Hi all the first part of this post is my current newsletter, but if you have already read it, then check out the design team blog further below.
Hi all,
This was a very productive week, we started it with a
massive leak, which then got worse when the landlord cleaned the windows
in the roof while he was up there, and water came pouring into the shop
and down the light fittings. That was not the way to start my week,
but it ended with a lovely bunch of ladies, telling me how wonderful it
was that we were back and open again, so it ended better than it
started.
We have had lots of new and different stock coming in,
and I was going to tell you all about the new mediums, but I SOLD it
all, so I will get some more and then give you a head ups about it.
Below is a picture of the latest embellishments including resin frames,
little tiny rabbits and birds in
A
lot of people are asking me what we stock, if it is not on the website
just email me, find out if we can get it, and how much or if there are
other options. I am always telling people to watch out as there are a
lot of products that are the same thing just with different names. So
if there is a [product that you have heard of and want to know more,
send me an email and I will tell you what I know.
For example
Gesso..It was originally an artists product, it is used traditionally to
add a cover over canvas or other products, to stop the paint from
soaking in.
Gesso is a white paint mixture consisting of a binder mixed with chalk, gypsum, pigment, or any combination of these.
We use it to add tooth to something as well now, so if you have
chipboard and you don't want your paint or sprays soaking into the
chipboard, put a layer of gesso over it, and it works a little bit like a
sealer and the colour will be so much better, and you will use less of
it.
We now stock black gesso $9.50 and white gesso $9.50.
We
also stock whipped spackle $12.50 which is relatively new on the market
is actually just a gesso, but it is very light, a lot less liquid in
it, so it dries extremely quickly. It is also very very light, so you
can use it on your pages, to add dimension through stencils and with a
palette knife, dry it off and work on it straight away.
The cheaper gesso that you buy the thinner it tends to be, so watch what you are buying and where from.
The
thinner it is, the less chalk it has in it, and over time it will not
hold together, and if you have done an art piece, and it starts to crack
and fall apart, that could be why. Cheap canvas that comes with gesso,
probably has to be re done.
SPA Retreat
Join
us at Scrapping & Paper Arts Retreat, a luxury weekend in the heart
of New Zealand’s premier wine region, Marlborough. Enjoy time with
friends, classes, being pampered, and enjoying some ‘you time’. There
will be a mixture of classes and kits available, or bring your own
projects.
For more information, see our website:
www.scrappingandpaperarts.co.nz
There are a limited number of places at this exclusive event, so book your place now!
I wonder who is going to be there! i wonder who the tutors are!
Class Lists:
Set classes
Every Monday - Scrap or Card making Crop and play, knitting, crocheting sit and chat time up to you. 1pm - 3pm
$5.00 come and play, share the space, use the tables and sit and make
cards or scrapbook or whatever you feel like doing (except dancing on
the tables). Get a few friends together and paint, get crafty.
free coffee or tea.
Wednesday 10am - 12pm Scrapbooking class
This
is a set class, and we have 7 permanent spaces booked out of a possible
10. If you are interested please ring and book, if you can only come
casually, you can ring and see if we have a space that week due to
someone being away.
The cost will be approx $20,00 per week, everything supplied, but that price depends on what we are doing. This week we are
Painting
using gesso and watercolour paints to make your picture match any
paper, also gel medium and string on a 2nd layout. No classes in school holidays. Bookings essential.
last week we did this project.
Friday
Every
2nd Friday we will be doing cards of some description, these are
$10.00 for two cards, everything except your tape and tools included.
Last week we made
This will start in Term 4 again.
Saturday 20th September Mixed media class - 10am - 3pm $45.00
you
will need to supply your own canvas, but everything else is supplied to
make a piece of art, that is unique and full of colour and products.
You will learn the basics of using the mediums, what they do and how to
get great results. You can bring a laser printed photo or a picture
that you like, from a calendar or we can discuss other options.
Friday 26th September in DUNEDIN Christmas house refer to Creative Dreams for more information, see the picture below.
Saturday 27TH September Dunedin - Vintage Bound Book the cheats way at Creative Dreams.
www.creativedreams.co.nz
Saturday 27th September - The market in Hamilton we will be there, not me but Aly will be.
Saturday 4th October - Christmas classes 9am-6pm .
Christmas
tags with Sharon, then my advent calendar then a Christmas Card
Creation (book) with Jane.Cost $120 including lunch. Contact Paperzone
for bookings 021875678 Annemarie
F
riday 10th September - Crop Night 7pm - until midnight. $10.00 per person. Bring a plate, tea and coffee supplied.
Bookings essential. Crop to your hearts content, catch up with friends, the shop is open. Giveaways as well.
Sunday 19th October
Vintage Bound Book the cheats way $45.00, learn how to make your own
book using my cheats way of putting it together. We will be using Paper
arts paper to make this book.It will be a 6x6 but once you have
learnt the technique you can make any size. Please note this book
picture is an example only not the actual papers used.
Saturday
November 8th - Christmas House class, make your own Christmas house
with Imagine if.. own MDF base house. $45.00 everything supplied,
including snow and letterbox and more. Please note there may be a few
changes depending on product availablily on some pieces like the tree
and the clock. If you have done the house and would like to do the
church instead, you can but it is an extra $10.00 for the church.
Saturday November 22nd
- Mixed media class with Michelle Maggs doing a canvas using stencils,
and pens learning great new techniques either the wonky house or the
vintage dress. Price to be advised, but around $45.00.
Photography c;lass: Sunday November 9th , 23rd and 30th $120.00 for the 3 lessons. 10am - 12pm.
Three classes where you learn to take your camera off automatic and learn how to get the best of the of your camera.
Keith from Shifting Light photography has agreed to come over and teach
you some of the tricks of the trade, starting from the beginning and
working towards giving you the skills to get those amazing photos every
time. Keith is very talented, and teaches in Hamilton and has won award
for his photography.
https://www.facebook.com/ShiftingLightPhotography
December
- Cake decorating class - learn to make poinsettas and berrys for the
top of your christmas cake, decorate your cake over 2 weeks. Make
decorations one week, and paint them the next.
Dates to be confirmed.
I have a Pottery lady keen to do a class
and a spinning and weaving lady may be keen as well.
School holiday program - I hope these dates are right, from the Ministry of Education website.
No children under 5 in class unless accompanied by an
adult
at all times. You will need to drop off and pick up your child. We
have a very safe and secure space for them to create in peace and
safety.
Wednesday 1st October
10.30am - 12.30am Stencil fun. $25.00
You
will be learning to make scenes and have fun with stencils, how to use
them, what to put through them and how, and you will go home with your
own stencils so you can keep playing. We will use inks and pastes and
more.
1.30pm - 3.30pm Card class $20.00
We are going to make at least 4 cards for any occasion, using lots of fun products including chipboard and felt and lots more.
Friday
3rd October 10.30am - 12.30am Painting class messy fun. We will be
making a beach canvas $25.00, you will need to bring your own canvas.
30x30cm or 12x12 inches, lots of fun painting a beach scene and then
adding lots of fun sea creatures and bits and pieces to make this fun
canvas.
1.30 - 3.30pm 3D Santa Sleigh $25.00, we are going to
make santa sleigh and decorate it with presents and a reindeer.
Painting, papering, and christmas fun.
Wednesday 8th October Mixed media art class $45.00
10.30am
- 3.30pm. This is a full on busy class, including hot chips for
lunch. You will need to supply a canvas, and a picture of your cat or
dog or horse or ? . A busy day where you will learn lots of fun things
to add to your art work.
Friday 10.30am - 12.30pm Stamping fun $20.00
Make
a christmas decoration using the Prima doll stamps and then make to
make lots of fun pictures and tags and whatever else you want, and We
can do a boys doll stamp as well.
Friday 1.30pm - 3.30pm Heart fun - $25.00
Make a beautiful MDF heart, covered in paper and decorated with lots of handmade flowers and other pretty things.
Booking essential 0274991485 for questions or we prefer you to email to imagineif@xtra.co.nz
you
will have a few days and then the places get advertised in the school
newsletters so please do not wait to make bookings as places are
limited.
Term 4 Children's After school classes -
Monday 13th or
Wednesday 15th (if i have my dates right)
$12.00
per week. We will be playing with different craft ideas and mediums
and making christmas gifts during the term. You must sign up for the
whole term, for this class either Monday or Wednesday. Children must be
of school age, primary or intermediate. Not college children I am
sorry.
If you need to book, as soon as you can to ensure a space.
I would prefer by email, but if you need you can ring me on 0274991485 preferably during working hours.
The design team has been really busy, so check out what they have done. If you want to check out more, click on the designers name at the top of the page and go and check out how they made their tags.
Carol - you are lovely
Katrina - Bridge and groom tag
Brenda textural tag
Lillian steampunk girl tag
Tash another steam punk tag
Marilyn love the white
Beth - tag journal
Ngaere
And there is always one who likes to cut up
my products! Normally that would be me, but i would never have thought of this.
All from the new chipboard tags $1.00 each.
happy crafting
Jo
they come in lots of colours, the Christmas pack is very
cute.
not the actual papers used.