Workshops
Workshops are held in our Craft Shop in Wigan and are hosted by a proffesional tutor who will guide you through card making techniques and innovative card making ideas. Leave with several beautiful creations and new ideas and inspiration.
Places are limited to 6 people on a workshop to give a better learning experience. Popular workshops will be repeated. Private workshops can be arranged for parties of 6.
A place on a workshop costs £10, and payment will be taken in full to guarantee your place.
Bookings can be made in-store or by telephone (01942 216345) during shop hours.
Paint Fusion Workshops
Fusion Painting, Previously known as 'One Stroke Painting' is an established Art Form and we have a real expert to teach you this wonderful technique. The workshop is a little more expensive than our normal workshops, but well worth it.
Look out for a Gallery of her work being added to the website shortly. |
 Wendys First Try
Wendy sat in on the first Paint Fusion session. She has never painted before in her life and this is what she produced. I watched the techniques and was fascinated. The one-stroke technique really is effective and I am sure that you will love this course. (Martin) |
 Fusion Painting
The Workshop is run as a course of four distinct lessons in which you develop these exciting techniques. In your fourth workshop you will complete a beautiful canvas to take home and admire. Each instalment costs £15 and the first £15 must be paid when booking your place.
There are two courses running consecutively.
Course C is Wednesday Afternoons 2-30pm to 5pm
Course D is Wednesday Evenings 6pm to 8-30pm
Both Courses are held on April 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th.
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Workshop Schedule
All workshops 10-30 to 1-30 Unless otherwise stated.
Saturday 18th Feb Cuttlebug Workshop
Learn some Fabulous techniques with embossing Folders to include: 'Over The edge', 'Partial Cutting and Embossing' and adding Colour.
Wednesday 29th Feb Floral Punch - Spring/Summer 1
Discover how to make the most beautiful Clematis and Rose creations, using ordinary Punches.
Wednesday 7th March Floral Punch - Spring/ Summer 2
More Inspirational Creations using simple Punches, this time creating a stunning Iris and Manolia.
Saturday 10th March Scene-it Spectacular
Make Beautiful Scenery Cards using Stamps by Lindsay Mason
Wednesday 21st March Basic Stamping Workshop
Learn Some basic Stamping Techniques including Masking.
Sat 31st march Religious Cards Workshop
Make Some Beautiful Cards with a Religious Theme. Includes an Easter Card
Wednesday 4th April Unusual Stamping Techniques
Fabulous Techniques including; Iron Resist, Triple Embossing & Faux Tile. Techniques to take your stamping into a new league.
Saturday 14th April Brayering
Make some stunning magical creations using a Brayer and basic tools. Not to be missed!
Wednesday 2nd May Wedding Cards Workshop
Create Beautiful and Stylish Wedding Cards, which won't cost too much time and Money.
Saturday 26th May Spring/Summer Floral 1 (Repeated)
Saturday 2nd June Spring/Summer Floral 2 (Repeated)
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 Coffee Mornings
Less formal than a workshop, but still informative and good fun. I have a photo of one of the cards we made one day, and I will post more when I get a chance. This Card demonstrates a 'Tiled Effect' and a quick and Easy Flower.
The Coffee Mornings are held every Tuesday morning; Share 2 hours with like minded people, sharing craft ideas over a coffee, with the use of diecutting machines etc. over a cup of Tea, Coffee or Hot Chocolate.
This is great value at just £2 a head.
Only 6 places available a time so book early to avoid dissapointment.
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 Floral Punch
This is a really popular workshop. For advance notice of the rescheduling of this workshop please show your interest by e-mailing us or asking in the shop.
Make Fantastic 3D Floral creations using punches to beautiful effect. You will be taught how to make the stunning Floral Arrangements shown above using standard punches and paper. We will be adding hundreds of punches to our web site shortly.
Also Used Fleur Embossing Board available from our Website just click this link.
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Workshop Terms and Conditions
By Purchasing a workshop ticket you agree to abide by the terms set out below.
All our workshops are of a high standard and are lead by professional Demonstrators.
Light refreshments are included in the price. We provide all the required materials and the use of all relevant equipment.
A 10% discount will be offered to all participants on the day. (Some products may be excluded. Not available on Already discounted products.)
Card-io and its' representatives will not accept liability for injuries caused by the improper use of equipment, or for loss or damage to personal belongings. We do not advise that you wear expensive garments as paints and adhesives etc will often be used. All children must be accompanied by an adult bearing full responsibility for the childs' welfare.
All workshops must be paid for, in full, at the time of booking. Please give us as much notice as possible if for any reason you need to cancel a class, as refunds cannot be given, unless we are able to re-allocate your place.
We reserve the right to cancel workshops, but undertake to give as much notice as possible and give a full refund. Reasons for cancellation could include, under-subscribed workshops or unforeseen circumstances such as illness etc.
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