Craft Arena provides needlework and craft supplies, haberdashery, beads, books and textile gifts for adults and children.

We hold regular demonstrations and workshops in our Textile Art Studio at Barleylands Craft Village, Billericay, and showcase the work of local textile artists in our gallery space.

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Although we didn’t win in the final of the Basildon and District Business Awards, I was absolutely delighted that Craft Arena got through to the final in the ‘New Company’ category.  Hopefully we will have a chance to enter again next year.   More...

Latest News

Hemingworth Machine Threads are now in stock.

There are 126 delicious colours to start with, including metallics and neon colours, as well as varigated threads. The Hemingworth spool is designed with a unique cover which is both a smooth thread guide and a protective storage solution.

You can see the full colour range at the Hemingworth website, together with a video showing how the thread system works.

These great threads are now for sale in our online shop as well as in the studio.

To begin with, we will stock a limited colour range, but expect this to expand later in the year.

Misty Fuse available in our online shop

 

Mistyfuse™ is a paper-less bonding fibre for all weights of fabric from velvets and cottons to delicate tulles and organzas. As there is no added adhesive, it doesn't gum up scissors or needles. Each package comes with simple instructions for easy fusing with no waste. Find out more

Workshops

The programme for August to September 2008 is now available. Visit our Workshop page for more information.

Read comments from people who have attended our workshops:

This first course has given me the encouragement to try more. Very good; flexible and tailored to my capabilities. I really enjoyed the workshop - the tutor was very informative and easy to talk to. Inspiring, friendly and encouraging. A very talended tutor with loads of info - excellent value for money. I'll be back; try to keep me away! Very helpful and friendly. I had a lovely time.

Coming Soon

• Dye Na Flow Fabric Paints
• T-Juice Fabric Pens

Keep in Touch

If you would like to receive up-to-date information on what’s happening at Craft Arena, you can join our mailing list by completing our online enquiry form.

Club Visiting Service

We also provide a visiting service to local clubs and associations. We bring a selection of our favourite items or theme supplies to the projects you are currently working on, and give you the opportunity to purchase the supplies you need. We can also give demonstrations to your group or club. If you would like to find out more, please contact us.

Press Cuttings

View our press cuttings. NEW - Cross Stitch Crazy July 2008.

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