I
last blogged in July about an Origami Est workshop and as well as recently
attending the stars workshop, I’m booked to go on a Christmas cracker workshop
on Monday (23rd). Once again, it was held at the pavilion, but this
time we got festive!
I
bought tickets for both me and mum, as it was a Thursday evening and she was
over. We also went with my neighbour Rebecca and Natalie, who I had met at the
last workshop. Luckily, we all sat together at the same table. There were also
a few familiar faces from the last time, which was nice too.
As
always, all the materials were supplied – papers and the ribbons for when they
were finished and ready for hanging. Est also had her little shop set up in the
corner of the hall, selling her book, paper crowns, and star and cracker kits
complete with instructions. I was tempted to treat myself to a Christmas
cracker kit, just so I could be ahead at the next workshop – and also have a
back-up in case they go drastically wrong, but I’m hoping they will be
available on 23rd too. Worst case scenario, I’ll have mum and Rob
frantically making them on Christmas Eve.
Our
first decision was to choose our paper. We had the time allocated to make three
stars, but I only managed two with help. I chose one paper at first – a monochrome
plain-patterned thick paper, which I instantly loved. Everyone was choosing
multiple packs, so I quickly chose another two. After discarding a black &
white polka dot pattern, I went a dusky pink to go in our newly-decorated
bedroom and then mum pointed out a space themed paper with planets and rockets,
which I chose with Alfie in mind. Like I say, I made two stars but I took my
third home and mum surprised me by assembling Alfie’s.
As
I mentioned in my last post, I found the plant pots difficult, but not as
difficult as the stars! I’m not sure if it was because they were smaller, or I
chose thicker paper. I aced the folding again, although I wasn’t as quick as
Rebecca, but we were definitely ahead compared to the rest of the tables. The
dusky pink paper threw up a curveball as it was plain, and we often referred to
the paper being ‘pattern-side up’. I ended up getting in a flap – but not as
frustrated as I got with the assembling. It was quite fiddly and I just didn’t
understand the instructions, no matter how many times I watched the others
around me assemble. Being a perfectionist, it upset me that I was getting it
wrong and struggling so much. I was disappointed because I wasn’t happy with
what I made at the time, but now they’re hanging, they look good! Maybe not
professional or great, but good enough for my home. Rebecca and Natalie got all
three of theirs made, I think, while mum took her third one home. She completed
it after making Alfie’s and has since made a couple more!
There
were a selection of festive treats: Christmas doughnuts, stollen bites and mini
mince pies, with hot drinks and some really lovely fizzy beverages. I had a
blackberry & mint lemonade. I ensured I was on refreshment duty while the
girls sorted out my stars for me – a good swap in my eyes.
The
star workshop was more popular than the plant pot one, and I’m looking forward
to Monday’s and seeing what the numbers are like. Est is running three
30-minute workshops from 10am. I’m booked on the first slot.
As
always, a massive thank you to Est for being a fabulous teacher, for her time
and patience with us. It’s actually insane how talented she is, but amazing she
can share her talent with the community too.
Love,
Lucy xx
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