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Tuesday 11:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 11:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 11:30am - 4:30pm Friday 11:30am - 4:30pm Saturday 11:30am - 9pm Sunday 11:30am - 9pm

Bootmakers Workshop

Name: Bootmakers Workshop
Address: 5 Market Place, Wincanton, BA99LJ, GB
Telephone: 07419760737
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.7

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Come and make something incredible from scrap materials, eat wood-fired pizza and relax in the knowl Serving staff will be wearing masks in the workshop.
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We have hand sanitiser available. We ask that rather than drop in you phone us to book a session. Families will have given their own table (which can seat up to six people).

23/07/2024

After a rewarding 10 years of Bootmakers, in which we've seen it grow from strength to strength, becoming part of the community, and serving families and schools alike, we feel that it is time for us to focus on other projects. As you know, we have been refurbishing our building for some months now and we know many of you are wondering what is going on. The delay comes down to our being very conflicted. On the one hand, Bootmakers is a large and enjoyable part of our lives but on the other, the break has made us realise that we are not getting any younger and we do not have the time to continue running the workshop. This means that we have taken the difficult decision not to reopen. We will continue takeaway pizzas each evening except Mondays. We would like to thank everyone for their support, whether it be donating their scrap, booking in their children, asking us to participate in school and community events, or simply cheering us on. We have loved these years watching your children find their creativity, and seeing their confidence and ideas grow. A community project such as Bootmakers couldn’t function without such encouragement, and we feel enormously grateful to have been supported in this way. Thank you!
Ian and Safia

04/06/2024

My non-profit Kashfi's Children - which sends books and animations into war zones -- is looking for volunteer narrators to record readings of my father's children's books, in languages other than English. Record at home is fine (some of our narrators sit under the stairs to block out traffic noise)! We have scripts in 20 or so languages, so if you are happy narrating in a language other than English, please message me!

26/04/2024

Exciting news on the CLOTHES SWAP It has expanded and has moved just down the road, to Horsington. Its first outing will be on May 4th at the regular community event they hold at Horsignton Village Hall. See here for details Horsington Community Market & Kitchen For anyone who doesn't know this brilliant event, they have all sorts of local produce for sale, including cheese, and artisan breads

10/01/2024

Anyone who knows us at Bootmakers might have noticed that we like to take old things and give them a second chance. Ian and I are happy to say that this sentiment seems to have trickled down to the next generation. For the past 6 months, our son Archie O’Shaughnessy (Sandy the F4) and a friend have been doing up a 1985 Renault 4 van, with a view to using it to deliver vital educational books to school-age children in the Moroccan desert. In mid-February, they’ll join a humanitarian convoy made up exclusively of Renault 4’s – each carrying a load of school supplies. The other teams are almost exclusively French drivers as the project has been run for the past 27 years from France to Merzouga. Archie and co-driver Alf have worked tirelessly to get the van and cargo ready in time – greatly aided by local businesses such as Wincanton Print and Whitehall Garage. They have also managed to raise 70% of the funds they need. But sadly, an engine fail just before Christmas, set them back and they are now racing against the clock to get the repairs done in time. To kickstart the fundraising, they are urgently in need of private donations (made to their Crowdfunder – the link of which appears below) and even better, business sponsors. Wincanton Print has incredibly generously offered them a huge reduction on the printing of stickers for the van’s bodywork so that they can offer business sponsors the chance to have their company logos displayed on the Renault 4 as it makes the 6,000 km trip. They’ve already sold several of these stickers, but they desperately need to sell more. Any local businesses interested in supporting them can contact Archie by text on 07880342737 and any private donors are very welcome to donate here: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-sandy

11/12/2023

Last six or so spaces available for our rag-wreath-making this Thursday 7.30-9.30. It's a great way to socialise. Either come alone or with a friend, eat delicious pizza and make something beautiful. Rag wreaths look spectactular and are easy to make. Text us on 07471153418 to book in

05/12/2023

Now that we've finally settled on our kid's workshops this holiday, here's one for adults and teens. Rag wreath making has to be one of the most relaxing and impressive crafts we do. The results are always outstanding and the wreaths are surprisingly easy to make. Add this to wood-fired pizza (and bring a bottle if you like) and it has all the makings of a great evening. Come alone, come with friends - or if the date doesn't work for you, get a group together and we'll do our best to open especially for you.
Bootmakers Workshop, 5 Market Place, Wincanton BA99LJ

03/12/2023

Finally! Here's our Christmas/New Year drop-off timetable. We are open to bookings for drop-offs and for family tables. If you book a family table your children can choose from all sorts of activities. Please message, comment our text to 07471153418 to book.

22/11/2023

BOOTMAKERS WORKSHOP
We hope your children are bugging you to bring them to the town's lantern parade on Friday! As you probably know, Thanks to a council grant, Bootmakers ran four lantern-making sessions for the public and two sessions for the schools this year. This means we have over 100 lanterns - plus a huge one of our own.
Anyone who made a lantern in the public sessions should drop by to collect theirs from 4pm this Friday (24th) and anyone who would like to take one of the ones we made with the help of the school children is welcome to come to the workshop from 6pm to collect a lantern (while stocks last)! We all need to be up the High Street ready to start walking down by 6.30pm.

09/11/2023

Just a reminder that Bootmakers is opening its doors again this year for town lantern-making, thanks to a grant from the town council. We will run four sessions free of charge for the public and two sessions for the local primary schools. The free sessions for the public are Saturday 11th November 11am-2pm, Sunday 12th November 2pm-5pm, Saturday 18th November 3pm-6pm and Sunday 19th November 11am-2pm. School heads will announce the school sessions in assembly. The lanterns made during these free sessions will feature in Wincanton Lantern Parade on 24th November. We don't take bookings for these sessions, they are run on a first come, first serve basis.

30/10/2023

Last days of our half term activities! Tuesday (31st) 11.30-4.30 halloween costume-making drop-off - a whole day event with costumes, face paints and halloween-decorations. Why do it at home when you can drop them off with us! Drop-off ages 8 and over £25, including the 5-hour session, pizza, drinks and candy floss.
Wednesday (1st Nov) 11.30-2pm - Minecraft making session - a half day drop off £15 for 2.5 hour session, including pizza and drinks - family tables also available
Thursday (2nd Nov) 11.30-2pm - sugar craft (edible decorations) making session - a half day drop off £15 for 2.5 hour session, including pizza and drinks - family tables also available
Bootmakers Workshop, 5 Market Place, Wincanton BA99LJ - 07471153418 to book

21/10/2023

Bootmakers has some fantastic special events next week - including a couple of really special activities. Text 07471153418 to book children in for this drop-off - it's a great place for children aged 8 and over to arrange to meet their friends for a whole day of pizza, drinks and fun activities

12/10/2023

For those of you who missed it, October half term timetable is out now. Text 07471153418 to book in. This timetable is for drop-offs - which we run everyday ( our space is a welcoming, safe, fun place for your children to connect with others - either booking in solo or arranging to meet friends here). Alternatively, for younger children or adults who would like to stay with their children, you can book a family table for any 2-hour session during our opening times (which are Tuesday-Sunday 11.30-4.30). On drop offs there are set activities each day and for family tables there is a choice of various crafts

03/10/2023

October half term is almost here! And what a strange one it is this year. The local school term dates don't quite line-up so we'll have three weeks of daytime activities on offer. This timetable is for our drop-off sessions (which are aimed at children aged 8 and over who are happy to be dropped off). If you have younger children, or if you would like to stay, you can book in for a family table. If you are booking a family table, your kids can make whatever they like when they come in. If they are being dropped off, there are specific activities lined up for the session. Please book them in as soon as you can, because we hate turning children away! Booking is on 07471153418

26/09/2023

Anyone got an empty room they'd like to transform into a craft room? We recently looked at an incredible stash of card-making and craft equipment - a really significant collection providing all you would need to set-up at home. It's too good for our needs. But if you are interested in buying the collection (for a fraction of what it is worth) message me and I can put you in touch with the person selling.

13/09/2023

After a very busy summer in the workshop, with drop offs and family tables virtually everyday, we're ready for term time. Which means school visits, families crafting together on weekends, some great community events in the diary and PARTIES - oh how we miss parties in the summer!
Parties were back with a bang last weekend with a 'putting babies to bed' party, with added unicorns and princess castles. That's what happens when you let the birthday girl choose the activity. So glad we listened to you - it was a great party!

Anyone wishing to book in for adult crafting evenings (during the week or on weekends), or children's parties and family crafting on the weekend, please text us on our workshop number, which is 07471153418

21/07/2023

Special Event at Bootmakers!
Our workshop manager Zsofia is running a masterclass in print-making in which she’ll teach adults and children over 12 how to design and cut linocuts. This 4-hour class includes pizza and will be held at Bootmakers 12-4pm on Sunday 23rd July, being repeated on Sunday 30th July and August 6th. Spaces are very limited, so please book in early on 07471153418. The cost is £25 for the 4-hour session, including materials and pizza.
Bootmakers Workshop 5 Market Place, Wincanton BA99LJ

19/07/2023

More good news!
Bootmakers has made it into the finals for Best Children’s business in the UK, in the Muddy Awards 2023.
An astonishing 77,000 businesses were nominated in several categories and 800,000 votes cast in 2023. We’re now in the top 5 finalists in our category – nationwide. No need to vote – the judges do the rest. We want to thank everyone who voted for us.
And say that we are still taking bookings for our family tables and drop-offs.
For anyone who doesn’t know Bootmakers, we run scrap-based creative sessions lead by a young team of artists. Because we use scrap, our prices are really reasonable.
We have wood-fired pizza, great coffee and candy floss. We’re open everyday 11.30-4.30, except Mondays. Feel free to ask for more information or book by text on 07471153418
If you are booking a family table children can be of any age and they can make what they like!

10/07/2023

Time to book into for Bootmakers creative activities! We have a packed summer of daily drop offs and family tables. We are open every day of the holidays (except for Mondays) starting from Tuesday 11th July until the 2 September. Open 11.30-4.30 - please phone us on 07471153418 to book. See our drop-off schedule for what's on daily - or book a family table and choose what you make on the day. We have activities for 2 years-teenage. We were voted Muddy Stilettos Best Children's business Somerset, Dorset, Bath and Bristol 2023!

14/06/2023

CLOTHES SWAP THIS SATURDAY - LAST ONE UNTIL SEPTEMBER!!!! Upstairs at Bootmakers Workshop

13/06/2023

WE WON! Thank you all so much for voting!

27/05/2023

FREE EXTREME FASHION EVENT HAPPENING RIGHT NOW!
The Bootmakers team is at The Balsam Centre Wincanton today until 2pm conjuring up extreme fashion from scrap materials. There's a fashion show at the end, food stalls, drinks and much more! Open to all (Saturday 27 May)

25/05/2023

PLEASE!
We need more votes! Bootmakers Workshop is a finalist in Muddy Stilettos awards (for best children's business) but even if you voted for us in the first round, in order for your vote to count, we need you to vote for us again. To vote for us in the finals please follow this link ...thank you, thank you, thank you https://dorsetsomerset.muddystilettos.co.uk/vote/

22/05/2023

We are very excited to learn that we've reached the Muddy Stilettos Finals! Only trouble is the voting starts all over again. Which means...please vote for us (again) by following this link https://dorsetsomerset.muddystilettos.co.uk/vote/
Best Children's Business. We only have a few days before the voting closes - thank you! x
And if that's not exciting enough - this year you can follow live the number of votes here https://dorsetsomerset.muddystilettos.co.uk/awards/live-results/

18/05/2023

Half term is fast approaching. We're taking bookings for drop-offs and family tables. Text us on 07419760737 or 07471153418. This is the drop-off timetable. Children on family tables can choose a range of other creative activities when they come in.
Drop-offs are a great way for children over 8 years to meet their friends in a safe, fun space and spend a morning or whole day crafting and eating pizza

16/05/2023

How can it be swap time again?
Join us this Saturday 12-4 upstairs at Bootmakers. Bring good quality women's or men's clothes and shoes and swap them from clothes and shoes that we have here. There are some beautiful clothes on our rails. Totally free, a great way to reduce textile waste and guilt-free 'shopping'. Spread the word!

Address

5 Market Place
Wincanton
BA99LJ

Opening Hours

Tuesday	11:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	11:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	11:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	11:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday	11:30am - 9pm
Sunday	11:30am - 9pm

Telephone

07419760737

Website

https://bootmakersworkshop.wordpress.com/

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WE WON! Thank you all so much for voting!

We're working late tonight, putting the finishing touches to the 100 or so lanterns made in our free community lantern-making workshops. Thanks to SSDC for supporting this event, which gives us the chance to gather (safely outside) as a community. The parade starts at 5pm on the High Street, with all paraders asked to congregate at 4.45. If you made a lantern at Bootmakers Workshop please come and collect it tomorrow between 4pm and 4.45. If you'd like to be in the parade but you don't have a lantern, it's worth asking if we have any spare.

Charcoal abstracts - just one of many fun drop offs planned for this half term at Bootmakers Booking is essential for family tables (where you stay) and drop offs (where you drop and run) Call 07419760737

Handprint Hopscotch

Many of you will have received a copy of Handprint Hopscotch in your activity pack. This is a great game to beat the boredom and to get some exercise at home. If you didn't get a copy in your pack you can still recreate this, just make your own templates like those shown in this video. It's a game the whole family can play...