Fantastic commission opportunity!!











An exciting new commission for designers, product designers, artists and makers. Have you ever fancied designing, developing and manufacturing Blackpool inspired products ready for sale? Now is your chance!

We are looking for expressions of interest from three artists, designers or creative enterprises who would like to be considered for Project Object.

Project Object is seeking artists who will engage with Blackpool’s historic collections and built heritage to design a range of quality products inspired by the seaside resort which will be sold in the Grundy Art Gallery Shop and the Tourist Information Office Shop.

Blackpool Council has in its possession a wealth of materials which we hope will inspire contemporary and innovative design in a range of products and to be sold at different price ranges suitable for most pockets, and can range from more ‘mass produced’ products to bespoke and limited edition ranges.

We will be appointing three artists for Project Object, to undertake four weekly design sessions with the community each, and then to develop their work into saleable products.

For more information and to request an application, please email kerry.hunt@blackpool.gov.uk
We look forward to your ideas!

Sort your craft out!!

On the 30th of November FYCreative organised for Kirsty Almedia to talk to a group of crafters and deisngers about their future and marketing.

Here is a Kirsty music video....



FYC recruited makers and designers through the Super Duper Fair and invited them to a one-off session with Kirsty working through all the issues around running your own craft business. Issues around marketing online, where to sell your things, how to focus and structure your time and that business cards are the shop window to your business.

The workshop had a very positive atmosphere with business plans written up for the future. A very inspiring and motivating session! Thanks to Kirsty and Alice for a very insightful day of learning and planning!



Fancy joining a knitting club??






















To contact the library for more information please call 01253 478080.

Central Library
Queen Street
Blackpool
FY1 1PX

Craft fairs galore

If the Super Duper Fair got your desire to find exciting handmade Christmas gifts going then there are plenty of local fairs coming up.

Cracking Craft Fair in Poulton

Retrospective Events in Cleveleys

Fill your Christmas stockings!

Super Duper Success!!!

Well Saturday's Super Duper Fair was a huge success. Over 2,000 people visited the fair, starting their Christmas shopping early. All 60 stalls were selling beautiful handmade things; treats for the home, tummy, and wardrobe. It was hard to keep track of all the compliments about the quality and range of the items for sale and once again the presentation of each stall was a delight and really brought the Winter Gardens to life.

A big thank you to all the makers and designers, to Penny Black and Chord In The Act for entertaining us all day with their music, Linzi Cason for her wonderful photobooth and Aunty Social for providing a lovely activity for people to join in with. A special thank you to Winter Gardens for having us and being so accommodating.

Can't wait for next year!

I have a selection of photos from the day on the blog but if you would like to see more please click on this link...







Fairy goodness!!

















Looking for that extra special Christmas tree topper? Get your handmade fairy from Mrs. Marmalade's stall at the Super Duper Fair.