If you would like me to come to you to run a workshop I'd love to hear from you. All ages catered for; schools, colleges, adult education establishments. I am also available to give talks and demonstrations and happy to travel anywhere! Please phone or email me if you'd like to discuss rates and terms.
WORKSHOP PROGRAMME 2010
Fair Isle Knitting £35
Saturday 2nd July 2010 - 1.30-4.30 pm
First4Yarns, Knighton, Powys01547 529111 www.first4yarns.co.uk
Ths workshop shows you how to knit with colour and techniques needed to knit a simple design. You will also learn how to match colours, weave in ends and an introduction to knitting in the round. Kit and pattern designed by me included. Please bring some 3mm and 3.25mm needles.
Introduction to Knitting Lace £35
Saturday 31st July 2010 - 1.30-4.30 pm
First4Yarns as above
An introduction to knitting lace- how to read written and charted instructions.
Just Felt - The Secret Hills Art Cafe Summer Festival 2010 £17 plus £6 for materials
Thursday 5th August 2010 - 10.00-4.00
Discovery Centre, Craven Arms 01588 676060
Handmade felt with the theme of water - sea, rivers, sky, the possibilities are endless. Working in the softest merino wool you will make a collage of handmade felts for an artwork of your own design. The Art Cafe artists are able to offer a unique opportunity for people to have access to professional tuition at heavily subsidised rates.
Felt Jewellery, Buttons and Badges £35
Saturday 14th August 2010 - 1.30-4.30 pm
First4Yarns as above
Handmade felt in a myriad of colours for necklaces, bracelets, badges and buttons to enhance your handknitted garments. Materials included.
Embroidery and Beadwork
5 weeks - 22nd September - 20th October 2010
10.00 - 12.00
Have you ever wanted to try embroidery but didn't know where to start? This course will introduce you to simple hand embroidery stitches and you will soon gain the confidence to tackle more complicated designs. To book please contact the Gateway on 01743 355159
Quilting and Applique
5 weeks - 22nd September - 20th October 2010
1.00 - 3.00
Have you ever wondered what to do with all those pieces of fabric you have in your stash? Then this course will quide you to combine them with simple hand quilting and applique to produce a cushion cover or similar item. To book please contact the Gateway on 01743 355159
Little Fabric Books
Saturday 25th September 2010
THE GATEWAY ARTS & EDUCATION CENTRE, SHREWSBURY
Exciting ways to use fabric, paint, paper and more to make a very special journal for keepsakes. Please contate the Gateway on 01743 355159 for prices and to book.
Embroidery and Beadwork
5 weeks - 3rd October - 1st December 2010
10.00 - 12.00
Are you nervous about using your sewing machine for embroidery? This exciting course will guide you through the many effects you get from your machine to make jewellery and more. To book please contact the Gateway on 01743 355159
Quilting and Applique
5 weeks - 3rd October - 1st December 2010
1.00 - 3.00
Moving on from the basics, this course will introduce you to using a sewing machine for quilting and the use of slashing and padding your applique. To book please contact the Gateway on 01743 355159
Wild Patchwork and Applique
Saturday 16th October 2010
THE GATEWAY ARTS & EDUCATION CENTRE, SHREWSBURY
A modern approach to an old technique. Using fabric, threads, beads, buttons to create a piece to frame or a panel for a cushion or bag. Please contact the Gateway on 01743 355159 for prices and to book.
3D Felt Hats/Bags
Saturday 6th November 2010
THE THOMAS SHOP, PENYBONT, LLANDRINDOD WELLS, POWYS
Wool felt is one of the World's oldest textiles. On this workshop you will learn how and why wool felts, all about different types of fleeces and be able to make yourself a bag or hat in Shetland, Norwegian or Blue-faced Leicester wool. Felt as nature intended it!
The will be a charge for materials on the day in addition to the price of the workshop.
To book or for enquiries please email info@thethomas-shop.com
Felt Bags
Saturday 27th November 2010
OFFAS DYKE CENTRE, KNIGHTON, POWYS
3D seamless felt for a handmade bag - using natural Shetland and Norwegian fleeces. To book please contact Coleg Powys on 0845 4086 299 or go to www.coleg-powys.ac.uk This course costs £15 payable to Coleg Powys and appoximately £6 for materials payable to me on the day.
