Getting Crafty in Marchy in Leighton Buzzard
4 Crafting events and workshops in Leighton Buzzard for March
Here at Bee Local we love crafting and we’ve been to so many local workshop and loved every single one of them. From bauble painting, card making, art workshops, pottery and many more. Here are just 4 ideas if you love crafting as much as us.
Happydashery – The.Work.Shop
As you may have noticed we LOVE this place in Leighton Buzzard High Street. They have a huge range of workshops, we’ve been to Jesmonite coasters and bauble painting to name a few. They also hold drop-in crafting and sip and paint sessions. You can always check out their list online because there are so many to choose but here is one that caught our eye – shiny things! They do vouchers so it is a great gift for Mother’s Day.
22nd March Freestyle Beaded Embroidery
Suitable for all skill sets, we will start right from the basics. Mairi will show you a variety of different stitching and beading techniques such as couching, ruffles and sequin stacking, which you will use to make your own unique artwork.
Leighton Buzzard Handmade and Craft Market
We have a great market every week on Tuesdays and Saturdays but as well as the Charter Market there a speciality markets dotted throughout the month.
22nd March Handmade and Craft Market
On he last Saturday in the month it is the handmade and craft market alongside the Charter market. This is a great chance to meet local makers and support small independent businesses and of course there are beautiful things to buy.
For all the market information see here
MK Handmade and Vintage Market
While it is not strictly Leighton Buzzard you will find many of our local makers at this huge pop up market and we have found some wonderful bits for the house over the years.
MK Handmade and Vintage Spring Fair 1st and 2nd March
This pop up attracts stalls and crafters from all over the area and is brilliant for finding unique gifts, even if they are for you!
Loobicrafts
This little shop tucked away in Ryland Mews, Leighton Buzzard is a paper crafters paradise and they have many workshops throughout the month.
5th March Monthly All Day Scrapbook
Pop along and work on your own scrapbook projects or the kit provided, meet like minded people and maybe learn some new techniques or ideas from each other. Sample idea using kit will be provided. Use of die-cutting machines available. This is a NOT a taught workshop.
This months kit is from Carta Bella’s London collection (could be Paris if preferred). You need to call or email to book. Find out more here
More from Bee Local Magazine
We hope you enjoy these local events but if you are looking for more information a here is some more about other craft providers and we also put together a handy guide to clubs in the area too
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