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September: The New January

I am liking September. I can't pinpoint why, exactly, but September is feeling good. Exciting, even. I have found myself making resolutions - and I am not one for resolutions. Particularly as they are generally made in January, a grey, bleak month laced with post-Christmas blues, when one is in no fit state for anything, let alone life-changing schemes and 'promises to be better at almost everything'. Pah.




But September is a great time for change. Change is in the air, after all . The nights are already so much darker, and there's a definite nip in the evenings. But rather than join the masses in bemoaning the end of the summer-we-never-had, I find myself feeling positive about what is to come. As long as it's not rain....




The cafe is looking like a pregnant woman, circa 7 months; Positively Blooming. We have Genevieve Belgard in residence all week for h.Art, and her work has bought colour and vitality to our walls and souls!




We are also looking forward to the return of Salvation's surrogate sister, Kathleen Of Murgatroyd and Bean (Fridays have not been the same without her), and her fantastic Autumn programme of stitchiness. If you haven't booked on to a workshop yet, then do get in touch. We have had the most wonderful feedback for her Spring and Summer sessions - she is a brilliant teacher and marvellous maker.

Perhaps we can tempt you to join us in a little bit of stitch therapy from the list below?

September 2012



'COTTON REEL TREESTUMP' workshop
Let us show you how to make a tiny, decorative tree stump using traditional tweeds and knobbley handstitches. Just big enough for a Bobgoblin to sit on!

21st September 'STITCH DOODLE: Applique' workshop
Enjoy two hours of creative hand embroidery. We will experiment with a variety of hand stitches and applique techniques.

28th September 'STITCHED MINIATURES' workshop
We will use simple drawing and transfer techniques as a foundation to create handstitched creature portraits suitable for wearing as a brooch or for framing.

October Workshops




5th October 'BABOUSHKA BROOCH' workshop
Also known as Matroyshkas, discover how to make a lapel sized Russian lady with colourful felt robes, embellished with handstitch.




12th October 'SUFFOLK PUFF ROSETTE' workshop
Made from a simple fabric ruching technique, Suffolk Puffs are full of possibilities. Learn how to make them into ruffled rosettes suitable for wearing or framing.


19th October 'STITCH DOODLE: Lettering' workshop
Enjoy two hours of creative hand embroidery. Using an embroidery hoop, we will experiment with a variety of techniques to 'write' in stitch.


26th October 'FELT MENAGERIE' (Pocket Zoo) workshop

Make your very own pocket-sized pet made from felt and lavished with hand embroidery.




BOOKING & VENUE DETAILS:
Our handstitch workshops take place in the delightful surroundings of Cafe Salvation, near Ledbury, Herefordshire, on Fridays between 10am - 12pm.

Each session costs £20 or £54 if you book a place on three sessions at once. Cost includes all materials unless stated.

Groups are kept small and relaxed. They are suitable for anyone who can thread a needle.
Booking is essential as places are limited and can be reserved for you with a 50% deposit.
To book a place please contact: kathleen@murgatroydandbean.co.uk or Helen Creese at cafesalvation@gmail.com





One of my resolutions is to have a session with Kath (I can dream). Another is to share more of our glorious recipes on this blog. I just have to tear myself away from the oven for long enough....



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h. Art Week at Salvation

As part of Herefordshire Art Week (a fantastic event enabling visitors to meet the makers behind the art in wonderful venues across the county), Salvation will be home to Genevieve Belgard, creator of the most beautiful pictures achieved by 'cloud gazing'. No idea what I'm on about? Then come and see Genevieve in action; she'll be in residence at the cafe from Saturday the 8th - Sunday 16th September, where she'll be demonstrating her craft and offering visitors the opportunity to get involved in an interactive piece.
Genevieve's current work will be on display and available to buy.

Please note that the cafe will be open as usual on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, for yummy food and delicious drinks.

For full opening times and access information, take a look here:

http://h-art.herefordshire.gov.uk/hartvisithart2012/harteast/genevieve-belgard-at-salvation-cafe,-posterity.aspx





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Hats Off To Team Salvation

Sportswear is about as close as we're going to get to the Olympics, so we're ridiculously proud to be sporting our new caps:




Fancy yourself as an honorary member of the crew? The hats are available to purchase at the cafe or via the blog. Want to set your own pace? Then create your own at www.luckyseven.tv


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HOME AND INTERIORS WORKSHOPS WITH KLARA GOLDY

Klara Goldy, Interior Designer, will be using Salvation as the base for her 2012 summer workshops.  See you there!

WORKSHOPS AT CAFÉ SALVATION:

Workshops with Klara Goldy, Interior Designer at Goldy Interiors & Design Associates Ltd

Workshops will take place on Mondays, throughout July and August.  

 

Part One  DIY Mood Board Work Shop

Creating a fabulous design for your room with Interior Design expert, Klara Goldy

A two day workshop with a fortnight break in between for homework. Cost includes lunch, drawing materials, paper and paints: £65 per person

Recycling and Up-Selling your Objet Junk into Objet D’Arte,

Mini 1 day workshop with Klara Goldy,  Bring items or photos along to inspire you.  A small painting project will be undertaken.  See details on www.klaragoldy.blogspot.com

Cost of workshop is £65.00  per person inclusive of materials &  lunch.

 

Colour: The Power To Transform Your Environment 

1/2 day talk culminating in lunch – £35 per person

Part 2: DIY Mood Board Work Shop

Creating a fabulous design for your room with Interior Design expert, Klara Goldy

Cost includes lunch, drawing materials and paints: £65 per person

Booking is essential as places are limited and can be reserved for you with a 50% deposit.

For details and booking information see the www.klaragoldy.blogspot.com or  www.cafesalvation.blogspot.com

NEW STOCK

Just had to share these with you; please get in touch for prices, dimensions, delivery info, etc.





Every hour is happy hour at Posterity, thanks to State Of The Arc's retro Cocktail bar......




Fab 'Hoover' lamp......




A Pope Pius bronze death mask.





Great under-bed storage box.




Wonderful old trunk.




Beautiful glass storage jars.

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ALL SEWN UP

Kathleen, the gorgeous Human from Murgatroyd and Bean, has become a much-cherised part of the furniture here at Salvation. So imagine our devastation as the last of her 4-week Hand Emboidery workshops drew to a close on Friday.

Just as we were about to ball in to our Breakfast Bruschettas, Kath presented us with her timetable of new workshops, scheduled to take place on Friday mornings throughout July and August - hooray!!!




Workshops will take place on Fridays between 10am - 12pm, from 13th July - 31st August.

Each session will cost £20 (which includes all materials) or if you book a place on three sessions at once, £54.

Suitable for anyone who can thread a needle. Kathleen can accommodate parent + older child (10+) to most of these sessions.

Booking is essential as places are limited and can be reserved for you with a 50% deposit.

To book a place please contact: kathleen@murgatroydandbean.co.uk or Helen Creese at cafesalvation@gmail.com


Workshop topics as follows:


13th July: Hand Embroidered Heart
Make a folk inspired heart decoration made from felt, covered in stitch, beads & buttons

20th July: Stitch Doodling- Colour
Enjoy two hours of creative hand embroidery. Experiment with a variety of hand stitches to create your own sampler in a hoop. Colour will be our theme.




27th July: Suffolk Puff Rosettes
Made from a simple fabric gathering technique, Suffolk Puffs are full of possibilities! Learn how to make them into gorgeous rosettes suitable for wearing or framing.

3rd August: Stitch Doodling - Pattern
Enjoy two hours of creative hand embroidery. Experiment with a variety of hand stitches to create your own sampler in a hoop. Pattern will be our theme.



10th August: Felt Menagerie
Begin your very own pocket-sized zoo with an animal made from felt and lavished with hand embroidery.



17th August: Stitch Doodling - Texture
Enjoy two hours of creative hand embroidery. Experiment with a variety of hand stitches to create your own sampler in a hoop. Texture will be our theme.

24th August:Textile Cameo Brooch
Create a traditional brooch with a contemporary twist using hand stitch, calico and haberdashery. It's not essential, but you'd be very welcome to bring along a small head & shoulders photo of someone you hold dear to base the cameo on. We will use the photo for tracing purposes.



31st August: Decorative Hanging Birds
Folk inspired birds made from felt or vintage fabrics, embellished with stitch, buttons and beads.




Thank you, Kathleen, for my very beautiful Salvation Rosette, which I haven't taken off since you gave it to me; You are a very clever lady indeed!



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