Past Events
January 2019
Watercolour & Rust – Adele Thomas
With the revival of foraging and natural dyeing came the wonderful art of ecoprinting. Getting wonderful colours out of flowers, plants and even the earth has become popular again. Making wonderful inks from plants found around us means we can paint these wonderful colours straight onto our fabrics even in the depths of winter. In this workshop we will paint our fabrics and thread with rust and inks made from bark, leaves and flowers. I will include the recipes I…
Find out more »Textile Art Robin – Angela Knapp
On this course you will be creating this robin picture; the aim is to show you the techniques that Angela uses, these will include, choosing an image and suitable fabric, breaking an image back to a simple pattern and stitching details, both on the robin and background fabric. Angela will discuss each stage and provide you with a set of instructions explaining each process. The course will give you the skills to go on and create your own image at…
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 »February 2019
Upcycling / Alterations – Vanessa Borrell
Would you like to learn how to breathe new life into your clothes? Learn how to alter, reshape and transform your clothes into something that you want to wear!
Find out more »Sketchbooks: Pattern and Shape – Dee Priest
If you are intrigued by sketchbooks but don't know where to start or really worried about drawing, this is for you.
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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…
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Country Sheep Needle Felting Workshop – Carla Taylor
Love wool, then you'll love needle felting!
Find out more »Collage Landscape/Hare Follow Up – Kara Chambers
Continuing with Slow Stitched Collaged Landscapes and Animals (Hares). This morning workshop is designed for those who attended Kara’s Collaged Landscape and /or Collaged Slow-stitched Hare workshops in 2018.
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