makers and customers. So, my work is made to last, is designed to make recycling and reuse more fun, and has high green and ethical standards.

My Love Local range celebrates our best landmark buildings. Icons of our past are all around, like seeing our past fashion decisions in a photo album. Is that really who we were? I handprint onto ethically made organic cotton t-shirts; local companies print badges and mugs for me.

Green Glam improves, embellishes and recycles beautifully. Good clothes made better, accessories to help you fall back in love with your wardrobe, delicate recycled jewellery and recycled fabrics made into decorative duck feather cushions.

Seller in the Spotlight - Woolly Buddha

Woolly Buddha was born in October 2012, after my daughter and I were disappointed by the unoriginal, mass produced knitted accessories on the high street.  Our big, bold hats, scarves and stoles are designed to be statement pieces, which we hand-knit out of premium yarns such as hand-spun British Alpaca, merino wool and hand-dyed mulberry silk, much of which is produced to our specifications.

I have a passion for puzzles and problem solving, which is why I love the design process.  I use organic shapes and take inspiration from nature and architecture, to produce unusual and versatile creations.  While the design may be key, it’s also our choice of colours, texture and sumptuous materials that attract our customers in the UK and worldwide.    

Our signature piece, the Divalicious stole harks back to Hollywood’s ‘golden era’, and exudes glamour and allure.  Using one of knitwear sticks can quickly turn our Versatile scarf into a cowl or wrap, giving three looks for the price of one.  All of our pieces are designed to make the wearer feel special.  We searched for a retail outlet to market our accessories and Fabrication, with its fantastic variety of original, artisan-made products, was the ideal choice.  

Woolly Buddha, 123 Almsford drive, Harrogate, HG2 8EE, UK

Tel: 01423 872537/07702 565900            info@woollybuddha.com

www.woollybuddha.com

Spotlight on the seller - It's Soap

Hand made soaps and bathbombs all individually made by Anne Using only the best ingredients.

Anne's soaps are bathbombs are free from SLS, never tested on animals and are suitable for vegetarians.

New products for Christmas include cupcake soaps. Check out Anne's range at Fabrication,  Leeds.

December at Fabrication

Dec 5th/6th Christmas Accessories and Vintage Glamour weekend

Saturday
Make a Fabric Scarf 10-12.30pm
Make a glamorous fabric scarf or shawl. Learn how to roll a hem and add bead trim
£20 + materials

Vintage Hair and Makeup 1.00pm-5.pm
Join burlesque bombshell Anna Fur Laxis for a vintage hair and makeup session. you will be taught how to do roll, curl, and flick getting you ready for the party season

Sunday
Make a fabric clutch. 10.30-1.00
You should have basic sewing skills for this class and know how to use a machine. You may bring your own to use in the class
Cost £20 + materials
Simple Bead Jewellery 2.00pm-4.00pm
Learn how to make simple bead jewellery, stringing and knotting techniques etc
£25 inc materials
Please note all our classes need to be prebooked
refreshments provided at each class
Book all 3 craft sessions and save £10, book 2 craft sessions and save £5

Dec 12th Credit Crunch Christmas, 10.30-4.30pm
Stuck for Christmas presents and want to give something more personal this year, we have a created a number of days where you can just come along and make pretty stuff.
Today we are making candles, bath bombs, lotions and potions using very simple recipes you can replicate at home. Make as many or as few items as you can fit into the day
Please note all our classes need to be prebooked
£35 + materials. Refreshments, but not lunch, included

Dec 19th Winter Flowers Bringing in the Green
3 sessions through the day:
9.30 - 11.30 Christmas Wreaths and Door Hangings
Learn how to make your own wreath or door hanging using traditional or more contemporary styles.
Price £25 including all materials

1.30 - 3.30 Make a traditional Christmas swag
For your mantelpiece, over the top of a door or hanging on the wall, a workshop to make a beautiful swag full of traditional Christmas greenery and colour.
Price £25 including all materials

4 - 5pm A Christmas Planter
Brighten up your doorstep or make a gift of beautiful seasonal colour - impressive, but quick and easy to do!
Price £25 including all materials

Book all 3 sessions and save £10. Price for all 3 sessions only £65.
Book 2 sessions and save £5. Price for any 2 sessions only £45
Our Club Nights
Crafty Club 3rd thursday every month 6.30-9.pm
Because we all have projects we want to start/finish/ stop being bored of but get distracted by the telly/kids/hubby once a month we can get together, get inspired and finally finish them all with the addition of cake and gossip.

This is not a teaching workshop for a specific craft but a fun creative night just getting on with stuff 3rd thursday every month. Cost £6 inc refreshments and cake
You will need to prebook this event so we have an idea of numbers
Crochet Club 1st Thursday every month 6.30-9.pm
There seems to be lots of knitting clubs around these days but what about those of us who want to crochet. Well we have the answer. Come along to Crochet Club and bring your projects, wool, cake, gossip and tea. If you Knit, macramé, lace make etc you are also welcome
Cost £6 inc refreshments and cake
You will need to prebook this event so we have an idea of numbers

Please note all these workshops take place in an upstairs room with no lift facility
All classes must be prebooked and paid for prior to the day. Places are ltd to 6 for clothes making classes so we can give you more attention
If there is a class you want to us to run then let us know and if enough folks also want it then we will try and organise it. If you really want to attend one of our classes but work weekends etc then we may be able to run in an evening if enough people want to