origami at Lo-fi Tuesday September 7th

Next Tuesday I will be running an origami workshop at Manchester Craft and Design Centre part of

Sept Lo-fi DIY

Tuesday 7th of September 6 till 8

Lo-fi is run by The Manchester Craft Mafia

for more details on monthly lo-fi events see The Ophelia Button website

The session will include how to create some classic origami models and then by taking the techniques learnt to create contemporary cards and gifts. And if you are really confident how to turn your models into mobiles.

You may wish to bring a container so you don’t squash your creation on your journey home. All materials will be provided but bring a £1 donation to cover materials.

Places are very limited (AND MUST BE BOOKED) to book please email nico@opheliabutton.co.uk

craft fair this Saturday

Manchester Craft Mafia have taken over the Whitworth Art gallery again. Craft fair this Saturday from 10am-4pm entry is free

loads of lovely craft by some of the best makers in Manchester

Follow the Craft Mafia on twitter @MancCraftMafia

facepainter

Spent a luvly afternoon yesterday in Buxton.

these are pictures of my friend's children who asked me to paint their faces.

I can be booked for face painting at parties, festival, fairs all sorts of events.

I have an enhanced CRB and current public liability insurance. for more information and rates please on contact me on carolinecoates@hotmail.com 07792894345

dancer sketches

drawings for Amelia's Blog from the series reviewing Latitude Festival. these pictures are of the amazing dancers from Ballet Black

Next Craft Fair

I'll be doing my first craft fair in Bolton next weekend 31st July 11am at Longsight Church Hall

with the crafters of Fuse Crafters

Will be there selling my usual range of paintings and handmade goodies as well as some new stuff

Fashion Illustration

Sketches based on the beautiful designs of Sabina Bryntesson for

Amelia's Magazine Full article on Amelia's Blog

Manchester Craft Mafia in Didsbury

I will be joining the rest of the Manchester Craft Mafia at this Family Fun Day on Sunday. if you are around come and say Hi to the new litter of sock pigs!