Workshop pictures, Convention 2018
Please select your workshops according to the Workshop Schedule in the drop-down menu. Some are multi-day workshops.
Day 1
Monday, 3 September 2018
Workshop 1 (a-i)
French console table, by Elga Koster.
This lovely table dates from 1810. It has tapered fluted legs with spade feet, a large central drawer and a narrow drawer on each side, with a bottom shelf. The top is made from stone.
Students will learn how to shape the legs using a jig and overhead pin routing. The legs will be fluted on the mill. The curved side pieces will be built up from different colours of wood. After assembling the carcass without the legs, the side pieces will be pin routed in a jig to make the curve. Students will learn how to do the inlay that goes right around the bottom edge of the carcass and on the edges of the drawer fronts.
The stone top will be made from Kenyan Kisii stone. This stone is soft and easy to work with, using the same tools as for wood. The curved edge on the stone top and wooden shelf will be pin routed in a jig. Students will then learn how to put a nice moulded edge on it, using a homemade router bit.
The price for the stone top will depend on the current price of the stone, and whether students would like an extra piece to take home with them to play with, and is therefore not included in the kit price.
French console table, by Elga Koster.
This lovely table dates from 1810. It has tapered fluted legs with spade feet, a large central drawer and a narrow drawer on each side, with a bottom shelf. The top is made from stone.
Students will learn how to shape the legs using a jig and overhead pin routing. The legs will be fluted on the mill. The curved side pieces will be built up from different colours of wood. After assembling the carcass without the legs, the side pieces will be pin routed in a jig to make the curve. Students will learn how to do the inlay that goes right around the bottom edge of the carcass and on the edges of the drawer fronts.
The stone top will be made from Kenyan Kisii stone. This stone is soft and easy to work with, using the same tools as for wood. The curved edge on the stone top and wooden shelf will be pin routed in a jig. Students will then learn how to put a nice moulded edge on it, using a homemade router bit.
The price for the stone top will depend on the current price of the stone, and whether students would like an extra piece to take home with them to play with, and is therefore not included in the kit price.
Workshop 2 (a-d)
Box framed vignette – Barn owl, by Beth Freeman-Kane.
Cast bird sculpture will be provided and acrylic painting techniques taught to bring it to life. Basic foliage making, assembly and composition of the scene. Complete framing kit provided. Will complete in allotted time. CLASS FULL
Box framed vignette – Barn owl, by Beth Freeman-Kane.
Cast bird sculpture will be provided and acrylic painting techniques taught to bring it to life. Basic foliage making, assembly and composition of the scene. Complete framing kit provided. Will complete in allotted time. CLASS FULL
Workshop 3 (a-b)
Silver carving knife with ebony handle, by Hestelle Maré.
Sawing outline of knife from silver plate, filing the desired shape, sawing wood, drilling two holes for rivets where ebony is glued on the handle. Polishing is optional.
Silver carving knife with ebony handle, by Hestelle Maré.
Sawing outline of knife from silver plate, filing the desired shape, sawing wood, drilling two holes for rivets where ebony is glued on the handle. Polishing is optional.
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Workshop 4 (a-b)
Stamp album, by Barbara Brear.
Stamp album, with quarter binding, marbled paper cover with leather spine and corners. Gold tooling letters on the spine.
The Japanese paper is very fine, therefore easy to work with. We will have plenty of time so there will be no rush. You will learn quarter binding with a leather spine and corners. The leather is super thin, so easy to work with. We will tool the word STAMPS in gold on the spine to give an extra detail. The work is fine, so bring all your glasses, optivisors and good light.
Stamp album, by Barbara Brear.
Stamp album, with quarter binding, marbled paper cover with leather spine and corners. Gold tooling letters on the spine.
The Japanese paper is very fine, therefore easy to work with. We will have plenty of time so there will be no rush. You will learn quarter binding with a leather spine and corners. The leather is super thin, so easy to work with. We will tool the word STAMPS in gold on the spine to give an extra detail. The work is fine, so bring all your glasses, optivisors and good light.
Workshop 5
Baby basket, by Manda Theart.
A variety of items will be made from Fimo, to fill a basket for the baby’s room.
Baby basket, by Manda Theart.
A variety of items will be made from Fimo, to fill a basket for the baby’s room.
Workshop 6
Old bears in trolley, by Manda Theart.
A variety of bears will be made from Fimo to fit into a trolley which will be provided
Old bears in trolley, by Manda Theart.
A variety of bears will be made from Fimo to fit into a trolley which will be provided
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Workshop 7
Silver keepsake box, by Hestelle Maré.
Sawing out two basic shapes from silver plate, which is then domed/shaped to form box and lid. Lid gets detail by sawing lines and filing a scalloped edge. A foot-piece and button for lid gets soldered on and then finally it is polished. Soldering and polishing is optional as I will assist.
Silver keepsake box, by Hestelle Maré.
Sawing out two basic shapes from silver plate, which is then domed/shaped to form box and lid. Lid gets detail by sawing lines and filing a scalloped edge. A foot-piece and button for lid gets soldered on and then finally it is polished. Soldering and polishing is optional as I will assist.
Workshop 8
Cheval mirror, by Johann Locke.
Ageing mirror technique, paint technique, simple turning technique, drilling and assembly.
Cheval mirror, by Johann Locke.
Ageing mirror technique, paint technique, simple turning technique, drilling and assembly.
Workshop 9 (a-b)
Gingerbread house, by Manda Theart.
A decorated gingerbread house will be made from Fimo.
Gingerbread house, by Manda Theart.
A decorated gingerbread house will be made from Fimo.
Workshop 10
School desk, by Johann Locke.
Desk construction, assembly techniques, wire bending on a template (fun pencils and a miniature drawing).
School desk, by Johann Locke.
Desk construction, assembly techniques, wire bending on a template (fun pencils and a miniature drawing).
Workshop 11 (a-b)
Duchess Brisee, by Belinda McWilliams.
Vintage style French chaise of 3 pieces, made from a laser-cut easy to build triplex board kit. A variety of fabrics will be available for upholstery.
Duchess Brisee, by Belinda McWilliams.
Vintage style French chaise of 3 pieces, made from a laser-cut easy to build triplex board kit. A variety of fabrics will be available for upholstery.
Workshop 12 (a-b)
Stationery box, by Lisa Martens.
A personal travel stationery box will be made from fine Walnut. Brass hinges will be provided, as well as the printies to make all the stationery to go into the box. Students will also make the accessories as shown.
CLASS FULL
Workshop 13
High gloss toaster and plug, by Johann Locke.
Toaster construction, gloss paint technique, 3 point plug construction, assembly.
High gloss toaster and plug, by Johann Locke.
Toaster construction, gloss paint technique, 3 point plug construction, assembly.
Workshop 14 (a-b)
Raggedy Ann, by Manda Theart.
A beautiful Raggedy Ann doll will be made out of Fimo.
Raggedy Ann, by Manda Theart.
A beautiful Raggedy Ann doll will be made out of Fimo.
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Workshop 15
Windows, by Johann Locke.
Window construction, two paint techniques, window latch and lock (sand blasting technique on window kits). Students will choose which window to make.
Windows, by Johann Locke.
Window construction, two paint techniques, window latch and lock (sand blasting technique on window kits). Students will choose which window to make.
Workshop 16 (a-b)
Boudoire dresser, by Debi Drury.
Beautiful feminine dresser, filled with all the beauty necessities a lady could desire.
Made from a laser-cut easy-to-build triplex board kit.
Boudoire dresser, by Debi Drury.
Beautiful feminine dresser, filled with all the beauty necessities a lady could desire.
Made from a laser-cut easy-to-build triplex board kit.
Workshop 17 (a-b)
Small doll in a sewing themed box, by Diane Yunnie.
You will assemble the box and dress the doll. Very basic sewing will be required. CLASS FULL
Small doll in a sewing themed box, by Diane Yunnie.
You will assemble the box and dress the doll. Very basic sewing will be required. CLASS FULL
Workshop 18 (a-b)
Bicycle, by Johann Locke.
Bicycle construction, assembly technique, tire sanding technique, gloss paint technique, wire handle bar and bell.
Bicycle, by Johann Locke.
Bicycle construction, assembly technique, tire sanding technique, gloss paint technique, wire handle bar and bell.
Workshop 19
Pull-along sheep toy, by Manda Theart.
An adorable little lamb with flowers, made with Fimo.
Pull-along sheep toy, by Manda Theart.
An adorable little lamb with flowers, made with Fimo.
Workshop 20
Flower decoration, by Manda Theart.
Making a flower decoration which could adorn a piece of furniture or put on a wall, or anywhere your imagination would allow. Made from Fimo.
Flower decoration, by Manda Theart.
Making a flower decoration which could adorn a piece of furniture or put on a wall, or anywhere your imagination would allow. Made from Fimo.
Workshop 21
Rag doll, by Debbie Dixon-Paver.
With this project we will assemble a porcelain doll using gluing techniques, then dress her in a simple cotton outfit, with very little sewing required and finish her off by adding some hair and a silk ribbon bow.
Although this doll is from porcelain, the idea is to make her look like a cloth or rag doll. The only real skills required are neat gluing and a steady hand, as well as a few basic tools.
Students will be offered different choices of coordinating fabrics closer to the time of the convention.
Rag doll, by Debbie Dixon-Paver.
With this project we will assemble a porcelain doll using gluing techniques, then dress her in a simple cotton outfit, with very little sewing required and finish her off by adding some hair and a silk ribbon bow.
Although this doll is from porcelain, the idea is to make her look like a cloth or rag doll. The only real skills required are neat gluing and a steady hand, as well as a few basic tools.
Students will be offered different choices of coordinating fabrics closer to the time of the convention.
Workshop 22
Chrysanthemum, by Lisa Martens.
Students will be provided with a painted resin-cast pot which they will fill with an arrangement of Chrysanthemums. Various colour options are available. The flowers are made with very fine hand-coloured papers, which are inked with archival inks for light fastness and intensity of colours.
Chrysanthemum, by Lisa Martens.
Students will be provided with a painted resin-cast pot which they will fill with an arrangement of Chrysanthemums. Various colour options are available. The flowers are made with very fine hand-coloured papers, which are inked with archival inks for light fastness and intensity of colours.
Workshop 23
Brick pillar, by Johann Locke.
Brick construction, stone finish technique, cement technique and base.
Brick pillar, by Johann Locke.
Brick construction, stone finish technique, cement technique and base.
Workshop 24
Bear on blankets, by Manda Theart.
A delightful bear sitting on a pile of different textured blankets, all made from Fimo.
Bear on blankets, by Manda Theart.
A delightful bear sitting on a pile of different textured blankets, all made from Fimo.
Seminars
Seminar 1
Hamburger and chips, by Sherry Wen
Very realistic hamburger and chips, made from Fimo.
Hamburger and chips, by Sherry Wen
Very realistic hamburger and chips, made from Fimo.
Seminar 2
Ladies fan and furled parasol, by Lisa Martens.
Students will make a lace fan embellished with a tassel and bead handle, and a furled parasol. Decorative trim will be provided in the form of delicate laces and silk ribbon.
Ladies fan and furled parasol, by Lisa Martens.
Students will make a lace fan embellished with a tassel and bead handle, and a furled parasol. Decorative trim will be provided in the form of delicate laces and silk ribbon.
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Seminar 3
Door construction, by Johann Locke.
Door construction, two paint techniques, door handle and lock. The students will choose which door to make.
Door construction, by Johann Locke.
Door construction, two paint techniques, door handle and lock. The students will choose which door to make.
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Seminar 4
Mini Christmas, by Maggie Hyde.
In this class you will decorate a Christmas tree. You will be taught how to make your own very small Christmas balls hanging from the tree. You will make Christmas wreaths using different techniques. You will be taught different ways to wrap presents, and to make some other decorations to fill your display.
Mini Christmas, by Maggie Hyde.
In this class you will decorate a Christmas tree. You will be taught how to make your own very small Christmas balls hanging from the tree. You will make Christmas wreaths using different techniques. You will be taught different ways to wrap presents, and to make some other decorations to fill your display.