I'm off to a freash new start in Sydney and Creative Escape is moving into a new chapter!!!
Neena Ali, founder of Chalk and Ali (www.chalkandali.com)has taken over the studio and will soon have a fabulous new "creative escape" ready for you to enjoy!!
Thank you all for your support and kindness while watching Creative Escape grow over the years. I will miss it dearly but the time has come to pass the torch and watch the creative flare of the studio grow....
Thank you and wish me luck!!
Arden xx
Monday, June 21, 2010
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
BIG NEWS....... I'm moving to a bigger island!!!!
I'm excited to announce that new opportunities have presented themselves and I will be embarking on another adventure and relocating to Sydney!
Part of the process unfortunately, means that from mid-May Creative Escape as you know it will no longer be operating in Singapore. However, we will be here for you and in business until then. . .
. . .But nothing would mean more to me than to see Creative Escape continue beyond this!!
So...? Does this open an exciting opportunity for you or someone out there? Would you or someone you know like to jump at the chance to own your own Creative Escape? All it needs is a little imagination and spark and you could be taking Creative Escape into a new chapter!!
Please don't hesitate to contact me if you are interested in this rare opportunity.
Creative Escape has been a labor of love for me for almost five years. It has been an incredibly rewarding journey and unbelievable learning experience. I have watched my dream of Creative Escape come true and to have had the honour of sharing it with all of you, some of the most colourful and creative people I have met.
Thank You and I will miss it!!!
Sincerely,
Arden Williams
Creative Escape
Part of the process unfortunately, means that from mid-May Creative Escape as you know it will no longer be operating in Singapore. However, we will be here for you and in business until then. . .
. . .But nothing would mean more to me than to see Creative Escape continue beyond this!!
So...? Does this open an exciting opportunity for you or someone out there? Would you or someone you know like to jump at the chance to own your own Creative Escape? All it needs is a little imagination and spark and you could be taking Creative Escape into a new chapter!!
Please don't hesitate to contact me if you are interested in this rare opportunity.
Creative Escape has been a labor of love for me for almost five years. It has been an incredibly rewarding journey and unbelievable learning experience. I have watched my dream of Creative Escape come true and to have had the honour of sharing it with all of you, some of the most colourful and creative people I have met.
Thank You and I will miss it!!!
Sincerely,
Arden Williams
Creative Escape
Friday, March 5, 2010
Easter Creative Escape
Join us for a few hours of getting creative and crafty for Easter!!
Painting pottery and textiles, paper crafts, Easter gifts and more….
This 2-hour kids drop off session is fully dedicated to Easter crafts
All crafts are suitable for ages 6 and up.
$60 inclusive of all materials
Friday, April 2nd from 10-12pm //
Saturday, April3rd 2-4pm
Painting pottery and textiles, paper crafts, Easter gifts and more….
This 2-hour kids drop off session is fully dedicated to Easter crafts
All crafts are suitable for ages 6 and up.
$60 inclusive of all materials
Friday, April 2nd from 10-12pm //
Saturday, April3rd 2-4pm
Friday, February 26, 2010
March at Creative Escape....
Getting March off to an exciting start we are proud to announce
***A fresh new calendar look: Our calendar of workshops, classes and special events has just got easier to use!
Apart from its sleek new appearance all scheduled events now have direct links to course descriptions and registration
***The latest new studio offering... introducing "Precious Prints"!!!
***A fresh new calendar look: Our calendar of workshops, classes and special events has just got easier to use!
Apart from its sleek new appearance all scheduled events now have direct links to course descriptions and registration
***The latest new studio offering... introducing "Precious Prints"!!!
Precious Prints
Precious Prints: a cherished keepsake of your little prince & princess unique fingerprint, captured in fine silver to treasure for a lifetime. Each piece of jewellery is as unique & individual as your child!
The Precious Prints Escape Route:
1) Make an appointment to visit the studio with your child to take their fingerprint impressions (takes approximately 15-30mins)
2) Select your charm shape (heart, flower, teardrop, circle etc)
3) Choose a finish (high polished silver or brushed satin finish)
4) Specify engraving (name, birth date...)
5) Choice of adding a sterling silver chain, bracelet, key ring or transform them into cufflinks
Your pieces will be finished and ready for collection within 14 days.
A truly precious gift for all occasions, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Birthdays, proud grandparents, just because days...
Additional information:
* There is no age limit, although, the impression / fingerprint your child makes gets better and develops with age. Every child is different and the clarity of the impression is unique to each child, it is possible to take a good impression by 4-5 months of age. Precious prints are not restricted to babies alone we can make charms at any age even adults.
** Prints will be kept for 6 months for easy re-ordering.
*** Charms are made in fine (99.5%) silver. All additional silver components (cufflink backing, chains etc) are made from sterling (92.5%) silver.
**** Prior confirmed appointments must be made via email at create@creative-escape.com.sg or by calling the studio at 6732 4262
Pricing:
Each charm shape is individually priced and start from $40. There is no additional charge for engraving or specific finish.
For any additional information please don't hesitate to contact us at
create@creative-escape.com.sg
The Precious Prints Escape Route:
1) Make an appointment to visit the studio with your child to take their fingerprint impressions (takes approximately 15-30mins)
2) Select your charm shape (heart, flower, teardrop, circle etc)
3) Choose a finish (high polished silver or brushed satin finish)
4) Specify engraving (name, birth date...)
5) Choice of adding a sterling silver chain, bracelet, key ring or transform them into cufflinks
Your pieces will be finished and ready for collection within 14 days.
A truly precious gift for all occasions, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Birthdays, proud grandparents, just because days...
Additional information:
* There is no age limit, although, the impression / fingerprint your child makes gets better and develops with age. Every child is different and the clarity of the impression is unique to each child, it is possible to take a good impression by 4-5 months of age. Precious prints are not restricted to babies alone we can make charms at any age even adults.
** Prints will be kept for 6 months for easy re-ordering.
*** Charms are made in fine (99.5%) silver. All additional silver components (cufflink backing, chains etc) are made from sterling (92.5%) silver.
**** Prior confirmed appointments must be made via email at create@creative-escape.com.sg or by calling the studio at 6732 4262
Pricing:
Each charm shape is individually priced and start from $40. There is no additional charge for engraving or specific finish.
For any additional information please don't hesitate to contact us at
create@creative-escape.com.sg
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
February's Creative Workshop Schedule....
Celebrating another New Year's this month with Chinese New Years, we have added another "NEW" workshop...
* NEW Handmade Bath & Body Products ~ A workshop for a little creative and personal pampering...
For February's full workshop schedule please visit our website
In order register for any of our workshops please do so at least 2 days prior to the workshop through the PayPal drop down menu provided under the description of the particular workshop. For easy navigation to a certain workshop use the category tags on the right hand side.
* NEW Handmade Bath & Body Products ~ A workshop for a little creative and personal pampering...
For February's full workshop schedule please visit our website
In order register for any of our workshops please do so at least 2 days prior to the workshop through the PayPal drop down menu provided under the description of the particular workshop. For easy navigation to a certain workshop use the category tags on the right hand side.
Handmade Bath & Body Products
Create and design your own bath & body products from scratch!
Mixing pure essential oils, organic lavender and chamomile flowers, natural sea salts and a plethora of ingredients to design your own products.
Bath Bombs, Salt Scrubs, & Skin Softening Powders
$65 inclusive of all materials, recipes and decorative packaging
Mixing pure essential oils, organic lavender and chamomile flowers, natural sea salts and a plethora of ingredients to design your own products.
Bath Bombs, Salt Scrubs, & Skin Softening Powders
$65 inclusive of all materials, recipes and decorative packaging
Book Binding ~ Coptic Stitch
Learn traditional binding techniques to create a sleek, stylish, and functional book from scratch!! Choose from a variety of printed and solid papers and various embellishments to make your own distinctive creation!
A coptic binding is a beautiful finish to any handmade book. Learn to stitch an open-spine binding in which the cover and text pages are held together with a series of exposed stitches. Show off your bookbinding and sewing skills with this technique!
Fee: $55 inclusive of all materials to create an A5 book
A coptic binding is a beautiful finish to any handmade book. Learn to stitch an open-spine binding in which the cover and text pages are held together with a series of exposed stitches. Show off your bookbinding and sewing skills with this technique!
Fee: $55 inclusive of all materials to create an A5 book
Friday, January 8, 2010
Sewing ~ Fashion Series
These 4 class series are geared toward beginner sewers and are full hands-on project based classes that will have you sporting your new fashion in no time!!
The first class focuses on sewing basics and using the sewing machine. We’ll make an
attractive scarf which will give you additional practice with fundamental skills.
Over the next three classes, you’ll complete your choice of either a skirt or a tunic
made from a pattern from our shop’s selection. You’ll learn how to shop for
appropriate fabric, use a commercial pattern, fit your garment as you progress,
and end up with a finished wardrobe piece that you will be proud to wear
everywhere
Fee: $300
The 4 class series includes pattern and notions. You will need to provide fabric according to pattern requirements.
Dates & Time:
Tuesday evenings from 6:30 - 9pm: March 16th, 23rd, April 6th & 13th
The first class focuses on sewing basics and using the sewing machine. We’ll make an
attractive scarf which will give you additional practice with fundamental skills.
Over the next three classes, you’ll complete your choice of either a skirt or a tunic
made from a pattern from our shop’s selection. You’ll learn how to shop for
appropriate fabric, use a commercial pattern, fit your garment as you progress,
and end up with a finished wardrobe piece that you will be proud to wear
everywhere
Fee: $300
The 4 class series includes pattern and notions. You will need to provide fabric according to pattern requirements.
Dates & Time:
Tuesday evenings from 6:30 - 9pm: March 16th, 23rd, April 6th & 13th
Monday, January 4, 2010
Starting 2010...
As we start off 2010 we couldn't resist adding a few "NEW" things for the New Year...
~ a full calendar of workshops for January is now on the website with new Open Session time slots
~ new party packages are now on offer & the online flyer can be downloaded from the website
~ a new added jewellery workshop "Dichroic Glass Bird Nest" pendants has been put on the calendar
~ a new Gallery Link to our website!
Hope you enjoy!
~ a full calendar of workshops for January is now on the website with new Open Session time slots
~ new party packages are now on offer & the online flyer can be downloaded from the website
~ a new added jewellery workshop "Dichroic Glass Bird Nest" pendants has been put on the calendar
~ a new Gallery Link to our website!
Hope you enjoy!
Dichroic Glass Wire Bird Nest
Add a delicate touch to a dichroic glass cabochon with this fancy wire work.
Such a versatile technique that can be used with beads or glass cabs to create pendants, ornaments, broach, scarf pins, collage....
Fee: $65 inclusive of all materials to make 2 pendants (a variety of colours of dichroic glass cabochons on offer)
Such a versatile technique that can be used with beads or glass cabs to create pendants, ornaments, broach, scarf pins, collage....
Fee: $65 inclusive of all materials to make 2 pendants (a variety of colours of dichroic glass cabochons on offer)
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Copper Piercing 101
Piercing (or sawing metal) is an invaluable skill in jewellery making.
Break out the tools, take a seat at the workbench & have a laugh while learning the basics of piercing sheet metal to create delicate and decorative jewellery.
$60 full use of all tools and inclusive of 10cm x 7cm of copper sheet
Break out the tools, take a seat at the workbench & have a laugh while learning the basics of piercing sheet metal to create delicate and decorative jewellery.
$60 full use of all tools and inclusive of 10cm x 7cm of copper sheet
Vintage Inspired Enameled Charms
Enameling is quick, fun and a fab replica retro & vintage charms fix.
Transform shaped copper blanks with special glass powders, decals and decorating materials to create funky charms. Ideal for colourful pendants, earrings, wine charms….
$55 inclusive of starter kit of copper blanks
Transform shaped copper blanks with special glass powders, decals and decorating materials to create funky charms. Ideal for colourful pendants, earrings, wine charms….
$55 inclusive of starter kit of copper blanks
Fused Glass Jewellery
Create stunning glass jewellery using colourful art glass and brilliant metallic dichroic glass.
This project based workshop takes you from the beginning with cutting glass, different layer techniques and use of a variety of materials to create pendants and earrings, cufflinks or rings.
**This is an introductory workshop which does not require any pre-requisite class
$80 inclusive of all materials
**pieces created in this workshop will need to be kiln fired and will be ready for collection within the week.
Book Binding ~ Japanese Stitch
Japanese style bookbinding is ideal for notepads, journals, sketchbooks, albums and of course a perfect gift for any book lover.
A versatile style which can vary from very simple to very complex. Learn the basics of creating a book from scratch, using a method that will leave you to explore creative developments in your handmade books to come!
$55 inclusive of all materials
A versatile style which can vary from very simple to very complex. Learn the basics of creating a book from scratch, using a method that will leave you to explore creative developments in your handmade books to come!
$55 inclusive of all materials
Thursday, October 8, 2009
We Have MOVED!!!
Thank you all for your patience and understanding over the past couple of weeks while we have been getting our new studio up and running.
It was a great deal of work but we are very very excited to have our new stylish studio ready for you to enjoy!!
Visit us at:
Looking forward to seeing you all soon
Arden
It was a great deal of work but we are very very excited to have our new stylish studio ready for you to enjoy!!
Visit us at:
Looking forward to seeing you all soon
Arden
Open Studio Sessions
Our "Open Studio" sessions are the perfect opportunity to come in and use the studio outside of our set workshops and classes.
Ideal for pottery painting, t-shirt and apron painting, glassware painting, baby hands & Feet prints on pottery and much much more...
Let your creativity flow, relax and enjoy a little "creative escape"
Visit our calendar for times and dates
* Open Studio sessions are 2 hour sessions within the hours stated
**bookings are recomended
***glass fusing and silver jewellery require our pre-requisite taster class before able to be part of the open studio sessions
Ideal for pottery painting, t-shirt and apron painting, glassware painting, baby hands & Feet prints on pottery and much much more...
Let your creativity flow, relax and enjoy a little "creative escape"
Visit our calendar for times and dates
* Open Studio sessions are 2 hour sessions within the hours stated
**bookings are recomended
***glass fusing and silver jewellery require our pre-requisite taster class before able to be part of the open studio sessions
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
PMC Silver Jewellery Workshops
Silver has always been recognised as a high valued precious metal.
Precious Metal Clay (PMC) brings this incredible material into to your own creative design possibilities and in its finest form 99.9% fine silver!
The possibilities are endless....
Introduction courses (Silver Leaves & Silver Charms) are offered as a chance to try your hand working with PMC.
Silver Charms
A taste of making your own silver charms using PMC Silver Clay.
Try you hand at this incredible metal clay that leaves you with you own unique pure silver jewellery. Your imagination will go wild...
During this 2 hour introductory workshop we will take you through handcrafting & designing a pendant or charms using texturing techniques.
Cost: $65 (inclusive of 7grams of clay)
Silver Leaves
Become inspired by the gift of nature.
Create stunning silver leaves using real leaves and recycled silver paste. Each and every one will be unique, exclusive and truly capture nature’s beauty.
$35 plus silver (silver is based on weight of silver used)
Silver Clay Open Sessions
This is a perfect addition to continue polishing your skills after our introductory classes. Learn different techniques & steps that will have you customising your own jewellery.
Advance your skills with ring design, stone setting, silver lace and much more...
Each technique will take 1 – 2 session for completion.
Cost: Each session is $35 for up to 2 hours. (Does not include materials but does includes full instruction, resource books, select tools and kiln use)
***Please make an appointment via email at create@creative-escape.com.sg. These sessions are held during our open sessions. An introduction workshop of Silver Charms is a pre-requite.
Precious Metal Clay (PMC) brings this incredible material into to your own creative design possibilities and in its finest form 99.9% fine silver!
The possibilities are endless....
Introduction courses (Silver Leaves & Silver Charms) are offered as a chance to try your hand working with PMC.
Silver Charms
A taste of making your own silver charms using PMC Silver Clay.
Try you hand at this incredible metal clay that leaves you with you own unique pure silver jewellery. Your imagination will go wild...
During this 2 hour introductory workshop we will take you through handcrafting & designing a pendant or charms using texturing techniques.
Cost: $65 (inclusive of 7grams of clay)
Silver Leaves
Become inspired by the gift of nature.
Create stunning silver leaves using real leaves and recycled silver paste. Each and every one will be unique, exclusive and truly capture nature’s beauty.
$35 plus silver (silver is based on weight of silver used)
Silver Clay Open Sessions
This is a perfect addition to continue polishing your skills after our introductory classes. Learn different techniques & steps that will have you customising your own jewellery.
Advance your skills with ring design, stone setting, silver lace and much more...
Each technique will take 1 – 2 session for completion.
Cost: Each session is $35 for up to 2 hours. (Does not include materials but does includes full instruction, resource books, select tools and kiln use)
***Please make an appointment via email at create@creative-escape.com.sg. These sessions are held during our open sessions. An introduction workshop of Silver Charms is a pre-requite.
Glass Fusing Taster
Glass fusing opens up a huge range of creative design possibilities....
Our taster is the perfect experience to try your hand at designing with glass to create stunning one of a kind jewellery or decorative ornaments.
Curious what it’s all about?? Learn a bit about glass, glass cutting and how layer and fuse coloured glass to create unique art glass jewellery or ornaments.
Choose from either a taster in Jewellery, where you will personally handcraft unique pendants & a set of earrings or cufflinks, or our Ornamental taster, where you will be designing and creating a set of coasters.
Cost: $80(inclusive of all glass materials and tools for set project)
Pre-requisite for all other glass fusing classes
Play some more...
Loved the experience of working with glass?! Here's your opportunity to develop your skills learned in the taster workshop and continue experimenting! Move through our different project based workshops....
Glass Fused Jewellery - Decals and Dichro
Follow up from the Jewellery Taster and work more in depth with decals and brilliant dichroic glass. Images in glass and that metallic sparkly shine will have you proud to say you made them yourself!
Ornamental Fused Glass – From Flat to Draped
Go beyond flat … This workshop we will be designing with art glass to create a “blank” that will be transformed by draping over a floral form mold. The result - an intriguing free form ornament. No two are ever the same …
Ornamental Fused Glass – Slumping?
During this exciting workshop you will be learning tips and tricks for design glass that will then be slumped into a mold to take on its shape. Handcraft a decorative dish, plate or bowl from coloured art glass.
Tack Fusing
Play with a different firing schedule that will leave you with dimensional glass pieces. This technique can be used for either jewellery or ornaments.
***Please make an appointment via email at create@creative-escape.com.sg. These sessions are held during out open sessions and scheduled glass fusing times. The Glass Taster is a pre-requite for all following classes
Our taster is the perfect experience to try your hand at designing with glass to create stunning one of a kind jewellery or decorative ornaments.
Curious what it’s all about?? Learn a bit about glass, glass cutting and how layer and fuse coloured glass to create unique art glass jewellery or ornaments.
Choose from either a taster in Jewellery, where you will personally handcraft unique pendants & a set of earrings or cufflinks, or our Ornamental taster, where you will be designing and creating a set of coasters.
Cost: $80(inclusive of all glass materials and tools for set project)
Pre-requisite for all other glass fusing classes
Play some more...
Loved the experience of working with glass?! Here's your opportunity to develop your skills learned in the taster workshop and continue experimenting! Move through our different project based workshops....
Glass Fused Jewellery - Decals and Dichro
Follow up from the Jewellery Taster and work more in depth with decals and brilliant dichroic glass. Images in glass and that metallic sparkly shine will have you proud to say you made them yourself!
Ornamental Fused Glass – From Flat to Draped
Go beyond flat … This workshop we will be designing with art glass to create a “blank” that will be transformed by draping over a floral form mold. The result - an intriguing free form ornament. No two are ever the same …
Ornamental Fused Glass – Slumping?
During this exciting workshop you will be learning tips and tricks for design glass that will then be slumped into a mold to take on its shape. Handcraft a decorative dish, plate or bowl from coloured art glass.
Tack Fusing
Play with a different firing schedule that will leave you with dimensional glass pieces. This technique can be used for either jewellery or ornaments.
***Please make an appointment via email at create@creative-escape.com.sg. These sessions are held during out open sessions and scheduled glass fusing times. The Glass Taster is a pre-requite for all following classes
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