We must begin by thanking
absolutely everyone who came to our June workshops over the past two
Saturdays. We hope you all enjoyed it and that you are pleased with your little
shops.
Saturday 13th June -
well blimey, what a shocker!! When we arrived at the venue all bright and bushy
tailed, we discovered brand new plush tables and flashy tub chairs. All very
nice BUT the tables were smaller than the old ones and the chairs did not
stack. So we had to unexpectedly spend a considerable amount of time in
trying to jig tables and find a place for more than 40 unwanted chairs! The
result was that we were more cramped than we were used to and had less time to
set up actual workshop items but the ladies coped brilliantly and were very
patient.
And now to June 20th Workshop....
After a week of
pondering, we managed to lay out the room differently for this second workshop
and it worked so much better ie. we pulled the line of tables nearer to
the middle of the room and laid a line of newspaper covered tables behind
everyone in all directions, so that throughout the day components, shop carcass
etc. could be continually moved out of the way during the various stages - so much
better! So we will be using this system in all future workshops. We also
noted that with these small tables there is simply no room for workboxes but
with the new room layout, there was plenty more space to store those behind
too.
When you have completed your little vintage toy shop........do send us some photos as we would love to show everyone your wonderful creations on here!!
When you have completed your little vintage toy shop........do send us some photos as we would love to show everyone your wonderful creations on here!!
CHARITY RAFFLE
A huge THANK YOU to everyone at both workshops who so generously
donated to our Breast Campaign Raffle.....with extra donations too, we have
managed to raise a magnificent total of £92.76!!! This will be held over until
all 2015 workshops have taken place then a cheque will be sent to the charity
from Nostalgia In Miniature Workshops.
2016 Workshop Project
Plans are already afoot for the
"BIG" 2016 workshop project. However, all we can say at the moment
about it is that we are aiming for a Saturday in May/June next year, at the
same Bicester venue and in the similar region of price as our current project.
Sorry but we will not be able to offer a Group Discount at any of the 2016
workshops, it simply is no longer viable for us due to ever increasing
costs.
As to the project....well we are hoping to
create a different kind of miniature shop very much in the early 1900s German
style. It will be very pretty and antique looking, and it will be offered in
both 1/12th and 1/24th scale. Emphasis will be on the interior only with a
faded elegant finish and it will be extremely versatile, with a variety of
embellishments and elements. Could be suitable for a wide range of uses, we
have no plans at this stage to include any contents. More detailed information will be available in the autumn.
RESERVE LIST FOR 2016 WORKSHOP
We
are already compiling a Reserve List so if you are interested in coming, please
do get in touch. Places will be limited. By adding your name to the
Reserve List is by no means a commitment on your part. However when booking
officially opens, priority will be given to all those on the Reserve List
first, before booking goes live to the general public.
Celia & Robin
