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Caroline’s background is in illustration specialising in pop-ups and paper craft. I have worked for many years in arts development and community arts and have been involved in many visual art forms recently I have started to experiment with making craft pieces making all sorts from pigs out of socks and felt battenburg!
Secretary
Emma’s work stems from a love of hats and the way in which they enhance the stature and feelings of the wearer. Following her degree in Three Dimensional Design where she developed an interest in head adornment and an appreciation of the qualities of wood veneer, emma specialised in creating headwear using this material. Using a combination of woodworking and jewellery making skills she creates headpieces from strips of curved and twisted veneer which are then laminated with other materials such as leather, paper, suede and felt to add texture.
Design/Publicity
I am a textile artist and jewellery designer. I was born in France and got a degree in product design from an art school in Paris. As far as I can remember I have always been creating things, putting colours together and collecting fabrics and materials. I love working with unexpected colours and shape, each of my jewellery is unique and handmade using as much upcycled material as possible. I have moved to the UK five years ago where I have been making and selling as well as working as a craft tutor. I am currently the in house artist at Craftelicious in Chorlton.
Events Organiser
Jane’s area of speciality is embroidery and fabric manipulation. She has undertaken various projects creating innovative garments and accessories and 2 and 3 dimensional textile pieces. Jane enjoys making both items for the home such as cushions, embroidered pictures and tray cloths and fashion items and has a passion for recycling and enjoy revamping old clothing and making accessories. She is currently working on a series of vintage inspired bags, collars and corsages using 1940’s silk, Harris Tweed and vintage buttons.
Membership
Jennifer’s background is in sculpture but took up sewing after moving to England from Knoxville, Tennessee. After finding it difficult to find quirky quilting fabrics, she decided to open he own online fabric store. She sales her creations as well, specializing in sewing and knitting accessories. She is also an avid knitter and dabbles in jewellery making. She is a freelance workshop facilitator specializing in community outreach.
A visual celebration of the style and individuality of vintage vixens, burlesque beauties and sassy showgirls. Working mainly in collage I produce a number of handpainted and screen printed elements that form the finished illustrations
Social Organiser
Ophelia Button is the colourful world of Nico where all kinds of forgotten fastenings are lovingly fashioned into pretty pieces of handmade jewellery and accessories.
As well as producing a unique range of treasures for sale at craft fairs across the North West, Nico also designs and delivers creative craft workshops across the Greater Manchester area. These are suitable for both kids and kidults, and offer a whole range of exciting craft projects.
Website/West Country Outreach
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon with your friends and learn how to make your own bath and beauty products at home! We’ll bring all the kit and equipment to you – and teach you how to make some beautiful items which you can keep, use, or give as gifts. Learn to make bathbomb cupcakes, all-natural fresh face masks, bath and body butter, teacup candles and more!
Associate Members
Mafia Alumni
I am an illustrator who always has my sketchbook in one hand and a pencil in the other. Drawing is what I do and ideas come from what i see/hear around me and from my imagination. I am currently trying to write and illustrate some short stories that feature my characters. Two stories are about lions and the other one is very random. I am also a printmaker who likes to screen-print either on to paper or fabric.
I’m a designer and printmaker currently based in the UK, just outside of Manchester. I love designing, illustrating and printmaking and the excitement of making each new item never seems to wear off! My aim is to design and produce things for you and your home that are both useful and beautiful. I hope you enjoy my designs as much as I enjoyed making them.
http://www.snowdondesignandcraft.com
alexandrasnowdon@yahoo.com
Treat yourself – it’s not a sin! Melissa specializes in making handmade polymer clay beads which are then transformed into beautiful beaded jewellery. Mixed with glass beads and Swarovski crystals you can’t go wrong with these stunning bracelets, necklaces and earrings. I can also create bespoke items for that special occasion: seen a design you like but would prefer different colours, or a bracelet with glass beads when you’d like Swarovski? Contact me and I’ll create your dream jewellery especially for you!
Mafia Alumni
SewSew is the brain child of Claire Walls, a designer based in the lovely North-West of England. All items produced under the SewSew label are lovingly crafted and assembled by Claire from the early design stages to the last ‘poof’ of stuffing; all products are hand made and contain a spark of whimsy that will appeal to the inner (or outer) child in everyone!
Mafia Alumni
Kate is a dyer and spinner of artisan yarns for knitters and crocheters. Working with a wide range of materials and dyes to produce a range of yarns and fibres, taking much of my colour inspiration from music and literature.