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Getting Started in Curtains and
Roman Blinds (1-Day Workshops)
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Saturday February 23rd
Thursday February 28th |
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£35
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Would you like to make your own curtains and blinds that hang
properly? In this workshop we will be making a small curtain or
blind to allow you to get familiar with all the techniques used.
If you have a small bathroom window that needs dressing you might
like to make one to fit your requirements. You will need to bring
along one metre of curtain-weight fabric plus one metre of curtain
lining. If you are making a curtain you will also need 1 metre of rufflette tape. Please be advised that this workshop is for the
hand-sewn method of curtain and blind-making – the only way in my
opinion – but you will need a sewing machine for hemming the
lining, attaching rufflette tape (curtains) and attaching the rod
channels (blinds).
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Basic Machine
Embroidery (1-Day Workshops)
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Saturday March 7th
Thursday March 13th |
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£35
(+ £15 materials charge)
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Come along and make an
unusual and highly decorative organza evening bag or cushion cover
using fusible web and the pre-programmed stitches on your sewing
machine. Suitable for all sewing machines that have a straight
stitch and 3-4 decorative or zig-zag stitches. There will be a £10
materials charge to cover fabrics and kit preparation. A cushion
pad is not provided.
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Fabric Dying (2-Day Workshop)
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Saturday April 5th and
Sunday April 6th |
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£70 (+ £10 materials charge)
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Have you ever
wished that you could create your own completely unique fabrics
that no-one else has and that you can’t buy in the shops? In this
two day workshop you will be able to try a range of dyeing
techniques using Procion Reactive Dyes and discover a world of
different effects. This workshop is run over two days as the dyed
fabrics need at least three hours to cure and will then require
rinsing, scouring and machine washing for use the following day (I
will of course do this). On the following day you will be able to
use your newly-dyed fabrics to create a range of unique projects.
The materials charge will include six pieces of scoured cotton
fabric for dyeing, all the dyestuffs you will need on the day and
processing of the dyed fabric after curing.
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Fabric Spraying and Stencilling
(1-Day Workshop)
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Saturday April 19th |
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£35 (+ £10 materials charge)
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In this
workshop you can try a range of techniques for spraying and
stencilling fabrics with Procion Reactive dyes. You can use cut
and torn paper stencils, cut reusable stencils from acetate sheets
or just make your own patterns up as you go along. You can bring
your own choice of fabrics for spraying (if you came to the dyeing
workshop you should have a good range) or there will be a range of
home-dyed and commercially-dyed fabrics available for purchase on
the day. Two pieces of dyed calico are included in the materials
charge which also includes dyes and stencils for use on the day.
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Fabric Stamping (1-Day Workshop)
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Saturday May 3rd |
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£35 (+ £10 materials charge)
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In this
workshop you can try a range of techniques for stamping designs
onto fabric using Procion Reactive dyes. You can use a variety of
objects for stamping such as cut potatoes, lino cuts, commercially
made stamps, pieces of sponge, leaves and twigs etc and there will
be a range of stamps for you to experiment with on the day. You
can bring your own choice of fabrics for spraying (if you came to
the dyeing workshop you should have a good range) or there will be
a range of home-dyed and commercially-dyed fabrics available for
purchase on the day. Two pieces of dyed calico are included in the
materials charge which also includes dyes and stencils for use on
the day.
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Getting Started in Dressmaking
(1-Day Workshop)
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Saturday May 17th |
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£35
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 In
this workshop you will learn the basics of successful dressmaking
by making a simple garment. You will need to bring along a simple
commercial pattern and a suitable fabric and during the course of
the day I will show you the best way to cut out and complete your
garment giving you lots of helpful hints and tips along the way.
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Getting Started in Patchwork and
Appliqué (1-Day Workshop)
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Saturday May
31st |
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£35 (plus
cost of kit or fabrics)
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 Come
along and master the basics of patchwork and appliqué by working
on a simple project either of your choosing or from one of the
kits I will have available on the day.
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Getting Started in Curtains and
Roman Blinds (1-Day Workshop)
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Saturday June 14th |
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£35
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Learn
the secrets of successful curtain and blind-making. If you have a
small window in your home that needs dressing you could make a
small curtain and blind to fit or alternatively make a small
sample project which will include all the skills you need.
For the sample you will need one metre of curtain fabric and one
metre of lining. If you are making a curtain you will also need
one metre of rufflette tape. I will have a selection of fabrics,
linings, tapes, cords and blind rings available for sale on the
day. If you wish to make a curtain or blind for your home, please
ask me for a ‘measuring up’ sheet when you book your place.
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Getting Started in Free Machine
Embroidery (1-Day Workshop)
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Saturday June 28th |
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£35 (+ £10 materials charge)
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 Learn
the basics of free machine embroidery on fabric and
water-dissolvable film and incorporate them into a project of your
choice. For true free embroidery you will need a sewing machine
that has a drop-feed facility. There will be a range of kits and
materials available on the day.
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Flowers and Plants in Hand-Dyed
Fabrics (1-Day Workshop)
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Saturday July 12th |
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£35 (+ £10 materials charge,
depending on project)
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In
this workshop we will be interpreting photographs or drawings of
your favourite plants to make a stunning wall hanging or bag using
a range of hand-dyed fabrics and a combination of appliqué and
machine embroidery techniques. There will be a range of fabrics
for sale on the day plus a number of suitable photographs for you
to choose from.
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Landscapes and Seascapes in
Hand-Dyed Fabrics (1-Day Workshop)
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Saturday July 26th |
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£35 (+ £10 materials charge,
depending on project)
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For
this workshop I would like you to bring along a favourite photo of
a landscape or seascape as inspiration for a wall hanging using
hand-dyed fabrics and a combination of appliqué and machine
embroidery techniques. There will be a range of hand-dyed fabrics
for sale on the day plus a number of suitable photographs.
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SUMMER SCHOOL - Photo Memory
Quilt or Wall Hanging (4-Day Workshop)
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Monday -
Thursday, August 25th - 29th |
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£120 (+ materials charge,
depending on project)
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If you decide to join us for this
fascinating workshop, I will ask you, before the workshop, to
bring along a number of your favourite family photographs for
scanning and printing onto fabrics. On the day of the workshop,
you will use these photos, in combination with other fabrics and
memorabilia (if you wish) to create an heirloom quilt or
wall-hanging. I would hope that, in the four days of the workshop,
you would be able to complete, or come very close to completing
your project. The price will include lunch and all-day
refreshments for each of the four days.
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What Can You Expect?
Classes are normally suitable for stitchers of all levels who are
able to use a sewing machine, unless otherwise stated. One-day workshops normally take place on either a Saturday or Thursday and
run from 10am till 4pm.
Workshops normally comprise:
- 6 hours of demonstration, practical instruction, and tuition in a
pleasant garden setting at my studio in Hampshire
- guaranteed personal tuition and advice from me - this is possible
because my classes are small
- a small friendly class
(of up to a maximum of 6 people)
- all-day, help-yourself refreshments (tea and coffee)
- a light buffet lunch prepared by the local bakery
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How Much Do They Cost?
My workshops are great value at just...
| ONE-DAY WORKSHOP |
TWO-DAY WORKSHOP |
| £35 |
£70 |
An additional materials charge may apply, depending on the
subject of the workshop - see above list for details.
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To Book Your Place...
Click here to
email me
or complete an enrolment form and pop it
in the post, together with a deposit of £10.
I look forward to seeing you soon.
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