T'arts & Crafts

Hello Teapots

The sister group of THP, T'arts & Crafts, will be popping up in Crystal Palace on December 15th. The venue will be the wonderful Vien, situated at 87 Church Road, in the centre of the Palace Triangle.

The girls will be taking over the teashop situated towards the rear of Vien. We will be working in partnership with the proprietor of Vien, the lovely Vivien, to bring you a wonderful shopping event. You will find gorgeous vintage pieces as well as gifts for all the family and you'll be able to enjoy a hot pot of tea and a slice of something scrum!

For more info, drop Miss SoS a line x x x

Where have you been, Miss SoS?

Ah teapots, tis been a while since I have been able to blog with any real conviction. Miss SoS had to move, had her baby teapot leave the cosy, and has generally been having a traumatic time. But things pass and like a good quality teabag, Miss SoS can keep going even after a really big squeeze!

So, just a quickie to let you know that we'll be back in time for Christmas! We will be popping up all over the place.... tea parties are planned for Crystal Palace, Lee and Sydenham. Oh, the glamour!

Keep watching this space and keep posted. Love as always, Miss SoS x x x

Soul Legend Jocelyn Brown appearing at the Brighton Dome

Hello Teapots

Those of you 'of a certain age', will recall the legend that is Jocelyn Brown, perhaps remembered best for her hit 'Somebody Else's Guy'. My friends at IG Music are over the moon to present Souled Out... A genuinely uplifting, get on your feet night at the Brighton Dome featuring Brighton's no.1 soul choir who will perform alongside Jocelyn Brown and 90's R&B band, Damage on Saturday 1 December at the Brighton Dome.

Tickets are £27.50 and £22.50 and are available from http://brightondome.org/event/219/souled_out/ or call the box office on 01273 709 709.

This would be the ultimate works Christmas party with a difference offering a perfect party atmosphere in the company of sensational singers and musicians where you can sing out and get down! No one will even notice if  you're getting on a little too well with the office manager as they'll be having such a great time!

If  you love to sing then this could be for you, IG Music are running Sing-Saturday choir workshops with the opportunity to take part in the live performance at the Brighton Dome!

The workshops will take place on Saturday 10 and Saturday 24 November from 2–6pm.

The cost will be £30 for both workshops or £40 for both workshops and to sing in the performance.

Don't miss this fantastic opportunity, register via www.souledoutbrighton.com or telephone 020 7249 0902.

Come and join us tomorrow!

Yay, it's Teapot Time!

Come and join us tomorrow in the hall of the Beckenham Methodist Church from 1.30pm onwards. There'll be fun and frolics and a lovely cup of tea.

And not to forget the Beckenham Bake-off! Judging starts at 4pm. Yum, yum, yum!

See you tomorrow teapots x x x

Welcome back Celia

Regular teapots will be familiar with the work of Celia Reid. The Hidden Teapot is delighted to welcome her back this Saturday and we can't wait to see her new pieces.

Celia Reid is a London based Designer/Maker who graduated from a Printed Textiles & Surface
Pattern Design Degree in 2004. Since then she has been making lovely handmade cards, gifts,
artwork and textiles products and selling them at craft fairs and markets in and around London and
the South East.

Celia Reid’s products range from greetings cards, bunting, brooches and artwork to cushions that
have been digitally and screen printed from her wallpaper designs.

Saturday's Workshops.....

Hello teapots.

Gosh, I am exhausted! There has been so much to do in preparations for Saturday. Just having a cuppa and taking the weight off.

Right, Saturday's Workshop schedule is as follows:

2pm: Spectacular Spectacles & SuperHero Shinanegans!
Davies & Daughters have been inspired by Lola (from Charlie & Lola) and invite you to decorate your own groovy spectacles! If that isn't your bag, then make a super, super-hero mask!
www.daviesanddaughters.creators.co.uk

3pm: Yes, your Majesty!
We've had so much to celebrate this year! With a nod to the royal jubilee, Miss SoS cordially invites you to express your inner prince or princess and decorate your very own crown.

4pm: The Queen having tea with a Friend
Artist Fiona Bell Currie continues our royal tribute and will take you on a journey of creating your own greeting card. This promises to be a fab workshop as Fiona lends her wonderful creative style to our workshop. www.fionabellcurrie.co.uk

Remember, workshops have limited spaces and are not suitable for children under 3 as there may be small items on the craft table. If you would like your little teapot to take part in a workshop then put their name on the board that will be available near the craft table. 
The craft table will be open for self-inspired creativity in between workshops. Come and get crafty! 

Welcome to our community neighbour - Crafts Bee

Hello Teapots

You may already be aware of the wonderful addition to our high street that is Crafts Bee. Situated opposite the Cinema in Beckenham, Crafts Bee offers everyone the opportunity to get creative.

The craft room is a gorgeous, bright and light workspace situated on the first floor of 247 High Street. If you have ever fancied turning your hand to skirt making or designing your own bag, now you have the opportunity to do so! Workshops are run by the day and are facilitated by experienced crafters. From learning to knit to silk painting, it's all going on at Crafts Bee.

We all have the potential to be creative! You don't have to be a skilled artist to explore your inner crafter. Check out www.craftsbee.com for more info and to book courses or call 0208 650 7099.

Another 'thank you'

goes to Easy Homestyle in Beckenham for helping to distribute our Bake-off flyers for us!

Thank you! x

visit them at 9 Kelsey Park Road, Beckenham, BR3 6LH