This session will introduce you to several sewing techniques that are commonly used in dressmaking and soft furnishings. Using your sewing machine, you will make samples of these techniques that can be referenced for future projects.

Topics covered include:
Fabric grain
Tailors’ tacks
Hems
Seams and seam finishing
Darts
Bias binding
Piping
Zips
Buttonholes
Buttons
Casing with elastic or tape

Your tutor will guide you through each technique enabling you to create a sample for each process covered on the day.

Students are required to bring along their own sewing machines, which should be in good working order, as well as the machine instruction manual. If you do not have a copy of your manual you can usually find these online.

You are also requested to bring along any machine attachments, bobbins and machine needles as certain techniques may require different types of feet for samples such as zips and piping.

Your tutor will provide some fabric and threads for making your samples and also some trimmings. This cost is included in your course fee.

This is the perfect follow on workshop to ‘Getting To Know Your Sewing Machine’ giving you the confidence to take your machine sewing skills one step further.

It is also perfect for those students who have not used their sewing machines for some time and who may want to refresh their machining skills.

A light lunch will be provided.

Date	Thursday 13th June 2024
Tutor	Victoria Haire
Time	10.00am – 3.30pm
Ref	3494
Fees	£75
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Do you want to learn about working with glass? Maybe you have coloured glass off cuts that you don't know what to do with. This fun half day workshop will show you how to turn those small pieces of glass into quirky birds using copper foil, solder and copper wire to add details such as legs and tail feathers.

You will learn how to cut glass, use copper wire and copper foil, and then how to solder and create your own special quirky bird.

Your tutor will guide you through each process showing you the correct, safe techniques of handling glass and soldering irons.

Tutor will provide all materials for this workshop. This cost is included in your fee.

This workshop is suitable for both beginners and improvers.

Date	Thursday 30th May 2024
Tutor	Jennifer Brewer
Time	9.30am –12.30pm
Ref	3496
Fees	£55
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This one day workshop introduces you to the art of weaving on a simple tapestry frame.

Using the theme of landscapes as inspiration, learn how to create a simple tapestry design, set up a warp (the lengthwise threads) and how to weave threads across the warp. This includes how to change colours across your design. You will be guided step by step, from preparing your design to choosing suitable yarns and basic weaving techniques.

This workshop is perfect for beginners and for those who wish to refresh their skills.

Tutor will provide all materials for this workshop. This cost is included in your fee.

A light lunch will be provided.

Date	Thursday 4th July 2024
Tutor	Victoria Haire
Time	10.00am – 4.00pm
Ref	3497
Fees	£80
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This workshop is for students who need step by step guidance in setting up and using their sewing machine

Start by learning the basics of threading up, winding a bobbin, adjusting the tension and how to replace needled and feet. You will also learn how to use the various stitches and how to remedy problems with your stitching.

By the end of the workshop you will feel more confident about using your machine and come away with notes and samples that will help you to continue your sewing at home.

This workshop is suitable for students who have traditional or basic digital sewing machines. Students will be asked to send the Make and Model number of their machine to the tutor prior to booking a place so that she can confirm that she is able to work with them on their particular machine. This is due to the complexities in operating, and the time that can be involved in setting up some machines ready for use. Tutor’s contact details are available from the college.

For those students who have much more complex digital sewing machines, this workshop is probably not suitable.

Students will be required to bring along their own sewing machine and instruction manual.

Tutor will supply most materials. This cost is included in your course fee.

This workshop is suitable for beginners and  for those who wish to refresh their sewing machine skills.

A light lunch will be provided.

Date	Saturday 29th June  2024
Tutor	Victoria Haire
Time	10.00am – 3.30pm
Ref	3493
Fees	£75
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This workshop is for students who need step by step guidance in setting up and using their sewing machine

Start by learning the basics of threading up, winding a bobbin, adjusting the tension and how to replace needled and feet. You will also learn how to use the various stitches and how to remedy problems with your stitching.

By the end of the workshop you will feel more confident about using your machine and come away with notes and samples that will help you to continue your sewing at home.

This workshop is suitable for students who have traditional or basic digital sewing machines. Students will be asked to send the Make and Model number of their machine to the tutor prior to booking a place so that she can confirm that she is able to work with them on their particular machine. This is due to the complexities in operating, and the time that can be involved in setting up some machines ready for use. Tutor’s contact details are available from the college.

For those students who have much more complex digital sewing machines, this workshop is probably not suitable.

Students will be required to bring along their own sewing machine and instruction manual.

Tutor will supply most materials. This cost is included in your course fee.

This workshop is suitable for beginners and  for those who wish to refresh their sewing machine skills.

A light lunch will be provided.

Date	Thursday 16th May 2024
Tutor	Victoria Haire
Time	10.00am – 3.30pm
Ref	3484
Fees	£75
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An exciting workshop using lino blocks and textile inks to print your own, unique design onto fabric.

Start by transferring your design onto lino. Learn how to cut into the lino to produce your block and then how to print your design onto fabric using textile ink. You will cover the basics of pattern design and print registration techniques. At the end of the day you will take home your hand printed fabric which could be used to make lovely napkins, place settings and cushion covers, amongst many other ideas.

Tutor will supply all materials for this workshop. This cost is included in your fee.

If you have fabric that you would like to try printing onto, please bring this along with you. Your tutor will advise you if it is suitable.

If you wish to print a placement design for a cushion cover, please bring your cushion pad with you.

This workshop is suitable for both beginners and improvers.

A light lunch will be provided.

Date	Wednesday 24th July 2024
Tutor	Jacqui Dodds
Time	10.00am – 4.00pm
Ref	3481
Fees	£80
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Create a line drawing and collage using a mixture of collage, mono printing and other media.  This method, called direct trace drawing, produces a linear monotype that has a unique soft edged quality similar to the tone and line in soft ground etching.

Begin by using torn paper to make a simple collage, then rolling up printmaking ink onto a sheet of Perspex, draw on the back of the collage to transfer a mono print drawing on top of it.

Take your work further by working on top of the image with media of your choice, watercolour, inks, watercolour pastel etc.

Tutor will provide all materials for this workshop. This cost is included in your fee.

Students are requested to bring along a selection of their own simple images for inspiration. Please also feel free to bring along any interesting papers to use for your collage such as tissue papers and any photocopies of patterns and textures.

This workshop is suitable for beginners and improvers.

A light lunch will be provided.

Date	Thursday 26th September 2024
Tutor	Jacqui Dodds
Time	10.00am – 4.00pm
Ref	3491
Fees	£80
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Learn how to create a two colour reduction lino print. One piece of lino is used multiple times in one print, as the lino plate is recut after each colour printed. Learn about the tools, materials and registration techniques used in this process and, using your own design, produce a finished two coloured lino print.

Tutor will provide all materials for this workshop.  This cost is included in your course fee.

Students are encouraged to bring along their own designs.

This workshop is suitable for both beginners and improvers.

A light lunch will be provided.

Date	Wednesday 26th June 2024
Tutor	Jacqui Dodds
Time	10.00am – 4.00pm
Ref	3480
Fees	£80
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Enjoy the process of this dynamic and popular form of printmaking. Using your own design or image, produce a one coloured lino print to take home.

Learn how transfer your design to vinyl, use lino tools to cut, ink up your lino plate and print using a small etching press.

A fun workshop designed to encourage you to try further printmaking techniques.

Tutor will supply most of the materials for this workshop. This cost is included in your fee.

This workshop is suitable for both beginners and improvers.

A light lunch will be provided.

Date	Wednesday 15th May 2024
Tutor	Jacqui Dodds
Time	10.00am – 4.00pm
Ref	3479
Fees	£80
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An introduction to the amazing qualities of silver clay. Learn how to design and create one or two pieces of unique silver jewellery. Choose from a selection of items, maybe a ring, a pendant or a pair of earrings, creating each piece to your own design and specifications. Lots of samples will be available for inspiration.

You will learn how to prepare and handle your silver clay, discovering the versatility of this medium through rolling, texturing and cutting techniques. You will be shown how to combine both clay and fireable stones, how to prepare your pieces for firing and how to professionally finish your work to a high standard. Perfect gifts for family and friends!

Your tutor will provide you with enough silver clay to make one item (or one pair of earrings) of jewellery. This cost is included in your course fee. If you wish to make more than one item, extra silver clay may be purchased from your tutor on the day.

If you wish to use fireable stones in your design this will be an extra cost which, depending on the amount used, can be discussed with your tutor. If you wish to have a trace chain or ear wires for your jewellery, an extra fee of approx £8, will be payable to the tutor on the day.

This workshop is suitable for both beginners and improvers.

A light lunch will be provided.

Date	Saturday 18th May 2024
Tutor	Lori Ridgway
Time	10.00am – 4.00pm
Ref	3440
Fees	£85
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