Quiet Hearts: A Portrait of Our Inner Worlds
Join our Quiet Hearts workshop
Connect with likeminded quieteers for a Quiet Hearts Textiles Workshop at CREATE Contemporary Crafts Hub, Camborne on Saturdays 16th and 23rd May 2026 at 11am-1pm.
This workshop is part of HushFest - Cornwall's Festival of Quietness.
Come and make something with your hands in the company of quieteers who truly get it. No experience is needed, and no particular skill is required. There are lots of different ways to make a heart, and we will help you find the one that feels right for you. Come as you are.
It is a safe space to have a go at something new in your own time and at your own pace, as part of a community that understands the quiet experience from the inside.
We are looking forward to seeing you there.
Your Meet Up Connectors
Sue Rowe
Angela Hatherell
Sue Rowe
Connector & Director
Angela Hatherell
Hi, I’m Angela. I’ve spent my life quietly working my way through several different careers, having trained as an architect and worked in practice, research and education, and also in film, television and arts management. I always felt most at home by the sea, so in 2018 I made the decision to move to Cornwall with my cockapoo, Artie.
Once here I cofounded Create CIC in Camborne, with the aim of giving anyone access to creativity, regardless of experience, ability or income. We run workshops, and offer access to equipment and studio space, for pottery, glass and jewellery. If you’re ever in town pop by and say hello!
As a quiet person who is also a director of a community interest company in Cornwall, discovering Quiet Connections has been a revelation to me. It has challenged my perception of my own and others’ quietness and allowed me to see it as a strength rather than a barrier – I can be successful, socially and professionally, because of, not in spite of, my quietness.
What to expect
What we will be doing
We are coming together to craft individual textile hearts, which will become part of a large collaborative installation for HushFest.
Hearts can be made in all sorts of ways. You might wrap wool around a small piece of card and shape it by hand, cut a pom pom into a heart shape, sew two pieces of felt together, or try a simple crochet pattern if you would like to. Sue will show you how, whatever approach appeals to you. None of these require any previous experience or specialist materials. If you can hold a piece of wool, you can make a heart.
We also have easy-to-use heart-maker kits available if you would like a simple way to begin, and a range of materials to explore including wool, felt, fabric scraps, and more. You are welcome to bring your own too.
A relaxed, welcoming environment
Sue will be there to guide you throughout. There is no right way to make a heart, and you are welcome to work quietly at your own pace or join in gentle conversation as you prefer.
We know that meeting new people can feel a little uncertain at first, and there is no pressure to perform or be particularly visible. You are welcome to arrive, settle in, and simply see how you feel.
Sue is also heart-making at the Tuesday Camborne Meet Ups if you would like to start ahead of time or have any questions before the day.
What Quiet Hearts will become
The hearts we create will be joined together to form a collaborative installation for HushFest, Cornwall's festival of quietness. This shared piece is designed to represent the richness and depth of our quiet community.
A heart carries the parts of ourselves we do not always show. When we feel appreciated and safe, our colour and warmth become visible. When joined together, the final display will show that quietness is not small or silent, but full of texture, creativity, and presence. It is a portrait of our inner worlds, offered in trust and held together by community.
You can find out more about our Quiet Hearts community project here.
Where to find us
CREATE Contemporary Crafts Hub
Donald Thomas Centre, Chapel Street, Camborne, Cornwall TR14 8EF
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Getting here
- By car: The hub can be reached by using the Google Maps link above. Please note that nearby on-street parking is time-limited. The closest car park is Rosewarne (5 min walk)
- By train: The nearest station is Camborne (7 min walk)
- By bus: The nearest bus station is Camborne (3 min walk)
To receive more detailed instructions on getting to this Meet Up, please contact meetups@quietconnections.co.uk.
Crafting from home
If you cannot join us in person, you are still warmly invited to be part of the installation. Hearts made at home are every bit as welcome as those made in the workshop. Craft your heart in your own time, in whatever way feels right, and post it to us at:
Quiet Connections
CREATE Contemporary Crafts Hub
Donald Thomas Centre,
Chapel Street
Camborne
TR14 8EF
You can find Sue's Crochet Heart Patterns here if they're helpful - though your heart can be made of any textiles and methods you like!
How to join in
It would be really helpful if you could sign up using our booking form. This means we can make sure the group doesn't get too big and we know to look out for you and can say hello and answer any of your questions before you come along.
Find out more about the Quiet Hearts project here.
