Workshops for 2010 will be added as they are arranged.
Why not take a look at some of the classes we have put on during 2009? We are able to arrange a limited number of workshops on an individual basis, so do get in touch if there is a particular workshop you would like to attend. New workshops are posted first on our blog.
If you would like to be notified when new classes are up and running, complete my contact form.
Learn something new
My workshops are suitable for beginners or those wishing to extend their skills. They include techniques such as embroidery; Hardanger, French knots, chain stitch, couching, canvaswork, crochet, stumpwork and cross stitch, with mixed media techniques including bead and button making, using Angelina fibres, Tyvek© and Lutradur©. Metal embossing, transfer printing and dyeing are also included, as well as many other techniques.
If you don't see the technique you are interested in featured in the current programme, contact us to arrange a date.
Machine embroidery classes are also available. These are taught on a one-to-one basis at £20 per hour and can be arranged at times to suit you. Contact us for more information.
A little of what you fancy!
Why not book in some studio time to play around with different techniques? Not so much a workshop, more a textile art workout! Or why not join us once a month on a Thursday evening? We hold monthly workout clubs from 7 until 9.30 pm where we experiment with all sorts of techniques, so come along and play. Booking essential. Contact us for details.
Courses
Our courses represent excellent value for money. All materials are included, although you may need to bring some extra equipment, such as aprons and containers to take your creations home in. With some courses, you may need to bring your sewing machine. Full information will be given at time of booking, but if you have any queries, please contact us.
Workshops and personal tuition can also be arranged at other times. Please phone or email for details.
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Using bonding techniques make backgrounds for textile postcards, ready for further embellishment by hand or sewing machine. |
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| Wednesday 3rd March 2010 | 2.00pm - 4.00pm | £25 per person | |
| Wire Jewellery | |||
| Wire Jewellery. Learn the basics of constructing a necklace using wire and beads. |
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| Saturday 6th March 2010 | 10.30am to 12.30pm | £30 per person | |
| Metal Embossing - Book Cover | |||
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Using Ten Seconds Studio products to create metal decoration on aluminium metal sheets. Learn the basic techniques, and begin work on a book cover. | ||
| Friday 19th March | 10.30am to 12.30pm | £25.00 per person | |
| Mixed Media Book Cover | |||
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Join us on a trial run of my new book cover workshop. Working with fabric, mixed media and buttons, using the sewing machine to embellish and make wrapped cords, we will find out how much we can get done in two hours towards the completion of the cover. Because of the experimental nature of this workshop the price has been reduced. | ||
| Sunday 28th March | 2.00 to 4.00 pm | £25.00 per person | |
| Microwave Dyeing | |||
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Dyeing on silk fabric and threads using the microwave and two types of dye to create beautiful backgrounds for embroidery or textile work. We will be experimenting with cotton too. | ||
| Wednesday 21st April 2010 | 2.00 to 4.00 pm | £35.00 per person | |
Other workshops are available including:
| Button Jewellery | |||
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Using a selection of our buttons, make a button necklace in a colour of your choice. | ||
| Call us to arrange a date | £25.00 per person | ||
| Needlefelting (Dry Felting) | |||
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Extend your skills, learning more embossing techniques, make the second part of your book and find out how to colour metal using paint, alchohol ink etc. | ||
| £25 per person | |||
Embroidery
Stumpwork |
£35 per person |
| This project will take more than one session to complete, but as we work at your pace, further sessions are arranged to suit you. | |
Sewing
| Get to know your Sewing Machine | |||
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| Contact us to arrange a personal workshop. | £15 per hour | ||
You can find a list of some of the previous workshops we've run here. We rerun these as and when demand dictates. If you're interested - on your own or possibly with a friend or two - pop into the studio for a chat or contact us.
Workshops for children aged from 3 to 12 are held once a month on a Saturday from 11 am to 12 pm or by arrangement. Parents/Guardians must stay with their child. Booking essential.
Additional activities are often held during school holidays.
| Workshop | Fee |
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Cross Stitch - learn basic embroidery stitches by sitching a variety of patterns |
£10 per child |
Metal Embossing - make a card using easy techniques |
£10 per child |
| Fabric Painting - paint a bag, apron or even a pencil case using your imagination and fabric pens. | £10 per child |
Workshops can be booked by email or by phoning 01268 523780. Places can only be confirmed on receipt of full payment. Email us or phone to check availability.
All materials required are included in the workshop fee unless otherwise stated.
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