“I Say Ding Dong Saddleworth Vintage”

May 3, 2013 by Samantha Mills | Leave a comment

Saddleworth Vintage is proud to be a part of Craft & Design month 2013.  An initiative designed to raise awareness of the enormous amount of creative talent past and present we have in this country.

Where: Tanner Business Centre, Greenfield, Saddleworth.  OL3 7NH

When: Sunday 26th May 2013, 10am till 5pm.

“Ding Dong Saddleworth Vintage” is looking at the Vintage lifestyle of crafts throughout the eras, and how elements of the wedding are crafted and unique.  Come and meet the people in Saddleworth behind creating a vintage wedding day to remember.  Something Old Something New Vintage and Handmade Market , you can witness demos, taste Vintage teas, and maybe pick up a few vintage  and handmade goodies along the way. Join us on Twitter or Facebook to join our discussions on War Brides then and now, and also what did you have for something old, something new?

Craft and Design Month is a ‘not for profit’ initiative launched by craft&design  magazine.  The magazine’s editor, Angie Boyer, explains: “There are many thousands of craftsmen and women who manufacture and sell their products in the UK and to the overseas markets who are completely overlooked by newspapers reporting on the demise of domestic manufacturing.

“Crafts is incredibly important to the economy but also to our wellbeing and way of life.  If we don’t use the talents of people on our doorstep, they will disappear forever.  We hope that by shining the spotlight on the skills of craftsmen and women throughout the country, the general public will think twice about who to go to when they need something for the home.   If we succeed in that, Craft and Design Month will have served its purpose.”

For further information on Craft and Design Month May 2013, including details of other events in your area, please visit: www.craftanddesignmonth.net.

We’re supporting Craft and Design Month.  Are you?

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“Ding Dong Saddleworth Vintage”

May 3, 2013 by Samantha Mills | Leave a comment
"Something Old Something New" vintage & Handmade Market

“Ding Dong Saddleworth Vintage”

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Magpie Market

March 25, 2013 by Samantha Mills | Leave a comment
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My visit to Saddleworth Museum on a cold and snowy day, within Uppermill, was cheered up by a tree . The tree had a hand knitted installation wrapped around it to keep it warm!  Inside Magpie market, which housed some cold, but some jewellery makers I did know. Also some recent designer maker graduates such as Fay Jenkinson, that had made it through the bad weather who uses casting techniques, and interestingly the old method of staple repairs in ceramic. All use traditional hand making techniques and specialised areas such as Gemma Scully MJN, on chasing techniques.  Local art jeweller Cath Hill,  who is specialised in Enamelling techniques, and trained with my old jewellery mentor Colette Hazelwood, at craft & design centre (small world).

Good to see Realicoul within the market of which creates collections of quirky handmade button jewellery, unique textile accessories and beautiful home decorations. Design and make items such as funky button brooches, brightly coloured button bracelets, retro inspired button necklaces, kitsch button rings and of course super cute button earrings. These items I tend to do workshops in, but if you can not be bothered making your own. Realcoul use new as well as genuine antique /vintage buttons and each item to make is one of a kind and very collectable. They also make beautiful fabric covered brooches, pincushions, cushions, dolls, artwork, purses, kindle sleeves, and bunting. You may have seen their  designs with handmade Jubilee themed jewellery complete with union jack buttons at Saddleworth Vintage & Handmade fair in honour of the Jubilee.

Even though jewellery designer makers are pitched at the contemporary market we are still in our little workshops, using vintage tooling and traditional techniques, that are used time and time again for timeless designs.

Realcoul magpie market

magpie market selects Realcoul and button jewellery

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Vintage and Handmade Fair in May

March 13, 2013 by Jude | 4 Comments

Craft and Design Month is in May. To continue on the theme of linking a Saddleworth Vintage and Handmade Fair to the event, are you interested in exhibiting/having a stall? If so please can you reply via the website or on facebook so we can get an idea of numbers and venue needed.

We haven’t decided on a date as yet but again but most probably towards the end of the month.

Thank you and looking forward to hearing from you.

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Manifesto For Making

February 25, 2013 by Samantha Mills | 1 Comment
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When: 23 March 2013
Where: London

The theme for the third annual Heritage Crafts Association (HCA) conference is ‘Manifesto for Making’. With a fantastic line up of speakers booked, the HCA will be asking delegates and speakers to contribute to the Manifesto for Making before and on the day.

Speakers include:

  • Paul Martin of BBC’s Handmade Revolution.
  • David Hieatt, founder of Howies clothing, the Do Lectures and Hiut Denim.
  • Phill Gregson,  traditional wheelwright.
  • Mila Burcikova, creator of ‘Misense’ fashion label and a PhD candidate at Charles University, Prague.
  • Deborah Carre, founder of carréducker with James Ducker in 2004

Book early to avoid disappointment at www.heritagecrafts.org.uk/index.php/upcoming-events/2013-spring-conference.

Something we are passionate about, and hope the manifesto encourages business, and not just volunteers to build the skill base we are loosing around the area.  We would love to hear from the next wave of graduates from applied art, craft & design, creative industries!  What should be in the manifesto?

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Looking for Talent Vintage Style!

February 8, 2013 by Samantha Mills | Leave a comment
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We are looking for unique, vintage style character models from 18 to 100 years old. Are you an individual that could be a tea lady in the second world war? or maybe a character in yanks that knows the local connection to the film? Add glamour to a party as Gloria the first super model from Saddleworth? Do you sing in the style of the Rat Pack? A bell boy who can tap dance? Do you work in hospitality with character? We want to know about you!

Also looking for Character makers who can demo traditional techniques, we want to showcase you!
The Talented people of who you are, and what you can become, within an era!
Look forward to meeting you!

Our face of Saddleworth Vintage is now getting contracts, with vintage Model Agencies, and has project managed her own charity fundraiser. Could you become the next face of Saddleworth Vintage?

Sam AKA Agent showcase.

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Saddleworth Vintage Collaborative for Christmas

November 19, 2012 by Jude | Leave a comment
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Saddleworth Vintage is coming together to celebrate a Vintage Christmas and the opening of the Jude Gidney Photography Studio on the 2nd December.

The businesses include My Wonderful Little Designs Handmade Cards, SJM Designs Jewellery, ItsaMistry  bespoke jewellery and albums, Saddleworth Shindigs exhibiting Vintage paraphernalia, Lipgloss and Lenses, Restorate Design, exhibiting restoration of photographs as well as Ravenstone Catering and Saddleworth Bake Cakes.

There are rumours that Santa may also be visiting to have his photo taken in the new Photobooth at the studio with any likely models, be they young or adult.

You will also be able to pick up a copy of the Memory Lane Calendar.

Come and raise a glass to the new studio – and enjoy the start of the Christmas celebrations with Saddleworth Vintage.

All attending will also have the opportunity to win a Lipgloss and Lenses Make-Over Photoshoot for 2.

Opening 11am- 4pm. 

 

Venue Address: 

Jude Gidney Photography Studio

Unit 2

Waterside Mills,

Tanners Business Centre,

Greenfield

OL3 7NH

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Saddleworth Vintage & Handmade @ Oxjam

October 23, 2012 by Samantha Mills | Leave a comment

 

http://www.residentadvisor.net/images/events/flyer/2012/10/uk-1027-416830-front.jpgThis Weekend Oxjam Boutique will be running alongside a great music line-up at Antwerp Mansion as part of the Takeover 27th October.
Featuring an eclectic mix of original hand-made , re-worked and vintage clothing, unique jewelry and accessories, scrumptious cup-cakes and kitschy craft items. High street – eat your heart out!  

Here’s just a taste of who will be showcasing their wares on the day :_______________________________________________________

Mustard Tree aims to improve and rebuild the lives of homeless and marginalised people in Manchester through the provision of furniture, clothes, emergency food, training, mentoring, friendship and social enterprise.

Second hand vinyl records and books donated from people around Manchester,will be on sale at their stall at Oxjam, cheap as chips!
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Oxfam Originals need no introduction
If you’re into retro, this terrific stall has high-quality gear from the 1960s and ’70s. Shop in the knowledge that it’s for a good cause.
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Chezzie Le Choux
A wide range of cup cakes from the crazy peanut butter and jelly to the good old British Jammie Dodger
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Dirty Work 
Graffiti art specialists; art supplies, t-shirts, caps and much more!
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Junk 
Unique and imaginative clothing, art and accessories that transcend the everyday expectations and scream of individuality. 
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Saddleworth Vintage and Handmade 
Lost and found pop-up shop, vintage style accessories, clothing for the party season. For that unique Christmas gift made from found objects by Samantha Mills. On The Lost & Found stand you may have a Brief Encounter with Laura Norey from Memory Lane calendar, the vintage model & dancer will be signing selling the Calenders through this event.  
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Memory Lane is a vintage pin-up calendar project, helping to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society. 
- http://www.facebook.com/MemoryLaneCalendar 
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Elly Page 
Unique garments handmade using vintage lace and other gorgeous fabrics
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TOMS Live Art Installation
- http://www.toms.co.uk/
TOMS give a pair of new shoes to a child in need for every pair of TOMS purchased
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0% Dinosaur
A range of laser-cut acrylic necklaces – perfect festival accessories 
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Helena Dennison 
Handmade crafts – Colourful hanging birds, Owl hats, Crochet blankets and more
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Not Now 
An award winning, Manchester based creative studio with recent exhibitions in Font Bar and Cord. They produce effective client-based work balanced alongside self-set experimental projects and will be selling off some of their work at Oxjam.
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Peggie Mae Vintage by Sarah Crawford
Lovely vintage for ladies and fellas from the 50’s-90’s
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Kitty’s Vintage Closet by Kate Frain
Step back into time and and into a fabulous frock from Kitty’s Vintage Closet. From the 1950s to 1980s, whatever the occasion and wherever you’re going we’ve got something to make your wardrobe pop!
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Crafty Ginge Designs by Kelly Joseph
Hand-made cards, cushions, brooches and more with an ongoing aim to be as environmentally friendly as possible.

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The Boutique Market will run from 2pm to 8pm in the ballroom upstairs at Antwerp Mansion
Entry is £5 for a wristband which ALSO gains you access to the live music at…

// Trof Fallowfield
// FUEL Cafe Withington
// Red Rum Fallowfield
// Antwerp Mansion 

Therefore, if you have already bought one for the music you DON’T need to purchase a second one for the market, and vice versa! 

Wrist bands are available at the door on the day or online here; with all proceeds going to Oxfam
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/187510

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Manchester Vintage Awards 2012 lavish line up!

September 20, 2012 by Samantha Mills | Leave a comment
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Manchester Vintage Awards 2012 are very exciting for the development of Saddleworth Vintage this year as we have quite a few finalists from the Saddleworth Area, to prove we are certainly an area that has great vintage businesses!  All is not over yet, your final vote is needed to ensure these awards come back home on the 17th October.

We will be aranging vintage transport to and from Matt & Phreds, so if you fancy joining the finalists for this red carpet affair Hollywood style, get your tickets early for this through Manchester Vintage website. Well what is happening on the night is set to transport the Northern Quarter into a film set!

The brand new rum company, Old J Rum  The concept “Old J” has been created in honour of an unlikely mixologist, an Admiral Edward Vernon, whom  in 1740  enforced a reduction in the strength of the British Navy’s rum ration. When his men complained, Vernon suggested the addition of limes and sugar to make the drink more enjoyable. He became known as  s “Old Grog”. “Old J” however brings Vernon´s concept into the 21st Century by using the finest Caribbean Rum combined with a Secret Blend of Spices, Sugar, Vanilla and Persian Lime. looking forward to cocktails!

With Pin-ups in pinnies 1950’s inspired Pin-Up waitresses serving free boozy cupcakes to the glamourous guests. Cakes for guests and a complimentary rum based cocktail, by Manchester’s best bar tenders at our speakeasy style venue Matt & Phreds who will be offering special deals on drinks and food long into the night with happy hours of 2-4-1 drink offers and food.

The ‘Hollywood Golden-Age’ theme will be brought to life with vintage entertainment line up including Marilyn Monroe tribute act, Susie Sequin and old-school jazz singer, Kiki DeVille.

Infamous Charleston dancer, Antony Padgett will be rocking up in style in his vintage 1929 Aston Martin that guests can use for fabulous photo opportunities. Antony will also be doing a reading from his brand new book, ‘The Great Gatsby Revisited’. The event is being captured by vintage inspired photography duo ‘Dotmoxee’, who will be snapping each guest as they make their way through the venue’s red carpet entrance. They think Aston Martin, I think Vintage Bus “Betty Grable” well maybe after a few cocktails!

We will keep you posted!



 

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Saddleworth Vintage & Handmade Networking Event No 1

September 7, 2012 by Samantha Mills | 4 Comments
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Date: Thursday 27th September 2012

Place: Swan Inn Delph

Time: 7pm

Discussion on collaborations for a Vintage & Handmade Christmas, meeting and greeting, also showcasing! Why not bring some samples to show and tell along with your business cards.

 

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