Exciting asked-for pattern - 'Ele' the baby elephant

Exciting news! After being squirrelled away in the studio, being crazily creative and preparing for the studio opening on Monday 3rd February, I've finally produced the long-asked-for 'Ele' the baby elephant pattern. I know this is a pattern that many of you have been asking for over the years and I'm now thrilled that I can finally offer it to you as a download or available to buy in the studio. To buy the downloadable pattern, please visit the 'Patterns to buy' page on this blog and scroll down to access the 'Ele' pattern. As always, I'd love if you could send in pictures of your own creations as this elephant can be made uniquely through your own creative inspiration. So, go over to the 'Patterns to buy' page now or click HERE

Studio Technician position available (deadline Friday 31st January 2020)

The Old Art Room is a mixed media studio in the heart of Swaffham. Open to the public for weekly workshop sessions in art, textiles and other mixed media, it also has a small shop based on the needs of the working studio. Jane lark is a mixed media artist, teacher and business owner with The Old Art Room as the central hub for the businesses.

Changes and growth within The Old Room has led to the need of a proactive Studio Technician to help create items and ensure their sale. Materials are provided by the studio. The position is for one day a week (Wednesdays - 8.30am-3.30pm) and is on a self-employed commission basis only only. Additional benefits can include: free access to workshop sessions, experience working in the studio with access to the equipment, encouragement with your own creative work and the chance to develop your own creativity.

Role Responsibilities

• Sort and separate donated, recycled and created material; evaluating them for their prospective use and sales potential. 
• Creating packs for sale including gift packs.
• Packaging and labelling materials, for shop or sending to customers.
• Sourcing materials.
• Creating items using technical skills, e.g. sewing and printing.
• Working with the Creative Director on projects and promotion.

Basic Skills

• Sewing skills; hand and by machine.
• Social media marketing and sales.
• Customer service and care.

Any questions concerning the position, or to apply. Please contact Jane Clark - theoldartroom@googlemail.com . If applying, please send your CV. Deadline for applications, Friday 31st January 2020.

Secrets and samplers

The latest Old Art Room window has gone up, entitled 'secrets and samplers'.  The samplers hide the secrets and magic that is going on in the studio in January whilst it's closed - in preparation for the coming year, and trust us, it's a hive of activity here! The beautiful samplers were made on antique tray cloths which have been kindly donated to the studio over the years. These have been hand embroidered by studio team members, clients and friends and the thoughtful quotes were chosen by different people as well. We really appreciate everyone's hard work to make such an unusual window display and we hope you like it too! The video shows the work in putting the samplers together and the secret workings going on in the studio behind closed doors...Click the video picture link to watch!

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New workshops for February 2020

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A new year means new workshops! Whilst the studio is closed for preparation work and inspiration for the rest of 2020, we can share the list of February classes. Each class has an inspiration focus or you can do your own projects. We strongly recommend that you not only book classes but also pay a deposit to guarantee your place as classes are filling up quickly. This can do be in the studio or via Paypal online. Please contact us at the studio for more information: theoldartroom@gmail.com or message us on Facebook - Click HERE

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Jane recommends the following for inspiration with February's workshops:

Fractal Patterning colouring - HERE
V&A Chinese gardens wall calendar (art calendar) - HERE
Blackwork (Royal School of Needlework Essential Stitch Guides) - HERE
Charming Packs (42 x 5" Squares - Greys, White and Black) - HERE

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New branding on Facebook

Happy New Year and from all of us at The Old Art Room, we wish you a fruitful and productive year! For those of you who have been with us for a while, you'll have noticed some fantastic changes, the latest being the re-branding on Facebook. The Old Art Room Facebook page is another way to interact and be informed and see upcoming classes, so why not go there now and sign up now. Click HERE!