Handmade Hit

Hello Teapots

The Hidden Teapot and some of its members has a feature dedicated to them in this months Handmade Living magazine. Issue 10 carries a 4 page spread which features Tess Hines, Zoe Henderson, Celia Reid, Laura Harvey and Miss SoS talking about what they do and why they do it.

The latest Handmade Living cover

Zoe and Celia along with signage images from SOS15

If you visited us at the Crafty Christmas Market then you will recall the fantastic products that were available from the above designer-makers. And the good news? All of these original members of the Hidden Teapot will be appearing at the forthcoming Spring Fling market on Sunday 25 March.

If you were unable to make the Xmas market then you really must come to the Fling. It's going to be bigger and better than ever. We will be in a new location which will be accessible to all and will house even more creatives. There will be workshops to take part in, a face-painter for the little teapots and mini pampering treats for grown-up teapots plus live acoustic music. Beckenham Bookshop will be there along with other community friends of the Teapot. And the Hidden Teapot wouldn't be the same without the resident teashop selling refreshing teas and home-baked cakes and scones. Oooh, I can't wait!

Nip out and get yourself a copy of Handmade Living mag and whet your appetite. Available at larger Waitrose and WH Smith's. Need more info? Give Miss SoS a shout and she will answer any questions you may have: thehiddenteapot@gmail.com

Featuring Laura, Tess and Miss SoS and the HT Market

Spring Fling!

What better way to celebrate the start of British Summer Time than with our next Hidden Teapot market! Hurrah. The date has been set for Sunday 25 March and we have secured a lovely venue in the heart of Beckenham. This will enable us to be accessible to all! So teapots, keep the date free and Miss SoS will be in touch soon with more info. If you are a new teapot and would like to be involved, email Miss SoS at thehiddenteapot@gmail.com

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Happy New Teatime!!

Hello teapots!

Happy New Year to you all. The Hidden Teapot is not yet a year old but we are going from from strength to strength. The coming year should give us the opportunity to host more tea parties, eat more cake and grow our collective. A spring market is being planned and we aim to make it bigger than the Christmas event so that more talented designer-makers and artists can show and sell their work. It is an exciting time!

Fancy joining us? Got what it takes? If you are a designer-maker, artist or crafter who makes original, brilliant and affordable pieces, contact Miss SoS thehiddenteapot@gmail.com with some details.

See you soon teapots x x x

Ship Ahoy, Sailor Boy!

Davies and Daughters and SOS15 will be at the London Nautical School later today (Tuesday 13 December). We'll be ship-shape and bristol fashion at their PTA Christmas Fayre!

Still short of a few Christmas pressies? Don't fret pet, get ye to 61 Stamford Street, SE1 9NA from 3.30pm onwards and solve your gift-giving dilemmas. Ay-Ay Captain!



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Spring Crafty market

Plans are under way for a bigger, better and craftier market next spring. And we're aiming to expand into new postcodes and spread the message of the Hidden Teapot.

The response from artists, crafters and designer-makers to the Christmas Crafty Hand-Made market was outstanding. So, starting with Beckenham, we're planning to pop-up in a bigger, better venue so that we can accommodate more of our local talent. We will also be extending the brief to welcome a hand-picked selection of the very best of vintage. We will keep you up to date with plans to expand into other areas in the new year.

So.... a shout out to DM's and Vintage Goddesses who are interested in becoming part of the Hidden Teapot's growing revolution. Dump the high street, say 'No Way Jose' to mass produced clutter and shout a resounding 'Yes, yes, yes!' to hand-made heaven!

Send Miss SoS an email at thehiddenteapot@gmail.com and let her know what you do and send some pics too.

N1 – here we come!

Some of the Hidden Teapot regulars will be in N1 on Sunday at the Nags Head Christmas Extravaganza. It's a free event and promises to be a good one. 


If you didn't make the Barbican Library earlier this afternoon and you fancy a change of air(!), head north and give us a shout. Davies and Daughters, SOS 15 and Sew Cushty will be there, braving the cold. 


Details as follows:


"This free event caters for all the family as we celebrate the launch of Christmas in the Nag's Head Town Centre with the switching on of the Christmas tree lights. Browse the craft and food market, enjoy music and dance performances on the community stage, mingle and enjoy street entertainment, meet Santa's reindeer, sample some fantastic hot food or tackle the climbing challenge and rides. 


4 December 2011 11:30am - 5:30pm


The Nag's Head Christmas Extravaganza takes place on Holloway Road between Camden Road and Parkhurst Road. The road will be closed for the day."


Night, night teapots x x x

Heading to the city

If you find yourself in the city on Friday afternoon, drop into the Barbican library....
Have fun and do your Christmas shopping at the Barbican Library Christmas Fayre! In addition to craft and food stalls, games, music and dance for all the family, there will also be exciting activities for children including their own magic show and Christmas crackers to make.
4 - 7pm, Barbican Library, Barbican Centre, Silk Street EC2Y 8DS

Sad to see you go...

Hello teapots!

A big, big 'thank you' to all of you who came to the Crafty market last Sunday! What a great day. It was fantastic meeting so many followers and the feedback was so positive! You seemed to enjoy it as much as we did. Just how much talent did we squeeze into one flat! There really was something for everyone. The only downside was that the day had to end! I know nothing good lasts for ever, but even so.....

If for some (it would have to be good) reason you couldn't make Sunday but you don't want to miss out on buying some of the best gifts around, contact me and I can put you in touch with the designers: thehiddenteapot@gmail.com


Photos with thanks to Roadstar Multimedia – link below

MonkeyLeaf Soap, the more you wash, the more you help!

Davies & Daughters

Cakes and Puds, yummy!

Zozos: Sewing kits, Duddle's, puppets, cards... if you missed the stall check out notonthehighstreet.com 

Some of the gorgeous work on sale by Tess Hines. Beautiful lino-prints and cards

Magical array of Vintage China by Mary

It's cold? Check. Chunky knitted scarf? Check! These gorgeous knitted accessories are on-trend and chill-resistant!

A glimpse of Celia Reid's beautiful range

Compromised Position's LED-lit signs

Danielle Owen Photography. Check out Danielle's FB page for more stunning photos

Cushions, cards, baby bibs - handmade with love by Fabulous Fripperies 

Sew Cushty's mini guitars, sew cute!

Vintage 1920's-style crochet hats by tmy 

Original prints created by artist Antionietta

Roadstar Multimedia