Abi James

Artistic Multitasker, Happy Mum and Nature Lover!
Leading Community Art Installations for Leeds2023.
Passionate about bringing art into people's lives. ✨ 😌

[Abi James @DaisyCroftCraft]

@LEEDS_2023 Yey! The community grants page for 'My Leeds Summer' is now LIVE! ✨️

Click on the link and find the Otley and Yeadon section.

You'll find all the details of how to get involved in our local community celebration day on Thursday 6th July 2023! 😊

[LEEDS 2023 @LEEDS_2023]

📣 The My LEEDS Summer: Community Grant Call Outs are now LIVE!

hted to take part. If you have something creative or cultural to share with your ward, head to our website. Deadline 6 Mar 👉 https://t.co/ahKvm2F0wk

[Abi James @DaisyCroftCraft]

Beautiful winter. ❄
Art Classes @daisycroftcrafts

[Abi James @DaisyCroftCraft]

Absolutely FAB evening at the Leeds2023 Opening Event
'THE AWAKENING' 🤩💛🌟
Sooooooo many highlights, 'Cbeebies George', 'Simon Armitage', 'Utah Saints', Corrine Bailey-Rae, 'Opera North' and 'The Solar Jets' to name but a few!
#kickstartcreativity

[Abi James @DaisyCroftCraft]

🧶🧵Crochet mini project. Some lovely snow globes to add to the decorations.
#craftingworkshop
#adultclasses

[Abi James @DaisyCroftCraft]

Just a little bit chuffed with the finished pieces of the Adult Art Class today. 🎨😍
Inspired by the work of Jim Dine

There is 1 space left in the beginners class starting in Jan 2023. Please get in touch if you are interested. 😊 We are a very friendly bunch.
Friday 11.45am.

[Abi James @DaisyCroftCraft]

@Chris288525 So glad you like them x

[Abi James @DaisyCroftCraft]

Here's a little something to get you in the festive mood! ✨️🌲🌟🎆☃️
Absolutely LOVE ❤️ 😍 ❤️ this postbox topper created by Suzy Challoner and Debbie Mcdowell as part of the 'Yarns Well Spun' Christmas Decorations. 🌲✨️
#christmasinguiseley
#communitycrafting
#postboxtop

[Abi James @DaisyCroftCraft]

Leeds2023 Otley & Yeadon Host 'Out and About'.🚶‍♀️
✨️UpCo✨️ Otley
The space is wonderfully versatile and hosts multiple events, music performances and classes.
UpCo's monthly 'typeRIGHT' evening is a perfect example of what upco embodies - a place that 'MAKES SPACE FOR IDEAS'.

[Abi James @DaisyCroftCraft]

🎨🖼Beginner Adult Art Classes @Daisy Croft Crafts
Supportive step by step sessions exploring a range of art techniques.
Yesterday we honed our pencil shading skills and explored the diversity of pen marks, then finally used gutta to outline a motiff.
#getinvolved
#adultclass

[Abi James @DaisyCroftCraft]

It's a 'Crochet Christmas'. 😍😁🌲🎅
#craftingforchristmas
#crochetclub
#daisycroftcrafts

[Abi James @DaisyCroftCraft]

Leeds2023 Otley and Yeadon Host 'Out and About'. 😊🚶‍♀️
Wharfedale Men's Shed@Otley Makers Space - Otley Courthouse. 🏠
The group meet every Monday to share skills and knowledge, build friendships, improve social connections and promote well being.
[email protected]

[Abi James @DaisyCroftCraft]

Fabulous 🌲🌟Christmas Market🌲✨️@ Yeadon Town Hall Theatre. It looked beautiful!
Lots of pressies purchased! 😊
#buylocal
#independentcrafters
#independentbusiness

[Abi James @DaisyCroftCraft]

It's WREATH SEASON! 🎅🍾🌟☃️✨️🎁🌲 Hurrah!
A fabulous, festive first session completed.
Thanks for a brilliant, creative time everyone. The wreaths look stunning. 😊🥰
#daisycroftcrafts
#craftingforchristmas
#adultartsessions

[Abi James @DaisyCroftCraft]

️Cubism - Objects are broken into several pieces and look as if they are being observed from several view points. 👀
We have already started to create our cubist backgrounds from old music sheets, pen lines and mixed media! We think they look fab!🎨🖼😁
#artclub
#exploringart

[Abi James @DaisyCroftCraft]

Just preparing Artwork for our December Show. It's gonna be a good'un. 🎨🖼
#[e-mail]

[Claire Lomax @Claire_Gazette]

Community yarn art display honours Guiseley's war heroes https://t.co/X0KGKIXRgh

[Abi James @DaisyCroftCraft]

Lovely write up in The Wharfedale Observer.

[Abi James @DaisyCroftCraft]

HUGE thanks to everyone who has taken part in Guiseley's 2022 Remembrance Tribute 🌺. I have collected over 900 handmade poppies and decorative backings to create the display and have been blown away by the involvement and support. ❤
From Abi James and the team 'Yarns Well Spun'