Maker + Mind

10/10/2026

17/09/2026

We need your help! Hertfordshire needs more foster carers. Even if you don't feel you could right now, just talking about Fostering could reach the right person who can. Come and see us in the Harlequin Centre, Watford to see the stunning community quilt, made by the children, and hear more from our experienced foster carers.

16/09/2026

Meet the Makers! Thanks to Open Studios event, today, tomorrow and select dates next week, you can find some of Maker + Mind's very own artists at the studio, ready to share their process and inspiration with you 😍
Today we have and ready to talk all things making.

13/08/2026

Slow stitch + eclipse ☀️

Taking a few days off on the Norfolk Broads, the studio will back open on Saturday 15th Aug.

Head over to the newly updated website, take a look around and pop your email address into the form to be the first to hear when the new workshops go LIVE (aaaaaany minute now 😉)

22/05/2026

Here's what the Maker + Mind workshops are really for.

22/05/2026

Here's what next week's workshops are all about, and a little peak at the studio if you've never visited before. The next round of workshops isn't until 16 June onwards so get booking if you need a making fix right now!
Slow stitching with unusual materials - Weds 27th May 6pm
Intro to English paper piecing - Thurs 28th May 6pm

13/05/2026

🥳NEW WORKSHOPS🥳 Booking link in bio---->

The Maker & Mind Studio classes are designed around the proven fact that making things can make you feel good. Immerse yourself in the rhythm of small movements, the colour and feel of the materials, and naturally lower stress and bring calm. Freedom in creative direction is encouraged, and enjoying the process takes precedence over perfection.

1) Intro to English Paper Piecing: We'll discuss EPP's history and versatility, take a look at it's antique and modern applications, while learning the core principals and creating a hexagon flower to adorn our felt needle books.
2) Mini Weave: over, under, repeat: Immerse yourself in total creative freedom. You'll leave with a small woven, perfectly unique piece and a big new understanding of how woven textiles are made.
3) Slow Stitching with unusual materials: A slow stitching session that explores couching and mirror-work; two techniques for attaching unusual materials, found objects, and embellishments to textile.

With three adaptable workshops and 8 dates to choose from, there's a moment of making for everyone in our new classes! We can't wait to see you at the Studio 💖

05/05/2026

We’re excited to launch our Help campaign in East Hertfordshire at Hoddesdon Market.
Some of the children in our care have been working with textile artist Connie Maker + Mind to create a beautiful community quilt, full of colour, creativity and the words that fostering means to them. It’s a powerful piece of art and a celebration of their voices.
We’d love you to come along, see the quilt in person, and even add your own contribution to it.
Friday 15 May - Hoddesdon Market, 10am - 4pm
Pop it in your diaries! For more information, visit: https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/about-the-council/news/news-archive/fostering-help-east-herts-2026