Invention Point: Felted Clocktower Faces Workshop

This month the Inventing South Norwood Team is back with more workshops for you to get stuck into!

We returned to the Clock-Tower Market on the 4th of December and this time it was all about commemorating one of our most important local landmarks – The South Norwood Clocktower!

Felted Clocktower Faces Workshop

4th of December 

Clocktower Market – from 10am to 4pm 

The workshop was  hosted by Katie Farrell who runs the Sewcial Circle. The Sewcial Circle is a crafty gang for people who love to make things. In the whirlwind of everyday life, crafting has often been my haven for inspiration and calm. The Sewcial Circle craft kits are designed to get the whole family crafting. At this drop-in workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to create your own felt clock bauble for free. Ideal for ages 7+.

See photos of the workshops in action below:

What is Inventing South Norwood all about?  

Celebrating the spirit of invention in South Norwood, this new cultural programme is funded by Historic England High Street Action Zones Programme. Its intention is to support exciting cultural activity and get people to come out and enjoy their historic high streets. 

These Invention points are a great chance for people to come and talk to the Stanley Team about the ‘Inventing South Norwood’ programme and learn how to get involved in our volunteer initiatives. We will take photos of all your work for the upcoming Invention Archive.   

For any further information check out www.stanleyarts.org or contact: inventingsouthnorwood@stanleyarts.org

Daniel Winder, Venue Director, Stanley Arts, said: “South Norwood has a rich and enduring history of invention and creativity. We hope that over the next three years the whole of our local community will come together to celebrate our collective spirit of invention.” 

Duncan Wilson, Chief Executive, Historic England, said: “The high street cultural programme is a step change in the way we think about bringing high streets back from the brink. As we start to see these important historic spaces regenerated through building work, it is the community-led cultural work that helps people to enjoy their high street again and also have a say in what the future of their high street might be.” 

For more about the national programme follow @HistoricEngland #HistoricHighStreets and visit: www.HistoricEngland.org.uk/HighStreetCulture  

For more information on Katie’s work go to: www.thesewcialcircle.com