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Guardian Angels Thursday 9th September 2010 with Beppy Berlin Angels first appear in fourth-century Byzantine
10 Places Fee - £42.00
Free Machine Embroidery Friday 10th September 2010 with Jenni Cadman
9 Places Fee - £42.00
Beaded Jewellery Making Saturday 11th September 2010 with Anne-Marie Williams On this one day workshop we will be covering the basics of Beaded Jewellery, making a necklace and earring set and using bead needle weaving techniques to make a stunning bracelet. You will leave the workshop inspired. Suitable for all abilities. All equipment and materials will be provided. 10 Places Fee - £42.00
Fitting Solutions for Trousers Monday 13th September 2010 with Ena Hicks Have you ever tried to make a pair of trousers to 8 Places Fee - £44.00
Know Your Sewing Machine Tuesday 14th September 2010 with Molly Venison Students will be shown how to maintain their machine. Advice on the various needles and threads available, how to use straight, stretch, zig-zag and satin stitches for standard and decorative sewing. The use of presser feet for quilting, roll and blind hemming, over-edging, zip application, piping and button holes. You will need to bring your sewing machine and handbook, please quote the make and model of your machine when booking. All materials will be provided. 8 Places Fee - £39.00
‘Tagliatelle’ Tote Bag Thursday 16th September 2010 with Amy Langford Everybody has loved this technique, and we have received lots of requests to make a larger bag. Amy has kindly obliged by designing a ‘tote’ bag which can hold all the essential items we need for the day1 Narrow strips of random-dyed fabrics are machine stitched to a background 9 Places Fee - £42.00
Machine Quilting Friday 17th September 2010 with Mary Bird Machine quilting can be as subtle or as bold as you choose to make it. You will learn skills that will enable you to give depth to patchwork and applique or to create beautiful quilted heirloom pieces. We begin by practising quilting in the ditch, outline quilting and other useful patterns, progressing to free-machine quilting in order to create lovely flowing designs and interesting stippled backgrounds. At the end of the workshop you will take home a portfolio of samples that will become an invaluable reference file. You will need to bring your sewing machine and accessories, but all other equipment and materials will be provided. 9 Places Fee - £42.00
The Coastal Life Tuesday 21st September 2010 with Sheila Harries Inspired by the seaside create some fun, and stylish accessories for use at home or in the beach hut. Using a mix of red, white and blue in nautical stripes, checks and spots to produce everything from applique bags to bunting, cosies to door stops. Basic sewing machine skills needed. Materials and equipment provided. 9 Places Fee - £44.00
Fun with Crochet Thursday 23rd September 2010 with Lynn Horniblow Crochet is an easy technique to learn. We will be using chunky hooks and exciting yarns, mixing colours and textures as we go. Suitable for beginners and those looking for new directions in crochet. Equipment and materials will be provided. 10 Places Fee - £42.00
Curtain Making for Beginners Friday 24th September 2010 with Sarah Payne Sarah will give advice on measuring up, estimating fabric and matching patterns, as well 8 Places Fee - £42.00
Make Your Own Lingerie Monday 27th September 2010 with Ena Hicks Come and enjoy the experience of using delicate fabrics and laces to make your own exclusive lingerie. Learn the basic skills required to produce a camisole top and matching briefs; incorporating spaghetti straps, lace application and decorative techniques. All materials and equipment will be provided. 8 Places Fee - £44.00
Understanding Your Overlocker Tuesday 28th September 2010 with Molly Venison Learn how versatile your overlocker can be. Molly will begin with the basics, threading up and tension adjusting, moving on to decorative finishes and time saving techniques. This workshop is aimed at 4-thread overlockers with adjustable tension dials. Please bring your overlocker, handbook and accessories. 6 Places Fee - £52.00 (or £39.00 if overlocker purchased from Hansons Fabrics)
Crazy Log Cabin Lap Quilt Thursday 30th September 2010 with Amy Langford Log Cabin with a twist combined with crazy patchwork, using lots of fun fabrics and ‘label’ prints to produce a wonderfully vibrant lap quilt. Materials and equipment will be provided. Suitable for beginners. 9 Places Fee - £44.00
Roman Blinds Friday 1st October 2010 with Sarah Payne Roman Blinds are an attractive and practical way of dressing your windows. Sarah will give advice on measuring up and calculating fabric requirements. You will make a sample which is both lined and interlined. All materials and equipment provided. 8 Places Fee - £42.00
Transparent Cut Work Monday 4th October 2010 with Mary Bird A machine stitched technique that involves trapping layers of organza between water soluble film. The design is revealed by cutting away some of the sheer fabrics to reveal hidden colours underneath and using a soldering iron to burn away other parts of the design. You will need a knowledge of free machine embroidery. Please bring your sewing machine and accessories, all other equipment and materials will be provided. 9 Places Fee - £42.00
Windmill Bag Thursday 7th October 2010 with Lynn Horniblow This little square bag, with a surprising amount of space inside, is constructed from simple patching, piecing and quilting. The sewing machine is used throughout the construction using different feet, attachments and stitches for the quilting. Materials and equipment will be provided. 9 Places Fee - £44.00
Speed Tailoring Monday 11th October 2010 with Ena Hicks Learn how to make jackets with a professional appearance using fusible canvas and speed tailoring techniques. You will be working on samples and receive comprehensive notes to take home. Some basic knowledge of sewing required. All materials and equipment will be provided. 9 Places Fee - £44.00
Know Your Sewing Machine Tuesday 12th October 2010 with Molly Venison Students will be shown how to maintain their 8 Places Fee - £39.00
Big Girls Shoe Bag Thursday 14th October 2010 with Amy Langford Another fun, but practical patchwork bag from Amy. The shoulder bag is quilted and has a deep pocket. The pieced squares are machine appliqued with a selection of fabulous shoes (Imelda Marcos would be envious!) before being assembled and machine quilted. Basic sewing machine skills required. Equipment and materials provided. 9 Places Fee - £44.00 |
Intermediate Curtains Friday 15th October 2010 with Sarah Payne Learn how to make a luxurious hand headed interlined curtain, all hand stitched with the inclusion of buckram. You will make a sample curtain to take home, showing different styles of 8 places Fee - £44.00
Knitting Techniques lace effect stitches, edgings and trimmings Monday 18th October 2010 with Jean Marshall This workshop is all about fancy stitches using fine 4 ply wools and cottons and the opportunity to experiment incorporating beads and sequins into your knitting. The workshop is suitable for those who are confident knitters but who want to add that little bit of luxury to their knits. Materials and equipment will be provided. 10 Places Fee - £42.00
Introduction to Rag Rugs Tuesday 19th October 2010 with Daphne Aish An introduction to hand hooked rugs – learn a little of the history of this ancient craft as well as the techniques of hooking and prodding. Go on to create your own rugs, bags, hats, cushions, hangings, tea cosies, etc. all from your old clothes – and even your not-so-old-clothes – check your jacket when you leave for everything can be recycled into a rug! All materials and equipment will be provided. 10 Places Fee - £42.00
‘It’s a Wrap’ Thursday 21st October 2010 with Lynn Horniblow
9 Places Fee - £42.00
Reverse Applique Friday 22nd October 2010 with Jenni Cadman Reverse Applique is similar to the bold and colourful Mola work of the Kuna Indian women of Panama and traditionally used for women’s blouses. In this workshop up to six layers of different fabrics are first machine stitched together, then cut through to reveal hidden colours beneath. Hand or machine embroidery can then be used for embellishment. Please bring an image of your choice to create a simple personal design for a small hanging. Please also bring your sewing machine, in full working order. All other equipment and materials will be priced. 9 Places Fee - £42.00
Handmade Felt Monday 1st November 2010 with Mary Bird Enjoy the process of turning dyed sheep’s wool into felt. Cut and stitch the felt to make a unique purse or a spectacle case and then decorate it, or yourself, with lovely felt flower brooches. Equipment and materials will be provided. 9 Places Fee - £42.00
Understanding Your Overlocker Tuesday 2nd November 2010 with Molly Venison Learn how versatile your overlocker can be. Molly will begin with the basics, threading up and tension adjusting, moving on to decorative finishes and time saving techniques. This workshop is aimed at 4-thread overlockers with adjustable tension dials. Please bring your overlocker handbook and accessories. 6 Places Fee - £52.00 (or £39.00 if overlocker purchased from Hansons Fabrics)
Christmas Stars Lap Quilt Thursday 4th November 2010 with Amy Langford Using a ‘Liberated Star’ block, in assorted Christmas fabrics and a textured cream background to produce an attractive quilt for use during the festive season. Basic sewing machine skills required. Equipment and materials provided. 9 Places Fee - £44.00
It’s in the Bag Friday 5th November 2010 with Sarah Payne We love bags. We need bags. Bags have become the ultimate fashion accessory. On this workshop you will make a shopping style bag which is lined and embellished to reflect your individual style. Sarah will also show you how to scale this bag down to create tiny frivolous (but practical) bags using unusual materials including shrunken re-cycled sweaters! All materials and equipment provided. Basic sewing machine skills required. 9 Places Fee - £44.00
Boned Bodices – Evening and Bridal Monday 8th November 2010 with Ena Hicks On this workshop we will look at some simple boning techniques and how to fit and make a small scale couture boned bodice. All materials and equipment provided. Basic sewing machine skills required. 8 Places Fee - £44.00
‘Tis the Season to be Jolly……a Christmas Workshop Tuesday 9th November 2010 with Sheila Harries Some simple, festive ideas for decorating your home and making small gifts exta special this Christmas. Projects include a padded pyramid gift box, ‘stuffed’ hearts and birds, Chinese Dumplings, Christmas stocking and a bag to carry it all home! Although this workshop is all about Christmas, the projects will translate to other special occasions throughout the year. Basic sewing skills required. Equipment and materials will be provided. 9 Places Fee - £44.00
Handmade Bead Accessories Thursday 11th Novembr 2010 with Lynn Horniblow Create an unusual necklace made of large hand embroidered beads using a variety of stitches, weaving and wrapping. Design beads to 9 Places Fee - £42.00
Decorative Patchwork Slippers Friday 12th November 2010 with Mary Bird Treat your feet to a pair of ‘made to measure’ slippers with a decorative silk patchwork upper and comfy felt insoles. Equipment and materials provided. Basic sewing skills required. 9 Places Fee - £44.00
Know Your Sewing Machine Tuesday 16th November 2010 with Molly Venison Students will be shown how to maintain their machine. Advice on the various needles and threads available, how to use straight, stretch, zig-zag and satin stitches for standard and decorative sewing. The use of presser feet for quilting, roll and blind hemming, over-edging, zip application, piping and button holes. You will need to bring your sewing machine and handbook, please quote the make and model or your machine when booking. All materials will be provided. 8 Places Fee - £39.00
Make Your Own Cushions Friday 19th November 2010 with Sarah Payne Cushions add that finishing touch to a room. They can be practical or decorative, adding a touch of luxury or comfort to chairs, sofas and beds. Learn about piping, inserting a zip, how to enhance cushions with frills, borders, cords and 9 Places Fee - £44.00
Pattern Adaptation & Fitting Monday 22nd November 2010 with Ena Hicks If the garments you make don’t fit as well as you would like them to, this is the workshop for you. Ena will take you through some of the basic techniques in pattern cutting, enabling you to adapt a commercial pattern to fit your own figure type. Some basic knowledge of sewing required. All materials and equipment will be provided. 8 Places Fee - £44.00
Teddy Bears for Grown-Ups! Thursday 25th November 2010 with Lynn Horniblow The traditional Teddy Bear has become a much sought after collectable. In this workshop Lynn will show you how to make your own fully jointed 9 Places Fee - £42.00
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