Upcoming Events
July 2020
Sew, what would you like to do next? Friday – Zoë Hughes
Sew, what would you like to do next? An opportunity to overcome the 'brick wall' or problem you might be having with a piece of work, learn new skills or just to get a days dedicated sewing done and meet like minded Thimblestitchers.
Find out more »Plenty of Fish in the Sea – Louise Nichols
An exciting new workshop with Louise.
Find out more »Sew, what would you like to do next? Sunday – Zoë Hughes
Sew, what would you like to do next? An opportunity to overcome the 'brick wall' or problem you might be having with a piece of work, learn new skills or just to get a days dedicated sewing done and meet like minded Thimblestitchers. Zoë's class for those wanting to work on their own individual projects and have a tutor on hand to guide and encourage. Please let me know if you would like more information about this monthly group.
Find out more »Blooming Marvellous – Kara Chambers
Summer is here! An opportunity to build on mark making techniques using Intense blocks, metallic inks and acrylic paint.
Find out more »August 2020
Drop In Wednesday
Half a day 9:30 to 12:30 OR 12.00 to 3.00 = £5.00 All day 9:30 to 3:00 =£8.00 Spend a day catching up with those projects. Please be aware there will be no tutor available so it is just a day to get some space and time to yourself. Tea and coffee on tap! Unfortunately I cannot accommodate any laying-up of quilts as it takes up too many tables but if you do wish to lay a quilt up please…
Find out more »September 2020
Eco Printing – Fiona Baldwin
Full details and photos of this two day workshop coming soon!
Find out more »Drop In Wednesday
Half a day 9:30 to 12:30 OR 12.00 to 3.00 = £5.00 All day 9:30 to 3:00 =£8.00 Spend a day catching up with those projects. Please be aware there will be no tutor available so it is just a day to get some space and time to yourself. Tea and coffee on tap! Unfortunately I cannot accommodate any laying-up of quilts as it takes up too many tables but if you do wish to lay a quilt up please…
Find out more »Block Printed Heat Zapped Acrylic – Kathleen Laurel Sage
In this class you will be exploring how acrylic paints and acrylic felt resist disintegration from heat longer than other materials resulting in some amazing effects that can be created by controlling distance and closeness of the heat applied.
Find out more »Embroidered Scrolls – Kathleen Laurel Sage
In this class we will be using a mixed media approach to achieve a free standing scroll made from painted and ripped music sheets and old paperbacks, along with textured natural fabrics, machine embroidery, couched wires and a strong stiffening agent that will keep your 3 dimensional form in its scroll shape.
Find out more »Bonded Surfaces – Lynda Monk
On Beautiful Bonded Surfaces Lynda will show you some wonderful and exciting ideas for using Tyvek to create dramatic effects. You'll discover just how amazingly easy it is to create attractive surfaces with a simple technique which, once mastered, leads to endless exciting variations. Lynda will demonstrate the secrets of bonding and heating methods which range from trapping threads to applying Tyvek to bubblewrap and many other techniques. The resulting materials can be cut without fraying which is especially good for die-cutting and for…
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