We have got a few changes to our events program for September firstly Jenni’s “making paper jewellery” has been changed from Thurs 10th to Thurs 17th 10-1pm and also Yvonne’s “Unusual shaped cards” workshop which was meant to be on the 17th has been moved to the Thurs 1st October.

We have some really fab new christmas stock, including fantastic glitter peel-offs, nearly all the colours off stickles glue and other embellishments. Just in we have Southfield’s very own range of decoupage sheets which debut in the shop on Saturday and the response was excellent.

Thursday night’s drop in sessions are going very well and we are looking forward to the next one (Thurs 10th) which remember can also be used to do any late night shopping if you don’t get a chance during our normal opening hours.

Finally we will shortly be handing out a blank wish list for you to fill in and give to your family and friends to make sure you get all the crafting goodies that you really want for christmas.

Keeping that in mind we are holding a MEN ONLY evening later in the year(Wed 25th Nov) so they can come along and easy shop on there own bringing your wish list with them!

We are now running evening drop in sessions at which you can come along with any projects you are working on and basically share your ideas and knowledge with like minded people or get help and ideas from them. The Tuesday sessions have been very successful but we understand that not everyone can come along during the day hence the new evening sessions.They will run every second Thursday between 6-9pm from  now until Christmas(remembering there is one this Thurs 27th). If they prove to be popular then we may even continue them into the new year!

Southfield Rubber Stamping class *SPECIAL OFFER*

This week we still have a few places left on Helena’s Parchment class on Wed 26th from 10-1pm. Anyone not sure about what this involves Helena will show you how to make the most exquisite cards using special tools and different parchment papers and if that doesn’t tempt you we are also giving away a Goody bag worth £10 to anyone who attends this class!

Southfield parchment class  *SPECIAL OFFER*

Also on the class front we have Jenni back in our midst doing a Rubber Stamping class on Sat 29th August from 10-1pm, showing you the versatility of rubber stamps, the ink pads you can use with them and the technique of embossing. And to continue with our generosity we will also be giving away a £10 goody bag at this class as well.

We have News And here it is.

SHOP NEWS - Firstly we have lots of christmas stock now in our newly refurbished shop. Secondly for your information we are sad to report that Jenni who has worked in the shop over the summer and has helped us get our winter events programme up and running has left us for pastures new. Fortunately for southfield her craft talents will not be lost to us as she will be around to take various classes and demos. 

CRAFT CLASSES - This week we have a scrapbooking for beginners class with jenni on Thursday from 10 am till 1 pm. The class costs £12 for our club members and £15 for non members. This includes a goody bag of paper and card, tea or coffee ( and a wee biscuit ) and lots of instruction on the scrapbooking basics.

SATURDAY SHOWCASE - Yvonne Ferguson will be in store on Saturday with a display of her handmade jewellery. There will be items for sale and she will be happy to make items specially for you.

TUESDAY DROP IN - Every Tuesday afternoon we now run our crafty drop in club. The idea is anyone can drop in and spend some time crafting with like minded crafter. Bring the card or project your working on and get help and advice from crafters or staff. As this crafting is thirsty work we also have teas and coffees at half price between 2 and 4pm. So as the summer days come to an end its time to pop down to Southfield.

CRAFT CLASS SPECIAL OFFER - Parchment classes with Helena Malcolm - On Wednesday 26th we have our monthly parchment class which costs £12 for our club members and £15 for non members. As the schools go back we have a special offer so all crafters that attend will get a FREE crafty goody bag worth £10. For more information or to book in give us a call on 0131 654 4300.

Lots more coming your way so whatch this space !!

REMEMBER SHOP OPEN MONDAY TO SATURDAY 10 am till 5 pm

At Southfield this week we have a workshop on Thursday with Paper Artist Isabell Buenz who specialises in making unique and one-off artists’ books that come in all shapes and sizes. Isabell will be teaching a class on how to make some unusual soft cover notebooks, based on simple but effective bookbinding techniques:

Folded covers contain triangular pages that can be removed once filled with your decoration, writing or treasures. Another book is ideal for keepsakes and wee secrets to be hidden in different pockets, produced by simple folding techniques. This workshop is aimed at all levels. Some participants might find the time to complete a slipcase to hold their new notebook collection.

There is still time to book a place on Thursday’s class which runs from 10am - 1pm and costs £12 for craft club members and £15 for non-members.

On Saturday Jenni will demonstrate Framed Memories, using some fun and interesting techniques with inks and rubber stamps, at 10.30am. In the afternoon we will have a drop in crafting session to which everyone is invited to come along and get in involved in making cards. The session is free to attend, you only pay for the materials you use.

Look forward to seeing you this week.

The last of our children’s workshops are on Tuesday and Thursday of this week and Thursday’s one still has some spaces available. It is a Crafty Keepsakes workshop where the kids will be making Shrink Plastic charms, the class is from 10.30am until 12 noon and costs £5, just give us a call to book a place.

On Saturday we have not just one but two showcases going on! Firstly we have Mark Cameron, a local photographer who specialises in family portraits, here using our demo suite to offer a free ‘venture’ style portrait session. Why not come along and have him take a lovely picture of your children or grandchildren which can be printed out immediately at 6″x4″ at a cost of only £5. There will also be cardboard frames available for the kids to enjoy decorating free of charge! See the beautiful example below.

At the same time, in the shop, Annette Tait who had to cancel her previously arranged showcase due to illness, will be creating cards using a collage style of construction using materials such as buttons, scrap pictures, leaves, shells, fabric scraps and ribbons. Annette specialises in textile art and makes collages, cards and a very unusual line in handbags.

We look forward to seeing you all on Saturday – it promises to be a fun filled day at Southfield!

Next week we are excited to be holding a workshop with Isabell Buenz on Thursday morning, Isabell is a paper artist who makes unique and one-off artists’ books that come in all shapes and sizes.

In this 3 hour workshop she will teach you to make some unusual soft cover notebooks, based on simple but effective bookbinding techniques:

Folded covers contain triangular pages that can be removed once filled with your decoration, writing or treasures. Another book is ideal for keepsakes and wee secrets to be hidden in different pockets, produced by simple folding techniques. This workshop is aimed at all levels. Some participants might find the time to complete a slipcase to hold their new notebook collection.

Give us a call to book your place on this fun and informative workshop, £12 members and £15 for non-members it runs from 10am - 1pm on Thursday 13th August.