Join us for a lovely and useful one-day sewing workshop: make a simple apron with a cross-over back. The apron slips over the head and has a double pocket at the front. You will learn how to cut out a simple dressmaking pattern and sew it together on a sewing machine. You will also learn how to adjust a pattern to fit you as desired. As well as your finished apron, a copy of the pattern is yours to take home and re-use as often as you like.

This workshop is suitable for beginners and improvers.

You will need to bring a sewing machine and your choice of fabric with you on the day.

A light lunch and refreshments are included in the workshop fee.

Date	Wednesday 19th February 2025
Tutor	Victoria Haire
Time	10.00am - 4.00pm
Ref	3647
Fees	£85
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Join us for a playful workshop creating landscape art from paint and stitching. Mixed media is a wonderfully creative way to work – there are no rules – just a willingness to have a go and experiment.

First you will create your own landscape art using intuitive and playful painting techniques such as inks and bleach, watercolours and wax resist on paper.  Then you will work on your paintings using free machine embroidery, effectively using stitch as a mark making tool to enhance
the painting. You can bring along your own photo to work from, choose from a selection from the tutor, or invent your own imaginary view to create a piece of work that can be framed and displayed or given as a gift.

All skill levels welcome. No prior experience is necessary. Your tutor is an experienced teacher and will guide you through the creative process and respond to individual needs and ideas.

Please bring your own sewing machine. If you do not have one but want to attend, please contact the college to discuss in advance.

All materials, light lunch and refreshments are included in the course fee.

Date	Wednesday 26th February 2025
Tutor	Delny Fitrzyk
Time	10.00am - 4.00pm
Ref	3646
Fees	£85
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Spend a day making a lovely simple Merchant & Mills shift dress in lightweight denim.

The 'Camber Set' is a short sleeved shift dress that can be worn alone as a summer dress, or over a blouse or jumper for the colder months. The pattern can also be used to make a simple top rather than a dress.

You will learn how to cut out the 'Camber Set' paper pattern and sew it together. This will involve different seam finishings, sewing darts, sewing with bias binding, putting in a sleeve, and creating hems. There are no zips or buttons in this pattern, it pulls over your head.

This workshop is a great opportunity to have a go at dressmaking if you've never done it before, or for more experienced makers to create a lovely garment for themselves or as a gift for someone else. You will take away your own dress and a copy of the pattern that you can use
again.

All fabric, threads, and a pattern in your chosen size to keep as well as a light lunch and refreshments are included in the workshop fee. You will need to bring your own sewing machine, scissors and measuring tape with you.

Date	Wednesday 5th March 2025
Tutor	Victoria Haire
Time	9.30am - 4.30pm
Ref	3574
Fees	£115
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A friendly day for working on your own soft furnishing project with expert sewing guidance to help you. Perhaps you want to make a small pair of curtains, a simple blind or a cushion cover? Bring your fabric, measurements and sewing machine along and the tutor will be able to
advise, teach you new techniques and support you with your project.

This workshop is suitable for everyone, from complete beginners who need help even just getting to know their sewing machine, to advanced makers who know they are much more likely to get going with their project with some dedicated time and other people sewing around them!

We can't guarantee that more ambitious projects will be completed within the day, but you will be pleased at what you can achieve with the right space and guidance.

A light lunch and refreshments are included in the workshop fee. The tutor will also bring with her some sundry items that you may need for your project.

Date	Tuesday 11th March 2025
Tutor	Catherine Crowther
Time	10.00am – 4.00pm
Ref	3654
Fees	£75
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Block printing is extremely popular at the moment, easy and fun for every ability. This workshop will give you colourful ideas for using block prints on fabric along with calm mindful hand stitch techniques to enhance the surface. Explore pattern design and printing techniques, and then spend time embellishing your fabric with hand embroidery. Your unique finished fabric could be made into a wall hanging, framed art, turned into a cushion, bag, scarf or whatever you fancy! A fun and relaxing day.

Materials, a light lunch and refreshments are included in the workshop fee.

Date	Tuesday 1st April 2025
Tutor	Angie Hughes
Time	10.00am - 4.00pm
Ref	3692
Fees	£85
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Make a beautiful cushion cover in a day, using the fabric of your choice. Cushions are a perfect first project for getting to know your sewing machine or starting on your own soft furnishing adventures, and are a brilliant way to refresh your decor without redecorating your
entire room.

Cushions are also a fabulous way to show off the art works you have created in other Westhope workshops, including our spring Batik, lino block printing and embroidery workshops. Turn your finished piece of fabric into a unique cushion for your own home or as a gift for someone
special.

This workshop is suitable for everyone, from complete beginners who are looking to get to know their sewing machine better, to more experienced makers who want to spend a day creating something lovely.

A light lunch and refreshments are included in the workshop fee. You will need to bring your own fabric and sewing machine.

Date	Tuesday 15th April 2025
Tutor	Catherine Crowther
Time	10.00am – 4.00pm
Ref	3655
Fees	£75
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