Thought Creates!
Hi and welcome to 2022!
After many years and around 250,000 views on my old website I thought it was time for a change - and very Happy I am!! Here I will bring you news of my events and workshops and showcase my creations. Please check back often to see whats new, or scroll down to the About section to find out who I am!
You can check out more of my creations here https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/BazaarOfDreams or go to my FB pages Tricia.Frances.Art or bazaarofdreams
LATEST NEWS
Now that covid restrictions are lifted I will once again be running art & craft workshops. The venue is Handmade Gifts & Gallery in Anglia Square Norwich. I will be limiting most workshops to 6 so that each person has their own space. Masks are still welcome if you want to wear one. Hand Sanitiser is available. Each person will have access to individual kits for the workshop. My occasional studio workshops and destash sales will be in my garden studio...wear a coat!. Please check out the Classes & Workshops or Events sections.
Hope to meet you soon! Tricia Frances
20% of art sales was donated to Pricilla Bacon Lodge in December 2021. They cared for my Daughter Wendy who passed away from breast cancer in August 2021. Donations can still be made:
Our Full List of Summer Arts & Crafts Workshops. Please see the Classes & Workshops listings to book online or go to Handmade Gifts & Gallery, Norwich to book in advance in person. Click ticket to join our mailing list.
Read MoreSale of Dolls House Miniatures, accessories and supplies. Handmade by Tricia Frances - Bazaar of Dreams. 1:12 scale and smaller. Up to 50% off https://www.facebook.com/events/312411754340274/312411804340269
Read MoreYour chance to catch some Fabric bargins with a few craft and sewing items thrown in, without leaving the comfort of your home! This sale will take place on line where you will see the offers pop up every few minutes on Saturday from 5pm - 8pm. The sale closes at Midnight. Although the offers will be on for the whole of the evening it will be first come first served basis, when its gone its gone! This is a UK based event. Payment is by paypal or cash if you are collecting. The items can be sent to you for a fee. Tickets are free. Book here online, go to my FB event page and click going https://www.facebook.com/events/2868299669982265 or Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-fabric-sale-tickets-316994578317 email triciafrances.artevents@gmail.com for more info.
Read MoreYour chance to catch some book bargins with a files, sketch and notes books thrown in! New and preowned novels, text books and some antique volumes. This sale will take place online. This is a UK based event. Payment is by cash on the day. Tickets are free. Book here online, go to my FB event page and click going https://www.facebook.com/events/2868299669982265 or Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-sale-all-subjects-new-read-novels-text-books-sketch-notebooks-tickets-324222447067 email triciafrances.artevents@gmail.com for more info.
Read MoreOur Full List of Spring Arts & Crafts Workshops. Please see the Classes & Workshops listings to book online or go to Handmade Gifts & Gallery, Norwich to book in advance in person. Click ticket to join our mailing list.
Read MoreJoin us for a Mothers Day treat. Relax and enjoy making a dream catcher, then finish with Warm scones, Clotted cream, Jam and Tea/coffee. Click READ MORE for payment options through eventbrite, here online or in person.
Read MoreCome and get a bargain. All stock reduced for quick January Sale to make space for new handmade arts & crafts.
Read MoreLike Brigadoon this will appear for just 1 week then be gone! A mixture of OOAK items hand made by me at special prices for this week. To purchase these items at sale price please go to the shop
Read MoreBLACK FRIDAY SALE 40% off Original price - Everything Black on this website for 1 day only Friday 26th November (ends 1 minute past midnight on 27th). For a preview click shop and then BLACK FRIDAY SALE. Or for 30% off art & craft materials go to https://www.facebook.com/events/606344660386941 To buy from the FB event click going and PM me. To buy here book your free tickets then put the item in your basket, pay for the item. Then I will work out shipping and refund your discount. triciafrances.artevents@gmail.com for more info.
Read MoreI am retiring! Well, I dont think as an Artist I will ever totally stop doing what I do, but I plan to focus on a few projects only and teaching. So most of my art & craft supplies will be for sale. Also I will be selling all my artworks, miniatures and crafts at reduced prices. So there will be lots of bargains in my De-Stash sales. Thursdays 2 - 4. 28 Oct Fabrics & leather & Everything Halloween. 18 Nov Art & Craft Supplies, Leather & Fabrics. 9 Dec. Everything Christmas. Most items will be undercover outside. By Appointment only. Please book a free ticket online here, go to my FB event page https://www.facebook.com/events/643552546614000 or email triciafrances.artevents@gmail.com and request appointment time between 2 - 4pm on the sale day. If it is easier check out the ONLINE sale the same evening. See other events for details.
Read MoreI am retiring! Well, I dont think as an Artist I will ever totally stop doing what I do, but I plan to focus on a few projects only and teaching. So most of my art & craft supplies will be for sale. Also I will be selling all my artworks, miniatures and crafts at reduced prices. So there will be lots of bargains in my De-Stash sales. Thursdays 2 - 4. 28 Oct Fabrics & leather & Everything Halloween. 18 Nov Art & Craft Supplies, Leather & Fabrics. 9 Dec. Everything Christmas. Most items will be undercover outside. By Appointment only. Please book a free ticket online here, go to my FB event page https://www.facebook.com/events/643552546614000 or email triciafrances.artevents@gmail.com and request appointment time between 2 - 4pm on the sale day. If it is easier check out the ONLINE sale the same evening. See other events for details.
Read MoreI am retiring! Well, I dont think as an Artist I will ever totally stop doing what I do, but I plan to focus on a few projects only and teaching. So most of my art & craft supplies will be for sale. Also I will be selling all my artworks, miniatures and crafts at reduced prices (see seperate listing for that). So there will be lots of bargains in my De-Stash sales through Facebook. Thursdays 6-8. 18 Nov Art & Craft Supplies, Leather & Fabrics. 9 Dec. As November plus Everything Christmas. Items unsold will stay up on the sale page until end of December to buy at any time. Tickets are free. Book here online, go to my FB event page and click going https://www.facebook.com/events/643552546614000 or email triciafrances.artevents@gmail.com for more info.
Read MoreOpen Studios Is back! I will be exhibiting my work, selling art & craft materials, and running workshops, in Norwich. As well as showing my creations, and as I am retiring from making crafts, there will be lots of bargains in my De-Stash sales. Check the attached workshop timetable, event or email triciafrances.artevents@gmail.co.uk for more info. To visit my studio please book a free ticket, The sessions are hourly from 11 -5 on Sat 25, Sun 26 Sept. Or October: Fri 1st or 8th, Sat 2nd or 9th, Sun 3rd or 10th. My destash sales are on Mon 27 Sept, Tues 5 or Monday 11th October. 12-4 Note most items will be undercover outside. Book here online or email triciafrances.artevents@gmail.com .
Read MoreCrochet a Red White or Blue Flower Brooch for the Jubilee. Basic skills needed for this workshop. All materials provided. Click READ MORE for payment options through eventbrite, here online or in person.
Read MoreLearn how to repair your own clothing by hand. Basic hand sewing skills needed for this workshop. Bring your clothing items, matching threads, zips etc. Local shops can provide sewing items if needed and we dont have them. Click READ MORE for payment options through eventbrite, here online or in person.
Read MoreLearn how to make a garment in this 5 week course on Tuesday afternoons. Basic hand sewing skills needed for this workshop. Bring your own materials: fabric, pattern & cotton etc. Local shops can provide sewing items if needed on the first week. Info will be given when booked. Click READ MORE for payment options through eventbrite, here online or in person.
Read MoreFor Beginners and those who know how to hold a hook! Learn basic stitches. All materials included. £20 per person. 6 places available. Workshop with Tricia Frances at Handmade Gifts & Gallery. To book: See below
Read MoreCrochet a cute miniature Cacti. Great for a gift or dolls house. Basic skills needed for this workshop. All materials and patterns provided. Click READ MORE for payment options through eventbrite, here online or in person.
Read MoreCome and learn how to create your version of a Picasso artwork. Learn about the artist, colour matching and artist techniques to create your version of a cubist portrait - can be adapted for all abilities. All materials included. Click READ MORE for payment options through eventbrite, here online or in person.
Read MoreFor Beginners and those who know how to hold a hook! Learn basic stitches. All materials included. £20 per person. 6 places available. Workshop with Tricia Frances at Handmade Gifts & Gallery. To book: See below
Read MoreEver thought about writing your Memoir? Dont know where to start? Join Tricia Frances for this fun 2 hour look at how to get started. Bring a notebook and a something to write with - and your laptop if you have one. Tricia's Autobiography 'It's all about me - and William the Conquerors Grandfather' is due for publication this summer. https://www.facebook.com/TriciaFrancesDeGray.Author/ https://www.triciafrances-degray.co.uk/ Click READ MORE for payment options through eventbrite, here online or in person.
Read MoreJoin us for a children's papercraft workshop, creating a butterfly garden with paper, glitter and glue. Limited spaces. children must be accompanied by an adult. All materials included. There is also a morning session from 11-12. (see handmade gifts & gallery to book) Click READ MORE for booking options through eventbrite, here online or in person.
Read MoreJoin us for a Dreamcatcher workshop. All materials included. Adults, all abilities Click READ MORE for booking options through eventbrite, here online or in person.
Read MoreAre you a budding poet? Or would like to feel confident enough to enter your poems into competitions or publish in collections. Join Tricia Frances for this Poetry workshop. Bring a notebook and a something to write with - and your laptop if you have one. Tricia has hand many poems published with some turned into lyrics and recorded. She founded and ran the Lost Poet internatioal poetry competition in the 1990's. https://www.facebook.com/TriciaFrancesDeGray.Author/ https://www.triciafrances-degray.co.uk/ Click READ MORE for payment options through eventbrite, here online or in person.
Read MoreFor Beginners and those who know how to hold a hook! Learn basic stitches. All materials included. £20 per person. 6 places available. Workshop with Tricia Frances at Handmade Gifts & Gallery. To book: See below
Read MoreFor Beginners and those who know how to hold a hook! Learn basic stitches. All materials included. £20 per person. 6 places available. Workshop with Tricia Frances at Handmade Gifts & Gallery. To book: See below
Read MoreCrochet a Granny Square. The next stage! Come and learn how to use your beginners skills to make a Granny Square. For those who can do basic crochet. Granny squares can be used to make blankets, jackets, pot holders, teapot covers and doorstops to name a few! Click READ MORE for payment options through eventbrite, here online or in person.
Read MoreFor Beginners and those who know how to hold a hook! Learn basic stitches. All materials included. £20 per person. 6 places available. Workshop with Tricia Frances at Handmade Gifts & Gallery. To book: See below
Read MoreCrochet an Easter Chick. These Great Little Chicks make an excellent Easter presant. You can also crochet an optional mini Granny Square for your Chick. Comes with a few little eggs. Basic crochet skills needed. All materials included. Click READ MORE for payment options through eventbrite, here online or in person. This workshop is funded by Anglia Square and is now free!
Read MoreJoin us this Easter for another exciting Making session. Make Your own Dreamcatcher to hang by your bed. Limited spaces. All Abilities. All Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. All materials included. There will be 2 x 1 hour sessions 1-2 or 2.30 - 3.30. (see other listing to book the 2nd workshop) Click READ MORE for booking options through eventbrite, here online or in person.
Read MoreCome and learn how to create your version of one of Claude Monet's artworks. Learn about the artist, colour matching and artist techniques to create your version of Water Lillies - can be adapted for all abilities. All materials included. Click READ MORE for payment options through eventbrite, here online or in person.
Read MoreJoin us this Easter for a children's paper craft workshop, creating your secret garden . Limited spaces. All children must be accompanied by an adult. All materials included. There will be 2 x 1 hour sessions 1-2 or 2.30 - 3.30. (see other listing to book the 2nd workshop) Click READ MORE for booking options through eventbrite, here online or in person.
Read MoreJoin us this Easter for a children's paper craft workshop, creating your secret garden . Limited spaces. All children must be accompanied by an adult. All materials included. There will be 2 x 1 hour sessions 1-2 or 2.30 - 3.30. (see other listing to book the 2nd workshop) Click READ MORE for booking options through eventbrite, here online or in person.
Read MoreCome and join this mixed media workshop and learn how to create your version of a Shadow Box. Learn about: artist Joseph Cornell famous for his Shadow Boxes, magic realism, and then create your own - can be adapted for all abilities. Some materials included. (Bring your own little additions to add to your box) Click READ MORE for payment options through eventbrite, here online or in person.
Read MoreJoin us this Easter for a children's craft workshop, creating a butterfly garden with paper, glitter and glue. Limited spaces. One parent/career has to be with child/children. All materials included. There will be 2 x 1 hour sessions 1-2 or 2.30 - 3.30. (see other listing to book the 2nd workshop) Click READ MORE for booking options through eventbrite, here online or in person.
Read MoreGet hooked on crochet...@ Norfolk Makers Festival Skill level: Beginner Special Festival Price: £15 Learn basic stitches. All materials included. Click READ MORE for payment options here online or through eventbrite,
Read MoreCome and learn how to create your version of one of Jean Miro's abstract artworks. Learn about the artist, colour matching and artist techniques to create your version of Blue or Dancer - the 2 options dependant on ability. All materials included. Click READ MORE for payment options through eventbrite, here online or in person.
Read MoreFor Beginners and those who know how to hold a hook! Learn basic stitches. All materials included. £20 per person. 6 places available. Workshop with Tricia Frances at Handmade Gifts & Gallery. To book: See below
Read MoreCubist portraits for beginners. Come and learn how to create an unusual piece of art For all abilities including children. All materials included. There will be 2 x 1 hour sessions 1-2 or 2.30 - 3.30. Click READ MORE for payment options through eventbrite, here online or in person.
Read MoreInspired by Japanese Art techniques. Create some basic and more advanced paintings, using watercolour and ink and turn one of these into a maze book. If you bring a small frame you will be also be able to take home a framed artwork. For all abilities. Click Read More for payment options through eventbrite, here online or in person.
Read MoreCrochet For Beginners or those that need a little reminder if you haven't crochet for a while. Learn stitches and to how to read a pattern. Build on your foundation knowledge. All materials included. £20 per person. 6 places available. Workshop at Handmade Gifts & Gallery. To book: here online Or through Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/crochet-for-beginners-tickets-241401086147 Charges apply through Eventbrite. or email triciafrances.artevents@gmail.com or pay in advance at Handmade Gifts & Gallery Shop. Current covid rules apply.
Read MoreThis class is for for those who would like to start on a project. As this is a bit more advanced Crochet skills are needed. We will be making a Granny Square scarf or tea cozy, Or bring your own project. £20 per person. 6 places available. Workshop with Tricia Frances at Handmade Gifts & Gallery. To book: Book here online or email triciafrances.artevents@gmail.com or pay in advance at Handmade Gifts & Gallery
Read MoreThis group is for for those who would like learn how to make alterations or start a sewing project - from clothing to household. This is not a basic skills class so some sewing skills are needed. I will teach you how to fix things, cut out things and sew things!! All by hand. You can then take home and sew on your machine once the prep has been done. We will tackle many different projects depending on the group ability and desires. So bring your project and i will show the whole group how to make it work!! Anything from making curtains, putting in zips, cutting from patterns - and maybe even making patterns!! This is not an upcycling group! But I can show you how to use existing fabrics for your project if needed. Bring your own materials. £20 per person. 6 places available. Monthly class - 3rd Wednesday. 2021 dates: 20th Oct, 17th Nov & 15th Dec 1-3.00pm Workshop with Tricia Frances at Handmade Gifts & Gallery. To book: Book here online or email triciafrances.artevents@gmail.com or pay in advance at Handmade Gifts & Gallery
Read MoreCreate a collection of stunning Christmas baubles using mixed media. This workshop is in the garden studio so could be chilly so wear a warm coat. Includes a glass of mulled wine and mince pie. For all abilities. Take home a finished collection of Baubles. All materials included. £30 per person. 6 places available. Workshop with Tricia Frances at her Garden Studio for Open Studios. To book: pay here online or email triciafrances.artevents@gmail.com
Read MoreCreate your own Mask for Halloween or just for fun. Using paint, ink, and trims such as silk flowers, feathers, skulls, spiders and glitter! You will be shown how to make your initial design, select trims and paint your mask. For all abilities. Take home a finished ready to wear Mask based on a traditional design. All materials included. £15 per person . 6 places available. Choice of 2 sessions. 12.30 - 1.30 & 2 - 3. Workshop with Tricia Frances at Handmade Gifts & Gallery. To book: Book here online or email triciafrances.artevents@gmail.com or pay in advance at Handmade Gifts & Gallery
Read MoreCreate an ocean scene from plaster on canvas and use acrylic paint to create your masterpiece! For all abilities. Take home a finished piece of Art. (you will be taught how to string your atrtwork for hanging.) All materials included. £50 per person. 6 places available. Workshop with Tricia Frances at her Garden Studio for Open Studios. To book: Book here online or email triciafrances.artevents@gmail.com
Read MoreEnjoy a few hours of trying out some different techniques, creating some colourful silks. For all abilities. Take home some lovely items for you or as gifts. All materials included. £40 per person. 6 places available. Workshop with Tricia Frances at Handmade Gifts & Gallery for Open Studios. To book: Book here online or email triciafrances.artevents@gmail.com NOTE. The date for this workshop has changed.
Read MoreMany thanks for your interest. Please drop me an email if you are interested in any of the artworks or to book a workshop or course.