Join our Remembrance Poppy Workshop
Connect with likeminded quieteers for a Remembrance Poppy Workshop at CREATE Contemporary Crafts Hub, Camborne on Saturday 12th September at 11am - 1pm.
This Pop Up Meet Up is designed to help you enjoy something you might not normally do with likeminded people in a calm and gentle way that feels authentic to your true quiet self. It’s a safe space for you to have a go at something fun and perhaps gently stretch your comfort zone as part of a community of quieteers who truly get you.
We can’t wait to welcome you.
Your Meet Up Connectors
Sue Rowe
Angela Hatherell
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
This an opportunity to make beautiful remembrance poppies to add to the wonderful community display exhibited on the railings outside CREATE last year. After the success of the Quiet Hearts project, we would like to bring the same spirit to the Remembrance display.
For all abilities – if you don’t knit or crochet, materials will be provided for making easy felt poppies. For those that do knit or crochet, guidance and patterns will be provided. The main thing is to join in and have a go!
If you can’t make this workshop date, Sue will be making poppies at the Meet Ups at Hayle on Mondays 1-3pm and Tuesdays at Camborne 6-8pm. She is happy to guide you through the steps. The patterns are also available as PDFs should anyone with knitting/crochet experience want to make these at home. As with the hearts, we would be happy to receive as many poppies as you would like to donate!
Do you need to bring anything?
Whilst we will provide materials to get you started, if you have any spare red, green, purple or black wool or felt, please bring that along. We would also much appreciate any donations of materials for the project.
Where to find us
Where to find us
CREATE Contemporary Crafts Hub
Donald Thomas Centre, Chapel Street, Camborne, Cornwall TR14 8EF
Google Maps | What3Words: ///spaces.buildings.elevated
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.
How to join in
It would be really helpful if you could sign up using our booking form. This means we know to look out for you and we can say hello and answer any of your questions before you come along.
Meeting Point
We will meet at Create Contemporary Arts Hub from 11am - 1pm.