Northampton BID

CRAFT & CHATTER
2025-08-08 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-08-15 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-08-22 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-08-29 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-09-05 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-09-12 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-09-19 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-09-26 12:30 - 14:00 (Europe/London) and 12 more dates | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Every Friday 12.30 â€“ 2.00 Free If youâ€™re looking for a way to unwind after a busy week or just want to make some new crafting friends, come along with your chosen craft to these friendly informal sessions. They take place every Friday lunchtime in the Northampton Museum & Art Gallery lower cafe area. Drop in no booking required but please purchase a drink or something to eat from the cafe.

Gather & Create @ Vulcan Works
2025-09-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Rd, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
Event Overview:
Join us for a hands-on creative workshop where you’ll learn how to make your very own hand-stitched leather journal. In this session, you’ll be guided step-by-step through a beginner-friendly bookbinding process to stitch blank pages into a soft, leather-wrap cover.
Your finished journal will be A6 size (approximately 10.5 x 15 cm) — perfect for sketching, note-taking, or journaling. All leather used has been thoughtfully sourced from materials diverted from the waste stream, making this a sustainable and mindful craft.
About the Host:
Hi! I’m Jenni, captain of The Craft Fantastic. From my home studio in Northampton, I create handmade journals, stationery, and bookish gifts — often using rescued leather to give new life to beautiful materials. I’m passionate about traditional crafts and can’t wait to share the joy of bookbinding with you.
Whether you’re a total beginner or looking to expand your skills, this workshop offers a welcoming and relaxed space to learn something new.
Event cost is for materials, food and drink for the event.
Event timeline
6pm – Drinks, nibbles & a chat
6:20pm – Journal Making
7:15pm – Break
7:30pm – Journal Making
8:00pm – Home time
