Craft, Coffee, Conversation

Thank you all for your encouragement yesterday. I got to the café early, and found Nina, the owner had set out the tables. I set out the resources. One person had rung to say they couldn't come. That meant eleven expected for a 10.30 start. People turned up from 10 onwards and ordered their drinks, and we chatted generally. All there by 10.30 - I introduced myself properly and explained the story behind the flowers. Everyone made one large "practice" petal to keep in front of them as a reference. The atmosphere was good, people got on well.

Here they are as we began, folding their petals. Everybody had a tray containing their papers, clips and glue - and a jar for finished blooms. 

I was glad to see people helping each other, and there was much laughter. There were a number of customers in the other half of the café. One gentleman came over and asked what we were doing. Passers-by also stopped and watched through the window. 

By midday, most people had completed half their blooms. By 12.30 when we were scheduled to finish, most had 6 flowers completed. I had zip lock bags for people to take home remaining flowers to finish later. 

People were really appreciative in their comments as they left - one bought a second pack to take home. Another asked for details of the Men's Shed for her husband! There was a lot of interest in the blog, and 31:13.

Nina has booked me to do a repeat session on December 1st.

So all is good. And back home, our fencers Athos and Porthos  Tom and Will, continued their hard work too.