
Two Dolls write...
Friday, 19 August 2011
Monday, 25 July 2011
Tuesday, 21 June 2011
The Outbye Gallery opening





Monday, 6 June 2011
late night musings
Sunday, 8 May 2011
we have a website so our blog is free for personal musings
Well, now we have a website we can start using the blog as it was intended, to talk about us and the process of setting up and running Two Dolls HQ.
We’ve been open for about 6 weeks now and things are going well. The Creative Writing short course has been doing well and our first Illustrate and Write was a great success despite the lack of illustrators in attendance. This was a shame as there was some really great writing happening and it would have been good for some visuals to go along with it.
The run up to the opening was full of wonder and trepidation. We were interviewed by Jennifer Cosgrove for The Courier, the article with photo appeared the day before we opened. Set up of the HQ was very hectic. I had finished at the Rep the week before so was in most days doing bits and pieces and taking delivery of work and donated furniture.
The opening itself was a surreal experience we were constantly busy right up until 5pm. Don’t think I have talked so much about myself ever and was relieved when it quietened down and I could shut my mouth for a bit and reflect on the day. Over the next few days I started to relax into my self-employed roll. I walked my daughter to school, which had not been an option while I was working; I met Zoe in the DCA for a lunchtime meeting; sauntered back to the car and relaxed til school pick up time. I am totally skint, we can’t do a lot of stuff or go anywhere but my day-to-day lifestyle at the moment is totally worth leaving regular pay for.
So six weeks on we are settled into our HQ; I am back at the Rep for a 6-week stint and we’re beginning to see what we have actually taken on. Next stage, some non-Facebook based advertising and marketing and trying to get the people we started this for to come through our door.
Creative people, we have set this business up for you so please come in and use it. We have comfy seating area with books and magazines to peruse; tea, coffee, biscuits and sometimes, homemade cake. We are here to support and encourage you in your creativity.
Sunday, 24 April 2011
4 week Creative Writing block
Tuesday, 12 April 2011
2 New workshops
Illustrate and Write
Thursday 21st April 2011, 7 – 9pm
Two Dolls HQ, 73 Meadowside, Dundee, DD1 1EN.
Two Dolls are hosting an evening for Illustrators and Writers to get together for some creative networking. We will be providing basic drawing and writing tools - paper and pencils - but you can bring your usual tools if you like. There will be some quick and dirty writing and drawing to begin with and we'll take it from there. As with most Two Dolls Mingle events there will be all manner of refreshments to keep us perky.
We have put this evening together as an opportunity for two creative groups to meet, chat and play in the hope that useful connections will be made by the end of it.
If you would like to come along either message us on Facebook, email us at thosetwodolls@gmail.com or pop into the HQ. Register your interest and let us know whether you're a writer or illustrator. There is an £8 participation fee, which should be paid in advance by cash or cheque, and is non-refundable. Spaces are limited so if you are interested book your place as soon as you can.
Also at the Two Dolls HQ…
Kindle and Make
Saturday 23rd April 2011, 11am-1pm & 2-4pm
6 spaces per session
Come along and create a cover for any of your portable gadgets, including iphones, laptops, kindles etc.
We will provide an assortment of fabric, sewing machines, ironing boards + irons, thread, needles etc, refreshments and experienced onsite sewing advisors. You may also like to bring along your own materials and items to embellish and personalize your creation.
We are keen to have a mixture of sewing levels so don’t worry if you can’t sew at all - help will be on hand.
If you would like to be involved either message us on Facebook, email us at thosetwodolls@gmail.com or come into our HQ and let us know in person. Register your interest and remember to tell us which session you want to attend. There is a £15 participation fee, which should be paid in advance by cash or cheque, and is non-refundable. Spaces are limited so if you are interested let us know as soon as you can.
We will also be hosting another Apron Strings on Sunday the 15th of May, 2-5pm, £15. And a 4 week block of creative writing starting on Saturday the 30th of April, 10am-12noon, £25 for the full block. Details of both to follow soon.