Hi everyone,
We are very pleased to announce our very first four day annual event
New Zealand Scrapbook Festival of Paperarts
Four days of back to back classes and fun celebrating paper arts in its many forms: Scrapbooking, Cardmaking, Altered Art, Mini-books, Stamping to name a few and you are invited to join us!
There is something for everyone - Including FREE Make n Take projects, crops, kids classes and fantastic Product Preview events.
As follows is our initial release of classes. Photos are unavailable for some events so check back for regular updates.
Bookings Open Now.
Booking information can be found at the end of this post. Also printed calender of the schedule and booking forms can be picked up in store.
For those traveling from outside the area, suggested accommodation info to come.
New Zealand Scrapbook Festival of Paper Arts ~ Schedule of Events
Learn to make your own scrapbook pages in our Beginners Workshops7pm–9pm
(Pre-festival class for new scrapbookers)
Beginners Workshop Designed for the first time scrapbooker, we will introduce you to scrapbooking basics, help you make a page and answer any questions you may have. Class fee is $10 including materials.
Register for any other classes during the Festival and you will receive vouchers for this or Wednesday’s Beginners Workshop FREE. Teachers: Mary and Tracy Dixon
Wednesday 15th July7pm–9pm
Beginners Workshop Designed for the first time scrapbooker, we will introduce you to scrapbooking basics, help you make a page and answer any questions you may have. Class fee is $10 including materials. Register for any other classes during the Festival and you will receive vouchers for this or Monday’s Beginners Workshop FREE.
Teachers: Mary and Tracy Dixon
10am–12pm
Nestabilities Layout Designed by Nestabilities/Spellbinder founder Stacy Caron this layout will show you some of the wonderful cutting, embossing and stenciling techniques that can be used with these die-cutting tools. Please bring your Cuttlebug machine or share with a friend. Class Fee $25 inc materials. Teacher: Wendy Jones
Nestibilities card class projects1pm-3pm
Nestabilities Card Class Conveniently scheduled after the Nestabilities layout class continue your creating with Spellbinder dies in this Nestabilities Card Class. These are the cards we learnt at the retailer training day so are full of techniques.
Please bring your Cuttlebug machine or share with a friend.
Class Fee $25 inc materials. Teacher: Wendy Jones
Create this bright and fun Boy layout with Michelle R1pm–3pm
All Boy Page Layout Rough and tumble, bright and adventurous create this layout which highlights the fun of being a boy. Class Fee $25 inc materials.
Teacher: Michelle Reid
Tag Mini Book workshop4pm-6pm
Tag Mini Book Create a clever folded book with tag page inserts. Great for a gift or a special mini memory book. Class fee $35 inc materials. Teacher: Wendy Jones
Thursday 16th July10am–12pm
Jacob’s Ladder Class This surprising mini album flips in a mystery like fashion. Learn and create its simple construction ready to add photos at home. Stay tuned for a video here on our blog of the book in action. Class Fee $35 including materials.
Teacher: Tracy Dixon
Lots of UTEE and embossing techniques in this workshop10am–12pm
UTEE and Embossing Techniques In paper arts nothing else quite has the wow factor like embossing. In this technique based class learn introductory and advanced methods of heat
embossing with stamps and usage of UTEE (Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel). Class Fee $30 including materials.
Teacher: Wendy Jones
Diane's cute and clever Holiday Treat Book - pastel cupcake option available too1pm–3pm
Holiday Treat Mini-book Create this cute mini book complete with yummy treat recipes. Special guest tutor Diane Warner will take you through the construction step-by- step. Suitable
for all levels of paper crafter, children are welcome with an adult. Class Fee $30 including materials.
Examples of Artist Trading Cards made by Kathleen
1pm–3pm
Artist Trading Cards with Kathleen Mixed Media artist and NZ Scrapbook store owner Kathleen Green has been creating and trading Artist Trading Cards from around the world for the past six years. Come along to this creative class and learn techniques that will have you trading with your arty friends in no time. Suitable for all levels. Comes with a great mixed media collage pack to get you started. $45 including materials for the class and collage pack.
Canvas workshop - bring a photo and we will help you match papers and embellishments4pm–6pm
Canvas Class Learn simple techniques for creating a decorated canvas using scrapbook papers and embellishments. Suitable for all levels of paper crafter. Class Fee $55 including materials.
Teacher Wendy Jones
Handbag album project - Bag opens to reveal accordion pockets to hold photos and mini pages4pm–6pm
Handbag Mini Album Mini album with clever accordian style inner pages. Join Tracy for this fun class. Great for a special gift! Class Fee $35 including materials. Teacher Tracy Dixon
Friday 17th July
Examples of how you can use shrink plastic buttons and embellishments10am–12pm
Shrink Plastic Buttons & Embellishments Shrink plastic is an exciting product to make embossed, transparent decorated buttons. These exquisite embellishments can be made into bracelets, clothing details, card and scrapbooking features. Class Fee is $30 including materials. Teacher: Wendy Jones
Photo Tower workshop1pm–3pm
Photo Tower Create this eye catching sculptural photo display in this special workshop. Colours and papers can be of your own choosing from our extensive store selection. Class fee is
$35 including materials. Teacher: Wendy Jones
Michelle's Kaisercraft Allsorts Scrapbook Layout4pm–6pm
Kaisercraft Allsorts Scrapbook Layout With a bright and clever mixing of colours and patterns Michelle Whorwood has designed this striking layout using one of our favourite manufacturers - Kaisercraft. Create this page for your album. Class Fee $35 including materials.
Saturday 18th
Collage Recipe Stand10am–12pm
Collage Recipe Stand Workshop Echoing bygone eras this collaged recipe stand is a delight to create and can be varied using the materials you will receive in a fabulous collage pack
you will receive by attending this class. This workshop is suitable for all levels of paper crafter. Class fee is $75 and includes materials and mixed media collage pack. Teacher: Kathleen Green
1pm–3pm
Parent & Child Class Linda’s popular Parent & Child Class gets a special festival twist. Share the fun of scrapbooking and paper crafts with the children in your life. Suitable for 4-8year child with a adult guardian. Class Fee $20 including materials.
Teacher: Linda Simpson
1pm–3pm
Kids Class Children aged 8-15 years are invited to attend this scrapbooking workshop. Participants are encouraged to make creative decisions, while making a scrapbook page of their own. Suitable for beginners and experienced scrapbookers. Class Fee $15 including materials.
Scrapbooking with Tracy Sisters Layout4pm–6pm
Scrapbooking with Tracy By popular request Tracy is repeating her pretty ‘Sisters’ layout. Choose your own title to suit your photo. Class fee is $25 including materials. Teacher:
Tracy Dixon
The Fold it, Flip it, Cut it sample book you will make in this workshop4pm–6pm
Fold it, Flip it, Cut it Cuttlebug Class Want more uses and neat effects with your Cuttlebug dies? In this clever Fold it, Flip it, Cut it Cuttlebug Class Wendy will show you how to create all kinds of pretty and lacy backgrounds and die cut shapes that you can use in your cards and scrapbooking projects. Class fee $25 Including materials. Teacher: Wendy Jones
Examples of Artist Trading Cards made by Kathleen 4pm–6pm
Artist Trading Cards with Kathleen Mixed Media artist and NZ Scrapbook store owner Kathleen Green has been creating and trading Artist Trading Cards from around the world for the past six years. Come along to this creative class and learn techniques that will have you trading with your arty friends in no time. Suitable for all levels. Comes with a great mixed media collage pack to get you started. $45 including materials for the class and collage pack.
Special Festival EventsDaily free Make’n'Take Projects Every day during the Festival we have FREE Make n Take projects you can participate in. From 10am – 4pm each day a different project will be
available for you to create. Come to one or come to all four! Great for beginners, kids, intermediate and advanced crafters. Visit this blog during the festival to see each days project.
Tuesday 14th 7pm–9pmOpening Night EventThe evening starts with refreshments as you browse a firsthand look at the upcoming workshops and make’n’takes scheduled for the festival days. Followed by a stunning layout project using some of our favourite products. Event fee $29 and includes materials for the layout, refreshments and automatic entry to win some great prizes!
Wednesday 15th 7pm–9pmFestival Special Product PreviewIf you have been to our Product Preview events you will know how fun and great value they are. Stay tuned for the announcement of what great brand we will be featuring! Product Preview ticket prices are $25 and includes project pack and materials, tea/coffee to follow and entry in to win featured product prizes.
Thursday 16th 7pm–9pmPainless Journaling Take Two Festival special. Our original Painless Journaling special event has been one of the highlights of our workshop calendar for 2009. This festival event has a completely new layout but same great journaling problem solving attitude. Event Fee $25 for this content full, inspiring workshop. Includes materials and entry in to win more great prizes.
Friday 17th 6pm–12amFestival Crop Event – Retro Baby!6pm – midnight come in your 60’s, 70’s or 80’s garb to be in to win the Best dressed prizes. Scrap the night away to the Beetles, Abba, Elvis, Janice, The Doors… through to Madonna and Cyndi Lauper. Make a fun retro mini-project, enjoy light supper and have more than a few
laughs. Bring your current scrapbooking or paper crafts projects and be ready for a great time! Crop event just $15 to attend.
Saturday 18th 6pm–7pmFestival After PartyAt the New Zealand Scrapbook Festival of Paper Arts After Party we will be making special
presentations and drawing of our Festival Grand Prize. All welcome, free to attend. From 6-7pm though you are welcome to stay on until longer if you wish. Come join us for the wrap!
Booking instructions: Pick up a booking form in store
or click the booking form image that follows and print from your computer. Fill in your selections and drop in with payment or
post to Private Box 302-851, North Harbour. Alternatively phone 912-0665 for credit card
payment.
Pre-Payment is required to secure your seat for Festival Workshops and Events.
All Classes and Workshops are held at New Zealand Scrapbook Mega Store,
Shop 4, 6 Link Drive, Wairau Park.
Bookings taken (09) 912 0665, in store or book online www.nzscrapbook.co.nz
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Edit 10/7/09 to add Boy Layout photo
Edit 10/7/09 to add Holiday Treat Book Photos
Edit 15/7/09 to add Recipe Stand photo
