KEEN ON CRAFTS SEWING & CRAFTS HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS · KEEN ON CRAFTS SEWING & CRAFTS HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS ... These workshops are organized as a joint venture with Owen Calverley and

KEEN ON CRAFTS SEWING & CRAFTS HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS Join us for an unforgettable weekend of fun and learning! HOW IT STARTED The two of us, Linette & Elmarie Maritz, started the concept because we love Sewing & Crafts! We are based in Cape Town and have organized Keen on Crafts for the past 2 years in Cape Town. In May 2006 we also took Keen on Crafts to Gauteng, where it was enthusiastically received. These workshops are organized as a joint venture with Owen Calverley and the Craftwise Team in Mossel Bay, who provide the media support. WHAT'S ON THE MENU? * A Choice of 33 different workshops!! * 4 x 100 minute workshops presented by experienced teachers and shop owners! * Complete a project or article hands-on during each workshop! * All materials used to complete project are included! * Only 10 people per workshop! * Receive a FREE value-packed ‘Goodie' bag! * 3 x Tea / Coffee, Mineral Water & Lunchbox included. WHEN? Friday 6th, Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th of October 2006. WHERE? Kenilworth Racecourse, Kenilworth (for map go to: www.keenoncrafts.co.za and follow the link) Ample secure parking is available. COST? R 300,00 per person per day Book for 2 or more days and pay only R 275,00 per day! Or bring a friend along and pay only R 275,00 per person per day ! HOW DOES KEEN ON CRAFTS WORK? This is your opportunity to experience a wide selection of Crafts & Sewing under one roof! A variety of ‘hot & happening' topics will be presented as hands-on workshops by hand picked experienced teachers. All workshops will be presented in BOTH Afrikaans & English. (We promise to talk “Egoli”-style.) Each workshop has a kit included to a minimum value of R20-00, and the teachers will supply you with everything needed to complete the specific project or article, plus full instructions. Workshops are repeated in four time slots daily and you pre-book & attend four different workshops of

your choice per day. Tea/coffee & mineral water is included and you will receive a lunchbox when the energy levels get a bit low. Each participant will receive a GOODIE BAG with lots of FREE stuff, including a complete Teachers list! (The complete Teachers list will only be available to people attending the Keen on Crafts workshops.) HOW DO I BOOK? • DO NOT DELAY. AS ALL CLASSES ARE PRE-BOOKED AND WE TAKE A MAXIMUM OF 10

ATTENDANTS PER WORKSHOP, MAKE SURE THAT YOU BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!

• View the photos of the projects on the Keen on Crafts website and read through the descriptions of the various workshops on offer.

• Decide which workshops you are most interested in, then indicate your choice of SIX workshops in order of preference (two extra in case any of your first four choices are fully booked).

• If you book with a friend, please mention the friend's name and indicate which workshops the two of you would like to attend together. PLEASE NOTE: This depends on space availability!

• If you want to take advantage of the R275,00 FRIEND OFFER, the two or more people MUST book together (different workshops if preferred).

• You can pay via electronic transfer, credit card or cheque. Send us proof of payment with your booking slip.

• Once you send your booking slip and payment, your booking automatically goes into the queue. Depending on the number of bookings arriving at any given time, it can take up to 5 days to process your booking.

• If you e-mailed or faxed your booking and haven’t had a reply from us within 10 days, please follow it up and phone us!!

• We will e-mail, fax or post your receipt and confirmation for which workshops you are booked. • Once you have booked and your booking is confirmed, the booking cannot be changed before or

on the day. • We cannot put you on a waiting list. There are no cancellations. Please make sure about your

choices! • We will only accept bookings when accompanied with either proof of payment, credit card details or

cheque. • Authorization to use your credit card as payment cannot be given to us telephonically - we MUST

have written permission via e-mail or fax. • For any enquiries, phone the Helpline: 021 930 7581 during office hours. SCHEDULE FOR EACH DAY: 07:00 – 07:45 Arrive, park, receive GOODIE Bag & have a Welcome Coffee 08:00 – 09:40 WORKSHOP 1 09:40 – 10:20 Tea/Coffee & Shopping 10:20 – 12:00 WORKSHOP 2 12:00 – 13:00 Lunch & Shopping 13:00 – 14:40 WORKSHOP 3 14:40 – 15:20 Tea / Coffee & Shopping 15:20 – 17:00 WORKSHOP 4 17:00 – 17:20 Last minute shopping. Doors close at 17:30 SHOPPING TIME: There will be plenty of time in-between workshops to shop! All teachers and sponsors will have lots on sale during the day, so be sure to take advantage of the specials on offer. Lots of specially packed kits, equipment and products will be available at SPECIAL Prices !!! Bring ENOUGH money!!!!!!! (in fact bring too much money!!). There is no ATM machine on the premises. (Closest ATM is at Kenilworth shopping centre.)

Some of the Teachers and Shop Owners have credit card facilities. We suggest you rob the (piggy) bank the day before... But don’t get caught! GENERAL: Please ensure that you allow enough time to get to the required workshop before it starts, as all workshops will start as scheduled. No repeats for latecomers. No walking around will be allowed between workshops while the workshops are in progress. Nobody will be allowed to enter the building if they are not booked for the day. Guests and sightseeing is not encouraged. AND FOR THE KEEN CRAFTERS TRAVELING FROM AFAR: For those of you traveling far and who would like to stay over – please feel free to contact us for recommended Bed & Breakfast sleep-over options. We look forward to spending the weekend with you!

Linette & Elmarie

TO BOOK, PLEASE COMPLETE THIS PAGE THEN FAX IT TOGETHER WITH PROOF OF PAYMENT TO: 021 930 7581

I WANT TO ATTEND ON : ______ Friday ______ Saturday ____ Sunday My choice of SIX workshops: (List the number of the workshop and the name (e.g. 1 - Mosaicopage) * __________________________________________ * __________________________________________ * __________________________________________ * __________________________________________ * __________________________________________ * __________________________________________ Name: __________________________________ Post Add: __________________________________ __________________________________ Tel / Cell: (_______)__________________________ Fax: (_______)__________________________ E-mail: __________________________________ FOOD: Normal Vegetarian (Tick preferred choice) ** PLEASE NOTE: NB: All Food is pre-pared in a Halaal approved Kitchen. No provisions for special meals can be made. CREDIT CARD Payment: (Sorry, no American Express or Diners Club cards) Type of Credit Card: ____________________ Credit Card No: ____________________ Expiry date: ____________________ Last 3 digits on strip at back of card: ___________ Amount: R__________ Authorization: _______________________________ Signed IMPORTANT: • If you give us your credit card details via e-mail, please state below details that you authorise us to

deduct payment from your credit card. • On your statement/credit card slip the payment will be reflected in the name of Linette’s business:

Wilson & Maclagan. ELECTRONIC Payment: Bank details: L. Maritz ABSA, Brackenfell, Branch Code: 512610 Cheque Account no: 4048 986 131 Please use YOUR SURNAME as reference on deposit slip. Attach deposit slip to booking. CHEQUE Payment: Cheques to be made out to L. MARITZ Post cheque TOGETHER with booking to: P O Box 2386, BELLVILLE, 7535. Your booking will only be accepted once the cheque is received. PLEASE DO NOT FAX booking when paying by cheque.

WORKSHOP: TEACHER: DESCRIPTION: Photo Ref:

1. ‘MOSAICOPAGE’ Surika du Toit Itz van Allez, Northern Suburbs It's about time for a new take on decoupage, and Surika's got just the thing! Combine decoupage (without the podge) and mosaic work to create a marvelous item. Taking you through the basic steps of decoupage using a picture or serviette and paint, but finishing it off with clear glass tiles and grout instead of the traditional varnishes. A great new look to jazz up those decoupage items. NB: FULLY BOOKED FOR THE SATURDAY. Workshop 1


2. MACRAME NECKLACE Retha Thomas Thogo Crafts, Southern Suburbs Macrame like you've never seen it before - Hot and Happening!! This age-old technique has been revamped into something we can relate to - with a beading twist. Come and make a necklace using a beaded pendant with 8 tassels. Continue to macrame‚ with a silver inlay to finish your necklace. Learn a combination of the half knot and flat knot macrame techniques. PLEASE NOTE: Each participant is only allowed to attend a maximum of 2 beading workshops. Workshop 2


3. 3 D HAND EMBROIDERY WITH A DIFFERENCE Caren Kreamer Sew Easy Edenvale, Johannesburg Unlike anything you’ve done before – a fusion of heirloom techniques modernized by serviette decoupage to create a stunning 3D masterpiece! You will be provided with a painted and shaded piece of fabric (forming the background for your artwork) and then you dig in and get started: Using serviette pictures, embellishments, basic hand embroidery stitches and anything you can lay your hands on … Can you imagine scrapping on fabric? Choose between two themes: ‘A Teddy Bears Picnic’ OR ‘Cat’s Wishing Well’. Workshop 3


4. TAG-ART CARD MAKING Charmaine Gouws Magic Ribbon & Cards, Northern Suburbs Re-discover a kaleidoscope of color on your cards. Charmaine helps you to create interesting card backgrounds, finished off with tag-art assembled in the foreground. Interesting bonus cards to be demonstrated! Workshop 4


5. GOLD WIRE SCULPTING Renee Swanepoel Grenadillo, Southern Suburbs The ancient art of wire sculpting has been revived and recently launched in South Africa by ‘Dragon Glass’! During this workshop gold filled wire is used to create your own unique gold ring. You will be taught how to use the correct pliers, shown how to wrap and wind, as well as adding interesting twists, turns and even beads. Come and experience this fantastic product and see the endless jewellery possibilities!! PLEASE NOTE: As this is gold wire, there will be an ADDITIONAL charge of R 20,00 for this workshop payable on the day of the workshop. NB: FULLY BOOKED FOR THE SATURDAY. Workshop 5


6. SCRAPPIN CD ALBUM Vanessa Bester Happi Scrappin, Southern Suburbs Join Vanessa for some fun with metal embellishments, paint, stamps and the latest papers and complete your own funky CD flip album. Whether you hang it on your bedroom or cupboard door or use to decorate your coffee table, this is sure to make an interesting conversation piece! PLEASE NOTE: For successful completion of this project, photos are essential. Participants must therefore please bring 3 photos, preferable portrait. Workshop 6


7. BOOKBINDING: MEMORY BOOK OR JOURNAL Karen Sterley Garing en Goed, Pretoria Make your own acid free A5 book complete with hard cover and 30 white pages. Learn the basic bookbinding techniques and cover using textured paper. You can "alter" it to express your creativity without boundaries. Decorating ideas are endless - Karen will show you how using various embellishments. Decorate your journal or memory book at home. PLEASE NOTE: Embellishments for front cover are NOT included in the kit. Choose from wide range of embellishments available to decorate the front cover. NB: FULLY BOOKED FOR THE SATURDAY. Workshop 7


8. RIBBON WEAVE SLINGBAG Sally Sprinkle Sally's Craft Haven, Southern Suburbs Ribbon Weaving is one of the simplest (easiest) to master of the Ribbon crafts. Anyone of any age can do it! Come join Sally for a fun workshop experimenting with different colours and widths of ribbon, creating your own fun handbag. Once mastered, this technique can be applied to various projects, for example creating exciting cushions that will enhance your décor. Workshop 8


9. ‘TOLLETJIE BREI’ BRACELET WITH BEADS Destinee Bead Merchants, Cape Town We all remember by-gone times knitting endless strands on our French knitters … well, French knitting is back and those boring wool strings have been replaced with funky beads! During this workshop Destinee shows you how to make a gorgeous bracelet, finishing it off with a toggle and bar. Once you’ve got the rhythm, carry on to make a stunning necklace or belt. Dressing up has never been this easy! PLEASE NOTE: Each participant is only allowed to attend a maximum of 2 beading workshops. Workshop 9


10. MOSAIC TEALIGHT Mosaic Works Montague Gardens Create a tealight candle delight! This workshop will teach students how to mosaic using the direct method. Work onto glass using silicone, pre-nipped glass mosaic tiles and shards of stained glass. Your masterpiece will shimmer into the night. PLEASE NOTE: Each participant is only allowed to attend one Mosaic workshop. NB: FULLY BOOKED FOR THE SATURDAY. Workshop 10


11. EASY PAPER MAKING & PAPER CLAY MOULDS Julie Botes Summerfields Arts & Crafts Recycle waste paper into the most stunning works of art and personalized gift ideas. Start by learning how to make your own handmade paper. Then experiment with different paper applications – making paper pressed designs using clay moulds. Decorate these using various paint techniques in bronze and a variety of colours and finish with gold. Julie will also show you different decoration applications of the finished products such as home décor, decoupage, paper crafts, ext…. Workshop 11


12. DAZZLING BEADED BRACELET Heather Laithwaite Freelance, Hout Bay (Author: ‘Dare to Bead’) This multi-usable bracelet can just as easily be turned into a charming choker or eye catching watchstrap! Learn techniques such as ladder stitch, making picots and embellishing your bracelet with right angle weaving. All this using just a variety of seed bead sizes & some bugle beads. PLEASE NOTE: Each participant is only allowed to attend a maximum of 2 beading workshops. NB: FULLY BOOKED FOR THE SATURDAY. Workshop 12


13. MINIATURE CLAY TEDDY BEAR Manda Theart Studio/ Freelance (Pretoria, Johannesburg & Cape Town) If miniatures are your thing this promises to be a highlight, as Manda is Mrs. Bear!!! Warm up by practicing the basics of bear sculpting, creating your own keepsake pencil. Then bring your own bear to life by completing a basic miniature teddy bear from polymer clay. Your new child will be baked by Mrs. Bear in a mini oven during the workshop. For safekeeping, mount your bear onto a sugar spoon after naming it. Workshop 13


14. PARCHMENT CRAFT LAMPSHADE (PERGAMANO) Elize Gerber Studio/ Freelance, Northern Suburbs Let Elize introduce you to the wonderful world of parchment craft! Complete a small parchment lampshade with a flower motif, learning techniques such as tracing, embossing and cutting. Your lampshade will fit snugly onto a wineglass for a tea light candle decoration. This fun way of making various decorations can be used for cards, scrapping or simply anywhere!! NB: FULLY BOOKED FOR THE SATURDAY. Workshop 14


15. BOTTLE CRAFTING Jo Kearney Bottle Craft Head Office, Somerset West Start your own Home Based Business by simply turning last night’s empty Savanna bottle into today’s fun utility item!! Jo will assist you to make your own innovative glass using a Savanna/Brutal Fruit bottle. Techniques such as sanding, polishing and finishing the glass professionally will be on the menu. He will also inspire you with various decoration ideas such as etching, sandblasting and bead decoration. Join us for an innovative craft workshop where your raw materials are absolutely FREE and you even support recycling. NB: FULLY BOOKED FOR THE SATURDAY. Workshop 15


16. HAND QUILTED PINS & NEEDLE BOOKLET Doortjie Gersbach Freelance, Montague

Make Complete your own handy needle booklet learning the Japanese quilting method, and decorate with a diamond shape design on the front. This booklet will provide a nice looking and safe storage place for all your pins and needles. Once you have the basics, you can apply this same technique to much bigger projects/quilts. Workshop 16


17. BEAD WEAVING Hayley & Sylvery Marrison Marchem, Be sure not to miss out on this fun introduction to bead weaving on the Ukwenza Beadloom! While making the Friendship Pin, you will learn the basic weaving technique, how to finish off the threads, adding a fringe and finally attaching the beads to the Pin. PLEASE NOTE: Each participant is only allowed to attend a maximum of 2 beading workshops. Workshop 17


18. EASY CANDLE MAKING Angelique van Niekerk & Solly Kern Candlemaker's Deli, Montague Gardens Candles for every occasion. Learn about the different components used in candle making and how to apply them to create your own stunning candles! Angelique will teach you the basic techniques of candle making as well as dipping. Complete 5 candles during this workshop. Workshop 18


19. LUMINAIRE DECOUPAGE Deborah Morbin Freelance, Knysna (Co-author: ‘All new Decoupage’ & ‘Cleanline Scrapbooking’) Learn to decoupage on and under glass using mulberry paper and serviettes to create beautiful, unique and inexpensive gifts. This is a quick and easy decoupage technique which requires minimal equipment and can be enjoyed by all! NB: FULLY BOOKED FOR THE SATURDAY. Workshop 19


20. SCRAP MEMORY FOLDING BOOK Tracy Boomer Freelance, Knysna (Co-author: ‘Cleanline Scrapbooking’ & ‘All new Decoupage’) During this workshop you will create a mini folding book incorporating various scrap booking techniques such paper weaving. This book makes a wonderful personal gift for any occasion. PLEASE NOTE: For successful completion of this project, photos are essential. Participants must therefore please bring 4 black & white photos. Workshop 20


21. WIREWORKS Cornelia Coetzee SEW EASY Head Office, Pretoria Decorate with the latest trends in beadwork. Attendants use seed beads and spacers, combined with various twists and turns of the wire to decorate two teaspoons and a cake fork. These easy to make trendy cutlery items make excellent gifts, and can even offer a great new business opportunity for the eager entrepreneur!! Workshop 21


22. STAINED GLASS PATCHWORK Simmy Schofield Stitch & Stuff, Claremont Simmy shows you how to cut and make your own quarter inch bias binding. Then apply this in creating a little flower quilted design in a stunning stained glass effect. Your new quilt can be used to decorate a cushion cover, made into a book cover or showed off in any which way you choose! This same technique can also easily be applied onto bigger projects. Why not come and try out this great new quilting technique!! Workshop 22


23. PUNCH ART CARDS Shirley Matthee Magic Ribbon & Cards, Northern Suburbs Learn to make the most awesome 3D cards using punch art! You will be taught to do a feminine hat with layered flowers and matching punched shoes. Combine this with fancy corners and background stamping to complete you creation. Bonus card to be demonstrated. Workshop 23


24. BEADED WATCHES B.J Oberholzer Cape Town

Make Make a beaded watch using a variety of glass beads on tiger tail. Various stringing options will be shown. Finish with a toggle. Crystal components will be available to purchase. PLEASE NOTE: The watch face is NOT included in the kit. There are a selection of 4 faces in silver to choose from, at an ADDITIONAL charge of R20,00 payable on the day of the workshop. PLEASE NOTE: Each participant is only allowed to attend a maximum of 2 beading workshops. NB: FULLY BOOKED FOR THE SATURDAY. Workshop 24


25. PEWTER Sandy Griffins Studio/Freelance, Cape Town Pewter is here to stay, so why not come and try your hand at this wonderful timeless craft! Start off with the basics while Sandy takes you through both techniques required for pewter - low relief and high relief. You will be doing a design which covers both techniques. Make a beautiful decoration to be mounted onto a greeting card, or take it home to mount on any surface you can think of. Workshop 25


26. BRUSHSTROKES DECORATIVE PAINTING Belinda Burger Xotic Arts & Crafts, Northern Suburbs Learn the easy way to paint this traditional Folk Art way. Always thought that someone else in the family got the artistic genes? Well, Belinda is here to prove you wrong as she introduces you to a few basic steps of holding and using specific paint brushes. You will be practicing signing your name on your ‘paintings’ soon!! This technique can be used on various mediums. Complete a daisy flower decoration on wood for your own personalized key holder. Workshop 26


27. GLYCERINE SOAP CRAFTING Jo-Ann Bannister Freelance, Northern Suburbs (Author: ‘Soap’) Jo-Ann is her name and good, clean, fragrant fun is her game ☺ Sure to be thoroughly enjoyed by first-timers, as well as something new for those of you who have seen her in action before. This workshop promises a variety of different projects and techniques. Complete a Dolphin soap, soap in a soap, an embossed soap, experiment with adding coloring and fragrance to glycerine soap, learn how to make your own mould using liquid latex, and finish off with a little surprise project. You can also stand a chance of winning a copy of Jo-Ann’s Book: “SOAP / SEEP!!” Workshop 27


28. FABRIC PAINTING: STUDY IN TEXTURES Monique Day-Wilde Freelance, Southern Suburbs (Author: ‘Fabulous Fabric Paint’) Participants will learn a number of background tricks, including negative shadow technique. You will also learn how to mono print and use texture to create simple flower shapes. The finished item could be used as a cushion cover or blocked as a picture. Workshop 28


29. KNITTING WITH BEADS Judy Nortier Gifts of the Gab, Northern Suburbs Combining your two favorite winter hobbies - knitting and beading! It's time to dust off those unused knitting needles in your cupboard and let Judy show you how to combine beads with knitting as you complete this eye-catching bracelet. Wear your project as a bracelet, or use it as a tie-back for curtains or to dazzle up a pretty organza cushion. PLEASE NOTE: Each participant is only allowed to attend a maximum of 2 beading workshops. NB: FULLY BOOKED FOR THE SATURDAY. Workshop 29


30. ENCAUSTIC ART Jann Visser Freelance, Southern Suburbs Jann welcomes you to the wonderful and fascinating world of Encaustic Art - Painting with WAX! With the use of a small thermostatically controlled heated iron, pigmented beeswax is put onto the base of the heated iron turning the wax into molten wax. This liquid wax is 'ironed' onto a card and the rest, well ... it's all up to your imagination! With more than 50 different colors to choose from see how amazing designs, abstracts and even landscapes emerge using the Encaustic method which in turn can be used for creating cards or small pictures. At this workshop complete a card for someone special. NB: FULLY BOOKED FOR THE SATURDAY. Workshop 30


31. MOSAIC GECKO Jacqui Charles Mosaic Works, Montague Gardens Gecko, gecko on the wall. During this workshop you will learn the increasingly popular mesh method. This `direct method' is suitable for use in the home as well as for outdoor projects. You'll find a secret place for him in the garden. Installation and grouting will be demonstrated. PLEASE NOTE: Each participant is only allowed to attend one Mosaic workshop. NB: FULLY BOOKED FOR THE SATURDAY. Workshop 31


32. ORGANZA COVERED LAMPSHADES Rosalind Odendaal Silk Art, Northern Suburbs Create the perfect ambiance with these stunning lampshades in just about any room of your choice. During this workshop Rosalind will teach you the techniques of covering your lampshade in shimmering organza fabric. You can elaborate and embellish your lampshade with beads for that special touch. NB: FULLY BOOKED FOR THE SATURDAY. Workshop 32


33. FLOATING NECKLACE & EARRINGS David Horne Beads & Things, Northern Suburbs, Stellenbosch & Somerset West Start with the basics! You will be taught to use the basic beading tools, crimps, findings and beads while constructing a matching set consisting of a floating double-string tiger tail necklace and earrings. Learn the techniques necessary to attach charms and clasps to jewelry. Once you have the basics down, you will be amazed at how many items you can easily make. PLEASE NOTE: Each participant is only allowed to attend a maximum of 2 beading workshops. Workshop 33

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KEEN ON CRAFTS SEWING & CRAFTS HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS · KEEN ON CRAFTS SEWING & CRAFTS HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS ... These workshops are organized as a joint venture with Owen Calverley and