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Mixed Media Landscapes with Stitching
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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Rag Rugs - Vintage Techniques for Recycling Fabrics
Learn the traditional techniques of progging and hooking strips of
fabrics through hessian backing. A seat-mat is a small first project to
learn progging, using your own cotton fabrics on the hessian we will
supply.
Your tutor will also demonstrate hooking with a hand hook and speed hook.
Hooking is used for pictorial detail using strips of woollen fabrics and
yarn. These two techniques together will mean that you are fully
equipped to make rugs and other items long after you have taken your
first seat mat home.
Inspiration, tools and hessian, as well as a light lunch and
refreshments, are provided, but please bring along your own fabrics to
make the seat mat to suit your own taste. In the spirit of reusing and
recycling, we strongly encourage you to choose pre-loved fabric where
you can!
Date |
Thursday 27th February 2025 |
Tutor |
Jenni Stuart-Anderson |
Time |
10.00am - 4.00pm |
Ref |
3615 |
Fees |
£85 |
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Batik Seedpods and Natural Forms
The beautiful shapes of seedpods and various plant forms will be used as
inspiration to create batiks on fabric in this one day workshop.
Working with hot wax as a resist we will paint and layer fabric using
dye-based inks to create imaginative interpretations of the theme. Two
different techniques will be explored, one using the exciting effects
that some more unconventional tools can make (think potato mashers and
whisks!), the other a more considered drawn design. Jenny will have lots
of ideas and inspiration to help you create your batik artworks.
This workshop is suitable for complete beginners and improvers.
All batik materials, a light lunch and refreshments are included in the
workshop fee.
Date |
Thursday 6th March 2025 |
Tutor |
Jenny O'Leary |
Time |
10.00am - 4.00pm |
Ref |
3620 |
Fees |
£85 |
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Nuno Felt Patchwork Scarf
Learn how to make a beautiful, unique Nuno felt scarf.
Nuno is a wet felted process that was developed by Polly Stirling from
Australia in the early 1990s. The name "Nuno" derives from the Japanese
word for cloth.
Nuno felting bonds loose fibre, sheep’s wool, into sheer fabrics such as
silk gauze and chiffon creating a soft lightweight felt.
First you will learn the Nuno felt technique and how to choose suitable
fibres and fabric to make a small decorative sample. Next you will
design your Nuno scarf – considering colour, texture and materials,
drawing or collaging your ideas. We will have lots of fabric for you to
choose from for your design.
Now you will be all set, and the afternoon will be spent creating your
unique Nuno felt patchwork scarf. It will be a fun workshop!
This workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as experienced
felters.
All materials, a light lunch and refreshments are included in your
workshop fee.
Date |
Wednesday 26th March 2025 |
Tutor |
Molly Williams |
Time |
10.00am - 4.00pm |
Ref |
3664 |
Fees |
£85 |
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Block Printing with Stitch
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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Hand Stitched Wall Hanging
Spend a gentle day making and embellishing a fabric wall hanging with
places to display your favourite objects. Construct a simple removeable
pocket for pebbles/sea glass and other treasures.
The fabric is
naturally dyed and will reflect the soft palette of nature, which you
will then enhance with hand stitch and embellishments. Stitching could
include rice stitch, French knots, running stitch and maybe you could
make some lovely Suffolk puffs. Your tutor will be on hand to guide and
inspire. Forget your worries and enjoy a mindful day full of creativity.
This workshop is suitable for beginners as well as those looking for new
inspiration for their existing sewing skills.
All materials, lunch and refreshments are included in the workshop fee.
Date |
Saturday 12th April 2025 |
Tutor |
Jane Hunter |
Time |
10.00am - 4.00pm |
Ref |
3695 |
Fees |
£85 |
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Introduction to Eco Printing
Spend a wonderful day learning the basic technique of eco printing,
transferring colour and shape from leaves onto paper and fabric.
There are many different leaves that can create images and you will
learn about common accessible varieties and the colours they can
produce.
We will look at the different mordants used to treat your paper and
fabrics to make the patterns light and wash-fast.
These mordants can
also affect the colours attained and we shall explore that.
By investigation and experimentation, you will produce many samples on
both paper and fabric. After lunch you will combine your newly acquired
skills and eco print a narrow silk scarf.
This workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as those who
want to improve their eco printing skills.
All materials, lunch and refreshments are included in the workshop fee,
however you are encouraged to bring along any foliage you would like to
try to take prints from.
Date |
Tuesday 6th May 2025 |
Tutor |
Jane Hunter |
Time |
10.00am - 4.00pm |
Ref |
3696 |
Fees |
£85 |
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Logwood Dyeing
Create wonderful images on paper and fabric using eco-printing
techniques combined with logwood natural dye and various foliage. The
logwood dye produces a beautiful blue base colour, perfect for creating
bold prints.
You will experiment and print onto handmade paper, card tags and also
silk and cotton. You will be amazed at the stunning effects that a
variety of leaves and seedheads can create on different base materials.
The resulting samples can be used in many creative projects such as art
collages and stitch projects.
This workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as those who
already have some dyeing experience.
All materials, lunch and refreshments are included in the workshop fee,
however you are encouraged to bring along any foliage and seedheads that
you would like to try to take prints from.
Date |
Thursday 22nd May 2025 |
Tutor |
Jane Hunter |
Time |
10.00am - 4.00pm |
Ref |
3697 |
Fees |
£85 |
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