Smile Creative Crafts

25/08/2026

🎉😃 I just had to share this fabulous tote bag, painted by a budding artist from last Friday’s Smiles August Craft Club, which she took home to finish.

Amazing work, beautifully painted - and all drawn freehand! I think you’ll agree, it looks fantastic! Well done!🎉

I can’t wait to see what the children produce this week! 🤩

Want your child to join the creative fun? Smile Creative Crafts has sessions for all ages happening right here in Shirley at At Sage Coffee House And Kitchen:

☀️ This Week's August Craft Club: Thurs & Fri

Starting September:
🎒After-School Craft Club - Thurs, 4pm
🎉 Home-Ed Sessions - Thurs 1pm
🎊 Toddler Story Stomp - Mon 1:30pm or 2:15pm

💎 Adults UV Resin Jewellery Workshops (Sept & Dec)

Spaces are limited! To book, DM me, scan the QR codes or pop into . 😃✨

💡 I supply the tools, techniques and guidance – the children create the masterpieces and memories - we share the smiles! 😃✨

NB: Please wear messy clothes or an apron

Keep crafting and keep smiling! 🎨😃

24/08/2026

Smile Creative Crafts : Workshops (Children/Adults), Craft Clubs, Home-Ed Sessions, plus Toddler Sessions

🫟 Are your children ready for creative fun and lots of smiles? 😃✨

📍Venue: At Sage Coffee House And Kitchen, Shirley

🎨 Led by Susan: Experienced Teacher (30yrs+) & Former Headteacher (15yrs) in UK & Spain

I provide the guidance - the children create their own unique masterpieces and memories. We all share the smiles! 🤩

Smiles August Workshops - This Week! (Ages 5–14)

Thursday 27th August:
* 10:30am–12:30pm: Stencil, Print & Paint a Tote Bag or Pencil Case
* 1:30pm–3:30pm: Bake Scrumptious Chocolate Brownies
Friday 28th August:
* 10:30am–12:30pm: Decorate a Wooden Photo Frame
* 1:30pm–3:30pm: Create Embossed Foil Art Pictures

Smiles Term-Time Clubs
Starting September
🎒 After-School Craft Club (Ages 5–14): Thursdays, from 10th Sept, 4:00pm–5:30pm

🎉 Smiles Home-Ed Sessions (Ages 5–11): Thursdays, from 10th Sept, 1:00pm–2:30pm (Outside these ages, please enquire)

🖊️ Additionally, as an experienced teacher - I’m happy to offer tutoring, please contact me to discuss

Smiles October Half-Term
👻🍂 Halloween & Autumn Crafts: (Ages 5-14) 28th/29th October 10:30am–12:30pm / 1:30pm–3:30pm

✨ Workshops, After-School Club, & Home-Ed Sessions include: Mobiles, clay, textiles, paper crafts, painting, sculptures, etc and smiles galore!

Smiles Story Stomp & Rhyme Time (Ages 2–4)
🎊 Mondays, from 7th Sept, 1:30pm-2:00pm or 2:15pm-2:45pm
✨ Includes: Stories, rhyming fun, crafts, music, wiggles, and giggles!

Smile Creative Crafts Adult UV Resin Jewellery Workshops
✨ Thursday 17th Sept 6:30pm–8:30pm and
✨ Friday 18th Sept 2:30pm–4:00pm: Open Bezel necklaces using real flowers & embellishments.

✨ Thursday 3rd Dec 6:30pm–8:30pm: Festive Christmas earrings

📲 How To Book (applies to all sessions):
To secure your space, simply scan the QR Code on the posters, DM me, or pop into !

🎨 There's no right or wrong way to craft—we just enjoy the process!

NB: Please wear messy clothes or an apron

💬 Any questions? Drop a message below! A warm welcome awaits.

Happy crafting - keep smiling 🎨😃✨

24/08/2026

Smile Creative Crafts Presents: 🎉 Smiles Home-Ed Sessions

To our wonderful Home-Ed Community in and around Shirley, Solihull, and South Birmingham.

Are you searching for engaging, high-quality creativity and artistic discovery?

Look no further… starting from Thursday 10th September, at At Sage Coffee House And Kitchen in Shirley, Smiles Home-Ed Sessions will provide hands-on arts and crafts daytime sessions tailored to your child’s needs, hosted by myself – Susan.

I provide the guidance – your child creates the memories and masterpieces – we share the smiles.

About Me:
🎨 I absolutely love crafting, teaching, meeting, and supporting others.

👩‍🏫 I am an engaging, proactive educator with over 30 years of experience teaching in a range of primary schools (UK and Spain).

🏆 For 15 of those years, I was a successful Headteacher who also taught classes, groups, and individuals at the same time, both in the UK and Spain.

🗓️ How to Book:
📲 Scan the QR Code, message me or pop in to .

To suit your schedule, you can book our upcoming sessions in 6-week blocks or pop in for individual sessions (spaces permitting).

Booking is open to everyone – spaces are available but don’t delay – reserve today to secure your place. A warm welcome awaits.

📢 A Shout-Out to Our Local Families:
Please do give a shout-out and share this post with any other home-educating families, friends, or groups who might love to join our creative community!

✨ Discover More Opportunities:
For further information and to see our other sessions—including craft clubs, toddler groups, and workshops (both children’s and adults)—please see my website!

Plus, you can find and follow me on Instagram and Facebook too.

Happy crafting - keep smiling 🎨😃✨

NB: Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy, or an apron!

24/08/2026

A break from Smile Creative Crafts crafting and workshop prep yesterday, we enjoyed a visit to Becketts Farm - great coffee, produce and gifts… and presently, sunflowers too!

23/08/2026

…Just enjoyed a relaxing Sunday afternoon making UV Resin mini creations! 🐾🦴 Any ideas what I’m going to use them for?! 😃✨ Smile Creative Crafts

22/08/2026

With The Harborne Market – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

22/08/2026

A fabulously fun time was enjoyed by all yesterday at Smile Creative Crafts August Craft Club, held at At Sage Coffee House And Kitchen, Shirley. A huge thank you to the team at Sage for hosting us.

The children were absolute superstars – the creativity, chatter and smiles flowed. All resources were definitely put to imaginative use. Well done, everyone. 😃🎨✨

I look forward to welcoming you to the:
☀️🎨 Smiles August Smiles Craft Club next week (27th/28th Aug)

👻🍂 Smiles October Half Term (28th/29th Oct) for Spooky Crafts and Autumnal Fun!

Our brand new:
🎨🎒 Smiles After-School Craft Club, commencing in September, Thursdays, 4:00pm – 5:30pm (6-week blocks or pop in for sessions, spaces permitting).

Booking is open to everyone – remaining spaces are currently available but don’t delay – reserve today to secure your place. A warm welcome awaits. 😃✨

Also available:
🎉 Smiles Home-Ed Sessions

🎊 Smiles Story Stomp and Rhyme Time for Toddlers (including a craft)
(Both commencing in September, 6-week blocks or pop in for sessions, spaces permitting)

✨ UV Resin Jewellery Workshops for Adults (17th/18th Sept and 3rd Dec)

Keep crafting and keep smiling. 🎨😃

All held Coffee House and Kitchen, Shirley.

I supply the materials, tools, techniques and guidance – the children create their own masterpieces and memories – we share the fun and smiles. 😃✨

NB: For all arts and crafts, please wear clothes you don’t mind possibly getting messy!

21/08/2026

All set up and excited for today’s children’s workshops at Smile Creative Crafts at At Sage Coffee House And Kitchen, Shirley.

I'm looking forward to seeing the wonderful printing and stencilling created. There’s a fantastic array of materials, tools and techniques to explore.

Spaces are available if you’d like to book onto next week’s workshops. A warm welcome awaits.

Keep crafting and keep smiling! 🎨😃✨

18/08/2026

Smile Creative Crafts …Excited for the next UV Resin Workshop At Sage Coffee House And Kitchen

Susan is back with another beautiful creative workshop! 🌸✨Smile Creative Crafts

This time it’s a gorgeous Real Flower UV Resin Jewellery Workshop 💐💍

Choose from:
🌙 Thursday 17th September, 6:30–8:30pm
☀️ Friday 18th September, 2:30–4:00pm

You’ll create two beautiful bezel necklaces — one with a chain and one with a coloured cord — using real flowers and UV resin. 🌼

Susan will guide you through the techniques, including embellishments, reverse layering and mastering that all-important doming finish.

💷 £28 per person
💚 £10 deposit required to secure your place
📍 At Sage Coffee House & Kitchen, Shirley

Places are limited, so booking is essential. To book, pop into Sage, call 0121 820 3004, or scan the QR code on the poster.

We’re so pleased to have Smile Creative Crafts back with us! 💚

Who fancies making some beautiful jewellery? 🌸✨

16/08/2026

There is still time to book Smile Creative Crafts’ August workshops for children held At Sage Coffee House And Kitchen , Shirley.

Led by me, Susan, sessions provide the guidance while the children create their own unique masterpieces and memories. We all share the smiles! 🤩

There is no right or wrong way to craft — we just enjoy the process! 🎨😃

🎉 Fantastic news… we are also taking bookings for our super new ‘Smiles After-School Craft Club’ starting Thursday 10th September, 4:00pm – 5:30pm. Halloween and Autumn Crafts. 👻🎃🍂🍁

🎉 Plus, bookings are open for the Smiles October Half-Term Craft Club on the 29th and 30th October (10:30am – 12:30pm & 1:30pm – 3:30pm). 🎨😃✨

A warm welcome awaits. Any questions, please do ask!

🗓️ August Workshop Schedule

Thursday 20th August
* 10:30am – 12:30pm: Create a Polymer Clay Tic-Tac-Toe Game
* 1:30pm – 3:30pm: Make Delicious Raspberry Thumb Buns

Friday 21st August
* 1:30pm – 3:30pm: Stencil, Print and Paint a Canvas Pencil Case
* 1:30pm – 3:30pm: Create a Textured Art Picture

Thursday 27th August
* 10:30am – 12:30pm: Stencil, Print and Paint a Canvas Tote Bag (Recycled cotton bag)
* 1:30pm – 3:30pm: Make Scrumptious Chocolate Brownies

Friday 28th August
* 10:30am – 12:30pm: Decorate a Wooden Photo Frame
* 1:30pm – 3:30pm: Create Embossed Foil Art Pictures (Using wool, string and glue)