Work Placement 17 th Nov – 12 th Dec ST Laura Martin Textiles Textiles BA (Hons)

ST Laura Martin Textiles Sweetpea & Betty is a small boutique in Falmouth, Cornwall. Two small shops owned by Mary Gander. One of four stockists of the Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Cornwall. Sells Chalk paint in store and online. Great team of four people that run the two shops. The shop has been open 4 years. Run a variety of workshops. Commission work Online site: About

The Team ST Laura Martin Textiles Mary Gander – Owns Sweetpea & Betty. Has a passion for the vintage romantic style, gifts, mirrors and chandeliers. Runs workshops Hayley Martos Graduate in Textiles (Falmouth University) Run’s lampshade workshops Commisson work Val Sangster Illustrator by trade. Commision work Runs creative chalk paint workshops. Yolo – Shop Mascot Judy Osman Joined the team recently Helps out in both shops Loves Annie Sloan chalk paint & interior design. Sells her own soap in the shop.

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint ST Laura Martin Textiles What is it? An Organic paint that can be painted onto any surface like metal, plastic, glass, wood etc. Paint works indoors and outdoors. No priming or sanding needed! Paint doesn’t smell! You can draw on top of it with chalk. Hard wearing paint. Dry’s within 20 minutes.

Workshops ST Laura Martin Textiles 1.Upcycling paint workshop 2. Crackle, gilding,stencilling & decoupage. To teach you the basic techniques & transformations of Chalk Paint™ decorative paint by Annie Sloan. Re-vamp your lamp To help you transform your old and worn lampshade All materials supplied from our beautiful collection of French, vintage and antique fabrics, buttons, bows and ribbons. Create a memory box To inspire you to firstly paint your box with the Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, then embellish with vintage fabric, ribbon, lace, sequins and buttons Furniture ‘paint transformation’ day Workshops where you bring along a piece of furniture to paint. We will supply all the paint, brushes and wax!

Annie Sloan Late NSPCC ST Laura Martin Textiles Sweetpea & Betty organised an Annie Sloan Late on Friday 21 st November 2014,opening their doors after hours offering special late night shopping and promotions. A chance to meet new people and designers in the local area. Sweet pea and Betty supplied mince pies and mulled wine and a chance to win raffle prizes in aid of NSPCC. Raised £57.75

My own little project… ST Laura Martin Textiles Mary gave me a project on the first day which involved re- designing and re-vamping these three lamp stands and shades. I was told to choose three different styles from the new Annie Sloan Book “Room Recipes for Style & Colour”. I chose ‘Modern Retro’, ‘Bohemian’ and ‘Rustic Country’. I would start these lamps once I had attended the chalk paint workshop

Chalk Paint Workshop ST Laura Martin Textiles Work shop ran by Mary and Val Learnt how to : Distress Paint Sand down layers Crackle paint Scratch away layers Painting on with wax Dark wax Clear waxing Different brush strokes

‘Rustic Country’ Lamp ST Laura Martin Textiles inspiration/ Pinterest Inspiration Colour Board

Techniques and stages ST Laura Martin Textiles

Final Outcome ST Laura Martin Textiles

Bohemian Lamp ST Laura Martin Textiles inspiration/ Pinterest Boho Experiment

Techniques and stages ST Laura Martin Textiles

Final outcome ST Laura Martin Textiles

Modern Retro ST Laura Martin Textiles /modern-retro/ Pinterest Inspiration Lamp shade kit

Techniques and stages ST Laura Martin Textiles

Final outcome ST Laura Martin Textiles

Other Little Projects ST Laura Martin Textiles Dark Waxing Dusting and sparkling Window Display

What did I learn? ST Laura Martin Textiles I was introduced to Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, learning the many different ways you can work with it. I took part in the chalk paint workshops available to me (free of charge) Experimenting before painting is always the best way to start a project. Experimented with new techniques & textures I was able to be part of a small business to gain knowledge in the interior/textiles industry. Be part of a small team. Be inspired by the team and customers projects. Design and re-vamp a lamp stand and shade, a useful skill I can use in future Textiles projects.

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