LOOKING FORWARD TO QUARTERLY CRAFTERNOONS, JUNE 2014

This is going to be awesome! It's only a week and a half away, materials being organised and I'm left wondering what cake I'll bake for the day!

WEDNESDAY JUNE 11TH is the date for our next gathering at the Upper Yarra Arts Centre, Warburton.
AND GUESS WHAT??????? A first for Quarterly Crafternoons..............

THERE'S GOING TO BE A DOOR PRIZE........(insert excited squeal here.......)!! 

Clare Daly from Stampin' Up Paper craft supplies is donating a box of goodies to give away. I haven't seen them yet but I can't wait to give them away on the day, eeeeekkkkkkk! Check out her blog right here at http://www.clairedaly.typepad.com/   Thank you Clare we are so grateful.
 

Anyhow, our workshops will run something like this......... (sorry,  I'm still excited!!!!!!)


COSY HEADBAND/EAR WARMER
This little cozy number was whipped by Melinda Duncan who will guide you through this project. Using a repurposed t-shirt and our new Elina sewing machine. 

Here's the one I whipped up under Melinda's guidance in about 30mins and it didn't cost me a thing! I grabbed an old t-shirt from the rag bag, a contrasting fabric scrap and a button and wah-la!! Cozy ears and headband completely unique to me!! It has inspired me to create a crocheted chevron neck cozy in grey and yellow- yarn is in transit and I will begin that one after crafternoons. 

If you would like to create this in a particular colour or pattern, bring your own t-shirt and button along, otherwise there will some provided for you.


BEADED DANGLY EARRINGS
Local artist Christine Kay is offering to help you create your own pair of sparkly, danglies. With years of experience teaching beading you will be off and away looking good in your handmade treasures. Learn basic skills (don't be frightened) using specialised equipment, threading techniques using seed beads and bugle beads, waxing cotton,creating the foundation, fringing and finishing techniques to walk away with a complete of earrings. I will be taking photos of you all scouting your new danglies!!

Here's a little bio from Christine........

My name is Christine Kay. I live in Warburton. I am an Artist and also love making craft.For many years I ran my own business called 'Mahakan' and sold my handmade American Indian Craft and Beading, Tie dyed clothing and Glass Painting at different markets and to shops. I also ran workshops and classes teaching Native American Indian Beading and craft. These days I spend most of my time painting.

PAPER CRAFT EMBELLISHED CARDS, ENVELOPES AND GIFT TAGS

These words are straight from Amanda Davern for our FIRST EVER paper workshop. 

'We will make three note cards with coordinating envelopes and a decorative box to hold the cards. 

All of the projects are skills based so the participants are learning papercraft skills to build upon to create their own creative works.   

This project introduces the concept of using punches, folding aligned edges, learning paper/colour coordination, tying bows, making layered/shaped flowers, making boxes and envelopes, sponging and making layered bands.'

The next project is making a gift tag and three gift/note tag/cards.  
 The skills involved the participants will be learning are: Learning to
use water based ink to sponge backgrounds/edge paper.  Using the blender
pen, learn how to paint with water based ink with particular skills of
blending colours, colour coordination, highlighting and avoiding the
pilling of paper.  This is another three dimensional project.

Here's a bit about Amanda-

'I have been teaching papercraft since 1994.  Whether it be three dimensional paper tole, photo 

albums, cards, stamping, colouring with alcohol markers (copic), banners, etc.  The highlight of

 my career was being one of fifty Australians who were selected to participate in an eight hour 

master class with Tim Holtz (creative director of RangerProducts). 

 If asked what my passion is, I would reply with the following:
"My passion with papercraft and teaching is to provide an experience with individuals in which

 they discover their own creative talents/abilities and the joy that follows.  Paper craft is the 

number one art form/craft in the world with endless possibilities.'

How good is that line up, only trouble is being the organiser I hardly have a chance to sit still and

participate.  

However, I take great joy out of watching everyone else come together, make 

connections,see our beautiful town, share some lunch and appreciate other peoples crafting 

skills.All because of an idea someone had and because someone else supported it. 

Looking forward to seeing you there. 

x Le x