The sun was shining and the creativity was flowing. Todays workshop was Wire Work. Manipulating colourful wires in to shapes and designs to create works of art. Some made jewellery while others made thoughtful gifts for the home.
Fun in Uxbridge
A manic couple of days teaching cap and bag decorating workshops. Nearly 300 children got their creative juices flowing. Adults had as much fun as the kids and were deep in concentration. I made a spider to go on my sample and it was VERY popular. There were spider covered caps everywhere! Glad no one …
Being Bookish
Today’s workshops was about making books. They could be photo albums, note books, sketch books or memory books. They are a pretty way to hold your recipes and your favourite jokes or poems. Imagination was the only limit. A wide range of exquisite papers were used combined with bold markers to create the covers. Some …
Bag Factory
Today’s workshop was lots of fun. I cut out a flat bag pattern and everyone made little bags. At first look these bags have no use but they have been used for make-up, batteries, sweets, medication and to hold gifts.
Whacking Out Fustrations :-)
Don’t hold it in, take out fustration on the metal. The Metal Stamping workshop was a great way to have fun and release fustration. So cleansing!! There was some wonerful hammering to create charms, earrings, bracelts and rings. With a few simple tools I showed the class how to decorate metal discs with patterns and …