M4KE

06/06/2026

Oh dear... arrived in the rain and the rest of the week. Wish I packed wellies

04/06/2026

On my way to Cambridge for a couple of nights, followed by a holiday on the Norfolk Broads.
Back in the shop on Wednesday 17th.

18/05/2026

This coming Saturday and Sunday I'll be in the craft tent making lampshades to order. The event is near the Camel Trail and hope to see you there.

15/05/2026

This is my first attempt at making a ribbon lampshade. Watch this space for more designs

07/05/2026

Many of you know that I'm also part of Make Stuff Happen CIC working on community based projects. Come say "Hi" on Saturday at the Hangout Bar.

We're teaming up with our good pals at Wilful Beer at The Cockleshell, Saltash to bring you the Mayfest Hangout Space and Bar, serving up some favourite local chilled craft beers!

Come find us on Church St, tucked away between and St Mary's.

We'll be running a raffle and competitions all day - we are on the look out for your best T-Rex impressions. PLUS! Turn up in a Hawaiian shirt and win a super special secret prize!

Come escape the crowds in our lil' hidden haven plus every pint, raffle ticket and bit of support helps us put money right back into local community projects 🍻🦖👕🎟

See comments for location📍

29/04/2026

Closed from 1-11 May. Back Tuesday 12. See you then

15/04/2026

Tomorrow, Thursday 16 April I will be in Truro collecting my award after successfully being nominated as one of Cornwalls 60 over 60, within the Creatve Contributor category. So sorry closed again!

Celebrating Cornwall’s Inspiring Residents - welcome to the Sixty Over Sixty campaign!

14/04/2026

Spaces are still available for Monday 20 April lampshade making workshop in Callington. 15% discount if you book in the shop by Friday 11am.
If you'd like to attend an evening workshop let me know so that I can arrange other dates.
Thanks

02/04/2026

Exciting times. The Lampshade Tuck was published publically with the Patent Office on 1st April.
Today I've collected a few to check and try over the weekend and if all OK, they'll be manufactured on Tuesday.
Also waiting for me on the door mat was a letter from an organisation that wants to talk about licensing it.
What a great day.
What do you think about the first colour?

30/03/2026

I'm going to be running a small group lampshade making workshop at the Prim-Raf Theatre in Callington on Monday 20th April at 10.30am.

During the workshop, you will have the opportunity to use the new to market Lampshade Tuck, which was designed to make it easier to tuck fabric around the rings. Also being hand held, makes it easier for those with arthritis.

Ideally you'd bring pre-ironed fabric and fabric scissors, if you have them.

Vinyl, rings and glue supplied, together with pre-selected fabric. Pop into the shop and choose some when booking or if you prefer, you can bring your own fabric.

Cost:
W 20cm x H 18cm £58
W 30cm x H 21cm £65
W 40cm x H 25cm £75