Thank you so much for teaching me a new craft! Most inspired by your passion too :) Keep up the excellent work... and blessings to you & family on this Christmas season & a joyous New Year!" - Shian, 24th Dec 2010
Meet Funky Knit - Yu Lei
"Betsy is very patient with me and she really knows her stuffs well! She's also very chatty so this somehow turns every single session into a chatting session instead, but of course, not at the expense of my project :) It's very enjoyable to be able to learn knitting from someone who is so passionate and takes so much pride in her students' works that she wants them to take pictures with their projects so that she can keep them as momentos! Kudos to Betsy for making knitting such a therapeutic and pleasurable experience! I'll definitely look for you in future if I have new projects in mind!" - Yu Lei, 29th Nov 2010
Meet Crochet Craze - Melissa
"Yay! Completed my 1st crochet piece! haha... Love it here!" - Melissa, Nov 2010
ps: Melissa is now working on some brooch projects with Knotty Bicsie :)
Knotty Bicsie Handmade-A-Fair 2010
For this year's Handmade-A-Fair, instead of showcasing crafters like last year, Knotty Bicsie will be showcasing a group of talented instructors who are dedicated to share their passion & craft :) There are limited seats for every workshops. So do sign up early to avoid disappointment. Closing date for registration: 5th Dec 2010
Meet Crochet Craze - Sharon
"Hello :) I got to know Betsy's workshop online & I'm really glad to start this class! I did my 1st pencil case. She is really patient & also shares a lot of ideas with me, correcting my mistakes too. I'll definitely continue to learn more from her!" - Sharon, 10th Oct 2010
Funky Knit Workshop @Hwa Chong Institute on 12&13 Oct 2010
Knotty Bicsie is very happy to be invited to be part of Hwa Chong Institute (College)'s Annual Sabbaticals Program again this year :) Coincidentally, this marks my "grand" return to work from my maternity leave :P Once again, I had lotsa fun @HCI with their enthusiastic students & helpful staffs. I'm surely looking forward to a very long term collaboration :)
Last year, my mum & Funky Knitter Amy were my assistants. This year, since my mum gotta help look after baby Edda, & Amy is busy with her work, I got Funky Knitters, Ayako & Chenyen, to help out instead. & they were equally awesome & lovable!!! Thanx, ladies! ;)
"Very interesting lesson. Steps taught were clear & manageable. The lesson ensures that everyone is able to catch up & learn at a suitable pace. The teacher & assistants are helpful, patient, friendly & cheerful in their guidance. Overall, a great & enjoyable knitting lesson! :D" - Ying Yun
"Good! :)" - Ming Wei
"It was an interesting lesson & I am much more familiar with knitting now :D" - Siman
"Friendly & clear guidance from patient teacher & helpers. Easy to understand instructions. Great lesson! :)" - Shermaine
"Very fun! Pace could be faster so that we can maybe do 2 products in 1 lesson :D Makes me want to learn knitting after this :)" - Charlotte
"Instructions were clear & easy to follow! Helpers were extremely helpful in providing help when needed. Perhaps some course materials can be given so we can continue to knit as a hobby after the workshop." - Shirley
"Interesting. But more can be taught. Like how to change the yarn colour etc." - Huijun
"It is fun to knit, I enjoyed myself. The instructors were very helpful." - Peiqi
"Clear instructions were give, & sufficient time was given for us to complete our project. The instructors are also friendly & approachable! :)" - Sze Ling
"Good introduction. Should have explained more about different knitting patterns, how to make those kinds of colourful knitting patterns. Overall an enjoyable session. :)" - Qianlin
"Session was extremely clear, fun & educational. Would like to knit more things." - Simin
"Lesson was interesting & fun. Instructors were helpful & friendly. Good for extra materials to be provided so that we can continue knitting at home. Thank you! :)" - Amelia
"Instructions given were very clear & instructors were very friendly & helpful :)" - Huicong
"Thank u for bringing us such an excellent knitting course! I like knitting a lot & wish that I can learn more from you when my study is not so busy :)" - Chen Minne
"More choices." - Cheryl
"More variety of projects instead of handphone pouch, students can be given some other choices." - Jia Min
"Enriching & fun!" - Congzhi
"A great eye-opener to knitting! :) It was thoroughly enjoyable & the instructors were awesome. Thanks!" - Valerie
"Thank you!! I had so much fun knitting today! :) Today's lesson is really interesting & useful. Thank you!" - Wandong
"The Funky Knit Workshop was really really interesting :) I really enjoyed myself. I suggest for a longer duration for this course so we can learn new knitting techniques/ knit different stuffs. The explanations & guidance from the instructors were pretty clear :)" - Shi Min
"Quite interesting. Hope this course can continue next year." - Yeqi
"Fun, but the time is a little short :) Provides us with more yarn colours :)" - Wuyan
"Very fun & engaging! Patient teachers." - Rachel
"Quite fun :)" - Yidi
"It was a very fun lesson, & the playing of music was effective in making a more relaxed atmosphere. I enjoyed myself greatly!" - Jia Xin
"Great experience & good teaching! :)" - Eiffel
"Class too big. Different people learn at different pace. Perhaps more styles can be taught." - Hui Yi
"The session could be longer so that we can learn more techniques :)" - Yi Jung
"Engaging :)" - Amanda
"Easy & relatively interesting workshop." - Ruofan
"Very fun & interesting. I would like to try out new projects given the time." - Shi Ya
"It was a very fun & relaxing session :)" - Felicia
"The workshop was very fun & easy to learn. I really enjoyed knitting. the instructors were interesting & friendly." - Yijia
"Interesting workshop." - Ying Xuan
"Quite fun. The instructors are very helpful. The skills are useful." - Simin
"Very fun :)" - Yinuo
New!!! Bead-It-Your-Way Workshop with Knotty Bicsie!
I've had some enquiries on conducting jewellery-making workshop. Finally I found a bubbly & passionate instructor, Jet, to join Knotty Bicsie Crafting Studio! Jet joined us for the 1st time in our collaboration with Hwa Chong Institution (College).
"Fun & interactive :) Very interesting :D" - Xinyi
"Hope to attend another session in the future! :P" - Chen Jing
"It's fun & very useful :D" - Chengcen
"Quite interesting workshop. Enjoyed it :)" - Su Yi
"Nice & fun, lots of different items made, although more skills taught would be nice." - Yvonne
New!!! Shuttle Tatting with Knotty Bicsie
Shuttle tatting has always been very fascinating to me. I'm real lucky to have found a very skillful & fantastic instructor to come on board Knotty Bicsie Crafting Studio. Ellen joined us for the 1st time in our collaboration with Hwa Chong Institution (College). Her shuttle tatting session has been well-received & we're in the process of making shuttle tatting workshop officially part of Knotty Bicsie Crafting Studio. So do look out for the launch of the workshop in Nov 2010! ;)
"Excellent lesson! Instructor was very patient in explaining the methods. Very (x1000) interesting & creative tats, new skill learnt. Great eye-opener :D" - Qiu Li
"Thanks for the exposure. It was interesting :) Thanks for being immensely patient with us too! You're talented! :)" - Hong Kai
"A great eye-opener to tatting! :) the instructor was very kind & patient." - Valerie
"It's quite fun & therapeutic. I like tying charms & rings :)" - Elizabeth
"Very interesting cultural handiwork. Love the exoticness, but highly skilled activity. Can practice making friendship bands & such nice takeaways." - Hui Li
"Shuttle tatting is quite fun &interesting. But it's very tiring to look at / do :) Completing pieces give you a sense of satisfaction." - Kelly
"It's quite interesting :)" - Jacqueline
"It's actually quite fun & the tats are really delicate & pretty, but I can't really do it 'coz I'm bad with handicraft." - Jinny
"Quite interesting. maybe it should be extended to a 2-day course because 1 day is not enough to begin it properly & it's too tiring." - Suat Ying
"Interesting to learn. 2-day module will be better." - Huijun
"Tatting is difficult but interesting." - Peiqi
"It's an interesting course. Thanks so much!" - Chen Minne
"Course is interesting, but there could have been more intervals in between." - Priscilla
"Interesting course & helpful instructor." - Cerlyn
"Should have used visualizer to demonstrate. Can be prolonged to 2 days in order to complete product. Interesting!" - Cheryl
"Very fun! eye-opening! Could have done more products." - Charlotte
"Very clear & easy to follow instructions. Very understanding, patient & friendly teacher :D Fun & interesting! :D" - Shermaine
Pocket Tissue Cover Workshop with Knotty Bicsie
Remember Suzanne & her beautiful hand-quilted pieces? She joins us this time in our collaboration with Hwa Chong Institute (College) too :)
"Very interesting & kits provided were appealing. Enjoyed myself during the session. Thank you!" - Grace
"The instructor is really patient & nice! :) & the course is fun & interesting :)" - Pei Shan
"I like the session. the instructor is very approachable & helpful. I learnt more about stitching techniques :)" - Xin Yi
"Lovely, patient teacher. Very fun & therapeutic." - Zephyr
"Fun! :D" - Ai Leng
"1st half quite slow paced, but overall quite fun! :)" - Maria
"Engaging & fun. Interesting experience." - Li En
"Fun! Sufficient materials given! Instructor is nice, friendly & knowledgeable." - Jun Ying
"Quite fun & interesting. Duration of course a bit too long. But enjoyed myself nonetheless." - Laura
"Fun but tiring! :)" - Yu Jia
"Good experience overall." - Kester
Meet Funky Knitter - Sophia
Edward brought me to a Barista Workshop @Highlander Coffee on my birthday 2 years ago. It was a very fun experience for both of us. Upon learning that I'm Knotty Bicsie, our teacher (the boss of Highlander Coffee) told me then that his teenage daughter is also keen on learning knitting! :) Met her on the 2nd day of our workshop. Very sweet & well-mannered young lady. We exchanged contacts, & we bid farewell... Finally, finally, finally... after 2years, Sophia FINALLY called to say she's ready to start her knitting journey, now that she's completed her 'O' Levels! haha... Here she is with her very 1st knitted project - a beautiful beret!
"Hi! It was really interesting & Betsy is extremely patient with me despite the countless number of times I made mistakes! After this workshop, I will definitely continue to experiment on my own knits. Thank you!" - Sophia, 25th April 2010
Meet Crochet Craze - Kervin
"Dear Betsy, I'm very happy to have this chance to learn crochet from you. First time that I manage to complete a new task at last! Haha! Now can show off to Lao Gong with my cute end product. Hopefully got chance to let my future BB Girl wear it... hee. Thanks again!!" - Kervin Tan, 1oth April 2010.Meet Crochet Craze - Pei Qi & Irene
"It had been nice & fun. Chatting with Betsy & learning from her had been enjoyable :)" - Pei Qi, 26th March 2010.
Remember Funky Knitter, Irene? Well, she went on from her knitted sling bag to picking up crochet too! She's so motivated, she completed this cute amigurumi Mouse in just 1month, despite the CNY break! Well done, Irene! & now she's moving on to crocheting a tunic top for herself. Lookout for for masterpiece on my blog soon... :)
Meet Crochet Craze - Regina
"Dear Betsy, first of all, a very big Thank You for your patient teaching & guidance during my time here. You made me realize the beauty of doing crochet & the desire to do more during my free time. I have learnt quite a lot of techniques & I love them all. My first piece of crochet project was a memorable one & I am really really glad too. Especially when u commented on my good progress & good technique, although I thought otherwise. Thank you so much!" - Regina Koh, 7th March 2010
Regina indeed has a hidden talent! No doubt a newbie in crochet, but her tension & workmanship is fabulous! She's now learning to crochet flower brooches from me. I'm hoping she'll be convinced soon to make them for sale :) I'm sure in no time, Regina will be a new elf @Knotty Bicsie :P Wait for my good news! ;)
Meet Funky Knitter - Irene
"Thank you Betsy for making my knitting journey possible and I enjoyed every lesson at your studio. Your precise teachings and constant guidance which marks a difference from many other learning places had given me a good foundation of understanding the basics till the final completion of my bag. This drives my motivation in knitting up other projects :-) I will be looking forward to my next project taught by you again. Cheers!" - Irene Chong, 28th Jan 2010
Hand-Stitched Journal Workshop @Civil Service College
I had a fun time with 5 lovely ladies @Civil Service College yesterday morning. They are put in-charged of coaching their colleagues in making something using primarily recycled materials. So my job there was to teach them how to conduct this workshop to all their 50-60 other colleagues :) They were all very sporting & fun-loving. We all had an enjoyable morning...
The very talented Sueann even whipped up a poem especially for me within minutes!
"Betsy's very nice
She taught me a new vice
Measuring, cutting,
Threading, wearing,
With a smile on a face
And a patient grace.
Thanks again, Betsy,
from Knotty Bicsie!"
- Sueann, 21st Jan 2010.
"It's been a fun & interesting session... learning how to put together things we tend to just throw! TQ, Betsy..." - Lynette, 21st Jan 2010.
"Dear Betsy, this is a day I travel back in time some years back to my Home Econs Class. The session has been fun!" - Pauline Ma, 21st Jan 2010.
"Betsy, thank you for the interesting handicraft session. It's fun to make and easy to do." - Pauline Teo, 21st Jan 2010.
"Dear Betsy, thanks for the fun & enriching session. I really enjoyed it!" - Ellen, 21st Jan 2010.
Special thanks to Ellen, who's patiently made all the necessary arrangement, for this fruitful workshop!
Ladies, here's wishing u a successful IPAM day on 19th Feb! All the best! :)
Meet Funky Knitter - Lay Peng
"Betsy is patient & the instructions are precise. Enjoy the learning process." - Lay Peng, 17th Jan 2010
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