Created By Hand

04/04/2023

Thanks to the Nottingham Post for a wonderful write up on the shops and cafe up here at Strelley Hall. We look forward to providing a warm welcome to first time visitors.

It is a favourite for many people

17/12/2021

05/07/2021

One of the great new makers who have joined the shop since opening up after lockdown.
More to follow 👍

Hand made Jewwllery

01/07/2021

01/07/2021

A Box is a box is a box! Right?... Wrong!

That is if it’s a ‘Bloomin’ Clever Box’

Ray and Kathy Sylvester established Temima Crafts in 1995 after taking early retirement from teaching. Over the years they have designed, made and sold a range of products, many combining wood and textiles.

Since 2003 Temima Crafts has become associated with increasingly intricate multi level band saw cut wooden boxes.

As intriguing on the inside as they are beautiful on the outside, Ray chooses the wood for these unique wooden boxes with great care and travels the country to find interesting pieces.
They are all made from a single piece of wood and are hand finished, sealed, flocked, oiled and waxed to make them very tactile. Each box is designed to the shape of the piece of wood that Ray begins with and is unique with handles, lids and drawers.

Despite appearances they are not puzzle boxes, although people who like puzzle or ‘magic’ boxes often buy them. They are actually designed to put things in, not to keep people out! They can be used for small objects such as jewellery, keepsakes etc. or as a source of interest and fun.

Why not pop into the shop ask a member of staff to explain what
Makes these boxes so ‘Bloomin Clever’