Category: workshops

workshop :: Modern Calligraphy

MaurelleCalligraphyWorkshopExcited to welcome Maurelle back to the shop for a Modern Calligraphy 101 workshop! Learn the fundamentals including the basics of traditional copperplate style script. Practice writing the alphabet and pick up some tips and tricks on how to hone your style. Great for those with little, or no, experience.

Modern Calligraphy 101
Sunday, April 30th, 2017
10:00am to 1:00pm

London Fields Shoppe
692 East Hastings Street, Vancouver

For the full course description + to register online, visit our website here.

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Write_On YVR

WriteOnYVR-LFSWe’re hosting Vancouver’s own Letter Writing Social with The Anthropology of Giving in celebration of the #write_on challenge for National Letter Writing Month this April and you’re invited!

Save the date:
Sunday, April 9th
10:00am to 12:00pm
London Fields Shoppe, 692 East Hastings Street in Vancouver (BC)

Cost: $25.00 – read the full description + register online here

Write_On is a mission driven campaign started by Egg Press and Hello!Lucky to promote creativity, expression, and connection through hand written correspondence. Each ticket includes an explosion of stationery goodies plus we’ll have vintage typewriters for you to use, washi tape and stamping stations, light refreshments, and more! Space is limited.

Be a part of the Snail Mail Revolution!

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workshop :: Macramé

Saige and Skye CollageJoin Jolynn of saige and skye, a local fibre artist, in learning the art of macramé during a two hour hands on workshop at London Fields Shoppe! Learn the basic knots of macramé and complete your very own plant hanger to take home including a plant and a locally handcrafted ceramic plant pot.

Workshop includes:

  • Cotton rope
  • Wooden beads
  • Macramé booklet
  • Hand crafted locally made ceramic pot
  • A new plant friend! (choose from an assortment of tropical, succulents and cacti)
  • Light refreshments

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Beginner Macramé Workshop
Sunday, August 21st, 2016
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
London Fields Shoppe, 692 East Hastings Street (Vancouver)

Cost: $115.00 plus tax

For more information and to register online, please click here.

please note: Workshops are a final sale and are non-refundable. Class dates / times are non-transferable

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Intermediate Calligraphy Workshop

INTERMEDIATEMaurelle Calligraphy is returning to the shop on Saturday, July 23rd with her first Intermediate Calligraphy workshop! Perfect for those that have already completed a beginner class or who is already familiar with using a pointed pen. Topics included flourished uppercase letters, connecting words, composing phrases, envelope addressing, and digitizing your work.

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Intermediate Calligraphy Workshop
Saturday, July 23rd, 2016
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
London Fields Shoppe – 692 East Hastings Street, Vancouver

Cost: $200.00 plus tax

For more information and to register online, please click here.

please note: Workshops are a final sale and are non-refundable. Class dates / times are non-transferable

workshops :: Sign Painting + Ring Making

SignPaintingWorkshopWe have some amazing workshops coming up at London Fields Shoppe including Sign Painting with Big Top Sign Arts this Thursday evening. John discusses brush lettering in general and specifically, the BullNose letter style (the most basic of hand painted styles). Practice the 6 basic strokes and then move into letters and finish up with the creation of a few pieces to take home. This is the last class we have scheduled until summer / fall. Only a few spots left!

Thursday, April 7th, 2016
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
London Fields Shoppe
692 East Hastings Street, Vancouver
$115.00 plus tax

Click here for a full course description and to register online.

Ring Making WorkshopJoin Becki in a 3 hour silver ring wax carving workshop taking you from an intro to the tools, ring design, sizing, wax carving, and polishing (rings are cast in sterling silver to make the finished product). No previous jewellery / carving / drawing experience necessary + all supplies included. Two spots left!

Sunday, April 10th, 2016
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
London Fields Shoppe
692 East Hastings Street, Vancouver
$150.00 plus tax

Click here for a full course description and to register online.