Past Events
March 2019
Seed Heads, Grasses & Flowers – Alison Whateley
This workshop is suitable for beginners and those who have already tried a bit of this very addictive technique. Often known as drawing with your sewing machine, you will be amazed at what is possible.
Find out more »Get to know your Overlocker – Vanessa Borrell
Do you have an overlocker that you are not quite sure how to use? Overlockers can be a bit daunting but this course is designed to give you the confidence to use your overlocker and show you what a wonderful piece of kit it really is!
Find out more »Indian Kantha – Paula Simpson
In this workshop you will learn about the relaxing and therapeutic nature of hand stitching.
Find out more »Geli Plate Play Day – Dee Priest
A fun workshop playing with Geli plates and mono printing.
Find out more »Starry Night (Day 1) – Claire Passmore
In this two-day workshop you will learn an easy way to use oil paint sticks to create a rich and colourful background for a unique piece of stitched art.
Find out more »April 2019
Doodling on Canvas – Glynis Newman
.. just start in one corner and doodle from there!
Find out more »Inktense Botanical – Kara Chambers
Hand Drawn and Slow-Stitched Hedgerows - no previous experience of using Inktense pencils is needed to learn how to use blocks to draw a hedgerow scene on fabric.
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 »Starry Night (Day 2) – Claire Passmore
In this two-day workshop you will learn an easy way to use oil paint sticks to create a rich and colourful background for a unique piece of stitched art.
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.
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