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July 13 Newsletter

Crafting Made SimpleJuly 13, 2009www.cutnpaste.ca 519-207-0716 pam@cutnpaste.ca

St. Thomas Cardmakers Club
Thursday, July 16 at 7 pm
Host this month is Joyce Matthews. Cost is a loonie or two. Swap theme is Thank You. Please let us know if you will be attending and if you wish to participate in the swap.
http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/St_Thomas_Cardmaking_Club/

Learn How to Knit

A fulfilling, creative hobby to enjoy for your lifetime.You will receive one set of knitting needles, a darning needle, knitting cotton, and an illustrated instruction booklet.During this class you will learn everything you need to know to begin knitting and stitch a small project.$25.00
Children and Adults are welcome.Classes held every Wednesday afternoon at 1 pm.Call for details or to book a private class.

Learn Counted Cross Stitch
A fulfilling, creative hobby to enjoy for your lifetime.
You will receive: Needles and needle threader, Embroidery hoop, Fabric, and Instruction booklet.
During this class you will learn everything you need to know to begin counted cross stitch and stitch a small project
$25.00
Classes for Adults and children every Thursday afternoon at 1 pm.
Call to register, for more information or to book a private class.

Learn How To Scrapbook
During this class you will learn the basic skills you need to begin scrapbooking. You will have the opportunity to try out different brands and styles of tools and adhesives so you can decide which ones YOU like. The class includes a copy of Canadian Scrapbooker Basics Vol. 1. Bring your basic kit if you have one. $25.00Class can be booked at any time. Just give me a call.

A reminder for the “Bucket List” participants:
Sunday, July 19 1-4 pm
Family Rollerskating at the North London Optimist Community Centre to fulfill Charlotte’s “wish”.

The Local Book Club
Sunday, July 26 at 1 pm
Are you interested in expanding your literary horizons? I am the host this month and I will be serving birthday cake (My birthday is the 28th and you all know how much I love birthdays).
We will be discussing Town House by Tish Cohen. Our long-term project is Anna Karenina by Tolstoy. Join us in person and online to discuss what you are reading and we’ll select some books to read together and discuss.
http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/The_Local_Book_Club/

Reminder for Craft Guild participants:
Anne Clark is hosting our next meeting. I will post details as soon as they are available.

Save the Date:
From so many of you, I’ve heard the same thing . . . how much you miss dropping by the store to visit with whoever is hanging around . . . so I would like to invite you to a reunion. Details will be posted as they become available. But please save the date:
Saturday, August 15th


Please contact Pam for information about any of these classes or to reserve your space.

I am always happy to travel to your home, community centre or meeting place to teach classes specially designed for your group of 3 or more.

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