Sunday Opening in December 11am - 4pm

On 12th & 19th December we’ll be from 11am - 4pm

Why not pop along to pick up those last minute birthday gifts or start your Christmas shopping?

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Mizz Knits Popping Up in Chirpy : Saturday 4th December

On Saturday 4th December the wonderful MissKnits will be popping up in Chirpy will all her wooly wares!

Mizz runs regular Arm Knitting workshops at Chirpy and on Saturday she’ll be bringing lots of her beautiful blankets, cushions and Christmas goodies!

Mizz will be upstairs at Chirpy from 12pm so pop in and say Hi!

Leeds Winter Market Sunday 5th December

We’re delighted to be taking part in this year’s Leeds Winter Market on Sunday 5th December at New Dock Hall, Leeds

Leed’s biggest independent winter market returns this year with over 100 carefully curated independent designers and makers, Including Chirpy - the perfect place to start (or finish) your Christmas shopping

We’ll be taking a section of Yorkshire themed goodies, including prints, baubles, mugs and chocolate! Lots of perfect gifts & stocking fillers

There’s still time to get your tickets here

Hope to see you there!

Chapel Allerton Living Advent 2021!

1st December sees the beginning of the Living Advent in Chapel Allertopn

Over 50 shops, businesses and home will be taking part and lighting up their windows, to celebrate Advent and the run up to Christmas

The 1st December sees 10 of our wonderful indie shops, including Chirpy, light up their windows from 6pm

Huge thanks to Sarah Thornton for doing our Discoball Christmas themed window this year - we hope you love it.

Check out the other shops involved including Armadillo, Katie and May and The Refilling Station

Pick up a map at any of the participating businesses and follow the trail

Once you’ve admired the wonderful windows why not head to St Matthew’s Church to explore a festive oudoor display created by Chapel Allerton Arts Festival using recycled materials.

Late Night Opening Thursdays in December until 7pm

During December we’ll be opening late on Thursdays until 7pm

Why not pop along to pick up those last minute birthday gifts or start your Christmas shopping?

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JUST A CARD INDIE WEEK 22nd - 26th NOVEMBER

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We’ve been blown away by the local support we’ve had over the last 5 years and particually over the last 20 months. Our customers have shopped local and from further afield you have shopped local online, keeping our high street thriving.

Now more than ever we need your support and this week’s INDIE WEEK is the perfect opportunity ti start your Christmas shopping with small independent shops, including Chirpy.

As part of INDIE WEEK we’re adding an extra card to our card bundle so you’ll et 6 cards for £12.50 and still be entered into our completion to be in with a change of winning A YEARS SUPPLY OF FREE CARDS WORTH £180!

We’re also part of the Visibility Fair, a collection of indie businesses bringing your great products via Tresstle, supported by @justacard and @handmade_hour

Check out the Tresstle website to see which other Indies are taking part and use the code VF2021 to get FREE SHIPPING on all orders this week at Chirpy . The code is also valid at our online shop too.

Watch our social media to find out a little bit more about me and what the #justacard campaign means to us.

Thanks for all you support

Jo x

Sunday Opening on 12th & 19th December 11am - 4pm

We’ll be opening on Sunday 12th & 19th December from 11am - 4pm

On Sunday 5th December you’ll find us at the Leeds Winter Market at Leeds Dock from 10:30 am - 5:30pm

Why not pop along to pick up those last minute birthday gifts or start your Christmas shopping?

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Its our 5th CHIRPYVERSARY! Come & help us celebrate !

Let’s get ready to Bundle!

We’re delighted to be celebrating our 5th #chirpyversary on Saturday 6th November

So why not pop in to see us and them and join in the fun!

We’ll have goodie bags for the first 50 customers who spend £5 or more

You could even win A £50 SHOPPING SPREE!

Spend £35 or more in store to get £5 off on Saturday

We’ll be Open 9:30am - 5pm so why not pop in an help us celebrate!

Thanks for all your support over the last 5 years - it means the world!

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WIN! A Year's FREE Supply of Cards worth £180!!

Yes, that’s right, once again we’re giving away…

A YEAR’S FREE SUPPLY OF CARDS!

That’s 60 cards with £180! FOR FREE!

Last years we launched our Monthly Card Bundle Subscription which has proved really popular and this year you’ll be in with a chance of winning a subscription.

All you need to do is buy a Card Bundle during November either online or in store and you’ll ne entered into a prize draw ti win a monthly subscription. That’s 5 FREEcards every month for a YEAR!

If you buy more than one bundle in November you’ll be entered for each bundle you buy.

Last year’s winner, Rebecca. has loved receiving her free monthly cards and said this…

“I was so delighted (and surprised) to win the competition). I love seeing what cards I get in my bundle each month and it really helps keep me organised to have a supply of gorgeous cards to send to friends and family on their birthdays.”

So to be in with a chance of winning just buy a card bundle of 5 cards this month and we’ll enter you.

Competition closes at midnight Tuesday 30th November when we will draw a winner at random.You’ll be informed by email if you have won.

Focus On ... Agnis Smallwood

The smile behind the brand

This month we’re focusing on Agnis Smallwood, a maker whose workshops are always popular at Chirpy.

Here’s a little interview we did with Agnis.

Tell me a little bit about yourself

My name is Agnis Smallwood and I am a Designer, Maker, Researcher and Educator. I love all things textiles though I specialise in weaving. I live close to Chirpy in neighbouring Meanwood and work from my studio at home. As well as designing and weaving my own products I also deliver lots of workshops across the county. I love sharing with people traditional craft skills and techniques, whether that be through courses or one off workshops.

How did you start doing what you’re doing?

I have always been creative and have been fortunate to be able to pursue this as a career. I went to Cumbria Institute of the Arts to study on the Art Foundation Course, this is where I fell in love with weaving and went on to stay to study a BA in Contemporary Applied Arts to develop my skills. Since graduating in 2009 I have developed my business to enable me to share my making and teaching with others.

What the best bit about running workshops?

The participants! I love getting to meet lots of different people and to make and create with them. Some people I meet just once and others I see more regularly and get to share in their creative journeys. I love it when I see people a few months after a workshop and I hear about what they have been doing at home and how they have expanded their knowledge. Workshops are always lots of fun and there is something really enjoyable about making alongside others and sharing in the experience together.

What’s the favourite thing you’ve created?

Hard question! I think it changes if I am honest as my work developes and changes. I am still proud of the range of scarves I launched last Autumn/Winter after such a difficult year for everyone. In the first lockdown I had spent much of my time learning to garden, it was maybe inevitable that this time would permeate into my work and hence inspire a range of scarves called, 'At the Bottom of the Garden' featuring 5 scarves inspired by different vegetables, Radish, Carrots, Tomato, Leek and Potatoes!

Is there a craft you’d like to try which you never have?

I have never used glass as a media before. I think having a go at some glass blowing at some point would be incredibly fun, though I am not sure you would get the opportunity to correct a mistake like you do in weaving!

What advice would you give to someone who wants to try something new?

Go for it! Workshops are great for exploring a new craft, as unless it is an Intermediate or Advanced course I never assume that participants have any prior knowledge so I always make sure that you get a good foundation from which to enjoy making and exploring a new craft. You never know what craft skill you are going to get totally absorbed by unless you have a go.

You can join Agnis on one of her Festive workshops at Chirpy

Christmas Fabric Wreath : 26th November

Contemporary Festive Wreath : 2nd December

Woven Christmas Baubles : 10th December