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We are The Makery and we’re a small
independent studio which teaches all
things craft. Established in 2008
with the intention of spreading
the joy of sewing, knitting and the
upcycling of old unloved furniture
and bringing it to the masses.
At The Makery our goal is to
make every class as accessible
as possible, rekindle people’s
imaginations and spark their
creativity again, something that
our growing list of workshops is
certainly proving very popular!
We now offer hen parties, children’s
parties and even baby showers,
not forgetting our drop-in coffee
mornings every Friday. It’s a place
where you can sit back with other
like-minded people and chat, gossip
and sew over a warm brew and a
piece of soft homemade cake.
So whether you’re an absolute
beginner to sewing or even a little
handy with a needle and thread,
there will definitely be something
for you at The Makery!
Where are we?The Makery Workshop
(our creative workshop and party space!)
146 Walcot Street
Bath
BA1 5BL
Tel: 01225 421175
The Makery Emporium (our pretty shop
with additional workshop and party space
upstairs)
16 Northumberland Place
Bath
Ba1 5AR
Tel: 01225 487708
Opening times
Monday-Saturday 10:00-17:30
Sunday 11:00-16:00
Hen Parties enqueries
Online shopping enquires
Any other queries
Website
www.themakeryonline.co.uk
The Makery Workshop
Walcot Street
Bath
The Makery Emporium
Northumberland Place
Bath
EthosWe are passionate about our business and what its
built on which is why we have such a strong logical
and sensible ethos. We can’t stand waste of any kind
whether it’s fuel, food, materials or even potential!
It’s just such well, a waste!
And so at The Makery you can come and learn how to
be more resourceful. It’s a place where items are
thought of in terms of their potential, reusing what
would otherwise be thrown away and getting people to
look at objects in a different manner.
So how do we put this ethos into practice? Are we
all talk and no trousers? Hey, we’ve got trousers
alright! (We made
them ourselves).
Armed with the
knowledge that
we can always be
more resourceful,
here at The Makery
we’ve made a
really good start
to what we hope
will be a great
future. Almost all
of our furniture
has been reclaimed
and made to look
beautiful again.
Almost all of
our workshops at
The Makery use
materials that
would otherwise go
to landfill. It
really does make
a lot of sense
to us and we hope
you think so too.
Plus, it’s a whole
lot of fun!
Whats on offer
Quick! What are you waiting for? There are frilly knickers
to be made, furniture to restore and beauty products to be
concocted! Walk this way to find out everything The Makery
has to offer...
From the basics of sewing, to
the more intermediate craftwork
skills, our workshops offer you
everything you will need to start
your own creative adventure!
Whether you start off by creating
cheerful bunting or a reversible
tote bag, patchwork cushions or
even some curtains; we’re sure
you’ll find your creative calling
in life and walk out inspired, and
with a real sense of achievement!
The laid back, friendly
environment of our workshops
means people come in not knowing
anything and leave with a skill
as well as something they’ve
created. The atmosphere makes
it easy to enjoy the experience
and lets you meet like-minded
crafters along the way, builds
your confidence in your craft,
and most importantly lets you
have some fun! So like we’ve said
already, what are you waiting for?
‘We’re sure you’ll find
your creative calling in
life and walk out inspired
and with a real sense of achievement!’
The Makery reckons the foundation of any great
wedding is an awesome hen party and at The
Makery our hen party workshops are going from
strength to strength. We’ve hosted many a
crafty hen-do and we love ’em! If your group of
hens are wanting to do something a little more
civilised than the stereotypical ‘girls on tour’
then step this way!
The Makery’s hen parties
let you spend the afternoon
in a relaxing and fun
environment, one where
champagne flows and
cupcakes tempt even the
staunchest dietarians. It’s
a place where ribbons and
beads spill out of jars
and sequins scatter the
tables around, all vying
for your attention. Before
you know it you are on the
road to becoming a domestic
goddess!
Whether you want to pursue
jewellery making, life
drawing, sewing or making
bath bombs, we’re sure
we’ll have something to
suit every group’s needs.
So bring all the girls
down. We don’t mind how
many of you come through
our door, as long as you
all leave with something
far more from your hen
weekend than a hangover!
‘Before you know it you are on the road to becoming a domestic goddess!’
Kids’ parties turn The Makery into a magical place. Their faces light up when they walk through the door and notice all of the goodies sprawled out on the table in front of them. From pretty fabric which is waiting to find new life as an outfit, to jars of buttons, piles of ribbon and rolls of lace; The Makery is glitz galore and is waiting for its next party!The children’s workshops are always a real surprise! The children get stuck in immediately, needing little coaxing to come up with ideas or strike upon inspiration. The enthusiasm and excitement of these classes are incredible and the children’s thirst to explore means that what they sometimes create is absolutely brilliant!We believe that nearly all children have
artistic inclinations; some natural, universal compulsion to express themselves with and among their surroundings (how many parents
do you know that haven’t spent afternoon-
hours frowning and scrubbing crayon master-pieces off their hall walls?), and it is this understanding that has lead to the success of
our kids’ parties. Something quite magical
happens when a group of people get together to make things. It brings people closer and delivers enormous
fulfilment.
So if you feel you’re not creative enough to host one yourself, then why not let The Makery do the hard
work for? Let your children make a mess somewhere other than your own home for a change. Least you won’t have to clean up the mess afterwards!
‘Something quite magical happens
when a group of people get together and makes things’
‘Its funny, it seems that once one child in a class has a Makery birthday party, they all want one!’
Up CyclingHere at The Makery we love seeing old things given a new lease of life. Anyone who visits us will see that most of our furniture is pre-loved and was once a little worn out, yet since been revived by us with the use of fabrics and print, most, if not all, have blossomed into some gorgeous new pieces!If you’re like us, we find it really satisfying to use vintage or reclaimed fabrics from all kinds of sources. As well as being an ethical choice, we feel using the older patterns of fabrics and reclaimed materials are just lovely! it’s all about thinking thrifty. People are starting to enjoy the benefits of this approach; whether its saving money, expressing creativity and individuality or just sharing in the enjoyment and pride from
making things themselves.
That’s why we run this workshop on renovating. Renovating has again taken
off in a big way and we’ve
been surprised at the eclectic range of pieces people have brought in to us; it’s been
brilliant! We think it’s great
that old chairs and furniture which have always had a story to tell are feeling loved once
more and we love that we’re
able to add to their story by turning them into contemporary pieces once more. So why don’t you bring in an item yourself
and start your own upcycling journey!
‘we feel using the older
patterns of fabrics and reclaimed
materials are just lovely!’
‘Its all about
thinking thrifty’
friday friday coffee morningsEvery Friday morning we open our doors to anyone wanting to come along and work on a project of their own. What started as an idea to meet more like-minded members of the local community has grown in popularity way beyond our expectations!We have regulars who turn up every Friday (we know it’s to sample our latest homemade cake!) but we are always thrilled to see brand new faces each week from people who have heard about us on
the grapevine. It’s great to see that it’s not only us who want to spend time sharing ideas with
like-minded individuals, but lots
of other people do too!We have all sorts of people drop into The Makery Cafe, there
certainly isn’t a type or an
age range. It’s wonderful to see so many people supporting what we suspected all along, that
handmade skills are being taken
up in huge numbers and a passion for the homemade is really taking over the masses! So come and join us for a natter, the kettle’s
just boiled.
‘Its wonderful to see so many people
supporting what we suspected all along...handmade skills are being taken up in huge
numbers and a passion for the
homemade is really taking over the
masses!’
The EmporiumWelcome to The Makery Emporium,
our lovely little shop in the
centre of Bath! Here is where
we stock jars full of beautiful
buttons, pretty ribbons and
trimmings, make-it-yourself
kits, gorgeous gifts, piles
of handpicked rare fabrics,
exquisite paper products
and vintage haberdashery
paraphernalia.
Located in the tranquil setting
of Northumberland Place,
The Makery Emporium offers
something for everyone. There
is even an additional workshop
and party space upstairs! Pop
in today and see what all
the fuss is about!
Product Details
Forget grandmother’s Christmas
jumpers, at The Makery our wool can
help create something you do wanna
be seen in!
Get stuck into our huge array of
sticky tape and give your cards
and invitations that little bit
of individuality you’ve been
searching for!
Breathe new life into something
old and revamp it with some of
the best looking fabric around! A
splash of colour can do wonders.
Our buttons really are bursting!
Well, overflowing from their jars
come to think of it. These little
gems may be small but they’re
powerful and can change an item
in a flash!
Ribbon rocks so come in and get
wrapped up in our endless amount
of it. We’ve got ribbon to suit
any occasion, regardless of what
your project may be!
With so much on offer it’s easy
to miss something wonderful!
Keep your eyes peeled in every
direction and in every jar and
dish. You never know when you
might strike gold!
Be adventurous! Inside The
Emporium you’ll find many
inspiring items all waiting to
stir your emotions and spark an
idea for your next project!
We’ve got the best vintage
and retro fabrics around piled
from floor to ceiling, from
timeless designs to classic
patterns; they’re all waiting
to be loved once more.
Can’t find the last piece of
the puzzle for your outfit?
Fear not: inside the Emporium
we’re confident you’ll even
find the perfect accessory
or you’ll leave with enough
encouragement to make your own!
DIY kits are the perfect gift
to anyone just starting out
on their own craft adventure
or for the professional sewer
looking to relax on a Sunday
afternoon in front of the fire;
these ‘make it yourself’ kits
are the perfect present!
To the crafty type, the
Emporium might seem like a
hidden treasure chest of a
place, something we kinda have
to agree with!
Like the sound of it? Well ‘like’
us on Facebook and follow us on
Twitter. We’re always posting
the latest arrivals inside The
Emproium and offering our friends
a look at the best of everything
that has come in before it
quickly sells out!
www.facebook.com/themakery
https://twitter.com/the_makery
www.themakeryonline.co.uk
‘We’ve always enjoyed the lovely sense of
fulfilment
from making things.’
About Us…Hi, we’re Nigel and Kate and we’ve always
enjoyed the lovely sense of fulfilment
from making things. So, we decided to
give up our comfortable and safe jobs in
London to follow our hearts. We had the
idea for The Makery at the tail end of
2008. What started as a dream of building
a creative hub where people could come and
learn new skills as well as having lots
of fun, all within a relaxed and welcoming
environment. We are committed to helping
anyone who wants to be creative and learn
to live more resourcefully whilst having a
thoroughly good time!
We want to show you how you can save
yourself money and hopefully
be less dependent on big
faceless corporations. If
you can make it yourself:
you won’t need to buy it.
If it’s broken and you can
fix it, you won’t need to
replace it. If it’s old and
you can reinvent it, you
won’t need to update it!
Like the idea? It makes
perfect sense to us!
If you feel the same way
as we do, drop in on us!
It’d be lovely to meet
you and welcome you to
The Makery.
FAQ’S
- How many students are there in a workshop?
We like to keep our workshops small and friendly, so there are usually around 8-10 people, depending on the activity.
- What should I bring?
For most of our workshops, all materials and tools are supplied. There may be exceptions, in which case you will be notified online in the workshop description. If you would like to bring your own tools, please just let us know.
- What age range are the workshops for?
Our general workshops are for adults of all ages. Teenagers are also more than welcome to attend. We have workshops specifically
for children during school holidays, or you can book a children’s
party of your own.
- I’ve never sewn a stitch! Are your sewing workshops for me?
You might want to start with one of our introductory sewing courses if you’ve never sewn a stitch before. They will give you the skills to progress to more advanced workshops and projects of
your own.
- Can I just turn up on the day?
I’m afraid not, although if you join our mailing list we’ll send
you details of any last-minute availability. Or you can call on the morning of a desired workshop to see if we still have spaces.
- Do I HAVE to book online?
Certainly not, you can telephone and book with a credit or debit card, or you can drop into one of our Makery Cafe sessions and pay in person with cash, cheque, credit/debit card or by filling in our new booking form at the back of this booklet!
- Where can I park?
There are short-stay car parks (up to 4 hours) at: Cattle Market & The Podium, both 5 minutes walk away on Walcott Street (BA1 5BJ). There are long stay car parks at: Charlotte Street (BA1 2NE, 10-15 minute walk), Avon Street (BA1 1UN,10-15 minute walk) or Manvers Street (BA1 1JW, 15+ minute walk). There are also super Park & Ride services located to the north, west and south of the city.
I want to do a workshop but it’s not listed?
We’re always very keen to hear about new skills and workshops that you’d like to see included at The Makery. So please let us know if there’s something you’re dying to learn, and we’ll do our very best to include it for you, if we think it’s suitable of course!
- How do I book a workshop?
Simply browse our workshops online and check availability. You can book online with a credit card, debit card or PayPal account. (It
isn’t necessary to have a PayPal account in order to book online).
Or you can telephone and pay for your workshop with a credit or debit card over the phone. Alternatively, you can drop into one of our Makery Cafe sessions and pay in person by cash, cheque
or credit/debit card. Please note full payment is required in
advance. And you will receive an invoice via email or in the post.
- What if I need to cancel?
If you find yourself unable to attend your booking, we can offer a
refund -30p for administrative fees if you notify us more than 14 days in advance. If cancellation is within 14 days of your booking I’m afraid we are unable to offer a refund. You can always send
some lucky friend in your place though - just let us know of the name change please. A full refund will be given if your workshop is cancelled by The Makery for any reason, or you can elect to attend an alternative workshop instead, space permitting.
- Can I bring my own sewing machine?
You certainly can. Please just let us know in advance and arrive for your workshop 20 minutes early to set up.
- Are your tutors CRB checked?
All freelance tutors that we use for children’s parties are CRB checked.
- What ages are your children parties suitable for?
Our children’s parties are for ages 7+.
- Can we bring our own food to the children’s party?
You certainly can. Or we can quote for providing food for you, tailored to your requirements.
- Can we decorate The Makery ourselves for our party?
You’re welcome to decorate The Makery yourself for your party, as long as you use the existing hooks on the walls and ceiling. For Birthdays, you can also use our Birthday bunting.
- Can I be a workshop tutor at The Makery?
We are always keen to hear from any skilled and friendly people able to run workshops. If you think you have what it takes, please
email with details of your work or complete the form at the back.
- Can I sell my own homemade wares at The Makery?
If you would like to sell your homemade wares in The Makery shop,
please get in touch. If your product is extra-special we’d love to stock it on our shelves.
- Can I buy gift vouchers?
Yes, you can buy gift vouchers online, over the phone or in our shop. They need to be redeemed within 6 months of purchase, and can be used against workshops or in our shop.
- Where can I buy fabric and equipment?
We sell an expanding range of materials, tools and accessories in our shop and on our website. We also have great links with a number of suppliers who we can refer you to.
Any other questions please don’t hesitate to contact us!
Nigel - [email protected]
Kate - [email protected]
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