Craft, Chat and a Pocket Full of Sparkle

What an amazing morning spent with the wonderful ladies at the co-op! A room full of talent across all ages — some threading beads with laser focus, others knitting, painting, shaping pottery, working the loom, or cleverly transforming tired old clothes and upholstery fabric into something completely new and fabulous.


It’s more than just a workshop; it’s a social hub where creativity and conversation flow equally. Laughter, colour, and cups of tea stitched the morning together beautifully.


To top it off, the jewellery-making group surprised me with a beaded keyring and a dress ring — such thoughtful little gifts and a perfect reminder of a very special morning.

Recycled from an old sofa

My beautiful gifts

Nuri’s sister who works at the co-op, myself and Jan