Thursday 25 February 2010
Parchment Card Making - 6.30pm to 9pm £15/person with Christine Smith
Come along to meet Christine our new teacher of Parchment Craft! This session will cover the basic tracing and embossing, and will cover perforating and cutting, then colouring with Dorso crayons and stippling. With each session we plan to develop a different skill. The aim would be to produce a card in each lesson using the skills which you have learnt.

Friday 26 February 2010
Special Ribbon Embroidery Cards - 10am to 12.30pm £10/person with Andrea West
Ribbon Embroidery on decoupage sheets. We will use French knots and ribbon stitch to add flowers to the printed design to make a special birthday or mother's day card. Please bring a pricking tool if you have one together with your usual sewing and card making equipment i.e. craft mat, craft knife/scissors, pencil, ruler, eraser etc.

Monday 01 March 2010
Kirigami for beginners - 10am to 12.30pm £10/person with Andrea West
Learn how to cut a simple kirigami lace´ style background with scissors. The kirigami technique that we will be using is similar to how you cut snow flakes when you were at school. We will then fold the paper to complete the design. If you have already attended the quilling and kirigami class you can choose different patterns. Please bring a pair of small but robust scissors, a choice of small embellishments (e.g. gems, ribbon flowers - there is plenty of choice in the shop) and your usual card making equipment i.e. craft mat, craft knife/scissors, pencil, ruler, eraser etc.

Tuesday 02 March 2010
Iris and Fancy Folded Cards - 6.30pm to 9pm £10/person with Andrea West
Learn to fold and position each strip of paper to form interesting shapes to make these special Easter or birthday cards! Please bring your usual card making equipment if you any i.e. craft mat, craft knife/scissors, pencil, ruler, eraser etc.

Tuesday 02 March 2010
Machine Sewing! The Basics! - 10am to 12pm £15/person with Sandra Milton
Did you get a new sewing machine for Christmas? Would you like to learn who to use it to it's full potential! Come along to this session and Sandra will help you discover a whole new world of machine sewing! Why not bring along your own items which need to be machine sewn! Please bring with you some matching thread. Otherwise basic materials & threads will be supplied.

Saturday 06 March 2010
Watercolour with Mary Pomeroy - 10am to 2.30pm £27.50/person includes lunch
This session will deal with simple landscapes including clouds & their styles and formations plus foliage and flowers to enhance your pictures. Ideal for beginners & intermediate artists alike. Sessions will include - follow along demonstrations of techniques that will lead to at least one picture each time. An excellent opportunity to come to meet like minded people & have your watercolour questions answered. Materials needed are watercolour paints, brushes and watercolour paper 140 lb weight is ideal. Mary's classes are very popular so early booking is advisable.

Tuesday 09 March 2010
Teabag folding for beginners - 10am to 12.30pm £10/person with Andrea West
Learn the basic kite and some of the folds that can be made from it together with different ways that they can be mounted. Please bring your usual card making equipment i.e. craft mat, craft knife/scissors, pencil, ruler, eraser etc.

Friday 12 March 2010
Crochet for Beginners & Intermediates - 1pm to 3pm £8.50/person with Sandra Milton
Learn the basics of crochet, casting on & off and the basic stitches or follow up on a previous lesson. A ball of yarn will be supplied, bring a 4 to 6mm Crochet hook with you.

Friday 12 March 2010
Knitting for Beginners & Intermediates - 10am to 12pm £8.50/person with Sandra Milton
Learn the basics of knitting, casting on & off and the basic stitches or follow up on a previous lesson. A ball of yarn will be supplied, bring 4mm needles with you.

Sunday 14 March 2010
Mothering Sunday
Sunday 14th March is Mothering Sunday

Tuesday 16 March 2010
Parchment Card Making - 6.30pm to 9pm £15/person with Christine Smith
Come along to meet Christine our new teacher of Parchment Craft! This session will cover the basic tracing and embossing, and will cover perforating and cutting, then colouring with Dorso crayons and stippling. With each session we plan to develop a different skill. The aim would be to produce a card in each lesson using the skills which you have learnt.

Tuesday 16 March 2010
Paper embroidery with peel-off stickers - 2pm to 4.30pm £10/person with Andrea West
Using some fantastic templates discover the process of card pricking, then embroidering some lovely patterns incoporating peel-off stickers to make beautiful greetings cards that will impress your friends. Please bring your usual card making equipment i.e. craft mat, craft knife/scissors, pencil, ruler, eraser etc.

Thursday 18 March 2010
A little bit of Charlston Lace Card Making - 10am to 12.30pm £13.50/person with Kay Lockie
After the popularity & interest shown in the sample cards which we have displayed in the shop, Kay has come back to show us how she created these lovely cards, there is a shaker card, with a pretty gusseted envelope and a lovely lacey number to be made too! If you have any basic craft equipment i.e. craft scissors, pencil, ruler, eraser, craft mat etc. please bring this with you. Please look at our Latest News page to see some lovely examples!

Friday 19 March 2010
Quilled Easter bonnets or stylish hats - 10am to 12.30pm £10/person with Andrea West
For those who have experience in forming the basic coil continue learning more of this art of paper filigree! Making these cute Quilled Easter bonnets & stylish hats. Please bring with you a fine quilling tool (available from Blue Haze) & your usual card making equipment i.e. craft mat, craft knife/scissors, pencil, ruler, eraser etc.

Saturday 20 March 2010
Lovely Ladies Cards - 10am to 12pm £13.50/person with Jane Marbaix
Those of you who have already been on Jane's workshops will know what gorgeous cards are achieved! This time showing you her favourite techniques using Stamp Pads & Inks. Concentrating on Glamourous Ladies Stamps, these lovely stamps lend themselves to lots of exciting techniques which Jane will show you! Please bring any card making equipment which you might have i.e. craft mat, craft knife/scissors, pencil, ruler, eraser etc. as well as a black pigment ink pad like Versafine aswell as any coloured pads & any scraps of pretty patterned paper you may have. Early booking is advisable! Please look at our Latest News page to see some lovely examples!

Monday 22 March 2010
Pop-up puffin card - 10am to 12.30pm £10/person with Andrea West
Using these lovely 3d-decoupage images, make an unusual Pop-up greetings card. Please bring your regular card making equipment i.e. craft mat, craft knife/scissors, pencil, ruler, eraser etc.

Tuesday 23 March 2010
Parchment Card Making - 6.30pm to 9pm £15/person with Christine Smith
Date has changed from 25th March! Come along to meet Christine our new teacher of Parchment Craft! This session will cover the basic tracing and embossing, and will cover perforating and cutting, then colouring with Dorso crayons and stippling. With each session we plan to develop a different skill. The aim would be to produce a card in each lesson using the skills which you have learnt.

Thursday 25 March 2010
Lovely Ladies Cards - 1pm to 3pm £13.50/person with Jane Marbaix
Those of you who have already been on Jane's workshops will know what gorgeous cards are achieved! This time showing you her favourite techniques using Stamp Pads & Inks. Concentrating on Glamourous Ladies Stamps, these lovely stamps lend themselves to lots of exciting techniques which Jane will show you! Please bring any card making equipment which you might have i.e. craft mat, craft knife/scissors, pencil, ruler, eraser etc. as well as a black pigment ink pad like Versafine aswell as any coloured pads & any scraps of pretty patterned paper you may have. Early booking is advisable! Please look at our Latest News page to see some lovely examples!

Monday 29 March 2010
BLUE HAZE WILL BE CLOSED ALL DAY FOR STOCKTAKING!!!!
Blue Haze will be closed all day for stocktaking!!

Friday 02 April 2010
Good Friday - Blue Haze will be closed
Good Friday 2nd April - Blue Haze will be closed

Monday 05 April 2010
Easter Monday - Blue Haze will be closed
Easter Monday 5th April - Blue Haze will be closed

Tuesday 06 April 2010
Glass painting for beginners - 10am to 12.30pm £10/person with Andrea West
You will use glass paints with peel off stickers, ready printed designs as well as outlining and painting a design of your choice. Please bring your usual card making equipment if you have any i.e. craft mat, craft knife/scissors, pencil, ruler, eraser etc. Suitable for children 8+ as well as adults!

Tuesday 06 April 2010
Paper embroidered Butterlies - 2pm to 4.30pm £10/person with Andrea West
Using some fantastic templates discover the process of pricking the card then how to embroider these lovely patterns to make beautiful greetings cards. Please bring your usual card making equipment i.e. craft mat, craft knife/scissors, pencil, ruler, eraser etc.

Wednesday 07 April 2010
Silk painted cards for beginners - 10am to 1pm £10/person with Andrea West
Using ready outlined silk and also salt techniques. Please bring a pallet with at least 6 wells, two small paint brushes, peel-off stickers, an apron (or wear old clothes) Please bring your usual card making equipment if you have any i.e. craft mat, craft knife/scissors, pencil, ruler, eraser etc. Suitable for children 8+ as well as adults!

Friday 09 April 2010
Quilled butterflies using husking - 10am to 12.30pm £10/person with Andrea West
The design will be demonstrated using hand-held husking, if you prefer to use a cork mat and pins please bring them with you. Please bring your usual card making equipment i.e. craft mat, craft knife/scissors, pencil, ruler, eraser etc.

Friday 09 April 2010
Waterfall cards - 2pm to 4.30pm £10/person with Andrea West
Discover the art of making these fantastic waterfall cards. Decorated card squares are mounted on a sliding strip. When the tab is pulled they open up like the leaves of a book. Please bring your usual card making equipment i.e. craft mat, craft knife/scissors, pencil, ruler, eraser etc. Suitable for children 8+ as well as adults!

Tuesday 13 April 2010
Creative Hand Embroidery - 6 Stitch Sampler Book Cover - 10am to 4pm with Sue Judd FULL DETAILS TO BE CONFIRMED
Sue is a lovely lady who has studied art and design at A level. She has always stitched as a hobby originally clothes and household items. Later embellishing and designing her own hand and machine stitched items. Over the years she has continued with cross stitch and counted thread work including her own designs. More recently Sue has studied City & Guilds level 3 in Creative Embroidery and is currently completing level 3 in Machine Embroidery. She has also studied other courses in various textile based genres with many tutors in different centres around the country. Come along to meet Sue & discover some new stitches, choose 6 and make a delightful panel to either frame or use as the front for a book cover.

Wednesday 14 April 2010
Easter Holiday Card Making for Children - 1pm to 3pm £10.50/person with Jane Marbaix
Watch this space for further exciting details on making a 3d card using lots of punches, ideal for children between 8 to 10 years during their Easter Holidays!

Thursday 15 April 2010
A little bit of Charlston Lace Card Making - 1pm to 3.30pm £13.50/person with Kay Lockie
After the popularity & interest shown in the sample cards which we have displayed in the shop, Kay has come back to show us how she created these lovely cards, there is a shaker card, with a pretty gusseted envelope and a lovely lacey number to be made too! If you have any basic craft equipment i.e. craft scissors, pencil, ruler, eraser, craft mat etc. please bring this with you. Please look at our Latest News page to see some lovely examples!

Saturday 17 April 2010
Watercolour with Mary Pomeroy - 10am to 2.30pm £27.50/person includes lunch
This session follows on from the March session, but will concentrate on sunset skies in landscapes and once again flowers to explore paint marks needed to create interesting detail. Ideal for beginners & intermediate artists alike. Sessions will include - follow along demonstrations of techniques that will lead to at least one picture each time. An excellent opportunity to come to meet like minded people & have your watercolour questions answered. Materials needed are watercolour paints, brushes and watercolour paper 140 lb weight is ideal. Mary's classes are very popular so early booking is advisable.

Thursday 22 April 2010
Card Making with Jane Marbaix - 10am to 12pm £13.50/person
Those of you who have already been on Jane's workshops will know what gorgeous cards are achieved! Details of what Jane has instore for you will be available soon! Early booking is advisable!

Friday 23 April 2010
BLUE HAZE's 5th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
There WILL be cake! Come along to see what's going on in our workshop today!

Tuesday 11 May 2010
Creative Hand Embroidery - Seascape/Landscape in one stitch - 10am to 4pm with Sue Judd FULL DETAILS TO BE CONFIRMED
Sue is a lovely lady who has studied art and design at A level. She has always stitched as a hobby originally clothes and household items. Later embellishing and designing her own hand and machine stitched items. Over the years she has continued with cross stitch and counted thread work including her own designs. More recently Sue has studied City & Guilds level 3 in Creative Embroidery and is currently completing level 3 in Machine Embroidery. She has also studied other courses in various textile based genres with many tutors in different centres around the country. Come along to meet Sue & using one versatile stitch and applying it in different threads, scales and angles, you will finish with a landscape or seascape to frame or use as a panel for another item.

Monday 24 May 2010
Classical Bear Making Course - 9.30am to 4pm with June McGee
Back by popular demand! On this lovely course you will learn to make an antique reproduction bear with June McGee, who is a highly accomplished doll & teddy maker. You will be using 100% mohair. The bear will be fully jointed with a trimmed muzzle and embroidered nose & paws. The complete kit includes - 100% Mohair, 5-piece joint set, eyes, wood wool, thread, choice of paw & sole fabrics, stuffing & technique sheets. Because of the intensity in making these bears, they will be cut out and marked ready for you to machine sew. Techniques in cutting the Mohair will be demonstrated. These are antique reproductions and are collector's pieces so not meant for children's toys. Please book soon to avoid disappointment! Class Fee - £65 for a 2 day course plus Kit Fee £30.

Thursday 27 May 2010
Beginners Hand Embroidery - 10am to 4pm with Sue Judd FULL DETAILS TO BE CONFIRMED
Come along to meet Sue who will show you some simple but effective stitches and use the finished piece to make a Needle case for future work or as a gift.

Tuesday 08 June 2010
Machine Embroidery on Soluble Fabric - 10am to 4pm with Sue Judd FULL DETAILS TO BE CONFIRMED
With Sue again this time you will discover how to make a bowl or similar vessel with just straight running stitch and using the fascinating Soluble Fabric. The result will be a decorative bowl to keep your treasures in or to give as a gift.

Tuesday 28 September 2010
Cloth Doll Making Workshop This Autumn with Barbara Willis
Barbara Willis will be this side of the pond again this Autumn, please let us know if you would be interested in hearing more about her classes. Full details will be posted as soon as they become available!

Saturday 06 November 2010
Cloth Doll Making Workshop - Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th November - 10am to 4pm with Colleen Babcock
Back by popular demand, with Christmas in mind Colleen will be introducing us to a new doll to make on this two day course. Please register your interest with us as early as possible.