Crafternoon and much more at Cross Street Chapel

CRAFTERNOON
The New NIMBLE FINGERS GROUP meets Every Tuesday Afternoon BETWEEN 1 – 5 pm
Drop-In which means –  arrive and leave anytime – Bring along what you are working on, sit and chat, pick up tips, try something new! £2. Sewing machines available.

DECOPATCH

July 23 – End August         SUMMER HOLIDAY DECOPATCH FUN AND FROLICS

£7.50 PER HOUR – Book a space at the workbench

By the hour, stay for one or all day 11 – 4

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Pictures from the Cross Street Unitarian Chapel meeting last Saturday

View full set of pictures at: http://artsandcraftsinthechapel.blogspot.com/2011/06/moretonhampsteads-unitarian-service.html

The Moretonhampstead Unitarian Chapel Trust and Unitarians from many places came to worship in the Chapel on Saturday. The service was beautiful and followed by a hearty cream tea and chatter. We thought you might like to see the photos from the day. As you can see the work the Trust has put into the restoration of Moretonhampstead’s chapel, combined with all the creativity on . . . → Read More: Pictures from the Cross Street Unitarian Chapel meeting last Saturday

Heritage and Archive Day on Saturday

Thank you to everyone who made the Heritage and Archive day such a success on Saturday! We had around 150 visitors through the door at the Parish Hall.  There were archive displays of the old primary school, Carol Harvey’s photographs, archive films running, a story corner and tea with home made cake with other activities going on. Everyone had . . . → Read More: Heritage and Archive Day on Saturday

Drop in and Paint: with Martin Maxim

As usual water colour artist Martin Maxim will be in Cross Street Art Chapel to work with you on Wednesday mornings 10.30 – 12.30. Bring along your materials and work with Martin and other people of all levels of experience. Martin is there to advise and chat. Coffee and tea available. Cost £2.00

If you are working on a craft project as well, stay for . . . → Read More: Drop in and Paint: with Martin Maxim

Georgina Crawford, Moretonhampstead Author and Artist – Exhibition

An exhibition of Georgina’s work is now on display in the Arts and Crafts Chapel on Cross Street.

We can only show a limited amount of Georgina’s wonderful landscapes. For full details about Georgina’s paintings and books please visit her blog

Visit to Embercombe

Moretonhampstead Action Group for Sustainability is organising a visit to Embercombe, the centre for inspiring committed action for a truly sustainable world. We will take the minibus and meet at 5.15pm to leave the car park at 5.30pm. There will be a guided tour around Embercombe including the vegetable garden, lake, bee hives, yurt villages and . . . → Read More: Visit to Embercombe

This Thursday!

Don’t forget the local elections this Thursday! Remember to vote any time between 7am and 10pm at the Parish Hall!

John Willis is standing as a candidate in the District Council elections as a champion for Moorland ward and you can view his website here.

If you have a problem getting to a polling station please contact John and . . . → Read More: This Thursday!

Making Dartmoor Flags for the Olympics, come and join the volunteer group.

The current project for the volunteer group is making the pennants for the Olympic Athletes – representing our area for 2012. www.quilts4london.org.uk for details of the whole project – volunteers warmly welcomed – no charge. You are welcome any day but it might be fun to join us on our Wednesdays 1 – 5 CRAFTERNOON – when you could also bring your . . . → Read More: Making Dartmoor Flags for the Olympics, come and join the volunteer group.

Two day painting courses with local artists start 1&2 April; 27th&28th May; 24th&25th June

ARTS & CRAFTS IN THE CHAPEL♦CROSS STREET♦MORETONHAMPSTEAD♦ DARTMOOR♦DEVON♦

TQ13 8NL♦01647 441310

TWO DAY PAINTING COURSE – £95

Learn subject selection, sketch, outline drawings from observation, explore painting techniques and create your own painted view , whether a landscape, building or still life.  10 – 4 each day

Fri & Sat 1 & 2April 2011
Fri & Sat 27 & 28 May 2011
Fri & Sat 24 & 25 June 2011
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Felt Hats;Felt Bags; Felt Jackets…create your own in the Chapel

ARTS & CRAFTS IN THE CHAPEL ♦CROSS STREET ♦MORETONHAMPSTEAD ♦ DARTMOOR ♦DEVON ♦TQ13 8NL ♦01647 441310
Claire Packer Courses
2 DAY COURSE – £80 plus materials

Jackets and Coats  Workshop SAT&SUN 22 &23 October 2011

1 DAY COURSE – £90

WED 18 May 2011 – 10 – 5.30

1 DAY COURSE – £40

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