Leadlight butterfly by Tanya Carter Red Venetian glass earrings by planettreasures Tea cosy by Kiah Cottage Crafts Glassware by Shepherd Pottery Vase by shepherd Pottery Waratah by Alison Dickin
Valentine’s Day isn’t far away and what better gift for a special person that a unique handcrafted gift? Heart necklaces by Metal and Stone and Silver Tree, red rose brooch by Christine’s Millinery and one of the many cards crafted with love by our designers.
Summer scarves by Pam de Groot, jewellery by planettreasures, Metal and Stone and Silver Tree Studios, fabric coathangers by Janet B, soap and body butters by Purely Heaven Scent, bags by Karin Pearson, A Patch of Heather and Mandalin and much, much more. All lovingly handmade in the Blue Mountains. Plus we have gift vouchers [...]
Last minute gifts for guys – Dad and Grandpa mugs (in various languages) by Shepherd Pottery, handmade pens by Valley Pens, preserves by Pulp It Produce and Mary Cater, glasses cases by Laughing Dragon Designs – all loving handmade in the Blue Mountains. And we gift wrap!
There’s still time to get those last minute gifts. You can find lovely handcrafted gifts for the little ones including sweet dresses by Sami Bop and A Patch of Heather. Sami Bop also has shorts and shirts for boys. The crafty mums from Kindlehill school have a wonderul variety of toys and a great stocking [...]
It’s not too late to get some wonderful hand made cards by our artists and designers. Like these cards reproduced from artworks from Alison Dickin and Anna Kling. Plus there are many more cards for every occassion and to suit all recipients.
New in the shop are these adorable sewn softies by Elaine Turnbull. Great little gifts for little people.
This Christmas come into The Nook and find lovely handcrafted decorations. There are fabric Santas by Chris Davidson and cheeky owls by Elaine Turnbull, petite stockings by Janet Bickford and quilted mini- hangings by Heather Mann. Simple ceramic stars, birds and Australian animals bu Marg Turton. Shimmering leadlight by Tanta Carter. Stand out from the [...]
Carole Hampshire is having an exhibition at Pinspot Gallery, Connections Arcade, Parramatta. The opening is on Thursday 1st December from 6pm to 8pm. The exhibition continues until Wednesday 23rd December. More information is here.
Here at The Nook we have a diverse range of potters and pottery. We have functional and decorative ware – something for everyone. Mugs by Heather and Barry Shepherd and Marg Turton. Bowls by Murray Reid and Dorothy Johnston. Plus vases, windchimes, teabag holders, platters, tea bowls, dishes and gifts for everyone. Come [...]
Can you believe that The Nook is 15 years old this year? …and still going strong! Did you know that the idea of a craft co-operative in the Blue Mountains was first conceived by a group of crafty friends and that they opened for business in a little room at Everglades? Hence “The Nook”. The [...]
Our milliner member Christine Thompson is holding some millinery workshops this month. Hand Blocked Fascinator Base or Cocktail Hat 29th October, 2011 from 9.30am to 4pm Cost: $95 includes buckram and wire Sculpted Crinoline Headpiece 30th October, 2011 from 9.30 am to 4 pm Cost: $85 Supply your own materials or buy a kit [...]
Marg Turton will have some more of her wonderful pottery in the shop this weekend. Here it is all nicely cooked in the kiln.
Here are a few photos of the chaos of goody bag packing day. Be sure to get in early to get your free bag when you spend $30 at our shop or street stall. There are tea samples, coasters, tissue pouches, bookmarks…. plus cards and gift tags….
and you know what that means don’t you? Goody bags!! OK, so here’s the deal – visit our shop or our street stall which is just outside the front door of our shop, buy goods to the value of $30 (or more) and you will receive a calico shopping bag with a bounty of goodies [...]
Leura Village Fair is happening in 2 weeks time and we are all very busy getting ready for it. The village is looking lovely and the blossoms are out. Indoors we have been making some more goodies for our very popular goody bags. How do you get hold of one of these calico bags [...]
Sadly our members do come and go and hopefully they go on to bigger and better things. Such is the case with our wonderful photographer David Stott. He has been a member for a few years selling his own amazing photography – cards, prints, journals and of course the slide frame magnets. David is moving [...]
Anna Kling is holding an open studio art sale next Sunday the 11th of September at 48 Railway parade in Leura. New nudes and Trees on show. Watercolours and oil paintings, various new art products, large and small works. Nice people and a glass of schamposy. From 10-5.
Spring special on Tanya Carter’s small leadlight butterflies 2 for $20, normally $12 each! They are so pretty! You can get 2 in co-ordinating colours or choose different ones.
Congratulations to Pulp it Produce for cinching the gold medal for their Piccalilli (author’s favorite!) and a silver medal for their Swear Jar Sambal (the name says it all!) at the Royal Hobart Fine Food Awards. Come in and give it a try – if you dare!
Soon to be published by Lark Books is the latest in their 500 series. 500 Felt Objects features amongst the 500 fabulous felted creations 3 designs by our very own member Pam de Groot. If you love felt, or love looking at beautiful, amazing creations you can pre-order 5oo Felt Objects from your favorite [...]
Two more shopping day until Father’s Day! Here are some more great handmade goodies for dad. Handturned wood pen and repurposed notebook. Solid sterling silver cufflinks. Sign of the zodiac pendant. Fun tshirt with ready tie! …and remember we are open on Sunday from 9.30 am if you need some last minute gifts.
The Nook truly has some unique items and one of a kind creations. Dad’s with a technical bent will enjoy these quirky boxes by the Box People. And if Dad needs a case for his specs you can be sure to find a suitable one amongst Graeme Macintosh’s designs.
Does dad like eating? Who doesn’t? Try a jar of delicious Pulp It relish or chutney, you can add a neat little bowl or two by Murray and sit them all on a Murray Reid chopping board, maybe pop into the deli and buy some gourmet cheeses and you have a wonderful lunch setup for [...]
Father’s Day is fast approaching and it’s a great opportunity to spoil dad with some handmade goodies, but it’s always so hard to know what to buy our menfolk isn’t it? So this week we’ll feature some ideas that could please dad, or grandpa, or hubby! How about a Shepherd Pottery mug? Not only do [...]
If you are in the lower mountains this weekend or passing through, turn off at Faulconbridge and pop into the Springwood High School art show. Our members Carole Hampshire and Tanya Carter will be exhibiting there. Then you can carry on up the hill and drop into our shop!
Would you like a sneak preview of some of the goodies that will be in the goody bags for the Leura Fair weekend in October? Our members have been busy creating some special little goody-bag-only gifts like these batik fabric pouches. Look out for more in the weeks to come!
We are extremely happy to welcome 4 new members this month. The Box People comprising the woodly talents of Andrew Taylor and Marina Brown and their quirky recycled wood and other foraged matter boxes and plaques. Mandalin, which you may have already seen gracing our consignment shelves, is the work of Mandy Aldin [...]
One of our newest members Alison Dickin is exhibiting some of her botanical artworks in the prestigious Flora exhibition at the Botanic Gardens in Sydney. Flora is an annual event curated by the Botanical Art Society of Australia and features selected works from Australia’s top botanical artists. The exhibition is on from Tuesday 2nd August [...]
The Nook is now on twitter! Are there any other tweeters out there? You can find us as TheNookLeura or click the link below! http://twitter.com/TheNookLeura See you there.
It’s that time of year again! Every year local Blue Mountains businesses nominate for awards in various categories. The Nook has been nominated in the People’s Choice category which awards the business with the most nominations from their customers. So if you have been to The Nook and liked what you saw, please pop on [...]
Our knitting wonder-woman Sue Martin is part of a group of knitters and patchworkers who are meeting on Tuesdays from 2pm – 4pm at the Women’s Health Centre in Katoomba, starting on 19th July. So if you need help with these crafts or would just like to join in, pop along, it’s free! Knitting and [...]
Wooldancer is going to be on TV! Channel 7 Sydney Weekender @5.30 tomorrow Saturday 9th July. Take a peek at Wooldancer’s fibre art workshops and studio.
Did you know that many of our talented members teach their craft as well? So if you’ve always wanted to learn how to do leadlighting, now is your chance! Tanya Carter will be teaching leadlighting at the Nepean Community College. There are classes in Penrith and Katoomba starting at the end of July. For more [...]
An exhibition by Mel Jones is opening today at Mount Tomah Botanical Garden. Mel Jones is the 2011 Artist in Residence at Mount Tomah. We’re excited to see that she is having her first Pochoir exhibition at the Garden. View Mel’s unique vibrant landscapes, characterised by crisp lines and brilliant colours using the old world [...]
One of our wonderful members, felt and fibre artist Pam de Groot is currently travelling in Europe teaching her craft at workshops in Germany, Ireland, Ukraine and more! If you would like to keep up to date with Pam’s travels check out her blog – http://pamdegroot.blogspot.com/ She’ll be updating with her adventures whenever she [...]
It’s time for Winter Magic again! If you are visiting the Mountains for the Winter Magic festival do remember to drop in to The Nook. You might need some extra warm clothing like our gorgeous hand knitted and crocheted gloves, hats, beanies and scarves. As well as handfelted art hats and knitts for the [...]
Sami Bop’s wonderful vintage and recycled children’s clothes are featured on this blog – born again creations by Becs Addison. thanks Becs for the feature!
Next week, 22nd and 23rd February The Nook will be closed while we paint and refurbish the hallway. The hallway is in need of a cleaning up and facelift and in the process we’ll be getting rid of the silky fabric wallhangings. Many customers have inquired over the years if these are for sale and [...]
On Saturday 19th February there will be an automobile picnic in The Mall at Leura. Leura Mall will be closed to traffic and turned over to pedestrians and picnickers for the day. There will be a cavalcade of 1920′s vintage cars. There will be music by Bill and the Blowflys, plus Blues Buskers. You are [...]
Happy Valentine’s Day from The Nook. Looking for a unique handmade gift? Remember we also have a wonderful selection of handcrafted gift cards.
Leura Tea now has 100g refillable bags available at The Nook. Welcome back to family favorites honeybush and vanilla blend – Honeychild, and organic, gluten-free, dairy-free hot chocolate. We have a blend for everyone so chose yours now!
Now you can “like” The Nook on facebook. You will find out about Nook news and special events as well as new products and new members. http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Nook-Leura/111319945606744#!/pages/The-Nook-Leura/111319945606744?v=wall
Leura Village Association are organising a fundrasing effort in Leura Village this Sunday 23rd January. They’re flooding the streets with sweets and treats to warm the heart and help Australian communities that are affected by floods. If you are in the mountains, stop by Leura on Sunday and join in!
Stuck for gift ideas this Christmas? Don’t know what to give that “difficult” person? Why not give the perfect gift? Nook notes – special scratch-off gift vouchers. You choose the amount and purchase the gift vouchers. The recipient has the fun of scratching the circle to discover how much they have to spend at The [...]
Did you know that you can find very special handmade Christmas decorations at The Nook? As well as handmade Christmas cards and many wonderful Christmas gifts. Come on up and see what we have in store.
It is with much sadness that I have to report the passing of one of our great members – Jack Harrrison. Faye and Jack had been members of The Nook from the early days, making their wonderful jams and pickles. People came from far and wide to buy Jack’s jams and always went away arms [...]
Free Goody bag at The Nook To celebrate spring and as a big “thankyou” to our customers we are again this year giving away our fabulous goody bags. When you spend $25 you will receive a ‘goody’ bag with handmade goodies and other freebies – a selection of cards, magnets, jewellery, crafty bits and pieces, [...]
Find us at the top of Leura's main shopping street, right next to the train station.
Open seven days a week, 9:30am to 5:00pm
Brief shop closure
The Nook will be closed from 3pm Sunday 19th February for painting of the interior of the shop. We hope to be open again the following weekend 25th or 26th February. Sorry for any inconvenience and if you are in need of some Nook goodies, check out the websites of some of our members, or [...]