Out & About Winter 2019

HOW TO... MAKE CHRISTMAS BEADED STARS GILLIAN HICKS shows you how to create a unique Christmas decoration using beads and a wire frame. Materials for the Christmas beaded stars may be purchased in local craft shops, Pandora’s Box Emporium in Faraday Road, and online. Look through your unwanted or broken bracelets and necklaces and charity shops for beads to recycle into these beautiful stars

You will need to assemble the following: • Beads from small to large, you have six sides to each star so make sure you have the right numbers of beads. If you have a broken bracelet or necklace then repurpose the beads. • A pair of round nosed pliers to close each end. • A star-shaped wire frame obtained from craft and bead shops. • A bead mat or suitable surface so you don’t lose the beads. • Ribbon or wire to make your hanger.

Gillian Hicks, owner of Dragon’s Hoard, runs a variety of craft fairs and workshops throughout the year. To get you into the swing for Christmas, Gillian will be hosting several workshops and craft fairs as follows: WORKSHOPS The Nature Discovery Centre, Lower Way, Thatcham, 10.30am to 4.30pm 26 November – Christmas Card & Tag 27 November – Beaded Star 28 November – Hand Sewn Christmas Decoration 4 December – Fabric Wreath 5 December – Hand Sewn Christmas Decoration

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CHRISTMAS HANDMADE CRAFT & GIFT FAIRS 26 November – 8 December The Nature Discovery Centre, Lower Way, Thatcham, 10.30am to 4.30pm December 14-15 Mrs B’s Kitchen Café, 50 Faraday Road, Newbury, 11am-3pm Gillian also sell a variety of handmade crafts in the Newbury Crafts Network unit, Pandora’s Box Emporium, Faraday Road. For further information check Gillian of Dragon’s Hoard on Facebook or email: nbjasmineweyr@gmail.com

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