Yesterday 4 newbie joined Knotty Bicsie's Funky Knit Journey. Read about their 1st knitting experience below...

"Dear Betsy, knitting really need 2 hands & brain to work together... this is tough... however, I'm glad & happy because your patient guidance throughout the workshop had helped me complete my hp pouch. I love it!! Thanks!" - Han, 5th July 2009

"Dear Betsy, thanks for your warm welcome! I really enjoyed it a lot! Thanks for your guidance, I love my handphone pouch! & I want to learn more!!! Cya!" - Iris, 5th July 2009

"Why everyone starts with 'Dear Betsy'? Anyway... Dear Betsy, I didn't expect knitting to be easy to learn. This way of learning is definitely better than YouTube & books. Simply because they cannot 'undo' mistakes, but you can! I won't mind learning a little more about knitting. Now, I'm feeling inspired to make big things with this simple technique you taught me!" - ShuaiXun, 5th July 2009

"Hello! eh... knitting is much easier than crochet lor! ... Thank you for teaching me!" - Peiling, 5th July 2009

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MAAD is 3 and flying high!

Join us for a weekend of fun and celebration for MAAD's 3rd birthday!
There will be paper plane workshops by moof,
then participate in the group flying sessions and win a badge!

date: 4&5 Jul (12pm,2pm,4pm)

Debut of Totobobo mask x TBT
We think N95 mask is too cumbersome and not sexy at all! We can't find a mask that fits children properly!
So, we are introducing Totobobo mask designed by Singapore based designer Fracis Chu.

Find out what can good design do to: fit to adult and children size, reduce waste and improve the filter effectiveness!
More importantly, you will look better in the Totobobo mask than the N95 !

Come and test it!
Special price for MAAD visitor at $10 (UP is $30) each.

++:Personalise your mask with your own drawing with materials we've prepared at TenBuckTherapy stall ($5 each).
Check out: www.totobobo.com

ProjectSpring presents "THEIR DREAMS"
In this 2nd round of fundraising at MAAD, youth from ProjectSpring will
be showcasing 23 works by the beneficiaries at Children Cancer Foundation (CCF).
All are for 'adoption', you are invited to adopt the painting at any amount you would like to donate.

Faith杨馥蔚LIVE at MAAD
Being “Intoxicated” in this complex world sometimes can bring “Unrest” into our lives.
It is with one voice that Faith hopes she can “Smilie Again”, seeking “Rebirth” into “Simple
Living”. She hopes her music will become a “Universal Chant” in the minds of people.

Meet Faith and listen to her live at this MAAD.
The first 40 persons to turn up at this live & autograph session with a copy of "简单生活 simple living"
will be given a pair of tickets to Faith’s HENNESSY ARTISTRY showcase at LUNAR on 15 July.

date: 4 jul (5-5.30pm)

Talk and sing song with The Singapore Singers Songwriters Meetup Group
Meet with local people who make music with their voices!
All singers and songwriters are welcome!

date: 5 jul (2-5pm)

OIC Portrait Day
Get your portrait drawn in individual style of illustrators from this sunny island.
Sit and pose for 15 minutes, pick your favourite work/s at $8 each.

date: 6 jun (Sat, 2-7pm)

OIC Handpulled Love
BYO (bring-your-own) whatever (shirt/jeans/bag/skin/notebook) for silkscreen with OIC original illustration.

date: 6 jun (Sat, 2-7pm)

Flight Mission 333
The paper plane workshop

MAAD is recruiting for flight mission 333. we need you pilots!

please join us at MAAD on 4th and 5th july.
In the workshop you will have fun learning from officer moof and ag on how to fold paper plane and even personalised them. At the end of each workshop there is a flying session for you to complete the mission.
For the one who are the best cadet will win a badge for himself.

The aim of the workshop is to have fun and relax on a wonderful weekend.
are you ready for the mission soldiers?

Back by popular demand, Knotty Bicsie is conducting Introductory Funky Knit Workshop this Sunday @MAAD! Learn to knit your very own mobile phone pouch in just 2.5hours!

Introductory Funky Knit - mobile phone pouch (1pc)

Date: 5th July 2009 (Sun)

Time: 11am-1.30pm

Fees: S$20.00, INCLUDES materials

Only 2seats left! So email betsy (bicsie@gmail.com) to register now!

ProjectSpring presents "Their Dreams"

In this 2nd round of fundraising at MAAD, youth from ProjectSpring will be showcasing 23 works by the beneficiaries at Children Cancer Foundation (CCF).All are for 'adoption', you are invited to adopt the painting at any amount you would like to donate.

Being “Intoxicated” in this complex world sometimes can bring “Unrest” into our lives.It is with one voice that Faith hopes she can “Smilie Again”, seeking “Rebirth” into “SimpleLiving”. She hopes her music will become a “Universal Chant” in the minds of people.

Meet Faith and listen to her live at this MAAD.

The first 40 persons to turn up at this live & autograph session with a copy of "简单生活 simple living" will be given a pair of tickets to Faith’s HENNESSY ARTISTRY showcase at LUNAR on 15 July.

By popular requests, Knotty Bicsie did another Introductory Crochet Craze Workshop @MAAD last Sunday. This time, it was full house with 5 Crochet Craze newbies! Check out their beautiful virgin project - knotty mobile phone pouch! :)

"Betsy is a patient teacher & for a beginner like me who has no experience in crochet, I feel very accomplished when I completed my mobile phone pouch. Although I made lots of mistakes, she was willing to guide me along in correcting me. I have certainly learnt a lot during these 2 hours. Thank you, Betsy!" - Evelyn, 7th June 2009

"Thanks, Betsy! I have a wonderful afternoon learning the crochet technique from you. Your instructions are clear & you are patient. Hope to have the chance to learn more from you. Cheers!" - Ellen, 7th June 2009

"Haha back again for a second mini-workshop with Betsy!! Because she is such an attentive teacher. :) Finished a cute pouch under 2hrs! Crochet is amazingly faster than knitting indeed. haha, good for more 'instant-gratification' projects :)" - Amy, 7th June 2009

Special Announcement!!!

From now on, simply gather your family & friends to form a group of 3-5people & you can email me (betsy@knottybicsie.com.sg) to request for your very own Introductory Funky Knit &/or Crochet Craze Workshop! Workshop details as follows:

Introductory Funky Knit / Introductory Crochet Craze - mobile phone or coin pouch

Available Dates: 1st Sunday of every month (eg. 6th July, 2nd August, 6th September, etc)

Time: 11am-1pm

Venue: MAAD @red dot design museum (28 Maxwell Road)

Fees: S$20.00/student, INCLUDES all materials

Note: Strictly by appointment only! Pls book your slot at least 1week in advance to prevent disappointment. Minimum 3students to start a class.

布!好玩娃娃展
(Fabric Fun World Stage Dolls Exhibition) 2009
“Fabric- fun” is all about original soft sculptures.
It is a platform for soft toys designers to showcase their handmade creations, and to show how much fun fabric can be.

Featured artists are roomism,Dorothy and moof (Singapore), Fing (Sydney),Evangelione and Fusionware (Malaysia), Kusakun (Taiwan).

布!好玩是为了创立一个以原创软雕和娃娃设计为主的平台，以及发挥布料的无限可能性。
参展的艺术家是roomism,Dorothy and moof（新加坡）, Fing（悉尼） ,Evangelione and Fusionware (马来西亚), Kusakun (台湾)。

date: 6 & 7 jun (11am-7pm)
blog: fabric-fun.blogspot.com

gigs @ MAAD- Double Six Movement
The funk, the punk and the digital, these bands are geared with their passion in music, band set and vocal !

Come show your love to:
Breakbeat Theory, Another Sunday Afternoon, Fetus (KL), Ugly In the Morning and LGF.

date: 7 jun (3pm-7pm)

OIC Portrait Day
Spend an afternoon filled with laughter and joy with illustrators from this sunny island.
You can get your portrait drawn in their individual style.
Sit and pose for 15 minutes, pick your favourite work/s at $8 each.

date: 6 jun (Sat, 2-7pm)

OIC Handpulled Love
BYO (bring-your-own) whatever (shirt/jeans/bag/skin/notebook) for silkscreen with OIC original illustration.

date: 6 jun (Sat, 2-7pm)

Once a month, 5 hours only! don't miss the opportunity to get your portraits done!

gigs @ MAAD

The funk, the punk and the digital,these bands are geared with their passion in music, band set and vocal !
Come show your love to:Breakbeat Theory, Another Sunday Afternoon, Fetus (KL), Ugly In the Morning and LGF.
date: 7 jun (3pm-7pm)

This summer holiday where to go?

Fabric Fun World Stage Dolls Exhibition 2009

“Fabric- fun” is all about original soft sculptures. It is a platform for soft toys designers to showcase their handmade creations, and to show how much fun fabric can be.
7 artists art piece to be feature. They're from Sydney,Singapore,Taiwan&Malaysia. Click HERE for more.

Limited art piece and products are available to buy. Visit our show to check it out!

布!好玩娃娃展 2009
布!好玩是為了創立一個以原創軟雕和娃娃設計為主的平台, 以及發揮布料的無限可能性.這次的作品分別來自澳洲,新加坡,台灣和馬來西亞,共7位創作者.


Venue: The red Dot Museum (Maad) Map

Date: 6th -7th Jun 2009

Time: 11am- 7 pm
Blog: http://fabric-fun.blogspot.com/
Email: nana.roomism@gmail.com
Free Admission
6000pcs Free Mini cards to be given

*Where to get the FREE mini cards?
-Basheer Book Store
-Art Friend (Bras Basah, Takashimaya)
-NAFA ( Nanyang Academy of Fine Art)
-The Red Dot Museum