Gecko Boxes is specialised in custom made boxes for many occasions.
The technique of making decorative boxes out of cardboard, is called French Cartonnage.
Every box is a unique piece. They can be square or rectangular from shape and can be of any reasonable size. Decorative in your home, they are useful to store your jewellery, remote controls, pictures, your husbands cuff links, business cards, napkins, etc.
Hilde Hoogwaerts is from Dutch origin and has spent the last 18 years overseas in various countries. She learned this craft in Singapore and together with a good friend started workshops “Cartonnage” or “Box Making”. The classes became quite successful and soon they had a waiting list of people eager to learn this skill. It is now being taught not only in Singapore and Saigon but also in Shanghai!
The workshops are always fun, partly because the groups are kept small. A maximum of 4 participants will do the class at Hilde’s home. All material and equipment is provided as well as drinks, snacks and a wholesome lunch. The boxes can all be made in a one day workshop. However, if you want to break into two smaller sessions this can be arranged subject to a sufficient number of participants.
You follow a ten step procedure laid out in a handy instruction booklet for you to keep and it is possible to do this course for various levels. After one course you will be able to create your own personal boxes which can be made in different shapes for different uses!
Expect to work with materials such as cardboard, bookbinders linen, decorative papers or fabric, water based glue and ribbons and tassels to give the boxes the finishing touch.
It is always fun to browse through the large collection of imported papers to find your favourite combination of papers and linen for your own box. Hilde has never seen one box the same because everybody has a different taste.
Even those who think they are not creative or handy at all will go home with a beautiful finished product they can be proud of.
All in all it is a very enjoyable and creative morning and afternoon. Classes take about 5-6 hours and start around 8.30am and finish around 2.30pm. Classes are given upon request.
For more information please call Hilde at 0903 027 397 or e-mail info@geckoboxes.com
How much will it cost...?
The workshop fee for the Basic Workshop is USD45. This includes lunch, refreshments, all materials and a detailed instruction booklet, covering everything that you have learnt.
There is more...!
Learn how to cover your box with fabric (intermediate level class)
Learn how to make a box-within-a-box (advanced level class)
Click here to download a flyer regarding all information about the workshops
To sign up for a class please contact:
Hilde: +84-8 3512 5562 / 090 302 7397
Email: info@geckoboxes.com
We take small orders for custom made boxes. Gift boxes for cuff-links, wine bottles, business cards, etc. If you have no time to make a box yourself we can make one for you. This is the perfect way to 'wrap' your present for your family, friends or clients.
