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Torbay Scrapstore CIC

Torbay Scrapstore CIC promotes sustainability by providing a creative reuse space for surplus materials, encouraging community engagement, and fostering environmental awareness through workshops and projects.

After a busy week, why not take some time just for&nbsp;you?&nbsp;Join us for a relaxed Girls&rsquo; Night In and try your&nbsp;hand at Kinusaiga &ndash; a beautiful Japanese craft.You&rsquo;ll create your own piece of artwork using colourfulscraps of fabric, gently tucking them into a design. It&rsquo;ssimple, calming and wonderfully mindful &ndash; no sewing&nbsp;involved!Come along, switch off from the week, enjoy a glass of&nbsp;prosecco/ non alcoholic prosecco&nbsp;(provided by us),&nbsp;have a chat and spend a few hours being creative in a&nbsp;relaxed, friendly &nbsp;space. &nbsp;No experience needed &ndash; just come&nbsp;along, relax and enjoy some creative time for yourself.

Girls Night in!

Autumn Needle-Felted Brooch 🍂🧶 Slow down and discover the relaxing, mindful craft of needle felting while creating your own beautiful autumn-inspired brooch.Using soft, colourful wool fibres, you&rsquo;ll learn how to gently build up shapes and textures to create an autumnal brooch. Think autumn leaves and acorns! It&rsquo;s a wonderfully tactile craft &ndash; simple enough for beginners, but with lots of opportunity to add your own creativity and personality. Choose your colours, experiment with the wool and enjoy watching your little piece of autumn take shape.You&rsquo;ll finish the session with a handmade brooch to wear, display or give as a lovely handmade gift.A perfect cosy autumn activity &ndash; come along, switch off for a while, get creative and enjoy making something beautiful with your own hands. 🍁💕

Needle felting

Scrappy Birds 🐦🧵Turn those tiny scraps of fabric that are too good to throw away into the cutest little bird decorations!In this fun and relaxed workshop, you&rsquo;ll learn how to piece together scraps of fabric, add simple stitching and bring your own little bird to life. Choose your favourite colours, patterns and fabrics to create a bird that&rsquo;s completely unique to you.It&rsquo;s a great way to use up leftover fabrics, get creative and make something beautiful from very little. Your finished bird makes a lovely decoration for your home, or a thoughtful handmade gift.No fancy sewing skills needed &ndash; just a love of fabric, creativity and a willingness to have a go! 🐦💕

Create and Connect -Scrappy Birds

Autumnal Macram&eacute; Coaster 🍂🧶Learn the art of knotting and macram&eacute; while creating your own beautiful autumn-inspired coaster.In this relaxed, hands-on session, you&rsquo;ll learn some simple knotting techniques and use them to create a practical piece of handmade home d&eacute;cor. Choose from warm autumnal colours and add your own creative touches to make your coaster unique.It&rsquo;s a lovely, mindful craft to enjoy at your own pace &ndash; perfect for beginners and anyone who fancies trying something new. You&rsquo;ll leave with a handmade coaster you can use at home or give as a thoughtful gift.A great way to spend some creative time, learn a new skill and enjoy the satisfaction of making something yourself. 🍁🧶

Macrame

A relaxing, hands on workshop where you&rsquo;ll create colourful mosaic art using glass, tiles or ceramics. Create you own design on a plaque to adorn your wall or gift to someone special. &nbsp;Instruction and resources provided.

Evening session- Mosaic

Button &amp; Jewellery Art ✨🧵Turn buttons, broken jewellery and forgotten treasures into something beautiful! In this creative and relaxed session, you&rsquo;ll learn how to arrange and combine these little pieces to create a unique picture or decorative artwork.We&rsquo;ll have plenty of buttons, beads, jewellery pieces and other reclaimed treasures for you to rummage through and get inspired by. You can experiment with colours, shapes and textures to create anything from a pretty floral design to something completely personal and quirky.Have a favourite necklace, brooch or piece of jewellery that&rsquo;s broken or no longer wearable? Bring it along and give it a new lease of life by making it part of your artwork. It&rsquo;s a lovely way to preserve something with sentimental value rather than letting it sit forgotten in a drawer.A great session for anyone who loves upcycling, crafting and finding beauty in things that might otherwise be thrown away. No artistic experience needed &ndash; just bring your imagination and see what you can create! 💕

Button & broken jewellery art

Hand-Stitched Fabric Pictures 🧵🌿Turn scraps of fabric, old buttons, threads and other reclaimed materials into a beautiful, one-of-a-kind fabric picture.In this relaxed and creative workshop, you&rsquo;ll learn simple hand-stitching techniques and explore how to layer fabrics, add texture and bring your own design to life. There&rsquo;s no need for everything to be perfect &ndash; the charm is in the handmade details!Choose your own colours, fabrics and embellishments and create something that reflects your personality. It&rsquo;s a lovely opportunity to slow down, get creative and enjoy the satisfaction of making something from scratch, while giving unwanted materials a new lease of life.Best of all, we&rsquo;ll be using scraps and reclaimed materials wherever possible, so those little pieces that are too good to throw away can become part of something beautiful.Perfect for beginners and anyone who enjoys sewing, textiles and sustainable crafting. 💕 Basic hand sewing skills are required

Slow Stitch

Scrapbook, Memory Keeping &amp; Junk Journalling ✂️📖Bring along a scrapbook or junk journal you&rsquo;re already working on, start something completely new, or simply come along and see where your creativity takes you!We&rsquo;ll have lots of papers, embellishments, stickers, ribbons, scraps, images and other creative materials for you to explore and use. Whether you&rsquo;re creating a traditional scrapbook, a memory book, a travel journal, a junk journal or simply want somewhere to collect ideas, memories and little bits of everyday life, there&rsquo;s no right or wrong way to do it.It&rsquo;s a relaxed, friendly session where you can take your time, chat, share ideas and enjoy being creative without pressure to finish a project in one sitting.New to scrapbooking or junk journalling? No problem! If you&rsquo;d like everything you need to get started, you can purchase a full starter kit, including a scrapbook, for just &pound;15, packed with materials and embellishments to get your creativity flowing.Come along for a one-off creative session, or make it a regular part of your month. Bring your project, photos, memories and ideas &ndash; we&rsquo;ll provide the inspiration and plenty of crafty bits! 💕

Scrapbook Club

Felt Flower Pots 🌸Turn colourful scraps and leftover bits and pieces into a beautiful little flower display that will last all year round!In this fun and relaxed workshop, you&rsquo;ll learn how to make your own felt flowers using a mixture of scrappy felt, buttons, beads and other reclaimed materials. You&rsquo;ll then arrange your flowers into a cute mini pot to create a unique decoration for your home &ndash; no watering required!There&rsquo;s plenty of room to get creative and make your flowers your own, choosing your favourite colours, shapes and embellishments. It&rsquo;s a lovely way to slow down, get creative and turn materials that might otherwise be thrown away into something beautiful.Perfect for beginners and anyone who loves flowers, crafting and making something a little bit different. You&rsquo;ll leave with your own handmade mini flower pot to enjoy or give as a gift. 🌼All materials are provided &ndash; just bring your creativity!

Create and Connect - Felt Flower pots

Sew a Fur Ball Bag Charm 🧵✨Get creative and make your own fun, fluffy fur ball bag charm &ndash; the perfect little accessory to brighten up your favourite handbag, backpack or keys!In this hands-on workshop, you&rsquo;ll learn how to sew and assemble your fur ball charm, adding your own choice of colours and finishing touches to create something that&rsquo;s completely unique to you. It&rsquo;s a fun, relaxed project that you&rsquo;ll be able to finish and take home on the day.Whether you fancy making one for yourself or creating a cute handmade gift, this is a great opportunity to spend some time being creative, learning a new skill and making something you&rsquo;ll actually use.Basic sewing skills are required.&nbsp;All materials are provided, so just bring yourself and your creativity!

Create and Connect - Fur ball bag charm

Create your own unique badge designs and we&rsquo;ll turn them into wearable badges to take home!

Create and Connect - Badge making

English Paper Piecing 🧵🌸 Discover the calming and wonderfully satisfying craft of English Paper Piecing (EPP) &ndash; a traditional hand-sewing technique where small pieces of fabric are carefully stitched together to create beautiful patchwork designs.Choose from a selection of colourful fabrics and patterns, learn the simple techniques and start creating your own unique patchwork piece. You might make a little flower, a hexagon design, a coaster or simply build up pieces ready to join together into something bigger.There&rsquo;s something lovely about EPP &ndash; slow stitching, choosing fabrics, making tiny stitches and watching your design grow. It&rsquo;s a great way to switch off from everyday life, enjoy some creative &#39;me time&#39; and make something by hand.Never tried it before? Don&rsquo;t worry! We&rsquo;ll show you everything you need to get started, and you can work at your own pace.Come along for a one-off creative session, or join us regularly and keep building your patchwork project over time. Bring your favourite fabrics if you have them, or explore our collection of reclaimed and donated materials.Perfect for beginners, experienced stitchers and anyone looking for a relaxing, mindful craft. 💕🧵

Patchwork club

🐾 Button Animals WorkshopTurn old buttons and leftover beads into something wonderfully cute! 🧵✨Come along and create your own adorable little button animals using recycled buttons, beads and other crafty bits. You can make them into decorations, brooches, card embellishments or whatever else you fancy. A fun, relaxed workshop where there&rsquo;s no right or wrong &mdash; just rummage, create and see what little creature you can bring to life! ♻️ Make something lovely while giving old craft materials a new purpose.&nbsp;

Create & Connect: Cute Button Animals

🍂 Mini Macram&eacute; Autumn Wreath Bring a little bit of autumn into your home with a beautiful mini macram&eacute; wreath! 🍁Learn some simple macram&eacute; techniques to create your own little wreath, then add autumnal colours, leaves and natural-inspired decorations to make it your own.A lovely, relaxing workshop where you can slow down, get creative and make something seasonal to hang in your home. No experience needed &ndash; just come along, have a go and enjoy some creative time for yourself. 🧡

Macrame - Mini Autumn Wreath

Stitch‑free pumpkins, maximum creativity. 🎃 Join us to turn paper and recycled bits into characterful, no‑sew pumpkins you can take home. We will guide you step by step, using materials saved from landfill and sourced from Torbay Scrapstore.&nbsp;

Create & Connect: No sew pumpkins

This block we&rsquo;ll be exploring various painting techniques with guidance and support by Claire Jo Harmer (landscape painter and former art teacher of 20+ years). Each month will build on the skills and techniques from the session before. DATES and themes 14th August - Light and shadow4th Sep - Gouache with watercolour9th Oct - Texture and pattern&nbsp;13th Nov - Christmas scenes&nbsp;

Extra spots- Art Club with Claire Jo Harmer

Scrapbook, Memory Keeping &amp; Junk Journalling ✂️📖Bring along a scrapbook or junk journal you&rsquo;re already working on, start something completely new, or simply come along and see where your creativity takes you!We&rsquo;ll have lots of papers, embellishments, stickers, ribbons, scraps, images and other creative materials for you to explore and use. Whether you&rsquo;re creating a traditional scrapbook, a memory book, a travel journal, a junk journal or simply want somewhere to collect ideas, memories and little bits of everyday life, there&rsquo;s no right or wrong way to do it.It&rsquo;s a relaxed, friendly session where you can take your time, chat, share ideas and enjoy being creative without pressure to finish a project in one sitting. New to scrapbooking or junk journalling? No problem! If you&rsquo;d like everything you need to get started, you can purchase a full starter kit, including a scrapbook, for just &pound;15, packed with materials and embellishments to get your creativity flowing.Come along for a one-off creative session, or make it a regular part of your month. Bring your project, photos, memories and ideas &ndash; we&rsquo;ll provide the inspiration and plenty of crafty bits! 💕

Memory making- create your own Scrapbook

🎄 3D Felt Christmas Trees Get crafty and Sew your own 3D felt Christmas tree to decorate your home this Christmas! ✨Choose your colours, then sew, stitch, embroider and decorate your felt tree with beads, buttons and other festive crafty bits.A lovely, relaxed workshop where you can get creative and make something unique to treasure or give as a handmade gift. ❤️♻️ Use up little bits and pieces while creating something beautiful for Christmas. Basic sewing skills required

Sew 3D Felt Christmas tree

🎄 Mini Christmas StockingsGet crafty this Christmas and make your own adorable mini Christmas stocking! ❤️Choose your fabric, then sew, decorate and embellish your stocking with ribbons, buttons, beads and other festive crafty bits.Perfect for hanging on the tree, decorating your home or filling with a little Christmas treat for someone special.No experience needed &ndash; just come along, get creative and enjoy some festive fun! ✂️✨

Create and Connect - Mini Christmas stockings

Slow Stitch October

⭐ Folded Paper Star Decorations Turn simple sheets of paper into beautiful folded star decorations to hang around your home this Christmas! ✨Learn how to fold and shape paper to create your own 3D stars, then decorate them with ribbons, beads, buttons and other crafty bits to make them extra special.A relaxing, festive workshop that&rsquo;s perfect for creating something handmade for your tree, windows or around the home &mdash; or to give as a lovely little gift. 🎄 ♻️ A simple way to turn leftover paper into something beautiful!

Folded Paper star decorations

After a busy week, why not take some time just for you? Join us for a relaxed Girls&rsquo; Night In and create your own beautiful beaded snowflakes.Using beads, wire and a little creativity, you&rsquo;ll make two delicate snowflake decorations to hang on your Christmas tree, in your window or around your home.Come along, switch off from the week, enjoy a warm glass of mulled wine or a warm non-alcoholic mulled fruit drink (provided by us), have a chat and spend a few hours being creative in a relaxed, friendly space. No experience needed &ndash; just come along, get creative and enjoy some festive time for yourself. ✨❄️

Festive Girls Night in!

🎄 Make Your Own Christmas Cards Get into the festive spirit and make your own beautiful handmade Christmas cards to send to family and friends. ✨ Choose from a lovely selection of papers, cards, ribbons, buttons, embellishments and crafty bits, then let your creativity take over.&nbsp; A relaxed and enjoyable workshop where you can chat, create and enjoy some festive time out while making cards that are extra special because you made them yourself.No experience needed &ndash; just come along and get creative! 🎄✂️

Create and connect: Christmas cards

🎄 Christmas Cyanotype-Style Prints Create beautiful Christmas-inspired prints with a gorgeous cyanotype-style effect! 💙✨Using stencils, sponges and layers of paint, you&rsquo;ll create striking festive designs by removing colour to reveal your pattern. Experiment with snowflakes, stars, Christmas foliage and other seasonal stencils to make your own unique prints &ndash; perfect for framing, cards, gift tags or Christmas decorations. No experience needed &ndash; just choose your design, get sponging and see what you can create!

Torbay Scrapstore CIC

Torbay Scrapstore CIC

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Patchwork club

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Create & Connect: Cute Button Animals

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Macrame - Mini Autumn Wreath

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Create & Connect: No sew pumpkins

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Extra spots- Art Club with Claire Jo Harmer

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Memory making- create your own Scrapbook

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Sew 3D Felt Christmas tree

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Create and Connect - Mini Christmas stockings

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Slow Stitch October

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Folded Paper star decorations

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Festive Girls Night in!

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Create and connect: Christmas cards

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Christmas themed Cyanotype Effect prints

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