Wonderful Evening FreeForming

On 5th Feb 2009 (Thu), Knotty Bicsie had a guest STAR at our studio. FreeForm Textile Artist & Teacher, Prudence Mapstone, happen to be in Singapore for 3 days & agreed to conduct an Introductory workshop for our Funky Knitters & Crochet Craze. When she 1st arrived at our studio, I can't wait, but immediately whipped out my "Never Too Many Handbags" & asked for Prudence's autograph!
We were so lucky to have the master of FreeForm come teach us the principles & some techniques in FreeForming. Prudence is a very sweet & patient teacher. Her warm & vibrant smile, and encouraging words, makes twitching our clumsy fingers at FreeForming so much easier! Even Ava, who picked up crochet only 5days ago managed to come up with something cool!
By the end of the workshop, we were all so surprised by the chaotic, yet almost harmonious creations from our hands!
Check out our work of art!
This is my little "scrumble", as Prudence call it :) Might develop it into my submission for the "Yolo - Keep the Dream Alive" Art Competition. I'm so looking forward to see how it will turn out :)
A happy group photo before we call it a day...

Dear Prudence, Thank you so much for so generously teaching your tricks & sharing your experiences with us. I know you had an early flight the next morning, I hop u did not get back to your hotel to late after we ended at almost 10.30pm! Will keep you posted on our Freeforming progress definitely. Till we meet again, happy freeforming! :)

KBCC #09, #10 & #11!

I know, I know, It's been 2months & "knotty" Betsy has been pretty "tied up"!
(Hehe... actually it's just NAUGHTY Betsy being L**Y. Sorry! :P So here's to make up...)
KBCC #09 in December was great fun coz of X'mas! All of us made at least 1 ATC on X'mas theme & we exchange as X'mas cards to one another. 
Then we did our little toilet roll ornament inspired from artist, Yuken Teruya's beautiful work of Art. Not bad at all for 1st-timer, ya? Especially so, considering we were all using our not-so-sharp penknives & cutter :P
KBCC #10 in Jan was double the fun coz of our "Lo Hei" (& almost Lion Dance too!) on the 6th Day of the Lunar New Year!
We had our hands on acrylic painting on canvas. Painting is indeed extremely therapuetic...
For our next KBCC in February, in view of his Peranakan Exhibition held @Pauseability, Rihard is collaborating with Moses to conduct a very interesting Peranakan inspired activity for us! Details as follows:
KBCC #11 - Peranakan Style
Date: 28th Feb 2009 (Sat)
Time: 2-5pm
Venue: (Blk 125, Toa Payoh Lor 1, #01-541)
Activities: It's a surprise this time! Richard & Moses promise to be equally fun & exciting! :)
Things to bring: colouring materials (eg. colour pencils, crayons, markers, pens, coloured paper, etc...)
Registration: S$10.00/participant, light refreshments provided
Pls RSVP to bicsie@gmail.com by 23rd Feb 2009 (Mon).

Introductory to FreeForm Knitting/Crochet Workshop


Dear Funky Knitters & Crochet Craze, GREAT NEWS!!!

Master of FreeForm Knitting/Crochet, Prudence Mapstone, is coming to town this February! Knotty Bicsie is collaborating with Prudence to have a very special workshop on Introductory to FreeForm Knitting/Crochet for you!

Introductory FreeForm Knitting/Crochet Workshop by Prudence Mapstone
Date: 5th Feb 2009 (Thursday)
Time: 7-10pm
Venue: Admiralty Drive (nearest MRT: Sembawang). Full address details will be given upon registration.
Fees: S$50.00, excluding materials*
Registration: email bicsie@gmail.com to register. Confirmation upon FULL PAYMENT via inter-bank transfer*

*Email bicsie@gmail.com for full details.

Limited seats & 1-day only. So register now!

Busy Busy X'mas Fairs Season

Knotty Bicsie will be at Clarke Quay the following days:
12th Dec 2008, Fri
13th Dec 2008, Sat
19th Dec 2008, Fri
20th Dec 2008, Sat
from 6pm-12midnight.
Do drop by to say hi! :)

Pameran Poskad '08

I had fun making this postcard to be exhibited together with other 200+ artists from around the world. The exhibition is opening this Saturday. All postcards on display are for sale. Do join us. Who knows? You might be able to own a postcard by someone famous at a very affordable price! Knotty Bicsie's artist # is 028, under Pauseability.

KBCC #08: Drink Can Fun!

It was a cosy & relaxed afternoon @Pauseability last Saturday. Michelle & Isabelle came in a little late, but just in time before we made too much progress in our drink can weaving project.
After some squeaking, twisting, twitching, coiling... Wala! Check out our drink-can-bloom!
Then we decided to arrange them into a sculpture... Then came the idea of using them as our X'mas decoration for December's KBCC! Details as follows:

KBCC #09 - Rolling X'mas Party!
Date: 27th Dec 2008, Satyrday
Time: 2-5pm
Venue: Pauseability (Blk 125, Toa Payoh Lor 1, #01-541)
Synopsis:
Teacher EeWei will be showing us how to recycle plain rolls into beautiful work of art. Inspired by Yuken Teruya. Of course, not to forget our X'mas Cards Exchange! We've all decided to each make at least 1 ATC (Artist Trading Cards of size 2.5x3.5inches) on X'mas theme, which we will then trade among ourselves @KBCC.
So pls remember to bring rolls, scissors & cutters, completed X'mas ATC(s).
Registration: S$10.00/participant
RSVP: Pls RSVP by 22nd Dec 2008 (Monday)