Incredibusy
Let us exist responsibly ~ consciously ~ sustainably
“Woman makes pair of trousers from old duvet cover…” My vintage-but-photogenic hand-crank sewing machine decided to stop working, so I borrowed a new efficient modern number from my local Library of Things. This John Lewis sewing machine was a lot lighter for me to carry than my old Singer machine, and perfect for taking away …
This morning I was pottering getting ready for a client meeting, and listening to Material Matters' latest podcast episode. It was with suprise that I heard my name mentioned
CLICK here to subscribe to my newsletter to hear of new UK creative workshop dates 16 October 2024 Lowie, Herne Hill – Ali Clifford, Beginner workshop – SOLD OUT📍Lowie store, Herne Hill London – see more from this event on Ali’s @incredibusy instagram feed. 21 November 2024 Thursday – Ali Clifford, hosted by Palava, Kings …
How to make a Halloween Leaf Wreath We’ve been making some really cute things with Conkers this year – It all started with a white pen… we found these pens in a local stationery store, (you can find them in the links at the foot of this post) and they can write on glass and metal, …
In today’s busy world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or stressed by the distractions that are all around you. One of the best and most effective ways to come back from this is through mindfulness activities. This is the practice that encourages you to be fully present and aware of your surroundings, feelings and thoughts. …
With London Climate Action Week 2024 and Plastic Free July around the corner, I felt it timely to chat to Beth Williams and her organic cotton plastic free Turtle Bags and the gorgeous natural vegetable dyes they use.
What is Renée and how does it work?
Renée is the ‘Too-Good-To-Go’ for materials. We are an hybrid marketplace (online and in-person Hubs) that matches companies' leftover materials and surplus stock, with creatives and makers who need supplies.
We offer anything from paper, wood, textile, leather, yarn, paint, metal, glass and so on.
Spring Summer 2024 Incredibusy Salvaged Speed Loom Repair Workshops CLICK here to subscribe to my newsletter to hear of new UK creative workshop dates Lowie, Herne Hill – Thursday 18th April – Beginner workshop – SOLD OUT Lowie, Herne Hill – Thursday 2nd May – Improver workshop – SOLD OUT Renée Materials, PlayGround72london Shoreditch – …
The Power and Politics of Textiles certainly seems to be in the news at the moment. If you read my article earlier this week the mother and the weaver at the foundling museum, you’ll have figured out that I find this connection fascinating. Art School I’m writing this after visiting Unravel: The Power and Politics …
A must see this February It may seem that I’m at an exhibition every week at the mo, it’s true, there are so many brilliant shows to see right now in London and this one ends at the weekend 18th February 2024. The Mother and The Weaver: Art from the Ursula Hauser Collection at The …
