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Flawless Designs Classes Spring 2009


Please scroll down to find a full listing of our cardmaking workshops, scrapbooking crops & courses, pergamanno classes & club, jewelry making classes and demonstrations.

Fantastic Florals
Wed 25th & Sat 27th March 10am-12pm £9

Create some beauriful cards with a floral theme.

Easter Egg & Easter Cards
Wed 1st April & Sat 4th April

Make Easter cards and a beautiful Easter Egg decoration you can fill with sweets and gives as gift.

Punch Art Flowers
Wed 8th April & Sat 11th April

Floral punch art is the technique of using punches to make realistic 3d flowers for your cards and more.

Stamping Techniques Sampler
Wed 15th April & Sat 18th April

In this class you will explore a variety of rubber stamping techniques. You will leave this class armed with a handy reference tag book of the techniques used.

Stationary Box
Wed 22nd April (no Saturday Class)

Make a beautiful stationary box set designed by Stephanie Weightman, ideal to give as a gift or you might find it too pretty to give away.

Disney Cards
Wed 29th April & Sat 2nd May

Make selection of cards suitable for the young and young in spirit featuring some of our favourite Disney characters including Mickey & friends & Disney princess’s.

Art Deco Ladies
Wed 6th May & Sat 9th May

At this class you will make a selection of elegant cards featuring Art Deco ladies.

Mens Cards
Wed 13th May & Sat 16th May

In this class we will make a selection of cards to give to gentlemen using a variety of techniques.

Fashion Lovers Cards
Wed 20th May & Sat 24rd May

Make a selection of cards inspired by fashions through the ages.

Wedding & Anniversay Cards
Wed 27th May & Sat 30th May

Make a stunning wedding keepsake card and get ideas for cards or that special wedding anniversary.

Quick & Easy Cards
Wed 3rd June & Sat 6th June

A great class for card making beginners and the experienced alike, get ideas for when you need a card in a hurry.

More for Men
Wed 10th June & Sat 13th June

Come along for more ideas for mens cards suitable for all occasions.

Strictly Come Dancing Cards
Wed 17th June & Sat 20th June

For all you strictly fans out there, at this card making class you will make 3 cards featuring a variety of dancing styles.

Take One Stamp
Wed 24th June & Sat 27th June

Use just one stamp and achieve 3 different looks using different stamping techniques. Get the most from your stamp and make three lovely cards.

New Beginnings
Wed 1st July & Sat 4th July

Ideas for cards for new baby, new home and graduations.

Flippin Men & Flippin Women
Wed 8th July & Sat 11th July

Using the popular decoupage range from La Pache to make funny cards for ladies & gents.

More classes & Courses

Scrapbooking, Design & You

Developed by EK Success, this ten lesson programme is held over 8 evenings & is designed to teach the basic theories & principles of scrapbooking.
Each lesson is filed in a binder which forms a scrapbooking reference tool you will use for years to come. On completion of this accredited course you will receive a graduation certificate & pin.
The course costs £175, we take a £50 deposit on booking & the balance can be pad in instalments. Starts Tuesday 12th May 6.30pm—9.30pm weekly for 8 weeks.

Basic Jewelry Making classes
These workshops give you the opportunity to make several pieces and learn some basic jewelry making techniques.

Bead Workshop 1 £16
Thurs 7th May 7pm-9pm

Make 2 necklaces, 1 charm bracelet & 1 pr earings.

Bead Workshop 2 £12 Thurs 4th June 7pm-9pm
Make 1 bracelet , 1pair earings & 2 necklaces.

Cricut & Design Studio class £30
Sunday 17th May 10am-4pm

Cricut owners– get the most from your machine at this full day course. Learn how to use the design studio software to create welded shapes and more. Bring your cricut, laptop and a packed lunch! (We have access to a limited number of laptops if you are unable to bring your own- contact us for more details on 01786 473222.)

Pergamano Classes
Our pergamanno classes are held over 8 sessions. We run 3 levels of course– Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced. Paper & patterns are supplied but participants must provide their own tools. All courses are taught by a Registered Pergamano tutor.
Classes held Wednesday evenings (fortnightly)
We are hoping to offer Saturday afternoon pergamanno classes if there is sufficient interest. Please contact the shop if you are interested.


CLUBS AND CROPS

Parchment craft club
This club is open to those with knowledge of parchment craft and pergamanno. A chance to meet up with others interested in parchment craft, exchange ideas and swap tips. You provide your own materials and tools. There is no teaching at club meetings but a club pattern is available for an additional charge. Last Tuesday of the month 7pm-9pm. Phone to book.

SCRAPBOOKING CROPS
Open to both new and experienced scrapbookers, come along for a full day of cropping. We provide the space, you bring your tools, photo’s and lunch!
Booking is essential as places are limited to 15 to give you plenty room to work. A non-refundable deposit is taken at time of booking


Second Sunday of the Month 10am-4pm (£4.50)
Kit available on request.
This crop is ideally suited to more experienced scrapbookers who wan to spend time working on their own layouts with minimal support

Third Friday of the Month 10am-4pm. (£4.50)
Kit available on request
This crop is ideally suited to more experienced scrapbookers who wan to spend time working on their own layouts with minimal support

Last Sunday of the Month 10am-4pm (£10 Includes page kit)
This crop is ideal for new scrappers or those looking for inspiration, ideas and instruction of scrapbooking techniques. At the beginning of the crop there will be a short demonstration of a technique, for example, distressing, paper weaving, paint effects etc. The technique demonstrated will relate to the club kit and a completed sample scrapbook layout using the kit and technique will be available to view. You can either copy our 12 x 12 scrapbook layout exactly or use it for inspiration to create your own unique scrapbook page.
Generally we provide enough materials to complete a double page spread and allow you to borrow any specialist tools used for example punches, stamps, templates etc.
The afternoon is usually spent completing your own layouts.
This crop is ideal for new scrappers as the kit and demonstration are a great way to get you started on your first scrapbook.


DEMONSTRATIONS We hold regular demonstrations within the shop. These are a great way to see you new products and pick-up new ideas and tips. You do not need to book a place, simply pop in during the demo and watch for as long as you like!



DEMONSTRATIONS We hold regular demonstrations within the shop. These are a great way to see you new products and pick-up new ideas and tips. You do not need to book a place, simply pop in during the demo and watch for as long as you like!


GENERAL CLASSES & WORKSHOP INFORMATION & HOW TO BOOK

Whether you are a craft novice or experienced card maker you are invited to join in our craft workshops, cardmaking classes and scrapbooking crops.
Our handmade card workshops are a great opportunity to try out a new hobby or learn new cardmaking techniques and get inspired with new craft project ideas and products.

We organise all our cardmaking workshops as stand alone classes and all the projects are designed to be completed within one class. Although we plan our workshop programme some time in advance and give a rough description of the finished cards, we do not finalise the exact project details to normally a week or so prior to the class. This allows us to incorporate all the latest techniques and cardmaking products in the class, and ensure we have enough stock if you want to purchase the items used in the class

Each cardmaking class is based on a theme, this might be around a cardmaking technique, for example rubber stamping, dry or heat embossing, decoupage and lots more beside. Alternatively some classes may be themed around an occasion or card type for example masculine cards, christmas cards, birthday cards and so on.
At a general cardmaking class, for example mens card class or rubber stamped cards, you would usually expect to complete 3 handmade cards, for more complex projects such as star cards or other elaborate projects we may make just one card. Either way we are sure that you will leave clutching your wonderful handmade projects proudly.

We dont expect you to make a long commitment to attending a course of classes, although, we do have ladies who have been attending weekly for almost five years! You can choose to attend weekly or just book in as one off to try a new technique, have a go at cardmaking or simply as a nice morning out. The choice is yours.
We currently hold our cardmaking workshops twice weekly on Wednesday and Saturday mornings, both days classes being the same. The class theme changes every week. Although we may revisit a particular technique, eg rubber stamping, or card shape eg accordian cards, the projects are newly designed for each weeks classes, and we never do an exact repeat of any project.

Our classes are held in our self-contained workshop directly adjacent to our main shop in Stirling Enterprise Park. Located just outside Stirling City Centre there is ample free parking within the enterprise park, therefore you can relax and enjoy our workshops without worrying about parking costs and restrictions. We have a maximum class size of ten so whether a complete beginner at cardmaking or more confident you will get the attention and assistance you need to help you complete some wonderful papercraft projects.

All materials and tools,including trimmers, scissors and adhesives, needed to make the projects are provided. in fact all you need to bring is yourself! Although if you wish you can bring your own scissors etc. We try to ensure that we have a good supply of tools, each participant is given their own basic craft tool kit and fiskars paper trimmer, although in some instances we may ask you to share rubber stamps, punches etc this is only when they are used briefly in the project,that way you spend your workshop time creating and not waiting.

Before each class we make up a pack for each crafter containing all cardstock, papers, embellishments and any other craft supplies that you will need to complete the class project or projects! We always use good quality card etc for all our classes and you will have ample materials to complete your masterpiece, usually with bits left over.
If you do make a mistake in card class dont worry, we usually have extras so you can try again! and we always supply an envelope or make a box for each card made. So that you have the chance to practice your basic cardmaking techniques we rarely pre-prepare any parts of the project, that way you work through each step of making your card, and will therefore be able to recreate the project at home.

All workshops need to be booked although you can phone 01786 473222 for last minute places. We take a £5 deposit at time of booking and the remaining balance is paid on the day. We are unable to refund or transfer deposits in the event of cancellations although you can give your place to a friend. Class duration times are given as a guide only as classes can both finish earlier or later than anticipated. Usually later!
All our regular craft classes are designed for adults and we regret that we are unable to accept under 16 year olds at the workshops however keep your eyes peeled for our carer and kid classes in the school holidays.
Our shop and craft class are accessible for customers with disabilities, including customers who use a wheelchair. If you have any particular needs or difficulties please let us know when booking your class. This allows us to make minor adjustments to seating arrangements etc to ensure your comfort and enjoyment during the workshop

Information for Craft Groups

Organising a crafty outing?
Calling all groups of 8 or more, if you want to plan a day out in the historic City of Stirling with a crafting experience just for you then we can help. We can organise a special class or workshop on a theme of your choice or provide a free in-store cardmaking or scrapbooking demonstration. Contact us by phone or email to discuss your requirements, and let us help make your outing fun and inspiring.

COACH PARTIES We are happy to accommodate large groups and coach parties at our craft shop. Located in the heart of Central Scotland we are easily accessible from throughout Scotland. Our large shop is well stocked with lots and lots of cardmaking, scrapbooking and jewelry making supplies and materials, there is lots to see and you can easily spend an hour or two browsing. In addition to free parking we offer complimentary tea & coffee making facilities. We would appreciate your help by letting us know of your visit in advance. This allows us to ensure we have adequate staffing etc to cope with your groups needs and make your visit even more enjoyable. Please contact us by telephone or email to discuss your visit or just to find out more.

 

Flawless Designs, Unit 39, Stirling Enterprise Park, Stirling, Scotland, UK
Tel: 01786 473 222 Email: info@flawlessdesigns.co.uk