Beckenham Bake-off

So, you're good in the kitchen... you know your flour from your flower and you bake a mean sponge. Well, step up to the plate and show us what you can do!

The competition for the coveted title of Beckenham Baker will be judged on Saturday August 18th as part of the Hidden Teapot's Summer Fair. Competition rules and info will be available soon. So, if you live or work in Beckenham, get your pinny on and get baking. We'll be supporting Breast Cancer Care so if that isn't justification to eat cake, I don't know what is! 

Miss SoS is on Etsy

Yay! World domination starts small and Miss SoS has begun her quest with a tasteful toe dipping into Etsy. To visit her shop click here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/MadebyMissSoS?ref=seller_info

The shop shows the culmination of the Graphic Signage work that she has been developing over the last year or so and gives you the chance to be one of the first to buy a piece of her wonderful work.

Bib-Bib!

That cool dude, Mouseness, has lent his likeness to limited edition baby bibs. In 3 original designs they are entirely handmade.

There are only a few available and if you would like to get your hands on one you'll need to be quick. Made in soft mint and sky blue from 100% soft terry cotton with Velcro fastening. These kerchief style bibs are ideal dribble catchers and should fit babies from 3 – 12 months.

Mouseness would make a lovely and unique gift. They are available on ebay at £9.99. But if you're a Teapot follower then one can be yours for £8.50 (plus P&P). Contact Miss SoS (thehiddenteapot@gmail.com) and she will let you know where to make payment. Let her know which design and colour you've got your eye on and she will get back to you with availability.

Design 1, Mouseness, available in mint and blue

Design 2, Mouseness in Love, only one available in mint

Design 3, Mouseness Moonbathing, available in mint and blue

Quick-release Velcro fastening

The detail is amazing! 

SE20 on the map

Hey teapots

If you are a creative looking for affordable studio workspace, check out CreateSE20. Units are starting to fill and as you can see from the images below, it is a great place to work! createse20@gmail.com

Benches and shelving can be supplied

Even the smaller studios offer practical work solutions

Studio Spaces in SE20

Following the disapointing news that CreateBR3 was on hold, comes the fantastic news that CreateSE20 is now live!

All studios are naturally lit, clean and secure

8 light and bright studios are now available in the heart of SE20. With costs as low as £150 per month, fully inclusive, what's not to love? All spaces are naturally lit from above and are clean and secure. The aim is to build a creative hub with the potential to expand into other units. If you are a creative and have been looking for somewhere to work then this could be the answer. 

Advertising is just starting and we expect a positive and quick take-up. Studios range from 64 square foot to 128 square foot and will cost £2.40 per square foot per month. This cost is fully inclusive. At this early stage it may be possible to offer a bigger space should you need it. Access is available 24 hours a day.

CreateSE20 is situated perfectly for a host of transport links. Based on Franklin Road the studios are equidistant from Kent House and Penge West train stations. Avenue Road tram stop is a short walk and buses 75, 194, 197, 227, 354 and 176 stop near by. 

If you would like more info then contact the project coordinator on 07957 438178. We look forward to hearing from you! 

The Teapot on Tour....

It was only a matter of time before The Hidden Teapot spread its creative wings and flew its BR3 nest. We all have to leave home sometime and although it can be a time of angst and worry, stepping out as a grown-up is a vital part of ones development. So, we've packed some of our most creative pieces and we've wrapped up our very best get-crafty workshops and we're heading out into the big, bold world. SE26 here we come!

We will be popping-up at Kente Coffee Shop, 16 Sydenham Road, SE26 5QW on Saturday 7 April. We will be open for business between 10am – 5pm. Come along and see what we have to offer, we'll be transforming the cosy room downstairs into a wonderful pop-up shop! We will be holding a couple of Easter themed get-crafty workshops. These will be suitable for small teapots between 5 and 11 years old. Places will be limited so if you would like to reserve a place, get in touch with Miss SoS: thehiddenteapot@gmail.com

Sunday tea-tastic!

Hello teapots. Well, what to say? Our event on Sunday was simply magnificent! We transformed the Beckenham Methodist Church hall into a trove of crafting talent. With over 15 stallholders we were bursting at the seams with cool handmade delights. In addition we had facepainting, crafty workshops and the the pop-up tea shop. If you were there then you will know how delicious our offerings were....

Gorgeous crochet bits & bobs

Handmade Easter decorations

Jess transformed little teapots into tigers, monsters and butterflies

A big thank you to everyone who came along. The feedback was tremendously positive and everyone was asking when our next event would be. We will keep you posted.

Pigeons, mice and patriotism. Must be SOS15

One of our talented teapots show off their wares

The quiet before the storm.... the stallholders setting up

Welcome Beckenham Bookshop

With just a week to go until the Spring Fling, we are so pleased to welcome the Beckenham Bookshop to the teapot family! As the group expands, our ethos of working with the community grows too. We believe it is super important to support local artisans and independent businesses so that we continue to have a voice in what happens in our area.

The bookshop has been a welcome presence on the high street for many years. If you fancy a browse amongst new book titles in a welcoming and friendly environment, or are looking for a card or gift... head to the bookshop at 42 High Street where you won't be just a number.

Beckenham Bookshop will be providing our reading corner next Sunday so a big thank you!

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