The technique of cutting glass into different shapes, foiling and soldering them together (known as Tiffany) was a craft that really interested me.  3 years on and I have fallen in love with it.   The ability to create an image from glass with little detail and still portray the meaning fascinates me. My work varies, from standard pieces to more elaborate work, many of my...
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Brenna and Ian are self taught wood turners, having taken up the craft a few years ago. They use a large selection of electric and manual tools, from working with a  traditionally foot driven pole lathe to a classic electric lathe. They make all types of wooden items from children’s toys to magic wands as well as the more traditional bowls and pots. Their workshop is set in the grou...
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I am Richenda and although I was born and brought up in Yorkshire, I have been living in Kent for over 30 years. I make a wide range of jams, pickles and preserves, where possible, using produce from my garden. I also source produce as much as possible, locally in Kent. I enjoy experimenting with different flavour combinations and varieties not available in regular food shops.
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My name is Lesley and I have been making collector bears for people to cherish for over 20 years at my home in Deal.  Each bear is hand sewn and can take many hours to make. I particularly enjoy creating small, traditional, jointed bears from mohair and colourful mini bears from felt, experimenting with different styles and colour combinations. Because of the small parts used, the bear...
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My name is Michele Skelt and I moved to Deal from Essex 18 months ago Since then I have found both the time and the inspiration to indulge my lifelong love of crafting from my tiny garden studio. I have created a brand called Head West featuring glass mosaic designs and cotton crochet bags, as well as a few other favourite crafts...
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My name is Elaine and I have been knitting and sewing from an early age. I have knitted everything from jumpers for my children to Dr Who scarves and Kaffe Fassett diamond pattern jackets. More recently I have contributed to a knitted village that was exhibited at the national Knit and Stitch Show, and designed a tea cosy that was chosen for inclusion in a book of new designs. I am currently knitt...
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Over 30 years ago , Zenia & I started sewing and making crafts to sell at church fairs etc. we were called Rainbow Crafts. Opening The Place to... has re invigorated my passion and now I have a purpose and space to display my crafts.
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I am always on the lookout for un-usual Gifts that you typically wouldn’t find on the High Street.I also feel that customers want to see, touch and feel the product because it all part of the shopping experience.For me taking up the opportunity to display my Gifts at ‘The Place To’ was an easy decision, I think that the environment that mixes Artists, Craft, Home and small businesses together make...
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30 years ago my friend and I started sewing and making crafts to sell at church fairs etc. We were called Rainbow Craft. Now we are older, but still creating - Rosemary crafting and me now a shop owner. Who would have thought it!
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