Friday, 17 December 2010

Palace Post 7

The french windows of the ballroom were edged with the finest hand carved woodwork, painted gold, it made a magnificent frame  for the view outside 

Wednesday, 15 December 2010

Palace Post 6

Yesterday evening 15 cubs and their leaders came to the Winter Palace. Here is a peep at some of the things they did.


and what we did earlier in the day...
tea at the Palace!!

Monday, 13 December 2010

Palace Post 5




The Winter Palace was famous for its chandeliers, jeweled, glittering and shiny. People travelled from near and far to admire their splendour

Monday, 6 December 2010

Palace Post 4

Extra Winter Palace Workshop


Sunday 12th Dec  at  44 Sadler Gate, Derby

1.30-3.30pm

All ages welcome

Mysterious Interior - Giant Peep Box

Thursday, 2 December 2010

Palace Post 3



Due to the very snowy weather, the artists are unable to work in the shop today, Thursday 2 Dec and tomorrow Friday 3 Dec, however we hope to be back in the shop on Sunday 5 Dec for the drop-in workshop.

Wednesday, 1 December 2010

Palace Post 2

On Sunday 5th December 1.30pm  - 3.30pm we will be running another transformation workshop from the Winter Palace at 44 Sadler Gate, Derby (the old ARK shop),
Snow bunting 
Using plastics, cellophane and acetate, sequins, and threads to fuse and trap decorative snowflakes. Create festive bunting to decorate our Winter Palace. 
stARTling Chandeliers
Twist and bend wire to form amazing pieces for our chandeliers. finish off by decorating with a variety of recycled and "found" objects.

An invitation to our Closing Event 
On Saturday 18th December 10.30am  - 2.30pm
For anyone who takes part in our workshop, or visits the "Winter Palace" during our opening times to help us with any part of the transformation, you will recieve an invitation which entitles you to a glass of wine and snacks.