crafts Archives - Blackpool Social Club

30 Jan

Tempting Timber: wood carver, Ian Currie

David Simper0 CommentsVisual Arts & Exhibitionsarts and crafts, Blackpool, blackpool arts scene, carving, crafts, fine timbers, hand made, spoon carving, spoons, wood carving, woodcraft

Ian Currie's wooden carvings occupied another stand out stall at the Christmas markets back in December, covered with a host of hand made things, all smelling of lovely finishing oil. I had to discover the roots of this craft and approached Ian for an interview. So Ian, what was the initial spark that got you into making wooden products?Several years ago, I collected Japanese Netsuke after a lucky bid at an auction got me started. There are worlds in the intricate carving involved in these beautiful objects and over the years I gathered a small collection, which I love. Fast…

‘We’re Sew Done’ calls for help to get book done

Louise Ashcroft0 CommentsLocal Newsart exhibition, Craft, crafts, crowdfunding, Exhibition, FUNDRAISING, Knitting, rec, women

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Back in September community arts organisation, Aunty Social opened the We're Sew Done exhibition at Blackpool Central Library highlighting street harassment and violence against women. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_single_image image="34506" img_size="medium" alignment="center"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]The project was a response to the disappearance and murder of Sarah Everard and the subsequent movement to 'Reclaim the Streets'. Blackpool Social Club contributor Antonia Charlesworth wrote an article calling out to local women to share their experiences of street harassment on the Fylde Coast. It was this information provided the inspiration for Aunty Social's textile group, Knittaz with Attitude, to create pieces for the exhibition. We're Sew…

Make! Craft! Live! The Halloween Crafternoon Tea Party

Blackpool Social Club0 CommentsVisual Arts & Exhibitionsceramics, crafts, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGBTQIA, workshops

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] On their 50th anniversary, the Crafts Council has announced that they have selected Blackpool's Aunty Social as a Make! Craft Live! partner. The Crafts Council celebrates this special birthday from October 2021 to October 2022 with a season of nationwide exhibitions, learning events, fairs, and digital activities that celebrates the value of craft to empower, enrich and connect our society. These craft activities will take place at venues across the UK such as craft studios, museums, galleries, schools and community centres. Aunty Social is pleased to be selected as one of the Crafts Council’s partners. Working together we will…