Silver Jewellery in a Caravan

On the weekend, the first of two Silver Jewellery making workshops was held in a caravan in Riwaka. Tutor Olly Mitchell's caravan is out-fitted as a workshop that fits four people in jewellery making workspaces. Everyone went home with at least one completely original piece of silver jewellery that they had designed and made by themselves - and with the assistance of Olly. The benefit of such a small group, is that everyone can work at their own pace, at their own level of experience, and get all the time and attention necessary from the tutor to meet their goals.

 Christine focusing hard on her jewellery

 Carol getting serious with the tools

 Janice's first earring

 Tags for children

 Olly's pirate hoard

One of Olly's amazing creations

Painting class fun

On Thursday 19th June, Motueka's Highland Pipe Band Rooms were filled with a group of very happy painters. Everyone came with a bag full of paint and brushes, ready to paint for the day. A great time was had by all. Many thanks to tutor David Ryan. 

 

 Work in progress.

Felt Dudes fun

Recently Emma Marshall ran the very enjoyable Felt Dudes workshop. As there were only a handful of people signed up to this class, we were able to run the workshop at Emma's home studio. This inspiring and cosy space contributed to a very relaxing (and relaxed) time for everyone.

Emma's stash of beautiful pure wool felt, imported from the USA.

Emma's handmade fimo buttons. Each workshop attendee was given one to add to their Felt Dude.

Emma

A selection of Emma's Felt Dudes - or Worry Freaks, as she calls them.

Work in progress.

 Ingrid with her completed rabbit.

We all thought this little guy looked like a gangster raccoon dressed for Christmas.

Embroidery workshop success

What a great way to spend a Winter's Saturday! Today thirteen women met up at Motueka's Highland Pipe Band Rooms for a day of embroidery with Emma Marshall, of ASpankofZanz fame. Emma taught us the ins and outs of designing an image for crewel embroidery - from concept, through to tracing it on to the material, and then the stitches needed to bring the image to life. The participants spanned the full gamut - from very experienced needle-crafters, to those who hadn't picked up a needle since Brownies days; but everyone learned something, and everyone left feeling a great sense of achievement and camaraderie.

 Bringing the bee to life.

 Tutor, Emma Marshall, demonstrating how to separate embroidery thread.

Emma's next workshop will be on how to make "Felt Dudes". It will run next Saturday 21st June, 10am-3pm, $50 (including materials), at the Highland Pipe Band Rooms, in Motueka. Emma, a textiles and soft-materials artist, will guide you through the process of designing and hand-sewing your own mad little man out of felt. This is what the little guys look like:

If you would like to register for this, or any of the other Winter Workshops, contact Pania on ph: 03 5284115, or by email.