Summer 2008

Sat/Sun 3^rd/4^th May

WORKSHOP PREVIEW AND BOOKING

11-3pm

Here’s your chance to come along and preview all the new Summer workshops. Be among the first to see and book. Many of this seasons workshops have limited availability so be an early bird and beat the rush. Telephone bookings taken from 11am.10% discount for classes booked and paid on the day.

Thurs 15^th May

7 GYPSIES MINI BOOKS

10-3pm

£30

We all love the eclectic style of 7 Gypsies. Today we will be making a couple of mini books using their ranges of papers, stickers and embellishments – a perfect start to the brochure.

Wed 21^st May

BON VOYAGE TRAVEL BOOK/ALBUM

10-3pm

£30

Today you will be making your own travel book/album from scratch and then decorating in beautiful 7 Gypsies outback papers and embellishments. Photos optional.

Thurs 22^nd May

TAG ART BACKGROUNDS

10-3pm

£30

Join us for a full day of stunning tags using the beautiful and eclectic images of Paper Artsy. With an array of background techniques – many new-, and simple embellishments – come along and astound yourself.

Sat 24^th May

VINTAGE HANDBAG ALBUM

10-3pm

£30

This is your chance to create a fabulous album in the shape of a vintage handbag. Today we will be using the beautiful Stella Ruby papers from Basic Grey to create a nostalgic floral look.

Tues 27^th May

5 FOLD – SCREEN

10-3pm

£30

Our 5 fold screen that is displayed in the studio is always greatly admired. Let us show you how to create your own stunning work of art.

Fri 30^th May

BLONDE MOMENTS SWEET AND SASSY BOOK

10-3pm

£30

A sturdy 5x7 book/album beautifully decorated in Blonde Moments papers, classic black and pink. The album will be bound together using the fab ‘Bind-it-all’ machine.

Sat 31^st May

BEGINNERS SCRAPBOOKING

10-3pm

£25

Are you new to scrapbooking and a little bewildered by it all? Let us help you to understand the terminology and equipment needed. You will leave with at least 3 – 6x6 layouts completed. Plenty of ideas to get you started.

Sun 1^st June

7 GYPSIES 3 RING ALBUM

10-3pm

£30

A stunning 3 ring 6x6 album. Beautifully decorated with the 7 Gypsies Hudson Valley papers and embellishments. Lots of hints and tips to make your album truly special. Photos needed.

Tues 3^rd June

WOODEN WATERFALL BOOKS

10-3pm

£30

The wooden waterfall style book is one of our most popular. Today we will be decorating one large and one small book.

Wed 4^th June

ACCORDIAN PURSE KIT

10-3pm

£30

The 7 Gypsies purse and accordion book is simply stunning when made up. We will be using the striking Scarletts letter papers from Basic Grey.

Tues 10^th June

CIRCLE BOOK

10-3pm

£30

An unusual but effective paper mache circle book. A fold here, a flap there – lots of hidden surprises. All bound together with the ‘Bind it all’ machine.

Wed 11^th June

STAR BOOK

10-3pm

£30

This is a class we haven’t seen for a while and has been very much requested. You will be learning how to make a stunning star book using Basic Grey’s Periphery papers.

SCRAPAGANZA UK – STRATFORD

Friday 13^th and Saturday 14^th June

Tues 17th June

WOODEN CLOCK

10-3pm

£30

Our wooden clocks are proving extremely popular. You have to make a choice between the shapes. Square, round, oval, heart, flower, house or car. Covered with paints and papers and embellished with love.

STAMP MAGIC – DONCASTER DOME

Sunday 22^nd June

Wed 25^th June

SHIMMER N SHINE

10-3pm

£25

We all love a bit of shimmer ‘n’ shine. Come and learn new ways with our Blonde Moments pearl pigments, used wet, dry or spritzed – the effects are stunning.

Fri 27^th June

BUTTERFLY TAB BOOK

10-3pm

£30

A truly gorgeous wooden tab book stylishly decorated in dramatic black and reds. Butterflies and flitter glitter galore. This was the first class of the latest brochure to sell out so you need to be quick with this one.

Sat 28^th June

LARGE WOODEN JIGSAW

10-3pm

£30

Come and create a stunning piece of wall art, comprising a large wooden jigsaw beautifully decorated and embellished.

Tues 1^st July

XMAS IN JULY

10-3pm

£30

Yes I know its only July but it’s never too early to start preparing for Xmas. Let us give you some ideas to kick start your preparations. Expect carols to get you in the festive mood.

Wed 2^nd July

XMAS CARDS

10-3pm

£25

Again lets start early. Lots of ideas and examples of yummy Xmas cards. This year you will be all organized and prepared for Xmas.

Fri/Sat/Sun 11^th,12^th,13^th July

SCRAPATTACK WEEKEND

Fri 7.30-10pm
Sat 9-6pm
Sun 9-4pm

Fancy a weekend packed with good products, good food, excellent tuition and lots of fun.

Then this is the weekend for you.

There will be at least 7 workshops ranging from mini books and altered items to ATC’s and Ultra Thick embossing. The price includes all materials, kits, food and snacks whilst in the studio.

A list of nearby accommodation is available by request. A £75 deposit is required to book your place.

Tues 15^th July

WOODEN HANDBAG ALBUM

10-3pm

£30

A gorgeous wooden album in the shape of a handbag, beautifully decorated with Two Scoops paper from Basic Grey.

Wed 16th July

ECLECTIC JUNK MIRROR

10-3pm

£30

Today we will be decorating a mirror frame with a variety of techniques. Crackle, ultra thick embossing, stamping, alcohol inks etc. come and create a stunning piece of artwork.

Art from the Heart
down south

Saturday 26^th July 9am to 5pm and Sunday 27^th July 2008 9am to 4pm

Tues 29^th July

Wooden Tab Book

10-3pm

£30

A large wooden tabbed book/ album beautifully decorated with every girls dream – shoes and handbags. Come along and indulge your feminine side.

Wed 30^th July

CRAFT DAY

10-3pm

£30

Have you missed a project that you were dying to have a go at? Lets see if there’s a possibility you could have another chance today. Or do you simply need help and inspiration with your own project. Today’s the day.

Fri 1^st Aug

ALCOHOL INKS

10-3pm

£30

Ever fancied trying alcohol inks but don’t know where to start? Got them already, just stuck in a drawer? Then todays class is for you. You will learn everything there is to know about this fab product. We will be using a variety of surfaces from glossy paper to tin. Come along and get messy.

Tues 27^th Nov

XMAS TRIPTYCH

10-3pm

£30

This is a 12" tall, 3 panel folded screen. We will be decorating it with paint effects, paper and embellishments to
create a fantastic centrepiece that will be displayed year after year.

Wed 28^th Nov

7GYPSIES – ATC CARDS & BOX

10-3pm

£25

7Gypsies have created an ATC card and box set just waiting to be decorated.Well today’s the day. We will be
using their beautiful papers and combining with PaperArtsy’s eclectic rubber stamps to make ATCs with style.

Sat 2^nd Aug

ENVELOPE JOURNAL

10-3pm

£30

A truly stunning journal inspired by one of my students Jeanne Grey. Choose between the grungy double sided papers from Cosmo Cricket or the gorgeous funky Minasie Moo from Blonde Moments.

Wed 6^th Aug

BIRTHDAY CARDS

10-3pm

£25

Today’s cards are a little bit different from usual. They are made using 7 Gypsies papers and stickers. Follow our examples or create your own – the choice is yours.

Thurs 7^th Aug

6x6 DAISY D ALBUM

10-3pm

£30

Always a really popular class. A 6x6 book/album utilizing the beautiful papers from Daisy D’s.

Fri 8^th Aug

CROWN CANVAS

10-3pm

£30

Come and spend the day learning techniques and applying them to your very own expression of love. A stunning personalized canvas fit for your very own prince or princess. Photos required.

STAMPERAMA STAMP SHOW – STEVENAGE

Sunday 10^th Aug

Tues 12^th Aug

XMAS HOUSE

10-3pm

This is a stunning centerpiece for your Xmas table. A Paper Mache house decorated in the gorgeous Fruitcake papers from Basic Grey. The roof lifts off to reveal a secret place for table presents.

Wed 13^th Aug

KIDS DAY

10-3pm

£25

Don’t let the kids be bored this summer. Let them spend a day being truly creative. Today we will be making a stunning wooden clock. Photos needed.

Thurs 14^th Aug

7 GYPSIES ENVELOPE ALBUM

10-3pm

£30

This is a much admired album- as seen on QVC!! Mine has a prague theme – how will you decorate yours?

Sat 16^th Aug

BIRTHDAY BOOK

10-4pm

£25

Are you like me and completely forget everyones birthday? Then what you need is a birthday book. I am not sure how many more times I will run this class. It is fast becoming a tradition and is always sold out, so you will need to be quick.

Tues 19^th Aug

ALTERED BOOK TECHNIQUES

10-3pm

£25

Have you always fancied having a go at an altered book but didn’t know where to start? Here’s your chance. Let me take you through in depth step by step techniques to get you started.

Wed 20^th Aug

KIDS DAY

10-3pm

Don’t let the kids be bored this summer, have them spend a day being truly creative. Today we will be learning paint techniques and producing a stunning personalized canvas. Photos required.

Thurs 21^st Aug

‘BIND IT ALL’ BOOK AND TIN

10-3pm

£30

Today we will be using the fantastic ‘ Bind It All’ machine to create a gorgeous mini album. You will also be decorating a lovely tin to store it in.

Tues 26^th Aug

XMAS CARDS

10-3pm

Lots of ideas and examples of yummy Xmas cards. This year you will be all organised and prepared for Xmas.

Wed 27^th Aug

BOOK IN A TIN

10-3pm

A gorgeously decorated chipboard album with an equally gorgeous matching presentation tin.