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Temari Balls
Making temari balls is a Japanese craft that originated in China and
came to Japan around the 7th century A.D. Traditionally, temari were
given as gifts symbolizing deep friendship and loyalty and over the
years they evolved from a fairly basic form into exquisite works of art.
This workshop will introduce you to the craft of the temari using basic
herringbone stitch to create the traditional chrysanthemum design, or
one of the more modern geometric designs.
These would make lovely festive
decorations or gifts.
Learn the basic techniques of making a simple temari ball which you may
finish during the workshop or which will be advanced enough for you to
finish at home.
This course is suitable for beginners and improvers.
A light lunch, refreshments, and materials are included in your course
fee, but please bring with you any embroidery threads and yarns that you
may particularly wish to use.
Date |
Wednesday 16th October 2024 |
Tutor |
Anne Dyer |
Time |
10.00am - 3.00pm |
Ref |
3592 |
Fees |
£45 |
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Make a Pleated Pouch Bag
Make a stylish contemporary bag using pleating and sewing machine
techniques.
With a background in Fashion Design from Bunka Fashion College in Tokyo,
your tutor Ken has cultivated a deep passion for textile artistry and
garment creation. Beyond creating original artworks showcased in
exhibitions, Ken has also mentored beginners through apprenticeship
programmes. He will show you the possibilities of sewing to make
interesting textures and shapes with your fabric.
Each student will go home with a bag either completed, or with the
skills and understanding to complete at home.
This course is suitable for those who already have some sewing machine
experience.
You will need to bring your own sewing machine, and the fabric of your
choice (instructions will be sent when booking).
A light lunch and refreshments are included in the course fee.
Date |
Thursday 31st October 2024 |
Tutor |
Ken Hung |
Time |
10.00am - 4.00pm |
Ref |
3594 |
Fees |
£75 |
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Make a Patchwork Star
This lovely patchwork star is the perfect introduction to traditional
template patchwork, also known as EPP (English Paper Piecing). You will
learn how to cover the templates and join them together accurately using
hand stitching. You can decorate your star using beads or buttons,
ribbons and sequins. These stars are perfect for topping your Christmas
tree and they make great gifts, but stars aren't just for Christmas,
everyone deserves a beautiful star any time of the year! Once you've
made this project, who knows where your new quilting skills could take
you - the sky's the limit!
Bring fabric to suit your own taste and either some matching
embellishments, or bring some cash to take advantage of Christine's own
haberdashery collection.
This course is suitable for beginners or improvers, however basic sewing
skills would be helpful.
A light lunch and refreshments are included in the course fee.
Date |
Sunday 17th November 2024 |
Tutor |
Christine Green |
Time |
10.00am - 4.00pm |
Ref |
3598 |
Fees |
£85 |
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Reusable Gift Bags
Want to be more sustainable this festive season? Learn how to sew a
fabric bottle gift bag and a fabric gusseted rectangular gift bag in
this friendly half-day workshop. These bags can be re-used for many
years, so no more wrapping paper thrown in the bin. You might find you
like them so much that you only give them to people who might return
them!
The bottle bag has a weighted bottom, is lined, and has two ribbon
handles. The rectangular gift bag with ribbon drawstring is suitable for
boxed gifts or books. It can be made in multiple sizes once you have
learnt the technique.
At the end of the workshop you will take home one of each type of bag.
Bring your own fabric, either festive or a choice that could be used
year-round, and a sewing machine.
Suitable for beginners and improvers - some basic sewing experience
would be helpful.
Date |
Tuesday 26th November 2024 |
Tutor |
Victoria Haire |
Time |
1.30pm - 4.00pm |
Ref |
3614 |
Fees |
£30 |
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