Dianne Standen/ Creative Textiles

18/04/2026

11/04/2026

Wanted a colourful wreath for 2025 but underestimated how long it would take…up on the door , with late eggs, for Open Studio tomorrow Sunday 11-3 pm at Old Rescue Station , Low Rd, Brigham CA130XH .
John McNamee will also be opening his workroom and showing his artwork.

05/04/2026

It should be spring branches but my evergreen wool “tree” is a good compromise to hang the vintage eggs on. Open today 11-3 pm.

13/03/2026

A slight change to Open Studios at Brigham CA130XH this weekend. I am away but John will be opening on the Saturday 14th 11am to 3pm so time to call by if you are looking for a Mothers Day gift. Sunday 15th will be closed .
These necklaces are hot off the needle and would make a unique present. No metal and very sustainable! Always happy to do an exchange on gifts…or give a gift card for textiles with me or painting courses with John.

07/03/2026

OPEN STUDIO this Sunday and every weekend till December 11-3 Old Rescue Station, Low rd Brigham CA13OXH. Wide range of textile work from hats to wall hangings . Paintings by John McNamee and lovely marquetry by Chris Bower. Pictured just two examples of courses currently available. courses

27/02/2026

It may look like I have been hibernating but the weather this winter has seen me happily inside and working on new pieces for my solo exhibition at Farfield Mill in September. See image ..however the first indicators of Spring are here , lambs at Brigham, carpet of snowdrops in the churchyard so it’s time to open the doors again.
From this weekend , Sunday 1st March Open Studios at the Old Rescue Station , Brigham CA130XH reopens for the year. Either John or I , sometimes both, will be around every Sunday 11-3pm till end December.
If you are thinking of a course in textiles or art then do drop by and see what is on offer. Also a wide range of work starting at £2.50 ….

19/01/2026

Only one week before and only one place left on the felt pebbles course Sat 31 st Jan at Brigham nr Cockermouth.
In this three hour session we will be tackling felting fabric to wool then constructing pebbles from that alongside wet felting round a former to create a pebble.
No pebbles will be harmed in these processes. Only Waste materials and wool required but as you can see soft enough to sit on. Contact [email protected] to snap up last place..£40 session includes all materials and drinks

31/12/2025

Best wishes for a Peaceful and Creative 2026 . If you want any inspiration for the creative part I currently have spaces on two textile courses running in January at Old Rescue Station, Brigham nr Cockermouth CA130XH . Tuesday 20th Jan.1-4 pm Wrapping Intro and 31st Felt Pebbles. 11-2pm learn how to create pebbles using the wet felt technique. No experience required for either
Contact [email protected] to book.

20/12/2025

Hoping you have a great Christmas Break and many thanks to all our Open Studio visitors during 2025. Hope to see you again in 2026. John and I will be closed , but still teaching courses, on Sundays throughout Jan/Feb but Open Studios will reassume in March 2026.
One more session tomorrow for any last minute gifts or vouchers . Old Rescue Station CA130XH, got the postcode right this week 🤔,

13/12/2025

Lot of recycled Christmas decorations to be found at the Old Rescue Station Open Studios CA10XH on Sun 13 Dec 11-3 . Ranging from £5 from glass drops they make an affordable unique present . Lots of other practical hand made gifts from hats to bags and cushions . No travel miles or plastic! . Gift vouchers available for courses or goods