September 2010 e-bulletin

The schools are back, the roads are hectic in the mornings, but Play Resource is busy busy busy planning for Hallowe’en and more!  New displays have been created with all manner of spooky characters to provide inspiration, and what's more, Christmas training workshops are ready to book into! With one of our experienced artists showing you how to make the best of the scrap and shop products available in the centre, it pays to plan ahead.

Remember we are open Thursday evenings until 7pm for your convenience. For full opening hours please visit our website.

Art & Play Shop

We are pleased to announce a new range of products that includes: flower pots, paint-your-own piggy banks, mini-mugs and canvas pencil cases. Why not decorate a seasonal mug for Mum or Dad and fill with sweets, or decorate your own 'back to school' pencil case?

For an easy activity, masks are always a hit with most age groups, and our prices are very competitive in comparison to high street retailers! Here are a few examples of what we stock:

Masks 6pk (white or multi) - £3.10
Mask white singe – 70p each
Mask animal (various designs available) – 75p each
Masks flocked carnival pk 12 - £3.99

Staff in the shop are always thinking seasonally to allow members time to plan budgets and activities in advance. Hallowe’en stock is now available with all the usual favourites and some new additions.

View the attached Seasonal Price List for a taster of our Hallowe’en range.

For your basic shopping needs, the Shop Price List is available to download, with a format designed to help you estimate costs.

Scrap Store

NEW IN:

• A variety of medical equipment including tubing, test tubes and sponge, good for all sorts of collage projects!

BACK IN:

• Limited supply of orange wax paper - get it now for Hallowe'en!

APPEAL FOR WASTE:

Staff in Warehouse Team are appealing for members to donate bags of shredded paper to us.  Don't throw it away, give it to Play!

Plus all the usual scrap favourites! See the full Scrap Store Materials List for all that’s on offer. If there is something in particular you are looking for but can’t see it – just ask one of the Warehouse Team who are happy to help.

Creative Paths Arts Programme

This autumn Play Resource are running three Arts Training Workshops geared at the most popular Christmas themes! Cost is £20 per person to members, £30 per person to non-members. From decorations to early years crafts, there is something for everyone.
 

What’s on offer at a glance:

Monday 1st November:

‘Deck the Halls’ with artist Anushiya Sundralingham, Time 1.30pm – 4.30pm

Wednesday 3rd November

‘Quick Ideas for Christmas’ with artist Anna O’Kane, Time 10am – 1pm

Thursday 4th November

‘Early Years Christmas’ with artist Sally Young, Time 1.30pm – 4.30pm

If you are working with children or young people, and wish to improve your arts and crafts skills, or gain ideas to bring back to your groups, then these are the workshops for you. Don't delay - our training programmes are very popular, so book now to avoid disappointment!

For full details of the programme and how to book, download the Flyer.

Be sure and visit our website in addition for our new Hallowe’en Quick Ideas Cards that are available to download FREE OF CHARGE.  We have received a lot of positive feedback from members who are finding this online resource invaluable, with fresh ideas uploaded every season.
 

Membership News

ART EXHIBITIONS

DID YOU KNOW….That Play Resource can provide facilities for displaying children’s artwork? Recent exhibitions have included exciting work from groups such as Clic Sargent and Quaker Cottage, and we welcome any requests from members. We can accommodate exhibitions in our spacious training room or ideas gallery.

Contact Arts Officer Bridget Lindsay on 02890 357542, or email bridget@playresource.org with any queries and to book your slot now!

Member to Member News

LAST CHANCE TO BOOK:

Stacey Kilpatrick of s.a.k. Designs has a limited number of places left on her 'Introduction to Face Painting' course that will take place on Monday 13th September. 

The course runs from 10am - 4pm and covers all the basics of face painting at beginner level.  Full contact details can be viewed in the attached flyer.

Feedback Forum

We would like to hear from you each month, to help us improve the services we offer to our members.

Question of the Month:

'Are there any creative ideas you would like to see that would help with the new school term?'

Respond via email to fiona@playresource.org.

We look forward to hearing from you!