For this week's DRAWING IN on Saturday 11th February, 3-5pm, Alice Dansey-Wright (who created our current window display) will be making Valentine's cards. Drop in any time between 3-5pm to draw your own just in time to pass it on to someone special on Tuesday 14th February.
* * as always DRAWING IN is free of charge, no booking required, open to all ages but children must be accompanied by an adult, some materials are provided but feel free to bring your own * *
The latest window display was created by Glasgow based illustrator Alice Dansey-Wright especially for Valentine's Day, you can find her lovely cards in the shop just now too!
Since 14th January, Drawing In has been taking place every Saturday afternoon in the foyer at the CCA between 3-5pm. It is open to all and is quite simply a place to create and exchange ideas, an informal drawing club of sorts. Basic materials are provided but you are welcome to bring your own and/or anything you have been working on. It has been great fun so far and will continue every Saturday afternoon until further notice so do come and join in!
Libby Walker and Greer Pester are currently setting up an installation in the window based around their interpretation of St Mungo, the patron saint of Glasgow... Here are a few sneak peeks, all will be revealed soon!
A6 screen printed handbound notebook by Louise Smurthwaite. Various colours and weights of paper inside, £5.
Sunday 19th June is the last day of the 234D exhibition at Welcome Home and to mark the occasion we've got a special workshop and demonstration taking place from 12-4pm. Join us to try out some amazing new software developed for 3D design by Anarkik3D with Ann Marie Shillito:
You just have to try Cloud9 3D sketch/modelling ‘haptic’ software as it can’t be described adequately. If you don't know what ‘haptics’ is, it's the astonishing ability to "touch" virtual objects.
Can you imagine the ease with which you could manipulate complex designs with a real sense of 3D touch instead of awkward menus and control interfaces? Haptics makes for a better interface for designing digitally in 3D.
If you are a designer, a maker, an applied artists and freaked by 3D CAD (even Rhino and sketch-up) this is for you. Anarkik3D designed and built Cloud9 for designer makers. It is tested by designer makers and the company’s CEO, Ann Marie Shillito, is an internationally known and respected designer maker and jeweller. She will be here to give hands-on demos and she promises it will be great fun, for all ages!
A weekend of sewing classes with Jennie Lööf (www.jennieloof.com) and Silvia Pellegrino (www.chouchoucouture.com) who will teach you how to use that dusty old sewing machine and stitch new life into old clothes!
1st class - Saturday 5th February, 2-5pm:
We will start at the beginning and show you how to thread the machine, how to do a straight, curved and corner stitch and how to cut fabric according to pattern. You will also be c...reating your own hand made tote-bag to take home with you. Materials are provided but if you have any favourite fabrics you would like to use, feel free to bring them along.
2nd class - Sunday 6th February, 2-5pm:
We will be teaching you how to do basic alterations, such as how to take up and bring down hems, alter sizes, fix a hole or rip, etc. You will also be given a few creative customisation ideas to transform your wardrobe. For this class you will need to bring in items of clothing to work on and update with your new skills!
The course costs just £25 per 3 hour session. Email hello@welcomehomestore.co.uk or call 0141 334 9598 to book, places are limited.
Are you wanting to improve your drawing or learn a new skill in 2011? Life Drawing classes are coming back to Welcome Home, a new 6 week block starts on Thursday 27th January 7-9pm and the last class will be Thursday 3rd March 7-9pm. The cost of the 6 week block is just £50, there are easels and drawing boards provided but you will need to bring your own sketchbooks, paper and any materials you wish to use.
There will be a different model each week with varied poses and durations. It is a small, relaxed class suitable for both the beginner and more experienced artist alike. Places are limited, please email hello@welcomehomestore.co.uk or call 0141 334 9598 to reserve your place or if you would like any more information. To confirm your booking you will need to make payment before the first class.
This is a great kit with all you need to teach yourself blackwork embroidery and create a lovely blackbird! These have just arrived and are available online, at Welcome Home and our pop up shop, get one while you can...
£4.50 for a beautiful Scandinavian inspired sketchbook/notebook from Tea and Ceremony in a lovely festive pattern!
After the success of the recent STITCH IT! creative sewing classes with fashion designers Jennie Lööf (www.jennieloof.com) and Silvia Pellegrino (www.chouchoucouture.com) we are holding a special workshop to revamp your winter wardrobe.
You will learn basic sewing, customisation and tailoring techniques and become confident with a sewing machine. Any old piece in your wardrobe can be given a new lease of life with these inspiring alteration and restyling tips!
This class is suitable for beginners as well as those with some sewing experience who are lacking a little creativity and new ideas. Please bring any old items of clothing that you would like to work on. If you have a sewing machine please do bring it along (with the manual if you've got it) so you can learn how to do everything on your own machine and continue to create at home.
The class costs just £25 for the three hours, email hello@welcomehomestore.co.uk or call 0141 334 9598 to book your place...
Saturday 27th November, 3-5pm...
This class is run by Jen Hanlon of Paperplane Jane who will be teaching you all how to make your own lampshades! An updated version of the papercut lampshade perfect for the festive season, this beautiful snowflake design would look beautiful in any room...
Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment. The class is £20 for the two hours with all materials provided and a unique and striking finished lampshade of your own creation to take home with you. Call 0141 334 9598 or email hello@welcomehomestore.co.uk to book your place.
I couldn't choose a single product from the bounty that arrived from Zeena Shah this week - cushions, pin cushions, badges, lavender bags... It's all lovely, come in and check it out!
There are still places available for Autumn's quilting classes here. Here are some photos of pieces that were made in the last block to give you an idea of what you can make for yourself!
+ STITCH IT! - BASIC CREATIVE SEWING CLASSES +
Have you always wondered how to use that dusty sewing machine standing on your desk? Would you like to feel free to create, losing the fear of making mistakes? Do you love fashion and the magic of creating something in your own taste? If the answers are all YES then come join us at STITCH IT!!! Join us for a 3 week course of creative sewing classes with fashion business owners Jennie Lööf and Silvia Pellegrino.
1st lesson - Saturday 30th October 2-5pm:
We will start at the beginning and show you how to thread the machine, how to do a straight, curved and corner stitch and how to cut fabric according to pattern. You will also create and take home with you your own hand made tote-bag.
2nd lesson - Saturday 6th November 2-5pm:
We will now go in to the world of clothing and show you how to do basic alterations. Such as how to take up and bring down hems, alter sizes, fix a hole or rip, etc. So we encourage you to bring in some of those items you have in your wardrobe but never wear because of those centimeters that just don’t agree with your taste.
3rd lesson - Saturday 13th November 2-5pm:
Now when the knowledge is there we will start exploring your creative mind, with creative alteration/restyling of clothes. In this lesson we will show you how to transform that dated dress/skirt/shirt/trousers into a catwalk ready piece. You will learn how to add on or take away design elements to your item in an easy, quick but long lasting way. The second hand shops will be your new high street after this one!
The course costs just £25 per 3 hour session. Email hello@welcomehomestore.co.uk or call 0141 334 9598 to book your place.
Quilting classes with Freya Gabie are coming back to Welcome Home this month...
17th October, 2-5pm – Patterns, templates and patchwork.
24th October, 2-5pm – Patterns, templates and patchwork.
7th November, 2-5pm – Quilting.
14th November, 2-5pm – Quilting.
+ There is a week's break in the middle on Sunday 31st October +
Materials are provided but you are welcome to bring in anything that you have been working on or your favourite fabrics to use.
The classes will overlap techniques and there is time for personal tuition so you can develop your project at your own pace and join us for one class or the full course.
Each class is £20 for the 3 hours or if you would like to book the full course there is a 20% discount - £64 for all 4. Places are limited to 6 per class so make sure that you book yours early, just email hello@welcomehomestore.co.uk or call 0141 334 9598.
