Winks loves Weddings…..
If you or someone you know is planning a wedding your invited to join us for Winks Wedding Event Thursday February 16 6-8 pm

Come hear all about our unique wedding registry at Winks.
We have teamed up with an amazing group of talented women to showcase what’s new and fabulous to help you best plan for your big day. A few of our guests include our friends from Refinery House, Inna from B. Gorgeous Bridal and Deborah Lee Floral Designs. Tom Sherwood of Sophie Conran Portmerion Canada has a gift for each bride or groom in attendance. Watch our facebook and Instagram pages for more announcements on this sure to be fun evening.

Our Event is free to attend… yes lets face it planning a wedding is an expensive adventure. Our event is a treat from us to you. All we ask is to please RSVP by email wendy@winkshome.ca or call the store at 604 858-7447 to let us know your planning on attending. That way we can be best prepared for you. You’re welcome to bring a guest or two as well.

Maurelle Calligraphy Workshop is coming to Winks ….
Saturday February 25, 2017 1- 4:30pm (SOLD OUT)
 

Maurelle is truly an expert at Calligraphy and we are so fortunate to have her as a guest artist at Winks.

Her workshop makes a beautiful Valentine’s Day gift.

About Maurelle :

Maurelle is a professional calligrapher based in Vancouver, BC who is trained both in traditional script and modern calligraphy. With half a decade of experience and hundreds of students taught she is equipped with the proper knowledge and experience on how to properly guide individuals who would like to learn the art of pointed pen calligraphy, she fervently teaches numerous workshops around Metro Vancouver.

This 3-hour comprehensive workshop Focusing on modern calligraphy, we will cover the fundamentals that is loosely based on traditional copperplate style script where you use a sharp pointed nib rather than the flat nib used in most calligraphic writing. You will also learn important techniques on how to form letters by mastering strokes, write the lower-case alphabet, the proper use of calligraphy tools and equipment, and tips and tricks on how to hone your skills.
This is a perfect workshop for those with little, or no, experience in using a pointed pen.

WHAT YOU WILL TAKE HOME:

• 1 straight pen holder
• 3 different pointed nibs
• a calligraphy worksheet
• a jar of archival ink
• a locally handcrafted inkwell
• an instructional manual
• a lower case and uppercase exemplar

Duration: 3.5 hours ( 3 hours workshop and 30 minutes break time)

Light refreshments will be served

Workshop Price: $165