Buttercross House 2 Church Passage, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6DE United Kingdom, May 2013, Listing

May at Buttercross House! Hi everyone! Another busy month for us - lots of painting and baking! We're feeling inspired by The Great British Sewing Bee so we've got some new sewing workshops running in May as well as the old favourites. If sewing's not your thing we've got loads of other things going on, from mosaic workshops to book club - check out the diary! Learn to Sew: Make a Cushion Cover Wednesday 1st May, 10-12.30 or  6.30-9,  £25 A great project for beginners. Fantastic results guaranteed! All materials and refreshments included. Make an A line Skirt Saturday 4th May 9.30-4.30 or Monday 6th,13th & 20th May 6.30-9, £85 Make your own A line skirt! Course includes understanding the pattern, how to prepare pattern and fabric for cutting, how to fit the garment and hints and tips (and oodles of patience)  to help you learn a valuable skill. You will need to bring your own fabric (details available upon booking), and a basic sewing kit including fabric shears, pins, matching thread and tape measure. You will need to have used a sewing machine before. Pattern provided to take home. Refreshments provided throughout the day and a yummy lunch! Crochet Bunting Wednesday 8th May, 6.30-9, or Saturday 11th May 10-12.30,  £25 These beautiful triangles make great bunting. A variation on the granny square, suitable for crochet beginners or those wanting to try something new. Some oddments of yarn will be provided or bring your own acrylic, cotton, wool or mixed fibres in 2 or 3 colours, Refreshments provided.     Introduction to Chalk Paint™ Finishes. Friday 10th May, 10-1, £65 Come for an inspiring introduction to Chalk Paint™, decorative paint by Annie Sloan. Learn how to achieve 3 different looks: colour aged look, crackle finish and the use of colour combinations. Take home your painted board and the confidence to take on a new project! Bring an apron! Materials, refreshments  and a light lunch included. Animal Portrait Pastel Workshop Saturday 11th May, 10-1, £45 Try your hand at pastels on velour ! Designed for people who are complete beginners to an intermediate standard so if you have never tried any type of art before or you paint or draw in another medium but would like to have a go at pastels then this is perfect for you. All materials and refreshments included. Rutland Scenery Thursday 16th May, meet at Buttercross House at 6.30 Come and join us for an enjoyable evening visiting Rutland Water. We plan to stroll along part of the north shore to gain an insight in to the formation of this special area. Bring your camera, binoculars etc! Make Your Own Bunting Saturday 18th May, 10-12.30 , £25 This workshop will include how to add your own message or theme. Some sewing experience required. Bring your own fabric and bias binding (will be specified upon booking) All equipment and refreshments provided. Make a Bag! Wednesday 22nd May,10-12.30 or 6.30-9, £25 A great project for beginners or those wanting to learn new techniques for making bags. All materials and refreshments provided. Mosaic Workshop Saturday 25th May, 10-4, £55 This one day course is a wonderful opportunity to create something completely individual with local artist Fiona Gurney. Using traditional materials and your own broken treasures create decorative 2D pieces for the house and garden. All materials included but please feel free to bring any china you'd like to incorporate - look out for simple, strong images for your design to fit a supplied board approximately A4. Refreshments and a light lunch included.  Bring an apron! Children's Felted Bead Workshop Wednesday 29th May, 2-4, £12 Learn how to make felt beads and make your own bracelet! All materials and refreshments included. For more information or to make a booking please call Sarah on 01572 755597 or emailbuttercrosshouse@gmail.com Social Knitting Club Every Wednesday 6-8.30, £6 We love our social knitting group! So much fun had every week, come and join us for a good giggle! Rutland Poetry Society Thursday 9th May, 7-9, £5 Come along to read your own or your favourite poems! Refreshments included. Book Club Thursday 30th May, 7-9, £2.50 We will be discussing 'The Cookbook Collector' by Allegra Goodman Refreshments included So that's us sorted for May, let us know what you think! Don't forget to Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @ButtercrossHous. Until next time, keep crafting! Sarah xx Our mailing address is: Buttercross House 2 Church Passage, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6DE United Kingdom

The Harley Staples Cancer Trust, Buttercross House 2 Church Passage, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6DE United Kingdom

Buttercross House
2 Church Passage,
Oakham, Rutland LE15 6DE
United Kingdom

 



We are raising money for The Harley Staples Cancer Trust, a wonderful charity with a very moving story behind it. We are delighted to be stocking 'Harley's Cookbooks' - The Sweet and The Savoury Editions. Full of lovely family recipes. £10 each or both for £15! 

We are also recycling magazines! Donate your old magazines to us and we'll sell them on for £1. All proceeds to The Harley Staples Cancer Trust.

www.harleystaples.co.uk

Will Making Surgery in aid of The Harley Staples Cancer Trust, Buttercross House 2 Church Passage, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6DE United Kingdom, Setfords Solicitors

Buttercross House
2 Church Passage,
Oakham, Rutland LE15 6DE
United Kingdom

Will Making Surgery in aid of The Harley Staples Cancer Trust

Saturday 13th April, appointments available  10.30-2.30.
Carol Lee of Setfords Solicitors will be available to advise in connection with preparation of Wills.
Suggested donation of £150 for a single Will or £180 for a pair of similar Wills will apply and all proceeds will be donated to The Harley Staples Cancer Trust.

Please call Carol Lee on 01572 453101 or email clee@setfords.co.uk to make an appointment.

Rutland Poetry Society, Buttercross House 2 Church Passage, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6DE United Kingdom

Buttercross House
2 Church Passage,
Oakham, Rutland LE15 6DE
United Kingdom

Rutland Poetry Society

Thursday 11th April, 7.30-9, £3
We love poetry!
Come along to read your own or your favourite poems.
Refreshments included.

Social Knitting Club, Buttercross House 2 Church Passage, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6DE United Kingdom

Buttercross House
2 Church Passage,
Oakham, Rutland LE15 6DE
United Kingdom

Social Knitting Club

Every Wednesday 6-8.30, £6
Bring your own stuff or buy a knitting kit from us!
A good giggle, tea and homemade cake provided!

Make a Vintage Inspired Apron. uttercross House 2 Church Passage, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6DE United Kingdom

Buttercross House
2 Church Passage,
Oakham, Rutland LE15 6DE
United Kingdom

Make a Vintage Inspired Apron.

Saturday 27th April, 10-2, £35.
Several styles to choose from.
Bring your own fabric.
Please call in to the shop or ask for an email to see the styles and details of materials needed.
Some sewing experience required.
All equipment, refreshments and a light lunch included.

Book Club,'Bed, by David Whitehouse, Buttercross House 2 Church Passage, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6DE United Kingdom

Buttercross House
2 Church Passage,
Oakham, Rutland LE15 6DE
United Kingdom

Book Club!
Thursday 25th April, 7-9, £2.50
We will be discussing 'Bed' by David Whitehouse.
Copies available in the shop for £2.50.
Refreshments included.

Beauty Demonstration with Rutland Health & Beauty Clinic. Buttercross House 2 Church Passage, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6DE United Kingdom

Buttercross House
2 Church Passage,
Oakham, Rutland LE15 6DE
United Kingdom

Beauty Demonstration with Rutland Health & Beauty Clinic.

Wednesday 24th April, 7-9, £6.
Ruth, Laura and Charlotte will be demonstrating Threading, the Priori Skin Peel and Shellac Nail Systems.
Each guest will receive a goody bag and a 20% discount voucher to use in the salon!
Refreshments included.

Wet Felted Flowers, Buttercross House 2 Church Passage, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6DE United Kingdom

Buttercross House
2 Church Passage,
Oakham, Rutland LE15 6DE
United Kingdom

Wet Felted Flowers

Saturday 20th April, 10-1, £25
Learn how to turn merino wool and silk in to beautiful blooms.
You will come away with at least 2 complete flowers that can be used as a brooch or put in a vase for decoration.
All materials and refreshments provided.

Rutland Scenery. Buttercross House 2 Church Passage, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6DE United Kingdom

Buttercross House
2 Church Passage,
Oakham, Rutland LE15 6DE
United Kingdom

Rutland Scenery

Thursday 18th April, 7-9, £5
Why has Rutland such a variety of natural landscapes?
Come along and discuss how nature has created the many Rutland scenes and tell us about your favourite view!
Refreshments included.

Sewing Essentials. Buttercross House 2 Church Passage, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6DE United Kingdom

Buttercross House
2 Church Passage,
Oakham, Rutland LE15 6DE
United Kingdom

Sewing Essentials!

Wednesday 17th April 10-12 or 6.30-8.30, £25.
Learn how to make and attach bias binding, sew a button hole and insert a zip. Then use these techniques to make a make-up or sewing bag!
Some sewing experience required.
All materials and refreshments provided.

Make Your Own Bunting, Buttercross House 2 Church Passage, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6DE United Kingdom

Buttercross House
2 Church Passage,
Oakham, Rutland LE15 6DE
United Kingdom





Make Your Own Bunting!
Wednesday 10th April 6.30-8.30, or Saturday 13th April 10-12, £25.
This workshop will include how to add your own message or theme.
Some sewing experience required.
Bring your own fabric and bias binding (will be specified upon booking)
All equipment and refreshments provided

Introduction to Chalk Paint™ Finishes. Buttercross House 2 Church Passage, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6DE United Kingdom

Buttercross House
2 Church Passage,
Oakham, Rutland LE15 6DE
United Kingdom

Introduction to Chalk Paint™

Finishes.
Tuesday 9th April, 10-1, £65

Come for an inspiring introduction to Chalk Paint™, decorative paint by Annie Sloan. Learn how to achieve 3 different looks: colour aged look, crackle finish and the use of colour combinations. Take home your painted board and the confidence to take on a new project! Bring an apron! Materials and refreshments included.

Learn to Sew: Make a cushion Cover, Buttercross House 2 Church Passage, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6DE United Kingdom

Buttercross House

2 Church Passage,

Oakham, Rutland LE15 6DE

United Kingdom

Learn to Sew: Make a cushion Cover. Wednesday 3rd April, 6.30-8.30, £25. A great project for beginners. All materials and refreshments included

Social Knitting Club, Buttercross House 2 Church Passage, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6DE United Kingdom

Social Knitting Club

Every Wednesday evening 6.00-8.30, £6 per person.

Great response to social knitting so far, loads of fun had every week!
Come and join us! Tea, cake, laughs and knitting!
Bring your own stuff or buy a kit from us.


Buttercross House

2 Church Passage,

Oakham, Rutland LE15 6DE

United Kingdom

Learn More Crochet Stitches and Finishes, Buttercross House 2 Church Passage, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6DE United Kingdom

Learn More Crochet Stitches and Finishes

Thursday 28th February 10.00-12.00, £25

Suitable for people who have been on the starter course 
or have some knowledge but would like to learn more. 


Buttercross House
2 Church Passage,
Oakham, Rutland LE15 6DE
United Kingdom

Starting to Crochet, Buttercross House 2 Church Passage, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6DE United Kingdom

Starting to Crochet

Wednesday 6th February 10.00-12.00,  £25

Learn how to make a chain and the technique to make a granny square.

Buttercross House
2 Church Passage,
Oakham, Rutland LE15 6DE
United Kingdom