UGLY

24/02/2026

So! and i collected some scrap paper and we made it into pulp. Then, we made it into paper climate cafe, we added some powdered pigment to some pages and we added some glitter to others. People helped us make and they took their pieces home.

Then i very happily (dont let my fave confuse you) ironed our handmade paper so it was totally dry and flat.

And today! We made it into books, using saved scraps of other paper. Our lovely participants shared some papers that have been in their homes and special to them.

Shared generously and kindly.

Ive really enjoyed this mini project.

12/12/2024

Really looking forward to this on Saturday!

Theres so much to do, it’s such an amazing thing to be happening!

Hope to see some of you there!

Xx

10/12/2024

This Saturday we are making UGLY Wreaths and all of you BEAUTIFUL people are invited!

It’s as a part of Wonder Winter Gathering event in Longton.

We will be in the market from 11-4.

You can book into the afternoon sessions on the day!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ugly-christmas-wreaths-making-with-ugly-artist-siobhan-mcaleer-tickets-1106436714999?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

The sessions are :

11.00 -11.45

12.15- 13.00

14.00-14.45

15.15 -16.00

So looking forward to seeing all your lovely faces!

Shiv xx

10/12/2024

*BOOKING LINK LIVE*

On Saturday we will be in Longton Market as a part of the Winter Gathering!

You can book your spot here in a workshop here:
(11am-11.45 or 12.15-1.00)

https://UGLY-WreathTaster.eventbrite.co.uk

You can also book for the later afternoon sessions on the day! (2-2.45 or 3.15-4)

We’re looking forward to making some super UGLY Christmas themed wreaths with you!

10/12/2024

WHEEE!

We will be here on Saturday !

In Longton Market !

The Winter Gathering ONE WEEK TO GO!

Come along to Longton town centre next Saturday, 14th December, 11am - 5pm, for a fantastic FREE* fun day of music, theatre, workshops, street food, fair rides and fire show! We have all of this to look forward to!

StREET KiLNE
Circus In A Box
Poppy Blond
Domesday Morris
Restoke Fenton Town Hall Choir
Clive Martin
Uke 'n Sing
Myrtle McGiggle
TOAST by Pif-Paf
Kit & Caboodle by Thingamajig Theatre
Stone Soup by Eye of Newt
Joseph's Amazing Camel
Longton Victorian Market
Siobhan McAleer, UGLY Wreaths
Natasha McHugh
Longton Central Hall
Photohaus Photobooth
Gabriella Gay Writing - GKA Gay
Henry's Bartenders
Rocket Dogs
Vegan Spice
La Piccola Pizzeria
Scrumbles Cakes
Planet Waffle
Moroccan Foods Stoke
Britannia Café Shop in Longton
Sef Townsend
Flick Goodman
Longton Exchange Shopping Centre
Longton Artisan & Cultural Fair
Warwicks FunFairs
Fire Engine
Facepainting

You don't want to miss it! 🐪⭐️🔥🍕🌭🍰🤩

*Fun Fair Rides, Street Food & Facepainting are charged

05/12/2024

On Sunday we will be being UGLY at the Rigger in Newcastle.

It’s a small last minute thriftmas market!

Come and join us for beverage and some joyful, playful, no pressure, UGLY heirloom making (baubles)

Would love to see ya!

Shiv xx

25/09/2023

👻💀🎃 There are still a couple of places left on Thursdays workshop! Get in touch if you’d like to be involved. 🕷️🕸️🐍

10/09/2023

*OOOPS i made an error on the last post -so here’s an edited re-post. *

Join us for an evening of making UGLY Wreaths!

You are invited to join us in an exploration of creativity without pressure!

Led by artist ._.otron the evening is an opportunity to hang out with pals, have a Bev and make a thing.

We encourage big, loud, over the top, outrageous, too colourful, too busy, too much things, UGLY things.

OF COURSE, the things always turn out to be amazing, and fun and gorgeous.
Thats the secret, that when we let go of what we think we should be doing and enjoy the process we make great stuff!

Tickets are £30 a head- this includes a special goodie bag with all of your making needs included.

A little surprise anddddd a drink from the bar. (We will have themed Mocktails and Cocktails)

If you would like more info get in touch via

07542921349 or
[email protected]

We so look forward to hearing from you!

Book ASAP as there are limited spaces!

-arts

07/09/2023

Join us for an evening of making UGLY Wreaths!

You are invited to join us in an exploration of creativity without pressure!

Led by artist ._.otron the evening is an opportunity to hang out with pals, have a Bev and make a thing.

We encourage big, loud, over the top, outrageous, too colourful, too busy, too much things, UGLY things.

OF COURSE, the things always turn out to be amazing, and fun and gorgeous.
Thats the secret, that when we let go of what we think we should be doing and enjoy the process we make great stuff!

Tickets are £30 a head- this includes a special goodie bag with all of your making needs included.

A little surprise anddddd a drink from the bar. (We will have themed Mocktails and Cocktails)

If you would like more info get in touch via

07542921349 or
[email protected]

We so look forward to hearing from you!

Book ASAP as there are limited spaces!

-arts

06/02/2023

January has been quiet for UGLY- trying to set up for the coming year- there are exciting things ahead!

This Saturday UGLY came back with a bang! We made UGLY trinket boxes (with valentines in mind tho not strictly for that) at climate cafe. It was blinking lovely.

The monthly event has lots of free creative activities to engage with. I highly recommend trying to make it to the next one.

There’s a clothes swap and a book swap, but you don’t even need something to swap really just come and have a browse and if something takes your fancy there’s a donation bucket there too, and there’s LUNCH it’s great, soup@and bread for Pay as You feel. Rate bargain!

4/3/22.

If you would like to book and UGLY workshop get in touch!


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