Claire Anello from Stargazey Workshops - Summer Q&A
Today we're discussing some of those things with Claire Anello who is the owner of Stargazey Workshops based in Highworth. She teaches upholstery and runs workshops on upholstery, upcycling, painting furniture, mosaics, floristry, silver jewellery and Christmas wreath workshops.
What are your plans for this month and next?
Weekly upholstery classes.
What are your personal plans?
I'm taking a much needed break to Cornwall (home of the name Stargazey), visiting Sudely Castle and the village of Winchcombe and Festival on the Farm at Purton.
July 19 was dubbed ‘freedom day’ what things will you be looking forward to in business and life that you’ve had to put on hold?
I enjoyed it in Cornwall and am planning a workshop there later in the summer.
It’s also the month when the summer Olympics – Tokyo 2020 – begin. Do you have an Olympic thoughts/feelings/experiences you’d like to share?
I see running your small business like sport – you have to have passion, dedication and be willing to keep on trying even when things don’t go to plan.
July is often associated with sport in the UK – with other events like the British Open (golf) and also Wimbledon? How important is sport to you in your life or business?
These days I'm glad of sporting events that mean lots of people chose to do something else while the sport is on...a workshop for example!
On a much lighter note – July 17 was World Emoji Day and this often trends on social media. What do you think of emojis?
Emojis are great, I usually can find one and love that you can inject a bit of fun into your comment. They also help the message to be read correctly!
Have you got any events planned for the coming months which you’d like to mention – where you and/or your business will take a leading role?
I have weekly classes in Cirencester on Fridays that have availability:
- 8th August - Find your inner Florist -Learn how to make a handtied bouquet
- 22nd August - Upholstery Workshop – suitable for all – bring a project
- 26th September - Furniture Paint techniques – beginners – learn about Mineral paint/ how to apply/paint finishes/ how to seal.
Have you got any services or special offers you’d like to mention?
I can do small group workshops if you have a group of friends who would like to do something fun together – these can even be in your home!
And finally:
After a year of being unable to learn creative things with like minded people now is the time to book!
I personally will be booking and learning new skills to keep my creative juices flowing!
For information visit https://www.facebook.com/stargazeyworkshops