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April Newsletter
Click the link to dive into our April newsletter and discover this month’s creative highlights. https://canva.link/aeyopmqoh3trvot
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3 days ago1 min read


March Newsletter
March brings new makers, bright ideas, and plenty of creative buzz at The Crafty Hive. https://www.canva.com/design/DAHAcM74h0Q/gDNUhHqVuhOTnW_Oc2YaWQ/view?utm_content=DAHAcM74h0Q&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hccc36636f9
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Mar 41 min read


March in Indigo: Celebrating Cyanotype Artist Laura Bridges
Wiltshire artist Laura Bridges creates cyanotype images on paper and fabric. Cyanotype is a camera-less, early photographic printing process that produces a distinctive, cyan-blue print. Using flowers and foliage from her garden, Laura creates one of a kind images, using the sun to expose the photographic chemicals. Laura also draws inspiration from decorative tiles, vintage fabrics and ceramics, often using their patterns in her work. She is selling one off original framed
madeinbradfordonav
Mar 41 min read
What’s Buzzing In: Our Latest Community Donations
10m of soft, spotted jersey fabric £25 A burst of colour and texture has landed, thank you for the fantastic wool donations this week!
madeinbradfordonav
Feb 191 min read


Buzzing In: Brand New Makes for You
Baa Baa Bag Chic If this sparks your creativity, take a look at the felting workshops Paulene is hosting in our Creative Community Snug Richard Green: Water colour artist We stock a range of origninal artwork along with cards and prints of the local area.
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Feb 191 min read


Showcase Artists
Jane Foote I was a SAfer (South African) but now I'm a Pom (British), living in beautiful, picturesque Bradford-on-Avon in Wiltshire, and loving it. Because my artworks are so diverse, I have included older works on my website to show the variety of work that I do. My most recent works have been inspired by such diverse things as; the Covid-19 virus; bird paintings, using upcycled pebbles, glass and fabric; the Wiltshire countryside and 'rewilding', swans and a wonderful sta
madeinbradfordonav
Feb 191 min read


The Crafty Hive Newsletter February 2026
🐝 Welcome to February at The Crafty Hive As we step into a fresh month of making, mending, and creative community, we’re buzzing with excitement about everything happening in the Hive. February brings new faces, new workshops, and even more opportunities to gather, learn, and craft together. We’re delighted to welcome two wonderful showcase artisans into the Hive family: Snug Scarf, bringing cosy handmade warmth, and Armani Lawlor Art , whose vibrant work adds a beautiful s
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Feb 38 min read
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