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Braid Society Try-it Day

This introductory workshop is aimed at both complete beginners and those who wish to improve their braiding skills. You will be introduced to a variety of basic braids, tassels, cords and knots as well as special braiding techniques including Ply-Split and Kumihimo. A wonderful opportunity to learn from Braid Society members, Anne Dyer, Julie Hedges and Kay Hawkins.

The Braid Society has very kindly subsidised this course.

A light lunch is available to members and non-members for £7.00 - please book this in advance.

Date Thursday 7th November 2024
Tutor Members of the Braid Society
Time 10.00am - 4.00pm
Ref 3593
Fees £25 for Braid Society members, £30 for non-members
   

   

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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Needle Felted Festive Robins

Make a charming little robin to hang in your Christmas tree, by using the simple technique of needle felting.

This is a fun, half day workshop and no prior skill is required – just work with natural fleece and a special needle and off you go.

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

This workshop is suitable for both beginners and improvers.

Date Tuesday 26th November 2024
Tutor Clare Linford
Time 10.00am – 12.30pm
Ref 3567
Fees £50
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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. Delny 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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