Muswell Hill Creatives Make and Mend Festivals
A Celebration of Craft, Community and Creativity

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The Muswell Hill Creatives Make and Mend Festival is a joyful gathering where craft, community, and inspiration come together. Our next Festival is being held on Saturday 18 October from 1.00pm-5.30pm at the Hornsey Parish Church Hall, 140 Cranley Gardens, Muswell Hill.

Admission to the event is FREE for you to drop in and browse, shop, eat, drink and generally soak up the creative atmosphere. If a workshop catches your eye when you arrive, book directly with the workshop leader (see prices below), or book in advance to secure your place. 

  • Get hands-on with craft workshops from paper lampshade making to sewing your own Tote Bag  under the expert guidance of skilled artisans
  • Shop Local Makers and take home something truly special
  • Sustainability Advice will be available from members of the Muswell Hill Sustainability Group
  • Enjoy delicious savouries, cakes and hot drinks provided by the wonderful people at Stroud Green WI

For Festival updates, follow us on social media: Instagram: @N10Creatives; TikTok @N10Creatives; Facebook: @MuswellHillCreatives

Shop Local Makers

Shop for gorgeous kidswear, fused glass, ceramics, jewellery and accessories by local makers:

Book a Workshop

Book a lively and immersive mending/crafts workshop in advance via Eventbrite to secure a place, or drop-in on the day and see what's available. Each workshop has 8-10 places available so pre-booking is always advisable and it helps our workshop leaders prepare to welcome you!

Age suitability is stated below. All children must be supervised by an adult (parent/carer/guardian) if they participate in a workshop.
POTTERY CUP MAKING

Leader: Katarina, Time for Tea Ceramics

Time: 1.30pm-4.00pm
Price: £35.00 pp
£32.50 pp if you book tickets for 2 people 
Age Suitability: Ages 12+ (Children over 8 may attend with their parent/guardian booking a space each)

Create your very own ceramic cup with Katarina of Time for Tea Ceramics. This will be a unique, functional piece you'll use and cherish for years to come. Learn essential hand-building techniques using clay: slab building or coiling methods to shape your design.  Perfect for beginners or anyone who wants to build on their existing skills.

What you’ll get: A hand-built and decorated ceramic cup (fired and glazed, ready to collect a few weeks after the workshop)
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BOOK FOR TWO!! (parent & child, couple, or friends) and enjoy a discounted rate – why not create a matching set?

Workshop is SOLD OUT
SEW A BORO TOTE BAG

Leader: Rob, Romor Designs​

Time: 1.30pm-3.30pm
Price: £30.00 pp
Age Suitability: 12+

​Under the expert guidance of Rob Jones of Romor Designs, make a patchwork tote bag.

Rob will start by showing you his beautiful collection of vintage Japanese fabrics, including pieces of real Boro from Japan, as he talks about the history and practice of Japanese Boro.

You will then be given a vintage patch kit to sew your own vintage patch tote bag using the materials provided.
FIRST STEPS IN CROCHET
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Leader: Four Otter Craft Studio

Time: 1.30pm-2.30pm
Price: £15.00 pp
Age Suitability:  12+ 
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Curious about crochet? This one-hour taster session is the perfect place to start.
Under the expert guidance of Nessa and Sofia of Four Otter Craft Studio, you’ll learn how to:
  • Make a simple chain
  • Work double crochet stitches
  • Create a fun little swirl—a worm or a catkin
No experience needed. Just bring yourself— Nessa and Sofia will provide everything else.
MAKE YOUR OWN DOLL

Leader: Claudia, Tales of a Maker

Time:
Family session (age 6+ with their adult): 1.30pm-3.00pm
Older teens & adults: 3.15pm-4.45pm

Price: £35.00 pp

In this imaginative and collaborating storytelling workshop with Claudia of Tales of a Maker you will build a flexible doll frame using wire and beads, design and sew simple clothing using repurposed fabrics, whilst adding soft hair with felting wool and decorating your doll with embellishments. 
JAPANESE BOOKBINDING
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Leader: Tanii, TrashRebound

Time: 2.00pm-4.00pm
Price: £35 pp
Age Suitability:  8+

In this Beginner Friendly Bookbinding Workshop led by Tanii of TrashRebound you will be making your very own booklet crafted with Japanese stab binding method on this guided tutorial. By the end of this tutorial you will have the skills and understanding of how to create a simple, yet beautiful booklet using an ancient technique still relevant today.
PAPER LAMPSHADE MAKING

​Leader: Ros, Papershades

Time: 1.30pm-2.45pm and 3.00pm-4.15pm
 
​Price: £35.00 pp 
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Age Suitability: All ages welcome 
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Make a fabulous paper lampshade using paper collage under the guidance of Muswell Hill artist Ros to take home.
BLOCK PRINTING

Leader: Vanessa, VH Prints

Time: 1.30pm-4.30pm (with 15 minute break)
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Price: £45.00 pp

Age Suitability: 8+

This workshop is a great way to get started with the art of block printing under the expert guidance of Vanessa of VH Prints. You will be using easy to carve thick rubber blocks which are perfect for printing your own cards, wrapping paper, t-shirts, tea towels and table cloths.

​Vanessa will teach you how to use the tools, create and carve your own designs and then ink and print your stamps ready to take home. 
MODERN CALLIGRAPHY

Leader: Anthea, Crouch End Calligraphy

Time: 2.00pm-3.30pm
Price: £35 pp
Age Suitability:  11+
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Join Anthea from Crouch End Calligraphy for an introduction to Modern Calligraphy with a pointed dip pen and ink.
You will learn about calligraphy tools, how to write the basic strokes, and create a beautiful modern script.
Join the letters into words and also write short phrases in this inspiring workshop.
Each participant will take home a complete calligraphy kit and worksheets to continue learning with at home. All materials provided.
ECO PRINTING AND DYEING
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Leader: Sharon, Leaf Thief Prints

Time: 2.00pm-4.30pm
Price: £40.00 pp
Age Suitability:  8+

In this experimental workshop led by Sharon of Leaf Thief Prints you will make eco printed cards and paint on an organic draw string bag with dye made from onion skins. All materials will be provided but please bring an apron and if you have any flowers and leaves (not evergreen) you are welcome to bring them.

Workshop is SOLD OUT
MENDING KNITWEAR
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Leader: Four Otter Craft Studio

Time: 2.30pm-3.30pm
Price: £30 PP
Age Suitability: 12+

In this workshop you’ll learn how to:
  • Repair knitwear with invisible mending techniques
  • Add visible mends for a creative touch
  • Strengthen weak areas to prevent further damage
Bring along your own knitwear that needs repairing or practise on our samples.
DROP SPINDLE SPINNING

Leader: Four Otter Craft Studio

Time: 3.45pm-4.45pm
Price: £30.00 pp
Age Suitability:  12+
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Learn how to use a drop spindle, one of the oldest tools for spinning fibre under the expert guidance of Nessa and Sofia of Four Otter Craft Studio.

Practise twisting and plying wool to make stronger, usable yarn.

​The class will teach you how to prepare wool fibres and try out the techniques of spinning and plying. By the end, you'll have a sample of your own hand-spun yarn as a reminder of your creative journey with this ancient craft. You'll leave feeling accomplished, inspired, and connected to the tradition of spinning.

Spindle kits will be available to purchase.

Where to find the Festival

Hornsey Parish Church Hall
140  Cranley Gardens
Muswell Hill
​London
N10 3AH

Next to the W7 (Muswell Hill to Finsbury Park) bus stop on Park Road (or 144 and W3 on Priory Road).
Muswell Hill Sustainability Group's aim is to reduce carbon emissions and waste in the Muswell Hill and surrounding areas, encouraging residents, local businesses and community groups to live more sustainably. Members of MHSG will be on hand to provide sustainable living advice and chat about the new monthly Repair Cafe in Muswell Hill.
Members of the Stroud Green WI will be serving up delicious savouries, cakes and hot drinks throughout the afternoon. 

Past Festivals

March 2023 - St Andrew's Centre
October 2022 - Hornsey Parish Hall