sock pigs

another litter of sock pigs has escaped into the world!

this time they are heading for the Turnpike gallery with other crafty stuff from The Manchester Craft Mafia the Mafia will have a couple of cabinet full of stuff throughout Novemeber and December.

paintings on esty

A few of my painting are available on Etsy

see my shop

http://www.etsy.com/shop/ccillustrator

remember I also do commissions

more than just paper

loving paper and always looking for new things to make I did a workshop recently at The Manchester Craft and Design Centre called Book Bangles run by Magpie Arts highly recommend their workshops and not just because they have used a picture of the bracelet I made!

back to using origami paper for origami I am running a workshop on Friday going to be trying to make giant origami!

Samlesbury Craft fair

Just a couple of snaps from Samlesbury from 26th September

I will be there again on the 31st October

(best get making so spooky goodies!)

I'll be showing at many other craft fairs though out the North West leading up to Christmas

including Bolton, Manchester and Ramsbottom!

keep an eye on the blog for more details and first look at new ranges

SAMLESBURY HALL FARMERS MARKET & CRAFT FAIR

THE LAST SUNDAY IN EVERY MONTH 10AM - 3PM

Lancashire’s newest Farmer’s Market, combining a delicious display of the county’s finest produce with amazing hand-made art and craft stalls.

The day includes over 40 indoor and outdoor food and craft stalls as well as courtyard food displays.
The Art Gallery will be open to view exhibitions, and maybe you will buy a painting or piece of craft. West Wing antiques, is a definite place to visit or dine on our seasonal menus at the restaurant-cafe. Plus the Samlesbury gift shop, featuring fabulous creative art and crafts, distinctive gifts and local produce

facebook

finally got facebook page for my illustrations

go to Caroline Coates illustration on facebook

Lancashire!

Well spent a summer doing craft fairs all over Manchester well now have a few booked in Lancashire first in Samlesbury

Samlesbury Hall Farmer's Market & Craft Fair

This Sunday 10am 3pm it's a really pretty place

I will be there selling my usual range of paintings, cards and crafty bits including a new range of beaded jewellery.

As with all the crafts I do.....

Beaded jewellery can be booked as a workshops suitable for Children or Adults, Beginners or more Advanced, part of a regular class or a party

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just send me an email at carolinecoates@hotmail.com for more info

I will be showing at this weekend's fair with by good friend Becky Andrew a very talented Artist, Illustrator see more or Becky's work on her Etsy site Dreamscene

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