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Our Story
Memory Makers launched in 2022. The aim is to provide luxury cookery and craft workshop experiences. We offer a range of pop-up workshops across Northern Ireland and also cater for private group events.
Memory Makers was set up by us, Emma and Hannah. We studied nutrition at university and have since worked together for over 6 years. During 2021, we decided to take the plunge and follow our dreams to start a business. We focused on our passions – cooking and crafting! Our workshops are fun and in an engaging way, give you the confidence to learn new skills and take home your wonderful creation. Making Memories is at the heart of what we do and that ethos is carefully incorporated into every event that we plan.
Memory Makers is dedicated to supporting small businesses in Northern Ireland. Our parents ran their own independent family businesses. For that reason we truly value the importance of supporting local, from the food that we buy to the suppliers we use.
We hope you will join us in our Memory Makers journey.
Meet the Team
Emma McCrudden
I love all things food, learning, baking, cooking, growing and of course eating! The best thing is how food brings us all together. It helps to maintain important connections with those that are important to us and to celebrate those special moments in life. Cooking has always been a big part of my life. I grew up helping mum in the kitchen and my love of baking and cooking for family and friends began. That is why, even now, there is nothing better than to close the door on a long day, get the music on and absorb myself in cooking, using every pot in the house. Thank goodness for my wonderful husband who clears up after me!
I am a keen crafter and upcycler. When I'm not in the kitchen you will find me with a glue gun, sand paper, sewing machine, paint, wool, drill - you name it - attempting yet another crafting creation. I have learnt through it all, it is all about the process, and I look forward to supporting you to develop your very own creation in a Memory Makers workshop!
Hannah Woods
Growing up I was surrounded by talented and creative family members including my aunts and especially my mum. It was no wonder I developed an enjoyment for cooking in the kitchen and spending afternoons at crafts. From a child, I was encouraged to help out baking cakes and traybakes. I have such lovely memories standing in the kitchen enjoying the baking but patiently anticipating the end when I got to lick the spoon! I’ve also spent many Christmas holidays over the years creating our Christmas door wreath and table centrepiece alongside my mum and sister. I’ve always loved working with others and seeing the joy on their faces when they’ve created something new!
So bringing my passions together, shared with Emma’s talents and skills, Memory Makers was born! We both want to share our love of creativity and no matter how it turns out, your creation is unique. It is lovingly put together by you, providing you with memories to last a lifetime with time spent with family, friends and new acquaintances!
