Happy New Year! A bit late I know, but as it's still January so I think I'm still in time! You'd be forgiven for being a bit confused over the title for this week's blog but if you follow us on either Instagram or Facebook you'll know that we've had entered 2019 with quite a bang using this hashtag!
For the last 18 months we've watched as Chris, our landlord, built a new studio especially for us. Planned originally as a warehouse he adapted the plans in the building schedule to transform it into a bespoke studio just for InStitches.
No, we can't quite believe it either!
For the last 18 months we've watched as Chris, our landlord, built a new studio especially for us. Planned originally as a warehouse he adapted the plans in the building schedule to transform it into a bespoke studio just for InStitches.
No, we can't quite believe it either!
It's a bit of a dull day so perhaps not the most inspiring of images I know, but it'll give you an idea! The outside still needs to be landscaped and the carpark levelled, but we're in and open for business: Phew!
It was a close run thing aiming to move in over the Festive period, especially as there was still so much to do... But you know what they say: If you want a job done, just ask a busy woman. So, as you can see from the photographs, we tied on the aprons and got stuck in!
Grouting, undercoating, topcoat painting, climbing up tall ladders: we tackled all that we could. And before any of you make comments - I was there, working just as hard (that’s me up the very tall ladder ) but someone had to take the photographs!
Grouting, undercoating, topcoat painting, climbing up tall ladders: we tackled all that we could. And before any of you make comments - I was there, working just as hard (that’s me up the very tall ladder ) but someone had to take the photographs!
Cups of tea and sweet treats kept us all motivated and working...
and gradually everything began to fall into place until
everything from the old studio was moved in! There was still furniture to put together, new print tables to build and the painting to finish,
but eventually the tables were up and despite the ever-growing pile on the table
everything made it onto shelves, into cupboards or, when we were desperate, up into our loft. Our ex-ward trolley is even being used for what we'd always intended!
Time to close the door and go home, at the relatively early time of 10.30 pm!
The next day we were open to welcome our students. With 12 large adjustable print benches, huge windows to let in plenty of light, a dedicated 'wet' area and space to sit and eat lunch (this week we are hosting a guest tutor workshop ) and level access parking to say we're feel pleased would be the understatement of the century! I expect we'll be wandering around with silly grins on our face for quite some time to come...
Come and see us soon, you'll be sure of a warm and creative welcome!
Hazel & Terry
Come and see us soon, you'll be sure of a warm and creative welcome!
Hazel & Terry
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