NEW :: I ♥ Craft :: Master Classes and Creative Development Sessions

::Your NEW Master Classes have arrived :: We're excited to announce that the first I ♥ Craft :: Master Class is open for bookings! Based on your feedback, we have designed a series of smaller, intensive sessions which will see you up close and personal with local experts in their creative fields. You'll be encouraged to bring along your products, laptops, ipads, camera's and a host of other items so you can get instant results depending on the topic. These are hands on sessions designed by professional crafters for crafters, so whether you're a hobbyist or a seasoned professional, these sessions will allow you to network with your fellow participants as well as successful creative business owners. A great investment in your creative development! Read on for how you can book for the first I ♥ Craft :: Master Class of 2013as well as the next I ♥ Craft :: Creative Development Session. Top Tip: Recap with all the 2012 sessions HERE. Accessing the online video sessions is super easy. If you're not a BrisStyle member, sign up as a guestand you're in! Image courtesy of sleepless storyteller NEW Master Class :: ONLINE SELLING - Up Close and personal Thinking about selling your handmade wares online but don’t know where to start? Have an online presence which needs some love and attention to bring it up to date with the latest trends? Let successful online selling artist and crafter, Sam Gilkes from Jetta's Nest guide you through a host of contemporary tips whilst helping you develop your brand and signature style. Bring along your laptops / iPads and products to get instant results throughout this four-hour intensive session. DATE Thursday 28 February 2013 TIME 6.30pm – 10.30 pm VENUE Chermside Library, 375 Hamilton Rd, Chermside 4032 COST $80 Places are limited BOOK NOW! STOP PRESS: Book in for all 6 sessions and receive a 10% discount! Image courtesy of Sandrine Marsh Photography ::GET THE LOOK – Tops Tips to Stylish Images :: Turn your crisp, clear, stylish image-envy into reality! This session hosted by the ever so clever Melanie Gray Augustin from Kimono Reincarnate will give you the essentials to achieve coveted contemporary product photography, including some super simple styling basics fromSandrine Marsh. This year's session has a nice little stylish twist so make sure you register for this early for a morning of amazing new tips and tricks. DATE Saturday 16 March 2013 TIME 10 – 12.30 pm VENUE Chermside Library, 375 Hamilton Rd, Chermside 4032 COST FREE Places are limited BOOK NOW Presented by BrisStyle Inc and supported by the Brisbane City Council In the meantime, keep up with all the 2013 BrisStyle action, via the: BrisStyle Blog Facebook Page Instagram @brisstyle Twitter ::BrisStyle Membership:: Are you passionate about handmade? Would you like to meet like-minded creative people? Do you want to take your craft to the next level? Are you keen to take part in markets and events? BrisStyle Inc. provides support and creative opportunities for independent artists, crafters and designers who call Queensland and Northern New South Wales home. The 2013 BrisStyle membership experience includes: creative business development sessions;  markets, events and exhibitions; promotional opportunities;  personal website profile;  social networking;  access to our online forum;  Etsy team affiliation; and much, much more!! For less than a ball of yarn per week, you too can be a member of BrisStyle’s fabulous and fun crafty community. STOP PRESS! Join now and take advantage of our half-year, HALF-PRICEmembership special! From now until June, membership is just $40 for individuals and $50 for partnerships.Tell me more....