| Status: | Active, open to new members |
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| Group email: | Crafts group |
| When: | Monthly on Mondays 10:00 am-12:00 pm Group meets 1st Monday of the month at St Teresas Catholic Church, Clumber St, Warsop |
The Craft Group meets on the 1st Monday of the month at 10:00am at St Teresa's Catholic Church, Clumber St, Warsop.
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If you would like to join us the only thing you need to bring is a basic sewing kit and a willingness to have a go at anything. All materials are available for a very small donation to the person who brings them, if anything more specialised is required you will be given the opportunity to purchase any item needed yourself, or you can borrow from other group members.
PLEASE NOTE THE NEW VENUE
The craft group meets the first Monday of the month 10am – 12noon St Theresa’s catholic church, Clumber Stret, Warsop. NG20 0LX. The carpark is on Ridgeway and there is a set of steps down to the hall. If you do have mobility issues it may be better to park in either the library or main car park in Warsop.
Group Updates
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Date 2026 |
Topic |
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February |
Decorating photo frames |
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March |
Easter decorations |
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April |
Rag Wreath |
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May |
Papercraft |
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June |
Florentine Embroidery book mark |
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July |
Brooches |
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August |
Tissue paper flowers |
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September |
To be decided |
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October |
Christmas cards |
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November |
Christmas decorations |
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December |
Christmas crafts ( for u3a party---to sell for local charities) |
April 2026
Next Monday we are making rag wreaths with the help of Brenda. We have been given some homework as well!
There are also a couple of changes to the itinerary that I will be updating in the near future.
If you would like to join us the only thing you need to bring is a basic sewing kit and a willingness to have a go at anything. All materials are available for a very small donation to the person who brings them, if anything more specialised is required you will be given the opportunity to purchase any item needed yourself, or you can borrow from other group members.
March 2026
The group met on Monday 2nd March and we made felt birds. As you can see from the pics each one was different. We had a lot of fun making them and those who struggle a bit had help from others.
Next month we are making rag wreaths with the help of Brenda. We have been given some homework as well!
There are also a couple of changes to the itinerary that I will be updating in the near future.
If you would like to join us the only thing you need to bring is a basic sewing kit and a willingness to have a go at anything. All materials are available for a very small donation to the person who brings them, if anything more specialised is required you will be given the opportunity to purchase any item needed yourself, or you can borrow from other group members.
Feb 2026
Nine of us met on Monday 2nd February where we decorated photo frames, we all did a lovely job and they all look great.
Jan2026
This month we had a natter & a coffee and decided on our program of crafts for 2026.
Dec 2025
Another year nearly over and 8 members met on Monday 3rd December to make milk bottle top Christmas trees. We had a lot of tops between us as we had been collecting them for ages ready for the make. We had a lovely morning chatting, laughing and generally having a good time, we made a good selection of trees as you can seen on the front page.
Thanks for Lisa for the tasty mince pies she brought to have with our tea’s and a big thank you for your help with supplying the refreshments during the year.
Nov 2025
There were 10 members at the November meeting where we made stained glass window effect decorations. Thanks to Anne for bringing all the supplies needed and giving us the information and knowledge to have a go.
The next meeting is on Monday 3rd December. We will be making milk bottle top Christmas trees with Brenda, who will be showing us how.
Oct 2025
There were 12 members at the October meeting. In line with the season we made pumpkins from felt. There were a few different colours and types. All enjoyed the morning and we welcomed a new member.
The next meeting is on Monday 3rd November, Anne will be taking us through making stained glass effect window decorations.
Sept 2025
There were 9 members at the September meeting. We had an enjoyable morning making crochet squares, button and thread collage pictures, and some simply helped others and had a chat.
The next meeting is on Monday 6th October when we will be will be making either pop- up cards or fabric pumpkins to keep with the season!
Future itinerary 2025
October – Pop-up cards/Fabric pumpkins
November – TBC
December – Milk Bottle Top Trees
Aug 2025
The August meeting make was changed due to personal circumstances. The group did some embroidery hoop collages, a card and a knitted peg doll, as you can see from the picture they made some very colourful items and I heard that they enjoyed the morning together.
The next meeting is on Monday 1st September when we will be will be making pop- up cards.
July 2025
Seven members met on Monday 7TH July to embark on a Quilling exercise. As you can see from the pictures we all had a successful morning. I think we might visit this craft again next year as we all seemed to enjoy ourselves and accomplish something very colourful.
The next meeting is on Monday 4th August when we will be will be undertaking slow stich which Karen will be demonstrating.
May 2025
Eight members of the group were at the meeting on Monday and we had a lovely morning. We made cardboard teapots/ boxes, the cutting out was a bit fiddly but we all managed to make a box/teapot, all individually decorated and looking very colourful. Thanks to Lisa for supplying the refreshments and to Lisa and Pat for making them.
The next meeting is on Monday 7th July, the itinerary says slow stich, but I’m not entirely sure that is what we’ll be doing. Whatever is undertaken a good time can be expected, hope to see you there.
April 2025
Although there was only 9 members at the group on Monday 7th April we had a good making session, and a lovely time. Here are the results -
The next meeting is on Monday 12th May and I look forward to seeing you all.
March 2025
This months activity was led by Anne who gave us instructions on how to make Rag dolls.
If you would like to join us the only thing you need to bring is a basic sewing kit and a willingness to have a go at anything. All materials are available for a very small donation to the person who brings them, if anything more specialised is required you will be given the opportunity to purchase any item needed yourself, or you can borrow from other group members.
Feb 2025
There were 12 members at the meeting on Monday, with 2 new members. Brenda talked us through making flowers using toilet roll inners. It was a bit like Blue Peter! We all managed to complete the task (minus the stem, which we glued on at home) chatting and laughing while cutting and glueing.
Chris arrived during the meeting and made us cups of tea and coffee with Lisa bringing the biscuits, thank you all.
The next meeting is on Monday 3rd of March, hope to see you there.
If you would like to join us the only thing you need to bring is a basic sewing kit and a willingness to have a go at anything. All materials are available for a very small donation to the person who brings them, if anything more specialised is required you will be given the opportunity to purchase any item needed yourself, or you can borrow from other group members.
Dec 2024
During the meeting the group made Christmas wreathes, you can see from the pictures that each one was different. We had an enjoyable time with lots of chatter and laughter. We also enjoyed refreshments with chocolate brownies (thank you Lisa).
If you would like to join us the only thing you need to bring is a basic sewing kit and a willingness to have a go at anything. All materials are available for a very small donation to the person who brings them, if anything more specialised is required you will be given the opportunity to purchase any item needed yourself, or you can borrow from other group members.
In the November 24 meeting the group made 3D Xmas cards.
7th Oct 24
There were nine of us at the group, we had a cheerful morning making sock gonks, you can see from the pictures that we had a variety of colours and they all had their own personality.
2nd Sept 2024
On the 2nd Sept 24, 7 members of the Craft group met at the new venue, which is a great improvement over the last one!
We were challenged by the task of making 'Snowmen', but we eventually made it!
5th Aug 2024
The group spent an enjoyable morning making sun catchers to hang in the garden and discussing a variety of things while crafting away.
July 2024
This month we made decoupage pen pots. We recycled used cardboard pots from gravy and sweets and cut up old wrapping paper which we stuck with PVA glue. Once we had finished we had a cuppa and biscuits and a good old natter!
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