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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A Fling with Davies & Daughters?

Regular visitors to our events will recognise Davies & Daughters as a staple of The Hidden Teapot. This powerhouse of creativity is formed of a husband and wife team with an impressive artistic portfolio.

With a diverse and varied background, from editioning prints for I.M Imprimit, organising festivals/film clubs to designing interactive exhibitions which are recognised internationally for their innovation and imagination. D&D now undertake commissions from the museum and heritage sector merging their experience of producing interactive exhibits with their love for craft. D&D produce original art and craft work for sale from hand block prints, collages, slumped glass boats (each with its own name) and hand-printed textiles. They are constantly developing their work but their unique style binds it together and keeps it distinctly D&D.

Recent accolades include their feature in House & Garden (see below). The Hidden Teapot is proud and delighted to welcome them back for the Spring Fling and we can't wait to see their latest pieces!

If you are looking for an alternative gift this Easter or just fancy treating yourself, be sure to stop by the Davies & Daughters stall on Sunday 25. 

Teapot Revolution to SE26!

Good news teapots – today, Miss SoS has secured a venue from which to launch THT in Sydenham, SE26. It will come as no surprise that the agenda of the trixie Miss S is global domination, taking Tea and Creativity to places near and far. Today is the first step towards that aim. And no wonder she has chosen Sydenham to be the first on her DL (Domination List) having lived and raised a teapot in the area.

Miss SoS with tea, wondering where she dropped her spoon

How. Very. Exciting. We are too good for Beckenham to keep to itself, Mummy teapot always encouraged us to share. I never understood why, but now I concede, she may have had a point. There's plenty of T&C to go around! We will start with a pop-up shop from our partner venue and will aim to provide workshops and events soon after.

Saturday 7 April will bring The Hidden Teapot to Sydenham. Full details will follow shortly. If you are a creative in the area and would like to join us, contact Miss SoS at thehiddenteapot.gmail.com Join the revolution x x

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