Whoosh!

No, that's not the rate at which I'm getting through my to-do list (though I wish it was!).. Whoosh! is the training centre in Chelmsford where I'll be teaching a Christmas themed course in couple of weeks.
I'm really looking forward to running this course - getting ready for christmas & making lovely fabric stockings ready to be filled with even lovelier presents... but have you been naughty or nice?? 'cos Santa's got a list and he's checking it twice .... but I don't mind what side of Santa's list you're on - it'd be great if you could come along for a bit of festive crafting.  I'll bring christmas tunes & maybe even mince pies!!
Hope to see you there..
Here are the details:

Get Ready For Santa!

Christmas Stockings & Decorations!
In this wonderful 2-week course you will learn how to sew your own Christmas stockings (small, medium and large) and tree decorations for family members to hang by the fireplace, at the end of your bed or wherever Santa may be expected! From baby's first Christmas, to children's and grown-up designs too, you can have fun creating your own beautiful and unique handmade designs. All learners will be required to purchase a basic starter kit direct from the trainer on week 1, to which you can add your own embellishments, adornments and ribbons from home for week 2.
CODE ART12E05

Where: The Whoosh! Centre, Chelmsford (Blue Room)
When: Saturday, 05 & 12 November 2011
Time: 11.00am - 3.00pm
Cost: £20.00
You will also need to buy a basic starter kit direct from the trainer at £7.50.
Call to book:  01245 256079

Fun, Fabulous, Fabric & Whoosh!

The holiday is over, the moving boxes are unpacked (well, the ones we need), and so its back to work - which is no real hardship because I love what I do!
I have a few new things planned (more about those later in the week) - the first of which is a four week course I have planned at the Whoosh! Centre in Chelmsford called 'Fun & Fabulous Creations in Fabric'.
To give you an idea what its all about:

'Do you have a tin of buttons, a fabric collection or a box of bits 'n' bobs? Then this course is perfect for you! Get ready to design your very own handmade creation as a gift, something for your home, or a garment to be worn.

We will 'reduce, reuse and recycle' by altering existing pieces and up-cycle fabrics by using your saved bits 'n' bobs to create new items decorative and practical items. Don't worry if you don't have anything already to recycle, we'll have some exciting pieces for you to work with! Expect sewing, gluing and even some painting to inspire your creative streak! Suitable for men and women of all abilities!'

The course is about taking what you have and making something new out of it- upcycling, revamping it. 
Sounds like fun to me - I'm really looking forward to it.

First set of classes starts on Wednesday, 1 June 2011, 14:00-16:00, 4 weeks.
Second set of classes starts on Saturday, 11 June 2011, 13:30-15:30, 4 weeks.

There may still be some places left so if you're interested in coming along give them a call on 01245 256079, or go to the website: http://www.whooshcentre.com/.