Dear
Members and Followers,
The
November Calliarts will see us getting ready for Christmas, with tutors Valerie
Keevers, Gloria Scott and Glenis Sheather showing us how to make boxes for
those special Christmas gifts. Each tutor will demonstrate how to
construct the boxes and provide the patterns and instructions. As this is
a paper and card craft workshop you will need additional materials, along with
your usual calligraphy gear. A happy day is assured for all as you make
your bevy of boxes.
Materials List:
· Cutting mat
· Craft
knife and scissor
· Steel
edged ruler
· Bone
folder, if you have one
· Glue
and/or double sided tape
· Graphite
pencil and pencil sharpener
· Set
square and compasses, if you have them
· Usual
chisel or flexible nibs, ink and/or paint if you want to write some words on
your boxes
Box options:
Square
Box
· Suitable craft card,
white and/or colours, 4 x A4 and 2 x A3 size no thicker than 210gsm.
Newsagent card is quite suitable. Also foil card, if liked
· Ribbon – Organza – 10mm–20mm x 1m
long (Optional)
Triangle box
· Two or more A4 size card – Christmas colours or other
· Ribbon 5 or 10 mm wide – allow 40 cm for two pieces per box
· Hole punch and or acetate (A5) if you have any
The
Jewel Box – aka Gift Box
· One sheet of A3 card - Christmas colours or other
· Optional – any stickers or cutouts to decorate box
· Gift tie or Ribbon – 10mm to 15mm wide, 45 cm long
· Hole punch. There will be one provided if needed
Date:
Saturday, 12 November 2022
Time: 1.00pm
– 4.00pm
Cost: $15.00
– Members, $20.00 – Non-Members
Place:
Sylvania Community Centre - Canberra Road, Sylvania
(near Southgate Shopping Centre)
Bookings Essential: southscribes@yahoo.com.au
Payment Options: Direct Deposit, Cash on the day or Cheque. When booking, please advise which payment option you will be making
