Autumn Workshops

New dates for Autumn Workshops as follows:
Dressmaking for Beginners - Thursday 27th September
All About Wool - Knitting , Crochet and beyond! Thursday 11th October
Rag Rugging - Six Ways to Rug a Rag - Thursday 25th October
Soft Furnishings - Cushions, Curtains and more - Thursday 22nd November
Creative Stitches - Embroidery, Tapestry and Cross Stitch - Thursday 6th December

     If you would like to come along to any of these workshops but can't make these dates just get in touch and we can arrange a date to suit you. Book early to avoid disappointment

Sadly, the camera broke so I didn't  manage to get pictures of everything!

As well as all that, I've helped 'students' make all sorts of things: curtains, cushions, tie backs.Cot bumpers, baby bags,changing mats. A skirt and several aprons. We've done mending classes and knitting classes and crochet classes. My youngest 'student' has knitted and crocheted ducks, chickens, frogs and bees as well as a hat and a head warmer. We've baked christmas cakes and birthday cakes, chocolate fudge brownies and gypsy tarts, chocolate eclairs and mince pies, to name but a few. No wonder I havn't had time to blog!

Updating

Goodness, I've been so busy that I've neglected to blog! Time to update on all that I've been up to.
As well as regular attendance at Farmers Markets (Rolvenden, Egerton, Sutton Valence and Headcorn) SimpleJoys has attended various other events. A stall at Lenham Jubilee celebrations saw us manically making badges with about 75 children. We did well not to get completely blown away at the Craft Fair at the Rare Breeds Centre, Woodchurch. Sutton Valence School Fete saw me back in the playground that I hadn't been in since my children left there 15years ago!  A garden party in aid of the NSPCC in Northiam proved to be a pleasant afternoon in the sun and the Fabulous Forties weekend at the Farriers Arms at Mersham  was most enjoyable.

Vintage Style Hen Parties

Learn how to love your man in 50's style!

How to make his favourite apple pie

How to sew on his shirt buttons

How to glam yourself up before he comes home

All for 'a marriage made in heaven'!

                                            

My Spring and Summer Workshops 2012!

Are you interested in all things vintage, looking to learn a new skill or simply want to try something different? Then why not come along to one of my workshops this summer!

Designed to provide you with a range of basic techniques and materials, these sessions, which run from 10am-3pm, are a great way to kick start your new hobby. With light refreshments provided, the workshops are based in a beautiful traditional cottage in a tranquil countryside location- ideal for a relaxing day.

At £15 per person, places are limited so book early! To book your place or for further details please contact Joy on 07792 622339 or email info@simplejoys.co.uk

Sewing Skills : Wednesday 2^nd May and Saturday 5^th May

Dressmaking for Beginners: Wednesday 23^rd May and Saturday 26^th May

All About Wool: Wednesday 6^th June  and Saturday 9^th June

Rag Rugging: Wednesday 6^th June and Saturday 9^th June

Curtains, Cushions and Tablecloths: Wednesday 11^th July and Saturday 14^th July

Vintage and Home-made Fair

Simplejoys will be at the Vintage and Homemade Fair to be held at The Rare Breeds Centre, Woodchurch on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th April. Joy will be offering visitors the chance to 'have a go' at patchwork, rag rugging, knitting, crocheting or spinning. A selection of hancrafted items with a vintage/recycled theme will also be available for sale.