Choughs Crafty Upcycling

I moved to Cornwall 4 years ago following retirement and decided that I would attend some craft workshops. I started with stained glass which I did for a while and then moved on to fused glass which I became hooked on. However to continue this at home I needed a kiln which my husband bought ...

Hours were updated.

We will be open on the 15th June as per Government guidance. On entering the shop you will need to adhere to social distancing. There will be hand sanitiser available at the door and you will need to follow the directions around the shop by turning left at the door and following the natural rou...

Hello, Due to COVID-19 we are now closed. We hope you all remain healthy and safe during this uncertain time. We will be open again as soon as we are allowed and look forward to seeing you then. We in Choughs are all busy crafting at home during this lockdown so we will have lots of stock for w...

Jewel Box Art Picture

Jewel Box Art Picture

I'm Angela Richards of Jewel Box Art. I live and work in Par, Cornwall. I started creating my pictures in May 2018 and they are proving to be very popular. I've been with Choughs since September 2018 and they have sold quite a lot of my pictures for me. I help out in the shop for one day a month...

I’m Lucy Reynolds a freelance illustrator living and working in Lostwithiel and joined Choughs in 2018 to sell cards, bookmarks and prints of my illustrations. I’ve been illustrating alongside part-time jobs since 2010, when I graduated with a BA (hons) in illustration from University College Fal...

Looking ahead I’m hoping to add some new wrapping paper designs for Birthdays and other occasions as well as building on my range of greeting cards. The ‘tick-box cards’ for pet-sitters and house-sitters that I introduced last year have gone down well, so I’m currently working on a brand-new Birt...