You can participate in any way you like:
As part of a group, or all by yourself, make one wee pompom , or any other piece, great or small, and then tie it up on the 9th of May, there where you like it to adorn a public place for one week.
Why to participate?
Because Craftbombing is
http://www.voluntaryartsweek.org/craftbomb 2014
on above page you will find the VOLUNTARY ARTS 2014 National Craft Bomb Pack to download.
Penicuik: jump straight to the guide to the Process of Participation or read on here first
We (members of the Penicuik Community Arts Asscociation) must inform Midlothian Council where the craftbombs are going to be installed, as we need to make sure that certain H&S criteria are adhered to. If we do not comply the pieces will be removed.
Last year we had to remove some really beautiful pieces because we forgot to list the site.
This year we want to do better and bolder, have more people and groups involved, and put Penicuik’s brightening proudly on the National and International map. We hope to also install a map of Penicuik in the Library where you can mark the places in Penicuik you will brighten with your crafty piece. Peni is cuckoo about crafts! What will we manage to have created by the 9th May….?????? You are called to make it happen!
here are some promo flyers to choose from :
We will make space here on this blog for each group or project wishing to make Brightening Penicuik history 2014! You might not want to reveal your special plans to the public before the moment of installation in May? That is cool, too! We can keep a secret….
FAQ: “Will we get our craft pieces back after the week is over?”
We would hope so – but there is no guarantee. Uncertainty and surrender is part of the game…
2014: Currently these drop-in times and places are known to us:
You will be warmly welcomed if you come and give and get ideas and company!!
PCAA West St, Arts Centre, room 1, Tuesdays, 4.pm – 6pm (contact Ruth 07818 061918) 
we will sit by a cosy open fire and share our stash, skills and ideas; all ages are welcome, as long as you know we are self organising; the room is upstairs and has no disabled access, ‘though.
Kitcat, Shottstown Miners Club, Wednesdays, 7pm – 9pm (contact Gill 07917 773650) lively group of crafters, some of which are keen to take part; drinks can be bought there,
Penicuik North Kirk Arts & Craft Fellowship: Fridays, 2pm – 4pm,
members of this group 
are beavering away on a number of creative surprises
Beeslack High: Wednesdays lunch club with Charlotte, Rachel & team
More community Groups from Townhall and Library:
There are more ways how you can participate:
to sign up for the 9th May to install the crafty things in town
and to share your stash NOW!
We are keen to both receive and share your stash!
Got spare yarns, ribbons, fabric etc? Care to share please!
Need stuff? Come and take your pick!
Would like to show and share your ideas and skills? Can’t wait to see you!
Drop off labelled “Brightening Penicuik” in the Gallery Cafe. Or get in touch with one of the above contact persons, or email pcaa@penicuikarts.org
Brightening Penicuik 