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The Learning Curve Workshops: Timetable and Detailed Information

• Over 170 Workshops range from 1 hour, 1.5 hour and 2 hours

• plus The Dressmaking Studio – learn techniques and make garments

• All materials included

• Janome sewing machines provided where necessary

To book tickets visit www.theknittingandstitchingshow.com/springor call 0844 581 1319

Book early to avoid disappointment

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Image: Louise Baldwin – Did we really

Olympia, London2nd – 5th March 2017


Workshop Timetable

Workshop TimetableThursday 2nd March

Code Room Title Tutor Name Style Level Cost

10.30am

1 Room 1 Patchwork Masterclass Jenni McGill, It's Sew Simple 1 hr B £13

2 Room 2 Make a Roman Blind Sample Katya Essery, Sew Pretty 2 hr I £22

3 Room 3 Leather Look Journal Cover Cecile Whatman 1 hr AL £13

4 Room 4 Needle Felt a Standing Chick with Wire Legs Fi Oberon 1 hr AL £13

5 Room 5 Introduction to Stumpwork Royal School of Needlework 1.5 hr AL £16

6 Room 6 Making Woven Ribbons Ruth MacGregor 1 hr AL £13

7 Room 7 Noodle Scarf from Velvet Fabrics Sue Cotten 1 hr AL £13

8 Room 8 Create a Wirework & Hand Stitched Felt Brooch Laura Guida 1 hr AL £139 DMS Incredible Invisible Zips Claire Tyler 1 hr I £13

10.45am

10 Stand H50 Hardanger Mini Band The Cross Stitch Guild 1 hr AL £13

11.45am

11 Room 1 Get to Know your Sewing Machine: Make a Cushion Jenni McGill, It's Sew Simple 1 hr B £13

12 Room 3 Hand-stitched Crazy Patchwork Kate Haxell 1 hr AL £13

13 Room 4 Knitting in Wire: Sparkling Spring Bracelet Susan Burns 1 hr AL £13

14 Room 6 Hand-Smocking Made Easy Terry Harper 1 hr AL £13

15 Room 7 Broomstick Lace Crochet Scarf Diana Bensted 1 hr I £13

16 Room 8 Introduction to Delicate Nuno Felting Cathy Unwin 1 hr AL £13

17 DMS Advanced Dressmaking Techniques Claire Tyler 2 hr I £22

12.15pm

18 Room 5 Peg Loom Weave a Spring Scarf Sue Cotten 1.5 hr AL £16

19 Stand H50 Pulled Thread and Beaded Mini Tile The Cross Stitch Guild 1 hr AL £13

12.45pm

20 Room 2 Double Your Fun with Twin Needles Katya Essery, Sew Pretty 1 hr I £13

1.00pm

21 Room 1 Make a Lace Sleeve T-shirt Janice Croft 1.5 hr AL £16

22 Room 3 Indian Peacock: Fuse and Stitch a Delightful Design Gillian Travis 1 hr AL £13

23 Room 4 The Owl & The Pussy Cat: Needle Felt the Owl Fi Oberon 1 hr AL £13

24 Room 6 Be a Designer: Make Your Own Beads Freda Robinson 1 hr AL £13

25 Room 7 Rag Rugging for Beginners Elspeth Jackson 1 hr AL £13

26 Room 8 Monoprinting & Stamping with Gelli Plates Cecile Whatman 1 hr AL £13

27 Theatre Make a Wired Ribbon Rose Heather Wright, Love Ribbon 30 mins AL £8

1.45pm

28 Stand H50 Ten Stitch Sampler The Cross Stitch Guild 1 hr AL £13

2.00pm

29 Room 2 Stitch a 'Remember Me' Cushion from a Shirt Barley Massey 1 hr AL £13

30 Room 5 Make a Corsage from Wired Ribbon Roses Heather Wright, Love Ribbon 1.5 hr AL £16

31 DMS Design & Make a Pretty Pencil or A-Line Skirt Miss Libby Rose 3 hr I £32

2.15pm

32 Room 3 Lovely Lampshades Terry Harper 1 hr AL £13

33 Room 4 Crochet a Mandala Wrap Jo Smith 2 hr I £22

34 Room 6 Southache Jewellery Marta Zajkowska 2 hr B £22

35 Room 7 Introduction to English Paper Piecing Sewing Quarter 1 hr I £13

36 Room 8 Wet Felted Double Layer Poppy Meg Charter 1 hr AL £13

3.00pm

37 Room 1 Five Favourite Feet: Expand and Explore Claire Tyler 2 hr I £22

3.15pm

39 Room 2 Free Motion Quilted Laptop or Tablet Cover Barley Massey 1 hr AL £13

40 Room 3 Shibori Dyeing for Beginners Fi Oberon 1.5 hr AL £16

41 Room 7 Fabric Decoupage a Recycled Glasses Case Sue Cotten 1 hr AL £13

42 Room 8 Needle Felt a Sleepy Dormouse Sophie Buckley, The Makerss 1.5 hr B/I £16

3.45pm

43 Room 5 An Introduction to Chainmaille Jewellery Sue Tootill, Queen of Craft 1 hr B £13

KEY CODE:

DMS – Dressmaking Studio; 30 mins – 30 minutes; 1 hr – hour; D = Demonstration; B = Beginner; I = Intermediate; AL = Any Level


Workshop Timetable

Friday 3rd March

Code Room Title Tutor Name Style Level Cost

10.30am

44 Room 1 Faux Leather Clutch Bag with Magnetic Clasp Janice Croft 1 hr AL £13

45 Room 2 Japanese Triangle Tote Bag by Machine Tree Walsh, Stitchless TV 1.5 hr AL £16

46 Room 3 Needle Felt Spring Motif Bunting Sophie Buckley, The Makerss 1 hr AL £13

47 Room 4 Handmade Book with Fabric Cover Sue Cotton 1.5 hr AL £16

48 Room 5 Knitting in Wire: Pretty Beaded Brooch Susan Burns 1 hr AL £13

49 Room 6 Lucet Cord: A Passion Ziggy Rytka 1 hr B £13

50 Room 7 Pattern Alterations for Larger Busts Claire Tyler 1.5 hr I £16

51 Room 8 Dip Dye a Silky Scarf Terry Harper 1 hr AL £13

52 DMS Couture Sewing Skills Jenni McGill, It's Sew Simple 1 hr I £13

10.45am


11.45am

54 Room 1 Easy Ruffled Scarf Janice Croft 1 hr AL £13

55 Room 3 1950S Flower Panel: Fuse and Stitch Gillian Travis 1 hr AL £13

56 Room 5 Introduction to Silk Shading Royal School of Needlework 1.5 hr AL £16

57 Room 6 Spinning Mawata Ruth MacGregor 1 hr AL £13

58 Room 8 Create Beautiful Rugs with Rug Ragging Jenni Stuart Anderson 1 hr AL £13

59 DMS Four Feet You Can't Live Without: Hemming, Piping & Buttons Katya Essery, Sew Pretty 1 hr I £13

12.15pm

60 Room 2 Introduction to Using a Sewing Machine Barley Massey 1 hr B £13

61 Room 4 Fabric Decoupage a Recycled Glasses Case Sue Cotten 1 hr AL £13

62 Room 7 Wet Felt a Small Seamless Bag Carole Waddle 2 hr AL £22


13.00pm

64 Room 1 Vintage Style Reversible Seaside Bag Miss Libby Rose 1 hr AL £13

65 Room 3 Make a Corsage from Wired Ribbon Roses Heather Wright, Love Ribbon 1.5 hr AL £16

66 Room 6 Silk Hankies Bowl Cecile Whatman 1 hr AL £13

67 Room 8 Cross Stitch 101 Jamie Chalmers, Mr X Stitch 1 hr AL £13

68 DMS Stylish Seams and Hems Claire Tyler 1 hr AL £13

69 Theatre Crochet a Rose Jo Smith 30 mins AL £8

1.30pm

70 Room 4 Learn to Crochet, Row By Row SueTootill, Queen of Crafts 1.5 hr B £16

71 Room 5 Making Dorset Buttons Elizabeth Healey 1 hr AL £13

1.45pm


2.00pm

73 Room 2 Zip It - Lapped and Concealed Zips Katya Essery, Sew Pretty 2 hr I £22

2.15pm

74 Room 1 Heart Shaped Aromatic Stuffed Bunting Miss Libby Rose 1 hr AL £13

75 Room 6 Jazz up a Bag with Vintage Rag Rug Techniques Jenni Stuart Anderson 1 hr B £13

76 Room 8 Hexagonal Patchwork for Beginners Kate Haxell 1 hr AL £13

77 DMS Simple Pull On Skirt: Working with Knit Fabrics Claire Tyler 3 hr AL £32

2.30pm

78 Room 7 Polymer Clay Granny Square Buttons Terry Harper 1 hr AL £13

2.45pm

79 Room 3 Knitting with Colour and Texture Molly Brown 2 hr AL £22

80 Room 5 Screen Printing using hand Cut Stencils Nicole Line 2 hr AL £22

3.15pm

81 Room 4 Crochet a Pretty Bird Jo Smith 1.5 hr I £16

82 Stand H50 Hardanger Diamond The Cross Stitch Guild 1 hr AL £13

3.30pm

83 Room 1 Free Motion Sampler Cushion Sue Cotten 1 hr AL £13

84 Room 6 Braid & Bead Necklace Shirley Berlin 1 hr AL £13

85 Room 8 Beadwork on Canvas Eliza McClelland 1 hr AL £13

3.45pm

86 Room 7 Ribbon and Rag Roses Elizabeth Healey 1 hr AL £13

87 Room 2 Stitch a 'Remember Me' Cushion from a Shirt Barley Massey 1 hr AL £13

KEY CODE:



Workshop Timetable

Saturday 4th MarchCode Room Title Tutor Name Style Level Cost

10.30am

88 Room 1 Machine Sew a Fold Up Tote in an Hour Janice Croft 1 hr AL £13

89 Room 2 Make a Teddy Bear Cushion Tree Walsh, Stitchless TV 2 hr AL £22

90 Room 3 Book Folding Angel Sue Cotten 1 hr AL £13

91 Room 4 Needle Felt a Little Bird Fi Oberon 1 hr AL £13

92 Room 5 Lovely Lampshades Terry Harper 1 hr AL £13

93 Room 6 Corner to Corner Crochet Motif Diana Bensted 1 hr I £13

94 Room 7 Lace Knitting: Let's be Creative Monica Russel 1 hr I £13

95 Room 8 Monoprinting & Stamping with Gelli Plates Cecile Whatman 1 hr AL £13

96 DMS Essential Dressmaking Techniques Claire Tyler 1.5 hr AL £16

10.45am


11.45am

98 Room 1 Fabric Manipulation: Pleats, Tucks & Ruffles Jenni McGill, It's Sew Simple 1 hr AL £13

99 Room 3 Ribbon Weaving Fun Barley Massey 1 hr AL £13

100 Room 4 Introduction to English Paper Piecing Sewing Quarter 1 hr I £13

101 Room 5 Introduction to Stumpwork Royal School of Needlework 1.5 hr AL £16

102 Room 6 Hand Sew a Sweet Bunny Helena Marriott 1 hr B £13

103 Room 7 Use Vintage Rug Rag Techniques: Create a Brooch Jenni Stuart Anderson 1 hr B £13

104 Room 8 Wet Felt a Colourful Bangle Laura Guida 1 hr AL £13

12.15pm

105 DMS Successful Machine Sewing with Knits Claire Tyler 1 hr I £13


12.45pm

107 Room 2 Eastern European Inspired Blue Print Bag Gillian Travis 1 hr AL £13

1.00pm

108 Room 1 Lapped Zip Masterclass Jenni McGill, It's Sew Simple 1 hr I £13

109 Room 3 Get to Grips with Creative Cable Knitting Monica Russel 1.5 hr I £16

110 Room 4 The Owl & The Pussy Cat: Felt the Pussy Fi Oberon 1 hr AL £13

111 Room 6 Leaf: Crochet in Wire Kath Orsman 1 hr AL £13

112 Room 7 Old Stash, New Yarns Ruth MacGregor 1 hr AL £13

113 Room 8 Embellish Knitwear: Large hand-embroidery & Swiss-darning Terry Harper 1 hr AL £13

114 Theatre English Paper Pieced Patchwork Helena Marriott 30 mins AL £8

1.30pm

115 Room 5 Vintage Style Bridal or Prom Embroidered Ribbon Coathanger Heather Wright, Love Ribbon 1.5 hr B £16

116 DMS Design, Cut & Stitch Yoga Pants or Leggings Miss Libby Rose 3 hr AL £32

2.00pm

118 Room 2 Coiled Pots by Machine Sue Cotten 1 hr AL £13

2.15pm

119 Room 1 Lovely Lacy Knickers Claire Tyler 1 hr AL £13

120 Room 4 Create Beautiful Rugs with Rug Ragging Jenni Stuart Anderson 1 hr AL £13

121 Room 6 Pictures in Stitches: Applique & Embroider Helena Marriott 1 hr B £13

122 Room 7 Felt Fashionable Wrist Warmers Carole Waddle 2 hr AL £22

123 Room 8 Experimental Mark Marking & Screen Printing Nicole Line 2 hr AL £22

2.45pm

124 Room 3 Knit Using the Magic Loop: 2 Socks at a Time Molly Brown 1.5 hr I £16

3.15pm

125 Room 5 Dorset and Yorkshire Buttons Freda Robinson 1 hr AL £13


3.30pm

127 Room 1 Upcycle Ties into a Tote Bag Barley Massey 1.5 hr I £16

128 Room 2 Make a Lace Sleeve T-shirt Janice Croft 1.5 hr AL £16

129 Room 4 Needle Felt Beautiful Butterflies Sophie Buckley, The Makerss 1 hr AL £13

130 Room 6 Blossom: Twisted Beads and Wire Necklace Kath Orsman 1 hr AL £13

KEY CODE:



Workshop Timetable

Sunday 5th MarchCode Room Title Tutor Name Style Level Cost

10.30am

131 Room 1 Faux Leather Clutch Bag with Magnetic Clasp Janice Croft 1 hr AL £13

132 Room 2 Learn to Embellish with Creative Piping Sue Cotten 1 hr AL £13

133 Room 3 Rag Rug Flowers Elspeth Jackson 1 hr B £13

134 Room 4 Needle Felt a Little Lamb with Wired Legs Fi Oberon 1 hr AL £13

135 Room 5 Silk Hankies Bowl Cecile Whatman 1 hr AL £13

136 Room 6 Leaf: Crochet in Wire Kath Orsman 1 hr AL £13

137 Room 7 Braid & Bead Necklace Shirley Berlin 1 hr AL £13

138 Room 8 Tie-Dyeing Fun, Customise a Tote Terry Harper 1 hr AL £13

139 DMS Incredible Invisible Zips Claire Tyler 1 hr I £13

10.45am


11.45am

141 Room 1 Fun with Applique Jenni McGill, It's Sew Simple 1 hr AL £13

142 Room 2 Coiled Pots by Machine Sue Cotten 1 hr AL £13

143 Room 3 Join as you Go: Crocheted Flower Blanket Jo Smith 1.5 hr I £16

144 Room 4 Introduction to Tunisian Crochet Sue Tootill, Queen of Craft 1 hr B £13

145 Room 5 Introduction to Silk Shading Royal School of Needlework 1.5 hr AL £16

146 Room 6 Confetti: Knitting in Wire Kath Orsman 1 hr AL £13

147 Room 7 Get to Grips with Creative Cable Knitting Monica Russel 1.5 hr I £16

148 Room 8 Introduction to Delicate Nuno Felting Cathy Unwin 1 hr AL £13

149 DMS Beautiful Neckline Binding Claire Tyler 1 hr I £13

12.15pm


1.00pm

151 Room 1 Free Machine Stitched Flower Panel Gillian Travis 1 hr AL £13

152 Room 2 Machine Stitcha Lined, Zipped Purse Tree Walsh, Stitchless TV 1 hr AL £13

153 Room 4 Make an Adorable Doll's Head 'Steiner' Style Fi Oberon 1 hr AL £13

154 Room 6 Hand-stitched Crazy Patchwork Kate Haxell 1 hr AL £13

155 Room 8 Screen Printing using hand Cut Stencils Nicole Line 2 hr AL £22

156 DMS Perfect Pattern Matching for Machine Sewing Claire Tyler 1 hr I £13

157 Theatre Book Folding a Paper Flower Sue Cotten 30 mins AL £8

1.30pm

158 Room 3 Wired Satin Ribbon Roses for Bouquets Heather Wright, Love Ribbons 1 hr AL £13

159 Room 5 Cocoon Necklace Cecile Whatman 1 hr AL £13160 Room 7 Uniquely Styled Covered Notebook Terry Harper 1 hr AL £13

1.45pm


2.15pm

162 Room 1 Pattern Draft a Skirt to Fit You Janice Croft 2 hr AL £22

163 Room 2 Cute Cushion with Handmade Pom Poms Sue Cotten 1.5 hr AL £16

164 Room 4 Cluster: Crochet a Bracelet in Wire and Beads Kath Orsman 1 hr AL £13

165 Room 6 Lucet Cord: A Passion Ziggy Rytka 1 hr B £13

166 DMS Simple Summer Dress Seaside Dress in 3 Hours Miss Libby Rose 3 hr AL £32

2.45pm

167 Room 3 Shibori Dyeing for Beginners Fi Oberon 1.5 hr AL £16

168 Room 5 Pattern Alterations for Larger Busts Claire Tyler 1.5 hr I £16

169 Room 7 Fair Isle Knitting: Creative and Fun Monica Russel 1.5 hr I £16

3.15pm

170 Room 8 Fun with Felt Beads Meg Charter 1 hr AL £13


3.30pm

172 Room 4 Traditional Swiss Embroidery on Gingham Beatrice James 1 hr AL £13

173 Room 6 Silk and Spindle Ruth MacGregor 1 hr AL £13

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Workshop Timetable

A-Z listing of Workshops

1950s Flower Panel: Fuse and StitchGillian Travis

Taking inspiration from 1950’s floral design you will make a small wall hanging using hand block printed fabrics from India and learning the fused appliqué technique. The panel can be further embellished with hand stitching. The kit includes fabric and transfer adhesive and threads for hand stitching (Background colours vary). Size 20cm x 25cm. Suitable for any level. Friday

Advanced Dressmaking TechniquesClaire Tyler

Achieving a perfect finish for your garments often comes from the extra details used in construction. On this workshop you will learn how to choose the correct fabric to interline for a couture finish, when and where to use interfacing as well as how to make continuous bias binding from a small square of fabric then finish seams and hems with a Hong Kong binding. Lots of techniques to learn, with samples and notes to take home. Thursday

An Introduction to Chainmaille JewellerySue Tootill, Queen of Craft

Join Sue for a beginner’s introduction to chainmaille. If you thought chainmaille was strictly the realm of knights in medieval times – think again. Using the same techniques, jump rings, seed beads and pliers, you will be able to create a gorgeous, light and sparkly pair of earrings - you will be able to complete one earring in the class and will have materials to complete the pair at home. Thursday

Be a Designer: Make Your Own BeadsFreda Robinson

Learn to make your own beads using readily available materials. See what you can do with magazine pictures, washers, plastic tubing, fancy yarns, garden wire, seed beads and much more. Learn to play and use your imagination – be inspired by and inspire others. The Braidmakers Workshop Stand will help you explore how to display your creations. This class is suitable for any level. Children aged 11+ are also welcome. Thursday

Beadwork on Canvas Eliza McClelland

Make a beautiful beaded motif on canvas. You will learn the stitch and all about the correct materials to use - as well methods of using bead soups for colour effects and scrunchy textures. The sassy finished product will be a beautiful embellishment for cushions, bags, patchworks, your jeans, anything! Suitable for beginners or anyone wishing to add to their skills. Friday

Beautiful Neckline Binding Claire Tyler

Using bias binding to neaten a neckline is a great alternative to a facing. You will learn how to use binding as a feature, neaten an edges on woven and stretch fabrics and get a perfect finish. Lots of samples and notes to take home. Suitable for those with some dressmaking experience.Sunday


Workshop Timetable

Blossom: Twisted Beads and Wire NecklaceKath Orsman

This unusual necklace requires the minimum of skills and creates a delightful, wearable piece. Create your own beads from spirals of wire and intersperse these with pretty feature beads. In the hour long workshop you will learn how to twist wire, make ‘beads’, threading and completing your necklace. Come and start an exciting and unusual new hobby! Don’t worry if you are a complete beginner as Kath will teach you all the skills required. Children aged 8+ also welcome. Saturday

Book Folding Angel Sue Cotten

In this workshop you will learn the art of book folding and create a beautiful Angel decorated with delicate embellishments. We will provide recycled books and embellishments and a pattern so you are able to create a whole host of Angels at home. Suitable for any level. Saturday

Book Folding a Paper Flower Sue Cotten

In this 30 minute workshop you will learn how to make an impressive 3D paper flower from the pages of a recycled book. Once you have mastered the technique you will be able to create a unusual bouquet when you go home. Sunday

Braid & Bead Necklace Shirley Berlin

Make a nifty necklace: Braid a cord and create a one-of-a-kind bead to finish it off. We’ll make the bead in class and start, maybe even finish, the cord. Class kit includes fancy yarns, directions for 3 different braids and cords and how-to instructions for alternative endings for braids. Leave with a complete necklace (or almost) and a head full of excellent ideas. Suitable for any level including children when accompanied by an adult. Friday & Sunday

Broomstick Lace Crochet ScarfDiana Bensted

Learn to make Crochet Broomstick Lace with a Crochet hook and a very large knitting needle! Broomstick lace is made by making large loops over a 10-20mm needle, then taking them off in groups of 3-5 with double crochet stitched. During this session with will cover the basics, following a pattern, how to start and finish, making loops of different sixes and taking them off in different groupings. You will start a Broomstick crochet scarf, with enough yarn to complete a short scarf and a photo-tutorial to remind you of the techniques learned. This course is for those who already crochet (you will be using dc, ch, and working into the foundation chain) and would like to learn the Broomstick lace technique. Thursday

Cluster: Crochet a Bracelet in Wire and BeadsKath Orsman

This attractive bracelet is created from a beaded, crochet chain. Using a mixture of beautiful beads, the variety of sizes, shapes and colours adds to its charm. A three strand plait makes this a chunky, attractive addition to your wardrobe. In the hour long workshop you will learn how to crochet in wire, to plait and finish your bracelet. Working in wire is addictive and could be the start of an exciting and unusual new hobby! Don’t worry if you are a complete beginner as Kath will teach you all the skills required. Children aged 8+ also welcome. Sunday

Cocoon Necklace Cecile Whatman

Take a packet of hand dyed silk cocoons and some gorgeous variegated thread and turn it into a hand stitched textile necklace or bracelet. Simple stitching makes this project super easy. A range of different colourways will be provided in the kits. Students should finish the project in the time available. Suitable for any level including children aged 12+ with adult supervision. Sunday


Workshop Timetable

Confetti: Knitting in WireKath Orsman

Knitted in wire, this attractive bracelet is beaded with a mixture of beautiful beads. A variety of sizes, shapes and colours of beads adds to its charm. In the hour long workshop you will learn how to knit in wire, discover its differences and limitations compared to yarn but also its advantages, and start an exciting and unusual new hobby! The skills required are being able to cast on, knit and cast off. Don’t worry if you are a complete beginner as Kath will teach you all the skills required. Children aged 8+ also welcome.Saturday

Create a Fabric Floral Brooch with Vintage Rag RuggingJenni Stuart Anderson

Make a beautiful fabric flower brooch usingtwo traditional rag rug techniques, scaled down. Yarn is hooked in loops through hessian backing then surrounded with fabric petals, using the technique of progging. Back your flower with a piece of felt and sew on a fastening to wear your unique brooch, for everyone to admire. Both techniques could be used later to make larger projects like rag rugs or wall art and Jenni will show you examples. Suitable for beginners and children over age 10.Saturday

Cocoon NecklaceCecile Whatman

Take a packet of hand dyed silk cocoons and some gorgeous variegated thread and turn it into a hand stitched textile necklace or bracelet. Simple stitching makes this project super easy. A range of different colourways will be provided in the kits. Students should finish the project in the time available. Suitable for any level including children aged 12+ with adult supervision. Sunday

Coiled Pots by Machine Sue Cotten

In this workshop you will learn how to make a useful coiled pot using a sewing machine. In your workshop kit you will be provided with full instructions and cotton cording to make your pot. After the workshop you should be able to repeat the technique to make other coiled pots of different sizes, they make great handmade gifts. Basic sewing machine skills will be required for this workshop.Saturday & Sunday

Confetti: Knitting in Wire Kath Orsman

Knitted in wire, this attractive bracelet is beaded with a mixture of beautiful beads. A variety of sizes, shapes and colours of beads adds to its charm. In the hour long workshop you will learn how to knit in wire, discover its differences and limitations compared to yarn but also its advantages, and start an exciting and unusual new hobby! The skills required are being able to cast on, knit and cast off. Don’t worry if you are a complete beginner as Kath will teach you all the skills required. Children aged 8+ also welcome.Sunday

Corner to Corner Crochet Motif Diana Bensted

Corner to corner or C2C crochet is growing in popularity, it is a technique where you make small blocks, joined together in a continuous row, it is great for diagonal stripes, and can be made into a square or rectangular shape. It can also be used to crochet any graph pattern into a crochet piece. In this session you will learn how to increase and decrease using the C2C technique, how to follow a graph pattern, how to work a border, and hints and tips on how to adapt any chart to a C2C cushion/blanket pattern. You will receive a motif pattern, photo-tutorial for C2C crochet, and yarn for a completed motif. This course is for those who already crochet (you will be using tr, ch, slst and working into the foundation chain). Saturday


Workshop Timetable

Couture Sewing Skills Jenni McGill, It’s Sew Simple

You will learn several couture sewing techniques. When working with silks and chiffons you use very different sewing techniques, instead of an over locked seam, a French seam, a pin hem instead of a fold over hem, a hand finished dart, a bound edge, gathering silk and or pleats. In this workshop we will make samples and practice the couture way, this will help with future eveningwear projects. Suitable for any level. Friday

Create a Wirework & Hand Stitched Felt BroochLaura Guida

In this session we will use wirework techniques to make a wire brooch which will be used to support a hand stitched design created from eco-printed wool felt. A number of different hand stitched and wirework designs and combinations are possible allowing each participant to create their own unique brooch design. Suitable for any level. Thursday

Create Beautiful Rugs with Rug RaggingJenni Stuart Anderson An introduction to the traditional rag rug making technique called Progging where small pieces of fabric are poked or pulled through hessian backing to create a shaggy finish. Vintage rugs were made from old, worn clothing and you can use the technique to create unique projects to decorate your home: cushions, wall hangings, rugs. Like quilts, rag rugs can be made from the family’s cast-offs to create a memory project or use up that stash of fabric. First we use half a peg like granny did, then something faster (wooo!) Rag rug making can be done at home for short sessions or longer (can be addictive). Suitable for any level including children aged over 6 if accompanied by an adult. Friday & Saturday

Crochet a Mandala Wrap Jo Smith

In this workshop you will learn how to make the individual motifs and how to join and arrange them to make a beautiful wrap/shawl. You will also learn how to follow a symbol chart, with expert guidance from Jo. You will then be able to confidently finish your wrap at home. The motif for the shawl could be used for a blanket or scarf as well - indeed you will go away inspired to make a variety of things. Suitable for intermediate level, including children who have intermediate crochet skills. Thursday

Crochet a Pretty Bird Jo Smith

Join Jo to crochet this cute bird. Pattern, yarn and stuffing will be provided for finishing this pretty bird at home and so you can make more – for a child’s mobile, to hang in the garden or in the window. Suitable for those that can already crochet the basic stitches.Friday

Crochet a Rose Jo Smith

Crocheted roses are lovely sewn onto hats, cushions, bags, or made into a corsage or flower crown. In this 30 minute session Jo Smith will show you a basic rose pattern which you can then alter/ adapt/ embellish and customise. The basic pattern can be used with a range of yarns such as silk , cotton, mohair. You will need to be competent in basic crochet skills/stitches. Friday

Cross Stitch 101 Jamie Chalmers, Mr X Stitch

Come and join Mr X Stitch as he introduces you to the magnificent craft of cross stitch. With a wide selection of patterns and materials to choose from, he’ll teach you how to start cross stitch, how to stop and what to do in the middle, and you can stitch whatever you want. If you don’t know how to stitch, you’ll learn this creative craft. If you can already cross stitch then you’ll enjoy an hour of refining your skills and having a laugh. How can you resist? Suitable for any level. Friday


Workshop Timetable

Cute Cushion with Handmade Pom PomsSue Cotten

A fun class creating a cushion with handmade mini pompoms to go around the edge of the cushion. In this workshop you will learn how to use the Multi Pom-Pom tool which has been designed to create multiple pompoms at the same time. Then you will machine sew a cushion with your handmade pompom edging. In your workshop kit you will be provided with fabric, yarn and full instructions. Basic sewing skills will be required for this workshop. Sunday

Design & Make a Pretty Pencil or A-Line Skirt Miss Libby Rose In this introduction to pattern cutting you will measure yourself correctly and professionally for skirt making, create an easy block and turn that into your very own design of a pencil or A-line skirt. We look at seam allowances, facings and ease. The cutting out process is vital and Miss Libby Rose will give you some great tips and ideas from her days of working in the trade. In three hours you will leave with your fabulous creation and the knowledge and confidence to design and make a basic made to measure skirt. A limited range of fabrics are provided and you are welcome to supply your own (cotton / cotton blend). Thursday

Design, Cut & Stitch Yoga Pants or LeggingsMiss Libby Rose

Create your very own personalised pair of stylish leggings or yoga pants. You will draw up a pattern to your own measurements so we can design, style and make these funky trousers and learn how to use the sewing machine using stretchy jersey fabric. Take away the skills to carry on designing and making for friends, family or for business. There will be a limited range of fabrics to choose from or you are welcome to supply your own cotton stretch jersey (2 metres). This workshop is open to adults and children who have basic sewing knowledge. Saturday

Dip Dye a Silky Scarf Terry Harper

Ever wanted a scarf with your own colours to match your outfit? In this hands-on class you will make an exquisite dip-dyed flowing scarf and learn about the dyes to use and the method of doing it. Get tips on variations you can add to a pretty design and use the skill to work on your own fashionable projects at home. Suitable for any level including children aged 12 plus. Friday

Dorset and Yorkshire Buttons Freda Robinson

Can’t find the right button? Buttons have been hand made since Elizabethan times and before to embellish special garments. Never be stuck - learn the basics of each technique and ideas for variations of the Dorset button. Do you make your own clothes? Choose the size and style of Dorset Button. Fond of knitting? Make your Yorkshire buttons from matching wool. Suitable for any level. Saturday

Double Your Fun with Twin NeedlesKatya Essery, Sew Pretty Knowing how to thread a double needle and then use it properly can make the difference between your garments and can be incredibly satisfying. But, can you double your fun and use the twin needle for other purposes? Come and find out in this hour workshop. Suitable for intermediate level. Thursday

Eastern European Inspired Blue Print BagGillian Travis

Learn a quick and easy method of making a small bag that could be used to hold glasses or a mobile phone. Learn how to make a cord for the bag. The bag is made using a fabric that looks like Eastern blue print fabric and is enhanced with a strip of vintage braid. Suitable for any level. Saturday


Workshop Timetable

Easy Ruffled Scarf Janice Croft

Fringed pashmina shawl is magically transformed into a ruffled scarf. Light enough for those spring mornings but warm enough to keep out the chill. Learn a method of applying elastic that can be used in many other projects. Lovely scarf to make as a present, don’t forget to keep one for yourself. Suitable for any level (but not suitable for children however). Friday

Embellish Knitwear: Large hand-embroidery & Swiss-darning Terry Harper

This bang-on trend technique never fails to receive compliments when worn! Even men are now enjoying embellished jumpers. Using a choice of colours, you will learn how to transform jumpers, scarves and hats with large hand-embroidery and Swiss-darning methods. After designing on paper you will be shown 4 stitches. You will also learn about texture and wool weights necessary to obtain a stunning effect. Saturday

English Paper Pieced Patchwork Helena Marriott

You will be shown how to recreate the traditional craft of English paper pieced patchwork. Using paper patterns you will sew beautiful fabrics to these and then be shown how to create a hexagonal piece made up of 7 individual hexagons. These can be taken home and sewn on to cushions or made into table mats, or they can be added to and made into quilts. Kit will include contrasting fabric and paper patches, sewing cotton and needles will be available. Saturday

Essential Dressmaking TechniquesClaire Tyler

It’s so easy when you know how! Come and find out how to get perfect seams, darts, blind hems and buttonholes. Find out what ease stitching and stay stitching means, how and why you understitch, clip, notch and neaten seams. You will make small sample pieces to keep as reference so you can confidently tackle your own dressmaking projects in future. Suitable for beginners and anyone wanting a refresher. Saturday

Experimental Mark Marking & Screen Printing Nicole Line

This experimental print workshop will be constructed around mark-making using a silk screen. We will focus on surface pattern, texture and design, using the screen to make prints onto paper and fabric using objects to mono-print with and hand printing onto the mesh to continue developing designs. Each piece will be a unique layered combination of texture and unusual marks. Students will be guided through each stage of the process through a series of demonstrations and will have access to a wide range of samples. There will be several activities throughout the workshop to encourage confidence with the materials and tools. Towards the end of the experimental print workshop students will have the opportunity to apply knowledge gained working collaboratively with others in the group. Suitable for any level including children over 8 when accompanied by an adult. Saturday


Workshop Timetable

Fabric Decoupage a Recycled Glasses CaseSue Cotten

In this workshop you will learn how to Decoupage with fabric. The technique is so versatile you can use fabric or specialist Decoupatch© paper to embellish or revitalize bags, shoes, purses, books or furniture - the list is endless. During the session you will paste the fabric onto a recycled glasses case to learn how to deal with tricky bits for future projects. In your kit you will be provided with fabric, glasses case and instructions so you can continue to decorate many more things when you get home. The workshop is suitable for any level including children. Brushes and the specialist glue are loaned by Decoupatch. Thursday & Friday

Fabric Manipulation: Pleats, Tucks & Ruffles Jenni McGill, It’s Sew Simple

This is a very experimental, fun workshop that will uncover many more variations on the techniques you have used in the past. Working on a Janome sewing machine you will create samples using creative techniques, ranging from; a diamond box pleat, pin tucking, tuck and fold pleats, to a shaped fabric ruffle. These can be used to up cycle your old clothes in the future. Suitable for any level. Saturday

Fair Isle Knitting: Creative and FunMonica Russel

This workshop is suitable for anyone who wants to look more closely at how colour and pattern and changing colours combine to make a successful item. Monica will enable you to become confident at changing colours, reading charts and she will give you ideas of how to incorporate Fair Isle patterns into garments, scarves snoods and hats. She will also give you the opportunity to design your own Fair Isle. Suitable for intermediate level. Sunday

Faux Leather Clutch Bag with Magnetic ClaspJanice Croft Working in Faux leather/suede can be tricky but with the right tools it’s easy. Learn how to handle this fabric the right way. Make a lined clutch, with magnetic catch and internal pocket. Big enough to use as a tablet bag or a nice size for the evening. Suitable for any level (but not suitable for children however). Friday & Sunday

Felt Fashionable Wrist Warmers Carole Waddle

Explore and learn the wet felting seamless technique. Working with colour blended merino fleece and other fibres, learn how to lay down fibres around a template and wet felt to produce a pair of fashionably warm wrist warmers. Perfect for keeping your fingers warm in cooler weather. The richly decorated surface, could later be embellished with hand stitching, beads etc. Suitable for any level (but not for children however) Saturday

Five Favourite Feet: Expand and ExploreClaire TylerThere are lots of different feet available for your sewing machine which can help you get a better finish. On this workshop you will learn about five of the most popular feet, how to attach them and what they can do. Whilst trying them out, you’ll get lots of tips and take home samples to remind you what you can achieve with these five fantastic feet which include: Walking Foot, Free Motion, Buttonhole, Cording and Blind Hem foot. Suitable for any level. Thursday

Four Feet You Can’t Live Without: Hemming, Piping & Buttons Katya Essery, Sew Pretty

Are you a confident sewer but still lacking some techniques? Do you wish to finish off your projects in a more professional way? Learning how to use four new sewing presser feet will change your life and give you the confidence and a great finish. We will cover hemming, blind hemming, piping and the sew-on button foot. Suitable for those who have sewn with a sewing machine. Friday


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Free Machine Stitched Flower PanelGillian Travis

Learn free machine skills – ‘How to draw with your sewing machine’. Learn how to appliqué circles of coloured cotton fabric on to a piece of heavy calico and free machine lines to make a flower panel. This is an excellent project to learn how to free machine. Beginners welcome. Sunday

Free Motion Quilted Laptop or Tablet Cover Barley Massey

Transform scarves into practical and attractive envelope style bags to protect your laptop or tablet. This class also introduces ‘freestyle machine quilting’ which is the process of sewing designs through layers of fabric and wadding using a free motion or darning foot on the sewing machine with the feed dogs down so you move the fabric in any direction you like. Choose from a selection of attractive pre loved scarves, stitch and assemble with Barley’s guidance. No cutting required! Thursday

Free Motion Sampler Cushion Sue Cotten

During the class you will be introduced to a variety of different free motion techniques which will then be incorporated into a cushion. In your workshop kit you will be provided with fabric to complete the cushion and Instructions to finish the project at home as the time spent during the session will concentrate on the free machine techniques. Suitable for any level. Friday

Fun with Applique Jenni McGill, It’s Sew Simple

Working with templates you will cover the basics of creating applique and then spend time practicing that all important top stitching! Applique is a lot of fun, just remember that most shapes have a lot of twists, corners and turns, so sewing machine control is important, if you are a beginner, don’t expect the shape to be perfect and you will be fine. Practice does make perfect. Skills covered: cutting and applying bond a web (fabric glue) to your shapes, practicing the top stitching and reverse applique. Suitable for any level. Sunday

Fun with Felt Beads Meg Charter

During this 1 hour class you will learn to make felt beads using hand dyed merino fibres, mixing felt beads and purchased beads as they are threaded onto silk ribbon to make a necklace. Suitable for any level. Sunday

Get to Grips with Creative Cable Knitting Monica Russel

If you have always loved the look of cables and have no idea of how to get started or how to use the stitch to enhance plain knitting then this workshop is just for you. Monica will show you how to twist and curl your way along straight needles: transferring stitches from one needle to another, knitting and purling in different sequences. Skill Level: be able to cast on and off, knit and purl. All participants will go away feeling confident in knitting cable. Saturday & Sunday


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Get to Know your Sewing Machine: Make a Cushion Jenni McGill, It’s Sew Simple

Build confidence in using a sewing machine, from threading up, winding the bobbin, understanding how to use the different stitch functions, and feet in the machine. You will also learn basic piecing, use decorative stitches on the machine, finishing the inside with the overcast stitch to give a professional finish and making a simple envelope back. The cushion will be identical to the photo using cheat striped fabric and we anticipate it will be finished within the hour. Suitable for beginners. Thursday

Hand Sew a Sweet Bunny Helena Marriott

Learn to hand sew a sweet soft rabbit toy using running stitch and back stitch. Having sewn the precut pieces, you will turn bunny through, and stuff before slip stitching the opening. Finish the bunny with hand stitched facial features, button and bow. Suitable for any level including children aged 10 plus. Saturday

Handmade Book with Fabric CoverSue Cotton

In this workshop you will learn how to make a delightful handmade book with a hand stitched spine and pages. The hardback front and back sides of the book will be covered with fabric and embellished with a button closure. The book will be assembled by hand stitching the pages and covers to create a decorative spine. Your kit will include all you need to make your hand made book. Suitable for any level including children when accompanied by an adult. Friday

Hand-Smocking Made Easy Terry Harper

Need a special touch to your dress-making or cushion cover for your living room? Smocking has made a come-back and is fun to learn and experiment with. Learn to hand-smock and use embroidery threads to create an intricate surface design. Gain the skills of gathering and pleating. You will be shown how important tension is and all the tips to master a traditional skill, with hands-on assistance to guide you through all the basic techniques. Suitable for any level including children when accompanied by an adult. Thursday

Hand-stitched Crazy Patchwork Kate Haxell

Learn techniques for recycling scraps of fabrics to make and then embellish a sample of this very decorative style of patchwork. No special sewing or embroidery skills are needed and detailed workshop notes, illustrations and advice will help you develop the techniques to make larger projects, such as a quilt or cushion. Aimed at beginners, children over 12 years old are welcome. Thursday & Sunday

Hardanger Diamond The Cross Stitch Guild

Created as an ideal project for the novice stitcher this Hardanger Diamond is worked in space dyed thread. Hardanger is an attractive form of counted embroidery which has been used as part of Norwegian traditional costume for hundreds of years. Suitable for any level.Everyday

Hardanger Mini Band The Cross Stitch Guild

This is an ideal first attempt at the gorgeous form of counted embroidery. Originally part of Norwegian traditional costume, this effective lace-like stitching is much easier to create than you might think. Stitched in space-dyed thread and stranded cottons, this is a very pretty project. Suitable for any level. Everyday


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Heart Shaped Aromatic Stuffed Bunting Miss Libby Rose

An aromatic craft project, we will make a row of stuffed shaped bunting with a choice of lavender or rose herbs giving an aromatic home-wares project. We will use various applique and haberdashery to decorate. The choice is yours! Suitable for any level. Friday

Hexagonal Patchwork for BeginnersKate Haxell

Hexagon patchworks are traditionally made from recycled and vintage fabrics and this workshop teaches you how to use pretty fabric scraps to hand-stitch a seven-patch hexagon block. No special sewing skills are needed and there are detailed workshop notes and illustrations to take away with you, plus advice on how to expand your block into a larger patchwork, such as a quilt or a cushion. Aimed at beginners, children over 12 years old are welcome Friday

Incredible Invisible Zips Claire Tyler

This is a workshop that will unravel the mystery of setting in the perfect invisible zip, so that it disappears into the seam of a garment or project. Using both the specialist concealed zip foot and the standard one, you will practice sewing several invisible zips and will learn how to add a waistband to the top. There will also be a demonstration of how to attach facings at the neckline entirely by machine. Suitable for any level. Thursday & Sunday

Indian Peacock: Fuse and Stitch a Delightful Design Gillian Travis

Learn appliqué techniques as you apply a peacock on a printed background and add some hand embroidery. The background has been hand block printed in India and the “mock” shisha glass mirrors are added to add some detail. Various colours are available. Size 20 x 24cm. Suitable for any level. Thursday

Introduction to Delicate Nuno FeltingCathy Unwin

This session will introduce you to the magical processes needed to combine a silk chiffon fabric with merino wool fibres. The resulting ‘Nunofelt’ is of one of the lightest weight felts possible, perfect for clothing. You will be shown a variety of ways to give different effects and some hints to guide your own explorations.Thursday & Sunday

Introduction to English Paper PiecingSewing Quarter

Join the Sewing Quarter for a workshop in English Paper Piecing (EPP). EPP involves basting pieces of fabric around geometric paper shapes and then piecing the shapes together with hand-stitches. Students will learn how to deal with different EPP shapes, two methods of basting, how to piece the fabric with invisible stitches, and how to finish off the piece. Students will begin a quilt block and can choose to incorporate one shape or combine several. This class is aimed at crafters who have done some hand-stitching before, but they do not need a knowledge of EPP. Thursday & Saturday

Introduction to Silk Shading Royal School of Needlework

Silk Shading is a traditional technique that can be used for naturalistic representation or in a contemporary way for surface and texture. It is also referred to as ‘painting with a needle’ or ‘thread painting’, and is a technique which never fails to impress. This pretty floral motif will introduce you to the technique of Silk Shading using Long and Short stitch, progressing through the stages involved to achieve a three dimensional effect. You will start the process and have an understanding of how to continue at home in order to complete the flowers. Suitable for any level. Friday & Sunday


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Introduction to Stumpwork Royal School of Needlework

Stumpwork, also known as raised embroidery, is a technique which creates 3-dimensional pieces that can be used for fashion adornments and accessories as well as adding another dimension to a piece of embroidery. Techniques include silk work, goldwork, counted work, flat and raised stitching, bead work, padding and needlelace. Stumpwork designs are varied and imaginative offering scope for a high degree of creativeness. In this 90 minute workshop, you will learn how to form and embroider a wired leaf that can then be repeated to make a spray of leaves or added onto a piece of Appliqué. Suitable for any level. Thursday & Saturday

Introduction to Tunisian Crochet Sue Tootill, Queen of Craft

A cross between knitting and crochet? Come along and learn how to cast on, the basic Tunisian stitches and how to cast off. This yarn craft produces a lovely even fabric that can be used in many ways. Suitable for beginners. Sunday

Introduction to Using a Sewing MachineBarley Massey Build confidence in using a sewing machine, from threading up, winding the bobbin, understanding how to use the different stitch functions, seams & hems by stitching onto a specially designed ‘Learn to Sew’ t-towel. Suitable for beginners. Friday

Japanese Triangle Tote Bag by MachineTree Walsh, Stitchless TV

In this class you will learn to machine sew the lining to the main fabric and then with a clever folding technique, you magically transform your stitched creation into a bag. Suitable for any level. Friday

Jazz up a Bag with Vintage Rag Rug Techniques Jenni Stuart Anderson

Decorate a useful hessian bag, using two traditional rag rug techniques. Yarn and fabric strips are hooked in loops on the bag, then surrounded with fabric petals using a technique called Progging. A simple flower motif can be worked in an hour session but you could use your own designs to make unique gifts later. (People will ask you where you got your groovy bag...) Progging was used for rag rugs in the UK in the past, as was Hooking, which was used for vintage rugs in Canada and the US where it developed into a folk art form. Both techniques could be used later for larger projects and you will see examples. Suitable for any level including children aged over 6 if accompanied by an adult. Friday

Join as you Go: Crocheted Flower BlanketJo Smith

Join Jo for this 90 minute workshop. She will give you a pattern and yarns to play with and teach you how to make a delightful flower blanket - perfect as a throw, a picnic blanket or a bed spread. Suitable for those that can already crochet basic stitches. Sunday

Knit Using the Magic Loop: 2 Socks at a TimeMolly Brown

Join Molly and learn how to knit using the magic loop on a circular needle. Once this technique is mastered, it opens the door to knitting two socks at a time, therefore avoiding suffering from ‘second sock syndrome’. Sleeves can also be worked two at a time. You will learn how to set up a magic loop and Diana will cover the pitfalls to look out for as the work grows. Having mastered one loop, participants will be shown how to set up two loops on one circular needle. You do need to be able to cast on, knit and cast off. All ages with these skills are welcome. Saturday


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Knitting in Wire: Pretty Beaded BroochSusan Burns

Join Susan and learn the art of knitting with wire using simple knitting techniques. You will be using beautiful glass beads or buttons of your choice to make a brooch. You will leave the workshop wearing your unique brooch and will have the skill to knit more. For this workshop you must be able to knit, cast on and off. Friday

Knitting in Wire: Sparkling Spring BraceletSusan Burns Join Susan for her latest bracelet workshop which includes Spring coloured glass beads and wire to make a sparkling bracelet. Suitable for those that can already knit, cast on and cast off.Thursday

Knitting with Colour and Texture Molly Brown

This 2 hour workshop will cover techniques of fairisle knitting, intastsia and using colour and texture at the same time. Students will produce a small sample of each type of knitting and have comprehensive instructions to take away to help them continue the work. Suitable for intermediate level. Friday

Lace Knitting: Let’s be Creative Monica Russel

Do you wish you could knit lace garments but feel intimidated by intricate patterns? Do you always seem to end up with more (or less) sts than you should have or are you worried about going wrong in the shaping? This lace-knitting workshop takes you step-by-step through how knitted lace works, from simple eyelets and lace panels to more complicated patterns. You will try out some lace stitches appropriate to your current skill level. You will learn how lace can be used as borders for garments. You will go away feeling confident with simple/ moderately difficult lace knitting. Suitable for intermediate level. Saturday

Lapped Zip Masterclass Jenni McGill, It’s Sew Simple

Face your fear of zips, learn some simple tricks that will turn that fear into confidence. Lapped zips are used in the side seams or back seams of skirts and dresses and in soft furnishings like cushions. You will watch a demonstration and be given detailed instructions to take away with you. You will practice using cotton calico to make your own sample, this can be used for future reference. Saturday

Leaf: Crochet in Wire Kath Orsman

Crochet this attractive bracelet in wire using only two basic stitches - chain and double crochet. The free style of the bracelets creates a unique item every time which is unusual and very pleasing. Suitable for intermediate level including children aged 12+. Saturday & Sunday

Learn to Crochet, Row By Row SueTootill, Queen of Crafts

Begin your crochet journey by learning the basic stitches, working a small block. Covers chain stitch, double and treble crochet, turning chains and changing colour. Suitable for beginners and children over 12 when accompanied by an adult. Friday

Learn to Embellish with Creative PipingSue Cotten

In this workshop you will learn how to create different types of piping that can be used to edge and embellish cushions, home furnishings and in dressmaking garments. In the workshop you will create samples of single piping, double piping, gathered piping. In your kit you will be provided with fabric, bias binding and piping cord to make your samples. Basic sewing machine skills are required for this workshop. Sunday


Workshop Timetable

Leather Look Journal Cover Cecile Whatman

Create a gorgeous journal or book cover using inks, Transfer Artist Paper (TAP) and Kraft Tex. Discover what these media are and how to use them. You will make a piece large enough to cover an A4 journal, visual diary or book or a couple of smaller ones. Final fitting and stitching of the cover will be done at home. Suitable for all levels including children aged 12+. Thursday

Lovely Lacy Knickers Claire Tyler

Making knickers is simple and fun, using a simple pattern and stretch lace create these pretty knickers. Perfect to wear every day, these knickers have no side seams so are perfect under close fitting clothes and no vpl. If you can use a sewing machine you can make these. Saturday

Lovely Lampshades Terry Harper

Making something unique and chic for your home is fun and inventive. You will learn to grapple with a drum lampshade frame and secure your fabric using the right materials and tools. As well as hands-on assistance and becoming skilled at the techniques, you will be able to make more, ever different, lampshades for yourself and as gifts. Suitable for any level including children aged 10 plus.Thursday & Saturday

Lucet Cord: A Passion Ziggy Rytka

This class is designed for beginners and intermediates, for adults and accompanaied children. You will learn the fundamental technique of lucetting producing a square Lucet cord and will then move on to a more advanced technique to improve pace and cord production. The class is designed to introduce you to the basic skills enabling you to progress further at your own pace, towards advanced lucetting. Friday & Sunday

Machine Sew a Fold Up Tote in an HourJanice Croft

Make a neat foldup tote by machine. Lightweight, handy only 3”x 4” when folded, this project is full of useful sewing techniques, French seams, fell seams, hems and handles to list but a few. Learn some great skills to take forward to other projects, with a useful bag at the end. Suitable for any level (but not suitable for children however). Saturday

Machine Stitcha Lined, Zipped PurseTree Walsh, Stitchless TV

Join Tree to machine sew a small lined and zipped purse. You will learn how to insert a zip and add a lining whilst using a unique fabric designed by Tree from Stitchless TV. Suitable for any level. Sunday

Make a Corsage from Wired Ribbon Roses Heather Wright, Love Ribbon

Join Heather from Love Ribbon and take a piece of ribbon and learn the art of folding and twisting to form beautiful roses. When completed you will then learn how to make a beautiful corsage for a wedding or a special gift. Suitable for any level (but not suitable for children however) Thursday , Friday

Make A Lace Sleeve T-ShirtJanice Croft

Make a raglan sleeve t shirt whilst learning to work with stretch knits. Then take it a step further and add lace. This top is smart enough for the day time and glamorous for the evening. Suitable for any level (not suitable for children however) Thursday and Saturday

Make a Roman Blind SampleKatya Essery

Roman Blinds can be a fantastic addition to your house interior and great way to create shade without using too much fabric. You will make a sample unlined roman blind using sewing machines under the expert of Katya. Suitable for intermediate level.Thursday


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Make a Teddy Bear Cushion Tree Walsh, Stitchless TV

Have fun making this teddy bear cushion using mixed African print fabric. You will learn the order in which to sew all the pieces of the bear together ready to be taken home and stuffed. NB: Kit does not include stuffing. Suitable for any level. Saturday

Make a Wired Ribbon Rose Heather Wright, Love Ribbon

Join Heather Wright from Love Ribbon and learn the art of a wired ribbon rose in this 30 minute session. Learn the differences between dressmaker roses and ideas on how to display using teacups or teapots, and make a wedding or prom corsage. Thursday

Make an Adorable Doll’s Head ‘Steiner’ StyleFi Oberon

This style of doll is often called ‘Waldorf’ or ‘Steiner’ referring to Rudolf Steiner’s education system. Made from carded wool and stockiknit, the dolls are gorgeous for their simplicity and combination of firmness and softness. They make a wonderful gift and the technique is well worth learning as you will be motivated to make many such dolls. Suitable for any level including children aged 10+.Sunday

Making Woven Ribbons Ruth MacGregor

Have you ever struggled to find a ribbon or trim that was ‘just right’? Learn to weave your own, for the effect you want. This one-hour workshop is a small introduction to weaving. Using a simple loom (yours to keep), you’ll weave some pretty trim, learning the basics, tricks and vocabulary of narrow weaving as you go. You’ll see how the choice of materials can change the result (delicate ribbon, or sturdy strap?) and learn to set things up for your next project at home. This is useful, fun and essential to anyone seeking ‘the perfect trim.’ Beginners welcome including children if accompanied by an adult. Thursday

Monoprinting & Stamping with Gelli Plates Cecile Whatman

Learn how to create sensational surface design fabrics that can be incorporated into any textile art project. Begin with basic pattern making by monoprinting; build layers of varying degree of transparency, mask and then mask and stamp. This workshop is a great way to learn how to add colour and texture to fabric, either as gorgeous backgrounds or feature fabrics. Participants will print up to four 10 inch square fabric pieces using the amazing Gelli Plates. Suitable for any level, including older children aged 12+ with adult supervision. Thursday & Saturday

Needle Felt a Little Bird Fi Oberon

This delightful blue tit is masquerading as a superhero; a great project for beginners and a lovely quick design for those of you with more experience. This is a clever way on making standing birds which could be used for so many 3D textile projects. Suitable for any level, including children aged 10+ Saturday

Needle Felt a Little Lamb with Wired LegsFi Oberon

This workshop is great for beginners and those with some experience of needle felting. Starting with a pre-formed felt body allows you to achieve great results within an hour. You will learn the basics and a couple of more advanced techniques; How to use the different gauges of needles for speedy construction and finer details, to creating a wool covered wire frame. By the end of the workshop you will have everything you need from materials to techniques to complete this lovely standing sheep designed by Fi Oberon. Suitable for all levels including children aged 10 plus. Sunday


Workshop Timetable

Needle Felt a Sleepy Dormouse Sophie Buckley, The Makerss

Create a very sweet and sleepy dormouse using a special barbed needle, British wool, and a wire armature. Needle felting is fun and easy to learn, even if you have never needle felted before you will be able to take away your finished dormouse, and you will have Sophie Buckley, co-author of Making Needle Felted Animals, on hand to guide you through. Take away your dormouse, a handout and felting needle. Suitable for beginners to intermediate including children aged 10 plus. Thursday

Needle Felt a Standing Chick with Wire Legs Fi Oberon

This workshop is great for beginners and those with some experience of needle felting. Starting with a pre-formed felt body allows us to achieve great results within an hour. You will learn the basics and a couple of more advanced techniques; How to use the different gauges of needles including a ‘reverse’ needle for a fluffy effect and how to form bird legs from wire. By the end of the workshop you will have everything you need from materials to techniques to complete this lovely standing chick designed by Fi Oberon. Suitable for any level including children aged 10 plus. Thursday

Needle Felt Beautiful Butterflies Sophie Buckley, The Makerss

Create beautiful butterflies using merino wool and a special barbed needle, learn how to make them look 3D and how to display them. Suitable for any level including children over 10 when accompanied by an adult. Saturday

Needle Felt Spring Motif Bunting Sophie Buckley, The Makerss

Create sweet spring motifs using colourful merino wool, a special barbed needle and water soluble paper, then learn how to turn them into beautiful bunting. Suitable for any level including children over 10 when accompanied by an adult. Friday

Noodle Scarf from Velvet Fabrics Sue Cotten

This is a fun workshop where you will learn how to make an eye catching Noodle Scarf to brighten up any outfit and you will learn how to use a rotary cutter safely. In your kit you will be provided with velvet fabric to make a versatile scarf that can be styled in a number of ways. You will find it easy to repeat to make the scarf in different colours or recycled t-shirts for yourself or as gifts. Suitable for any level. Thursday

Old Stash, New Yarns Ruth MacGregor

Give new life to yarns languishing in the closet! We all have collections of yarns that are ‘not quite right’. Learn how to change their destiny: mix old, neglected yarns with other threads to make something new, fresh and useful. Using a simple spindle, we’ll twist yarns together to make a yarn that is strong, stable, pretty, surprising, and much nicer to use than yarns stranded together. Astonish your old stash. Beginners welcome. Saturday

Patchwork Masterclass Jenni McGill, It’s Sew Simple

Use up all your scraps and master matching those corners. You can bring along your favourite scraps and or use some provided to practice patchwork. You will also make a lovely patch work pin cushion. The patches will be completed using a sewing machine. I can show you a way to make your future patchwork projects so much easier and perfectly matched. Suitable for any level. Thursday

Pattern Alterations for Larger BustsClaire Tyler

If you have ever had trouble adjusting a pattern to fit your shape then this is the workshop for you. Learn to alter a commercial pattern for a fuller bust for garments with and without darts or with princess seams. Suitable for those with some dressmaking experience. Friday & Sunday


Workshop Timetable

Pattern Draft a Skirt to Fit You Janice Croft

Using your personal measurements draft a skirt block from scratch. In this two hour class, we will make a toile and fit to your unique shape. Alterations will be added to the pattern so you leave with a toile and a pattern that fits. It can then be used for other styles of skirts knowing that you will get the perfect fit each time. Suitable for any level Sunday

Peg Loom Weave a Spring Scarf Sue Cotten

In this workshop you will learn how to peg loom weave to make a Spring scarf. The technique is easy to learn and is suitable for adults and children, you will be surprised at how quick your project grows. You will learn how to thread the pegs to create the ‘warps’ so you can start to weave the ‘weft’ rows. If you love wool and yarn and have a ‘stash’ to use up at home this is the workshop for you. Peg looming is very versatile as you can create wearables, accessories and cushions, you can even weave plastic bags and fabric. In your workshop kit you will be provided with yarn to make your scarf and full instructions to take home. The wooden peg loom you will use in the workshop has been provided by The Hand Weaving Company. Thursday

Perfect Pattern Matching for Machine Sewing Claire Tyler

Matching a pattern on a garment can be the difference between it looking home made or hand made. There are several techniques – on this workshop you will learn how to cut out to match the pattern and then how to stitch a seam. Take home notes and samples and try out on your next project. Suitable for those with some sewing experience. Sunday

Pictures in Stitches: Applique & Embroider Helena Marriott

Create your very own fabric picture using hand stitched appliqué and free form embroidery. You will use new and reused fabrics – it’s a great way to upcycle or create a memory panel from treasured clothing. Suitable for beginners and children aged 12 plus. Saturday

Polymer Clay Granny Square ButtonsTerry Harper

Ever wanted to create a striking set of matching buttons, each resembling a crocheted Granny Square? Using a template of a granny square and the polymer clay, you will learn to create a cane and get all the tips to making it even, intricate and attractive with hands-on assistance to learn the tricks of the trade. You will take it home to bake on a low heat. Suitable for any level, including children when accompanied by an adult. Friday

Pulled Thread and Beaded Mini TileThe Cross Stitch Guild

This little framed tile is worked on linen in cream stranded cotton with additional seed pearls. All the counted stitches are pulled thread stitches which create this lacy effect. Suitable for any level.Everyday

Rag Rug FlowersElspeth Jackson

Have fun turning old t-shirts and fabric offcuts into recycled works of art with the age-old skill of rag rugging. In this introductory class you will learn how to use the rag rug tools, how to select and prepare materials for rag rugging and how to do both the loopy and shaggy rag rug techniques. You will gain the skills and confidence to embark on rag rug projects at home and will leave having made a rag rug brooch or hair accessory. Suitable for all levels. Sunday


Workshop Timetable

Rag Rugging for Beginners Elspeth Jackson

Have fun turning old t-shirts and fabric offcuts into recycled works of art with the age-old skill of rag rugging. In this introductory class you will learn how to use the rag rug tools, how to select and prepare materials for rag rugging and how to do both the loopy and shaggy rag rug techniques. You will gain the skills and confidence to embark on rag rug projects at home and will leave having started a lovely rag rug flower. Suitable for all levels. Thursday

Ribbon and Rag Roses Elizabeth Healey

In this one hour workshop you will learn how to make fabric roses using simple folds and stab stitches. You should be able to complete one ribbon rose within the hour, but a kit containing a fully illustrated worksheet and fabric strips for making more roses will be supplied so you can make more, either at the workshop, or later at home. The technique has a wide range of applications ranging from millinery, making wedding bouquets, corsages, and appliqués for handmade clothes. Suitable for any level. Friday

Ribbon Weaving Fun Barley Massey

Learn how to create a simple woven cloth from upcycled fabric strips, ties or ribbons. There will be an inspirational mix of materials to work with. Explore colour, texture and composition. Barley will guide you through this low tech method of weaving on flat boards from setting up, weaving to stabilizing the fabric and removing from the boards. By the end of the class you should have created a couple of placemats! Suitable for any level, including children age 10 plus.Saturday

Screen Printing using hand Cut StencilsNicole Line This is an up-cycling workshop where you have the chance to transform your unwanted or unused items from home. Nicole will take you through the equipment and provide a demonstration in the process. You will then begin to draw and design your stencils ready for printing using bold abstract shapes. Before printing onto your final pieces you will have the chance to sample onto fabric and paper. You can bring items from home to print onto such as t-shirts, napkins, note books or canvases (otherwise Nicole will provide what is required). Dig around at home or visit your local charity shop to find items to screen print onto. Suitable for any level including children over 8 when accompanied by an adult. Friday & Sunday

Shibori Dyeing for Beginners Fi Oberon

This workshop is a fascinating introduction to the complexity of repeat patterns you can achieve by tying and clamping material prior to dyeing. You will come to recognise how the patterns are achieved and have a go at two mini projects yourself. Please be aware that whilst aprons are provided you will be working with dyes and may be wise to avoid wearing your Sunday Best. Suitable for any level Thursday & Sunday

Silk and Spindle Ruth MacGregor

Start with a handful of luscious silk fibre and a wooden tool, and learn to make your own beautiful silk yarns in less than an hour! It’s easy, pretty, and very satisfying. We’ll start slowly so you can see and feel the twist moving into the silk; then we’ll talk about making the yarn of your dreams. For embroidery, knitting, weaving or crochet, there’s nothing like silk; so take the plunge into this beautiful world. Beginners welcome.Sunday


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Silk Hankies Bowl Cecile Whatman

Start with a packet of hand dyed silk hankies, a balloon and some yarns and thread and learn how to make a gorgeous, organic, decorative bowl. This is an extremely addictive and adaptable technique, suitable for every household. A range of different colourways will be provided in the kits. Students should finish the project in the time available. Suitable for any level including older children when accompanied by an adult.Friday & Sunday

Simple Pull On Skirt: Working with Knit Fabrics Claire Tyler

Working with stretch fabric can be tricky – in this three-hour workshop you will learn all the skills you need plus make an easy to wear pull on skirt. Fabrics from Bloomsbury Square Fabrics and a pattern from The Maker’s Atelier will be provided. Suitable for any level.Friday

Simple Summer Dress Seaside Dress in 3 Hours Miss Libby Rose

In this introduction to pattern cutting you will measure yourself correctly and professionally to make a simple dress. We will create a block and Toile and all work together on adapting darts to turn that into your very own summer dress. We look at seam allowances, facings and ease. Depending on time we will be turning the toile into your very own seaside dress by cutting fabrics or you will leave with your toile and the confidence to create out of a variety fabrics at home. The cutting out process is vital and Miss Libby Rose will give you some great tips and ideas from her days of working in the trade. In three hours you will leave the knowledge and confidence to design and make a basic made to measure dress. Suitable for those with some dressmaking experience. A wonderful simple addition to this class is the seaside vintage style bag (1 hour class from 1-2 on Friday 3rd, code 64). Sunday

Southache Jewellery Marta Zajkowska

Soutache is traditional embroidery using special double cord called soutache and variety of beads, pearls or crystals. Soutache can be curved and shaped into many patterns and is essentially a textile. In this 2-hour class, you will learn to stitch cords and elements together and learn how the loops, swirls and beads all combine to create unique elegant jewellery. After the workshop you will know how to create a soutache motif on necklaces, earrings, brooches and learn many more useful tips to make more advanced project. Suitable for beginners. Thursday

Spinning Mawata Ruth MacGregor

Beautiful dyed silk caps gleam on our suppliers’ shelves – but have you wondered just what to do with them?? Here’s one answer: make lovely, shimmery, usable yarns! In this class, learn several ways to transform those gorgeous silk waddings into thread and yarn. We’ll start by making yarns for knitting and crochet directly from the silk, using no tools at all. Next we’ll make yarns for knitting, crochet, weaving, embroidery and braiding, using a simple tool to help the process. It’s fast, fun, useful, and very, very easy. Beginners welcome. Friday

Stitch a ‘Remember Me’ Cushion from a ShirtBarley Massey

‘Remember Me’ is a personal service offered by Barley to help people transform items of sentimental clothing into comforting items and gifts for loved ones. During this class you will create a cushion of your own design using your own shirt and a sewing machine (Barley will bring shirts too if you don’t have one). Whilst you sew, Barley will give insight into her service and share thoughts on poetic and healing upcycling ideas. Suitable for any level, including children capable of using a sewing machine independently. Thursday & Friday


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Stylish Seams and Hems Claire Tyler

Learn how to finish your garments with unusual seams and hems perfect for popular fabrics like stretch, scuba, denim and boiled wool. Many of these techniques are found in patterns. Practice the techniques and take home notes and samples so you will be able to finish your garments with style. Suitable for any level. Friday

Successful Machine Sewing with KnitsClaire Tyler

Learn how to produce great garments when sewing with stretch and knit fabrics, even without an overlocker. Learn about needle and stitch choice, and finishing options by making a few samples to take home and use as reference. No previous experience of sewing stretch fabrics is required. Saturday

Ten Stitch Sampler The Cross Stitch Guild

A sweet little framed sampler is created using ten different stitches to great effect. All counted stitches but with a difference This is ideal for the novice to try something a little different. Everyday

The Owl & The Pussy Cat: Felt the PussyFi Oberon

This is a fabulous introduction to the craft of sculpting with wool. Learn to shape and create small details such as cats ears and add charm with surface pattern. Suitable for any level. Saturday

The Owl & The Pussy Cat: Needle Felt the Owl Fi Oberon

This is a great introduction to needle felting. Learn how to mould and sculpt with wool using a simple felting needle. Apply surface pattern to create character and charm. Suitable for any level. Thursday

Tie-Dyeing Fun, Customise a ToteTerry Harper

Learn the wonderful variations of tie-dyeing that you can imprint on your t-shirts and plain fabrics. You will be shown the skills and will each have a go at creating a design on a tote shopping bag which you will then dye in class and take home with you to open up. Learn to create complex patterns. Once you have the hang of it, you will be able to experiment with colour and designs at home. Suitable for any level including children aged 12 plus. Sunday

Traditional Swiss Embroidery on Gingham Beatrice James

The basis of this Swiss Embroidery is the stitching of white thread on the darker squares of the gingham. Other colours can be introduced to give different effects. In the 19th century young girls made traditional items for their bottom drawer including such things as aprons, traycloths and even skirts. You will learn how to do a design on a piece of gingham which can then be appliqued on to an article of your own such as a cloth bag or cushion. Suitable for any level.Sunday

Uniquely Styled Covered NotebookTerry Harper

Create an exquisitely covered notebook which will wow your friends and colleagues when used at a meeting. Using a combination of fabric and paper, you will create a fashionable handy item you will be proud of. Learning about how to spine a notebook, you will be able to make more unique elite notebooks as self-designed gifts. Suitable for any level including children when accompanied by an adult. Sunday


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Upcycle Ties into a Tote Bag Barley Massey

Learn how to upcycle men’s ties into a stylish lined bag using a sewing machine in this 90 minute class. There will be a collection of inspiring pre-prepared ties (unpicked and stabilized) to choose from. The class covers piecing together the ties on the machine, cutting out your patchwork using a simple bag pattern, assembling the pattern pieces, adding a lining and handles – walk away with a unique shopping bag! Suitable for those familiar with using sewing machine. Saturday

Use Vintage Rug Rag Techniques: Create a Brooch Jenni Stuart Anderson

Learn two traditional rag rug techniques to make a beautiful flower brooch. Yarn is hooked in loops, with a rug hook, through hessian backing then surrounded with fabric petals, using the technique called Progging. Stitch a felt backing to the flower you have made, then sew on a brooch fastening to flaunt your unique creation for all to admire. Both techniques could be scaled up and used later to make larger projects like rag rugs or wall art and Jenni will show you examples. Suitable for any level including children aged over 6 if accompanied by an adult. Saturday

Vintage Style Bridal or Prom Embroidered Ribbon Coathanger Heather Wright, Love Ribbon

Join Heather to learn the art of silk ribbon embroidery and learn to sew the stitches in white silk ribbon and then Heather will teach you how to bring your embroidered flowers to life with a few secrets. You don’t need to be an accomplished embroiderer, but the knowledge of a few common stitches like lazy daisy and French knot would be advantage for this workshop. Suitable for any level (not suitable for children however) Saturday

Vintage Style Reversible Seaside BagMiss Libby Rose

Using four pieces of fabric we will create a beautiful beach bag with seaside applique. You will learn to easily line a bag to a high standard that makes it useable on both sides. Suitable for all levels of sewing you will be using various techniques including applique fused with Bondaweb. Friday

Wet Felt a Colourful Bangle Laura Guida

In this session we will use wet felting techniques to make a colourful felt bangle using merino wool. This session will provide an introduction to feltmaking and is suitable for all levels. Saturday

Wet Felt a Small Seamless Bag Carole Waddle

Explore and learn wet felting 3D seamless techniques. Let your imagination run riot to create a small funky felt bag with a handle and with felt buttons as closure. Use colour blended fleece and/or other fibres to produce a richly decorated surface, which could later be embellished with hand stitching, beads or sequins etc. Suitable for any level (not suitable for children however). Friday

Wet Felted Double Layer Poppy Meg Charter

Using hand dyed merino and silk fibres students will learn to wet felt a flower double layered flower which can be used as a brooch. Suitable for any level. Thursday

Wired Satin Ribbon Roses for Bouquets Heather Wright, Love Ribbons

Join Heather Wright from Love Ribbon and learn how to make ribbon roses for decoration and/or for celebrations. This one hour workshop will start with a look at the different types of ribbon and which are best to use, the difference between dressmaker roses and wired roses and then how to make a ribbon leaf including folded and wired. The project can be completed or taken home to finish. All materials and instructions provided. Suitable for beginners. Sunday


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Zip It - Lapped and Concealed ZipsKatya Essery, Sew Pretty

This is a workshop designed for all people who have used a sewing machine in the past or people with basic sewing skills wanting to take the next step forward. During the 90 minute class you will learn how to sew lapped and concealed zips, using different sewing machine feet and become more familiar with different sewing techniques. Lapped zips are often used in skirts and the backs of dresses or indeed cushion covers. Concealed (invisible) zips can be used in any garments or cushion covers. Suitable for intermediate level.Friday

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