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The Knitting & Stitchng Show 2017 | Workshops 1UPPER STREET EVENTS

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RDS, Dublin 9th - 12th November 2017

To book any workshops, please visit www.theknittingandstitchingshow.com/dublin or call +44 121 796 6165 (0844 581 1319 from the UK)

The definitive event for anyone with a love of textile based crafts.

Supplies, workshops and textile art.

Learning Curve WorkshopsTimetable and Descriptions

More than 130 classes on offer including

• NEW Sewing Machine and Dressmaking classes

• New Paper Folding classes

• 8 dedicated workshop rooms

The Knitting & Stitchng Show 2017 | Workshops 2

Information

• Materials are provided by the teacher for most classes so there is no need to bring anything with you. Sewing machines will be provided for classes where a machine is required.

• Tickets are non-refundable unless a class is cancelled.

• A €1.50/£1.50 booking fee applies per transaction.

• We try to present the programme as advertised but regret that occa-sionally, circumstances dictate that changes have to be made and we cannot be held responsible for any disappointment so caused.

• Tickets will be posted to you within 2-3 weeks of booking, unless the show is imminent when they will be posted to arrive in time.


Learning Curve Workshop Timetable

Thursday 9th NovemberCode Start Title Tutor Room Length Level Cost € Cost £

35 10:30 Machine Sew the Cutest Fabric Slippers Paula Rafferty Room 1 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00

2 10:30 Fine Tune your Dressmaking Celia Banks Room 2 1.5 hr w/shop AL €16.00 £14.00

3 10:30 Awesome Applique by Machine Claire Tyler Room 3 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00

4 10:30 How to Work Double Knitting Molly Brown Room 4 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00

5 10:30 Butterfly Loom Panel Sue Cotten Room 5 1.5 hr w/shop AL €16.00 £14.00

36 10:30 Drawing with Stitch Catherine Lawes Room 6 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00

7 10:30 Needle Weaving: Stunning Effects with Circles and Squares

Angela Daymond, Fenland Textiles

Room 7 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00

8 10:30 Lucet Cord Making: A Passion Ziggy Rytka Room 8 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00

37 11:45 Hexagon English Paper Piecing Coaster Paula Rafferty Room 1 1.5 hr w/shop AL €16.00 £14.00

10 11:45 Get to Grips with Ten Favourite Feet Claire Tyler Room 3 2 hr w/shop I €22.00 £20.00

11 11:45 Scallop Coffee Pot Cosy: Hand Sewn Molly Brown Room 4 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00

12 11:45 Introduction to Raised Embroidery: Rose Bud Royal School of Needlework Room 6 1.5 hr w/shop AL €16.00 £14.00

13 11:45 Big Stitch Thick Thread Quilting Angela Daymond, Fenland Textiles

Room 7 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00

14 11:45 Mountmellick Embroidery Valerie Jennings Room 8 2 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00

15 12:15 Incredible Invisible Zip Celia Banks Room 2 1 hr w/shop I €13.00 £11.00

16 12:15 Noodle Scarf from Velvet Fabric Sue Cotten Room 5 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00

17 13:00 Make a Fox Brooch from Polymer Clay Louise Swords Room 4 1 hr w/shop B €13.00 £11.00

18 13:00 Owl and the Pussy Cat: Needle Felt the Owl Fi Oberon Room 7 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00

20 13:30 Knit Using the Magic Loop: 2 Socks at Once Molly Brown Room 5 1.5 hr w/shop AL €16.00 £14.00

21 13:30 Beginners' Crochet Bronwen Murray Room 6 1 hr w/shop B €13.00 £11.00

22 13:45 Know your Knits: Successfully Sew Stretch Fabrics Celia Banks Room 2 1.5 hr w/shop AL €16.00 £14.00

38 13:45 Magnificent Mug Bag Paula Rafferty Room 1 1.5 hr w/shop AL €16.00 £14.00

23 14:00 Shibori in a Jar: Stitch and Dye Angela Daymond, Fenland Textiles

Room 8 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00

24 14:15 Dealing with Denim: Stitch and Tips Claire Tyler Room 3 1 hr w/shop I €13.00 £11.00

25 14:15 Organza Fabric Flowers The LKSB Crafters Room 4 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00

26 14:15 Book Folding: Make an Angel Sue Cotten Room 7 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00

27 14:45 French Beaded 3D Rose Just Art Stitch Room 6 2 hr w/shop B €22.00 £20.00

29 15:15 Scintillating Landscapes Catherine Lawes Room 5 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00

39 15:30 Metal Framed Purse Paula Rafferty Room 1 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00

30 15:30 Discover Decorative Stitches: Make a Textured Cushion Cover

Molly Brown Room 2 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00

31 15:30 Lovely Lacy Knickers Claire Tyler Room 3 1 hr w/shop I €13.00 £11.00

32 15:30 Tissue Fitting for Busy People Celia Banks Room 4 1 hr w/shop AL €9.00 £8.00

33 15:30 Fabric Decoupage an Upcycled Glasses Case Sue Cotten Room 7 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00

34 15:30 Shisha Mirror Embroidery Angela Daymond, Fenland Textiles

Room 8 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00

Key Code: 1 hr w/shop = 1 hour workshop; 1.5 hr = 1 1/2 hours;AL = Any Level; B = Beginner (new to the subject); I = Intermediate (with some knowledge of the subject)



Friday 10th NovemberCode Start Title Tutor Room Length Level Cost € Cost £


41 10:30 Quilted Jewellery Roll Celia Banks Room 2 1.5 hr w/shop AL €16.00 £14.00

42 10:30 Beginner's Free Motion Sampler Sue Cotten Room 3 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00

43 10:30 Knitting Texture: Make Cables and Bobbles Molly Brown Room 4 1.5 hr w/shop AL €16.00 £14.00

44 10:30 Pattern Alterations for Bigger Busts Claire Tyler Room 5 1.5 hr w/shop AL €16.00 £14.00

76 10:30 Drawing with Stitch Catherine Lawes Room 6 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00

46 10:30 Needle Felt into Fabric: Creative Bird Brooch Naomi Beevers Room 7 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00

47 10:30 Fine Felt Rope Necklace Feltmakers Ireland Room 8 2 hr w/shop AL €22.00 £20.00


49 11:45 Embellish with Creative Piping Sue Cotten Room 3 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00

50 11:45 Introduction to Appliqué, ‘Ladybird on a Leaf’ Royal School of Needlework Room 6 1.5 hr w/shop AL €16.00 £14.00

51 11:45 Flower Card with Kantha Stitch Angela Daymond, Fenland Textiles

Room 7 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00

52 12:15 A Trio of Tailoring Techniques Celia Banks Room 2 1.5 hr w/shop I €16.00 £14.00

53 12:15 Shadow Embroidery Bronwen Murray Room 4 1 hr w/shop B €13.00 £11.00

54 12:15 Creating Covered Buttons Claire Tyler Room 5 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00

55 13:00 Discover Decorative Stitches: Make a Textured Cushion Cover

Molly Brown Room 3 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00

56 13:00 Big Stitch Quilting: Celtic Trinity Knot Angela Daymond, Fenland Textiles

Room 7 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00

57 13:15 Decorative Paper Flowers The LKSB Crafters Room 8 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00

59 13:30 Textured Woolly Landscapes Catherine Lawes Room 4 1 hr w/shop AL 13.00 € £11.00

60 13:30 Needle Felt a Standing Chick with Wire Legs Fi Oberon Room 5 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00

61 13:30 Peg Loom Weave a Cosy Scarf Sue Cotten Room 6 1.5 hr w/shop AL €16.00 £14.00


62 14:00 Simple Pull On Skirt: Working with Knit Fabrics Claire Tyler Room 2 3 hr w/shop AL €32.00 £30.00

63 14:15 Upcycled Jeans: Scallop Patchwork Tablemat Molly Brown Room 3 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00

64 14:15 Irish Crochet Bronwen Murray Room 7 1 hr w/shop B €13.00 £11.00

65 14:30 Kantha Stitch a Dandelion Mini Chalk Board Angela Daymond, Fenland Textiles

Room 8 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00

66 14:45 Beyond the Pattern Celia Banks Room 4 1 hr w/shop AL €9.00 £8.00


69 15:15 Bead Embroidery: Learn to Bead Stitch Just Art Stitch Room 6 1.5 hr w/shop AL €16.00 £14.00


70 15:30 Coiled Pots by Machine Sue Cotten Room 3 1.5 hr w/shop AL €16.00 £14.00

71 15:30 How to Knit Intarsia and Fair Isle Molly Brown Room 7 1.5 hr w/shop AL €16.00 £14.00

72 15:45 Hand Stitched Unique Painted Landscapes Angela Daymond, Fenland Textiles

Room 8 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00

73 16:00 Terrific Trouser Tips Celia Banks Room 4 1 hr w/shop AL €9.00 £8.00

74 16:00 Make a Bird Brooch from Polymer Clay Louise Swords Room 5 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00




Saturday 11th NovemberCode Start Title Tutor Room Length Level Cost € Cost £


81 10:30 Beat the Buttonhole Blues Celia Banks Room 2 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00

82 10:30 Stylish Seams and Hems Claire Tyler Room 3 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00

83 10:30 Big Stitch Quilting: Fantastic Feathers Angela Daymond, Fenland Textiles

Room 4 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00


85 10:30 Drawn Fabric Embroidery Bronwen Murray Room 6 1 hr w/shop B €13.00 £11.00

86 10:30 Mountmellick Embroidery Valerie Jennings Room 7 2 hr w/shop AL €22.00 £20.00

87 10:30 Needle Felt a Little Lamb Fi Oberon Room 8 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00


89 11:45 Know your Knits: Successfully Sew Stretch Fabrics

Celia Banks Room 2 1.5 hr w/shop AL €16.00 £14.00

90 11:45 Beautiful Neckline Binding Claire Tyler Room 3 1 hr w/shop I €13.00 £11.00

91 11:45 Knit Using the Magic Loop: 2 Socks at Once Molly Brown Room 4 1.5 hr w/shop AL €16.00 £14.00


93 11:45 Introduction to Raised Embroidery: Rose Bud Royal School of Needlework Room 6 1.5 hr w/shop AL €16.00 £14.00

94 11:45 Fine Felt Rope Necklace Feltmakers Ireland Room 8 2 hr w/shop AL €22.00 £20.00

95 12:45 Beginners' Crochet Bronwen Murray Room 7 1 hr w/shop B €13.00 £11.00

96 13:00 Awesome Applique by Machine Claire Tyler Room 3 1 hr w/shop B €13.00 £11.00

97 13:00 Handmade Book with Fabric Cover Sue Cotten Room 5 1.5 hr w/shop AL €16.00 £14.00


100 13:30 Make a Flower Brooch with Polymer Clay Louise Swords Room 6 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00



102 14:00 Serviette Decoupage Candle Holder The LKSB Crafters Room 7 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00

103 14:00 Echinacea Flower in Kantha work Angela Daymond, Fenland Textiles

Room 8 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00

104 14:15 Upcycled Jeans: Scallop Patchwork Tablemat Molly Brown Room 3 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00

105 14:45 Tatting Bronwen Murray Room 4 1 hr w/shop B €13.00 £11.00

106 14:45 Needle Felt a Beautiful Bird Naomi Beevers Room 5 2 hr w/shop AL €22.00 £20.00

107 14:45 Pattern Alterations for Bigger Busts Claire Tyler Room 6 1.5 hr w/shop I €16.00 £14.00


110 15:15 Bead Embroidery: Learn to Bead Stitch Just Art Stitch Room 7 1.5 hr w/shop AL €16.00 £14.00


Room 8 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00

112 15:30 Beginner's Free Motion Sampler Sue Cotten Room 3 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00


113 16:00 Beaded Snowflake Decorations The LKSB Crafters Room 4 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00




Sunday 12th NovemberCode Start Title Tutor Room Length Level Cost € Cost £

153 10:30 Metal Framed Purse Paula Rafferty Room 1 1 hr w/shop AL 13.00 € £11.00


121 10:30 Lovely Lacy Knickers Claire Tyler Room 3 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00

122 10:30 Fabric Decoupage an Upcycled Glasses Case Sue Cotten Room 4 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00

123 10:30 How to Knit Intarsia and Fair Isle Molly Brown Room 5 1.5 hr w/shop AL €16.00 £14.00

124 10:30 Make a Bird Brooch from Polymer Clay Louise Swords Room 6 1 hr w/shop B €13.00 £11.00

125 10:30 Textured Woolly Landscapes Catherine Lawes Room 7 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00

126 10:30 Big Stitch Quilting: Celtic Trinity Knot Angela Daymond, Fenland Textiles

Room 8 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00

154 11:45 Magnificent Mug Bag Paula Rafferty Room 1 1.5 hr w/shop AL 16.00 € £14.00

128 11:45 Get to Grips with Ten Favourite Feet Claire Tyler Room 3 2 hr w/shop I €22.00 £20.00

129 11:45 Butterfly Loom Panel Sue Cotten Room 4 1.5 hr w/shop AL €16.00 £14.00

130 11:45 Introduction to Appliqué, ‘Ladybird on a Leaf’ Royal School of Needlework Room 6 1.5 hr w/shop AL €16.00 £14.00

131 11:45 Needle Felt a Baby Badger Fi Oberon Room 7 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00

132 11:45 Flower Card with Kantha Stitch Angela Daymond, Fenland Textiles

Room 8 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00

133 12:15 Successful Machine Sewing with Knits Celia Banks Room 2 1 hr w/shop B €13.00 £11.00


135 13:00 Carrickmacross Lace Bronwen Murray Room 7 1 hr w/shop B €13.00 £11.00


138 13:30 Knitting Texture: Make Cables and Bobbles Molly Brown Room 5 1.5 hr w/shop AL €16.00 £14.00

139 13:30 Make a Fox Brooch from Polymer Clay Louise Swords Room 6 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00

140 13:45 Quilted Jewellery Roll Celia Banks Room 2 1.5 hr w/shop AL €16.00 £14.00



142 14:15 Dealing with Denim: Stitch and Tips Claire Tyler Room 3 1 hr w/shop I €13.00 £11.00

143 14:15 Needle Weaving: Stunning Effects with Circles and Squares

Angela Daymond, Fenland Textiles

Room 7 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00

144 14:15 Owl and the Pussy Cat: Needle Felt the Pussy Cat

Fi Oberon Room 8 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00

145 14:45 Diamond Painting for Beginners Just Art Stitch Room 6 1.5 hr w/shop AL €16.00 £14.00


148 15:15 Make a Silk Ribbon Embroidered Card Molly Brown Room 5 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00


150 15:30 Awesome Applique by Machine Claire Tyler Room 3 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00


Room 7 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00

152 15:30 Needle Lace Bronwen Murray Room 8 1 hr w/shop AL €13.00 £11.00




A–Z of Workshop Descriptions

A Trio of Tailoring Techniques Celia Banks Do you shy away from tackling more tailored garments because you lack the confidence? Come along to this 90 minute workshop to learn how to sew beautiful welt pockets, make a sharp, mitred sleeve vent and prepare the sleeve cap for setting in. All of these techniques will raise your sewing to a new level of expertise, using methods employed by some of the great couture houses. This workshop is suitable for more experienced sewers. Friday

Awesome Applique by Machine Claire Tyler Applique by machine is a fabulous technique that can embellish garments or make simple soft furnishings stunning. Learn how to achieve great results, using the right fabrics and tools for the job, whilst appliqueing a simple cushion. Suitable for any level. Thursday, Saturday & Sunday

Bead Embroidery: Learn to Bead StitchJust Art Stitch In this 90 minute class Just Art Stitch will introduce you to the bead embroidery technique. You will learn how to use printed patterns and charts, counted bead stitching, how to start working with beads and which way to stitch them on the pattern correctly to achieve the best result. You will get a training kit (Precioza beads, special pattern for bead embroidery, needle, thread) and will start your project in the class. At the end of the session you will be able to take your project home to finish them and enjoy your first bead embroidery artwork. Suitable for any level, including children aged 10 or over when accompanied by an adult. Friday & Saturday

Beaded Snowflake Decorations The LKSB Crafters These beautiful beaded snowflakes will look great hanging from your Christmas tree....simple and easy to make using a mixture of glass, crystal or pearl beads on a wire frame, hung with organza ribbon. Make one as a gift or keep it for yourself! Suitable for any level including children aged 10 plus. Saturday

Beat the Buttonhole Blues Celia Banks Do you avoid making projects that require a buttonhole? Do you have problems achieving professional-looking machine buttonholes? Then this one hour class is for you. You will be shown how to prepare the fabric by marking and interfacing carefully and then practice a variety of machine – worked buttonholes on different fabrics. You will also be introduced to some useful haberdashery items that will help you to produce the perfect buttonhole. Suitable for any level. Saturday

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.Saturday

Beginners’ Crochet Bronwen Murray Learn the basic stitches of crochet as you make a simple square which can be used to create a variety of items such as baby blankets, cushions, bags etc. Suitable for beginners. Thursday & Saturday

Beginner’s Free Motion Sampler Sue Cotten During the class you will be introduced to a variety of different free motion techniques and learn to ‘paint with thread’. You will create your own unique sampler which can be used later as an applique panel for a cushion, on a garment or just to frame. Suitable for beginners, this is an ideal opportunity to try free motion stitching but be warned, it is addictive! Friday & Saturday


Beyond the Pattern Celia Banks This 1-hour presentation and demonstration of handy tips and processes will cover topics such as moving and shaping darts and fitting waistbands and contoured yokes. There will be an overview of how to quickly attach zips, how to prevent some common sewing mishaps and things to consider beyond the basic pattern. The session will include suggestions for making the most of a pattern and ideas for developing your fashion sewing skills. The tutor is an Associate Educator with the Palmer Pletsch company and specialises in teaching people to get the best fit from commercial patterns.Friday

Big Stitch Quilting: Celtic Trinity KnotAngela Daymond, Fenland TextilesHand stitching is having a huge revival as more people discover how relaxing it can be. Celtic knots are an iconic design first used by the ancient Celts hundreds of years ago. In this relaxing hand stitching workshop you will use the techniques of “big stitch quilting” to stitch around a Celtic trinity knot design. You will learn how to transfer the traditional design and mark the cotton fabric, how to start and end your stitching and which needles are best to use with thicker threads. Angela will also talk about the huge variety of threads on the market that can be used for quilting. This workshop is suitable for all levels and all materials are provided. Friday & Sunday

Big Stitch Quilting: Fantastic FeathersAngela Daymond, Fenland TextilesHand stitching is having a huge revival as more people discover how relaxing it can be, using a thicker perle thread means that your quilting will progress much faster. In this relaxing hand stitching workshop you will quilt traditional feather motifs onto cotton fabric using a cotton perle thread. You will learn how to transfer the traditional design and mark the cotton fabric, how to tack and layer up you cotton, wadding and backing fabric, how to start and end your stitching and which needles are best to use with thicker threads. Angela will also talk about the huge variety of threads on the market that can be used for quilting. You will also see examples of how quilted feathers can be fat, thin, round, pointy and a mix of everything! This workshop is suitable for all levels and all materials are providedSaturday

Big Stitch Thick Thread Quilting Angela Daymond, Fenland TextilesHand stitching is having a huge revival as more people discover how relaxing it can be. In this workshop you will learn about hand quilting using a thicker perle cotton thread. Using a thicker thread means that your stitches will be larger and your stitching will grow much faster. You will learn how to transfer a traditional circular design and mark the cotton fabric, how to start and end your stitching and which needles are best to use with thicker threads. Angela will also talk about the huge variety of threads on the market that can be used for quilting. This workshop is suitable for all levels and all materials are provided. Thursday

Book Folding: Make an 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. Thursday, Saturday & Sunday

Butterfly Loom Panel Sue Cotten In this workshop you will use the innovative Butterfly Loom and learn 4 basic techniques, wrapping and knotting, ladder and cross stitch, daisy design and pompoms. The four panels you make can be incorporated into sewing or soft furnishing project when you go home. You will be amazed at how quickly you will make something special out of yarn. The Butterfly Looms can make beautiful scarves, bags, throws, rugs, cushions. No knitting or crochet experience required and suitable for all ages. Thursday & Sunday

Carrickmacross Lace Bronwen Murray Carrickmacross is a traditional Irish lace made by applying organdie to net by couching a fine crochet cotton along the pattern outline. The organdie is then cut away leaving the outlined shapes on the net, additional stitching is then added to the net. The picot edging and ‘pops’, which look like little dots sprinkled over the net, characterize Carrickmacross. Suitable for beginners. Sunday


Coiled Pots by Machine Sue Cotten In this workshop you will learn how to make a coiled pot using a sewing machine. In your workshop pack you will be provided with full instructions and cotton cording. After the workshop you will be able to repeat the technique to make other coiled pots of different sizes, they make lovely handmade gifts. Basic sewing machine skills will be required for this workshop. Friday

Creating Covered Buttons Claire Tyler If you don’t have a button to match your project why not make one. On this workshop you will learn different ways to make covered buttons for dressmaking and craft projects. Press studs can also be covered so they blend in - learn how to do this too. Lots of tips for getting a good finish and samples to take home. Friday

Dealing with Denim: Stitch and TipsClaire Tyler If you have ever struggled with thicker fabrics like denim then come along on this workshop and learn lots of tips that will make it easier to handle. Seams, top stitching, distressing, buttons & buttonholes will all be covered and you will take home lots of samples and notes so you are ready for your next denim project. Thursday & Sunday

Decorative Paper Flowers The LKSB Crafters Learn how to make these beautiful Kusudama paper flowers .Carefully hand fold and glue into shape, using your favourite paper. Suitable for every occasion, lasts forever and looks stunning. No water required! Especially popular for weddings. The bride can choose her favourite book or music sheets to create her very own unique bridal bouquet. Suitable for any level including children aged 10 plus. Friday

Diamond Painting for Beginners Just Art StitchIn this 90 minute class Just Art Stitch will introduce you to the amazing new technique of diamond painting. They will show how to create stunning shining artwork containing separate diamond pieces. You will create a bright sample with diamond luster and 3D appearance. At the end of the session you will be able to take your project home to finish and enjoy your first diamond painting artwork. Suitable for any level.Sunday

Discover Decorative Stitches: Make a Textured Cushion Cover Molly Brown Using straight forward sewing techniques, Molly will take you through how to make this lovely textured finish on a cushion cover. You will have the opportunity to try some different decorative stitches, so often left unused on our lovely machines. Molly will show you some other applications for this technique with your other sewing projects. Suitable for any level including children aged 12 or over when accompanied by an adult. Thursday & Friday

Drawing with StitchCatherine Lawes In this class you will learn a couple of basic hand embroidery stitches and use them to create patterns or shapes like leaves, mandalas, Celtic symbols. Catherine will also show you how you can then capture faces using just these stitches. Once mastered, these simple stitches can lead to so much experimentation. Suitable for any level. All materials will be supplied.Thursday and Friday

Drawn Fabric Embroidery Bronwen Murray Drawn Fabric Embroidery or Pulled Work, as it is sometimes known, is usually a white on white embroidery. Drawn fabric embroidery is worked on an evenweave fabric where the threads are pulled apart or drawn together to form an attractive pattern of holes. It is a very sturdy and durable form of embroidery that was often used for household items. Suitable for Beginners.Saturday

Echinacea Flower in Kantha workAngela Daymond, Fenland TextilesKantha work is a hand stitching technique which is over 5000 years old. It uses a running stitch to create representational images onto three layers of fabric. This hand stitching workshop is suitable for all abilities and will teach you how to stitch a wonderful and iconic echinacea flower using pink and green perle 12 threads. You will learn about the history of this amazing and relaxing technique, how to transfer a pattern onto white cotton, how to tack cotton and muslin together, how to start and finish the perle cotton threads, how to make a consistent running stitch, laced running stitch and finally pick up tips on how to display your stitching. All resources are included in this wonderful workshop. Suitable for any level. Saturday


Embellish with Creative Piping Sue 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. Friday

Fabric Decoupage an Upcycled Glasses CaseSue CottenIn this workshop you will learn how to Decoupage with fabric. The technique is so versatile you can use fabric or specialist decoupage 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. Thursday & Sunday

Fine Felt Rope Necklace Feltmakers Ireland Join the Feltmakers Ireland to learn how to make fine felt ropes in multiple colours. Once made you can then turn the ropes into a beautiful necklace. Suitable for any level of ability including children aged 10 or over. Friday & Saturday

Fine Tune your Dressmaking Celia Banks This is a practical 90 minute workshop during which you will learn great techniques to develop your dressmaking skills. Sewing darts without bubbles, making bound buttonholes and setting in sleeves will become much easier with the tips and tricks practiced during this session. All materials will be provided, together with handouts for future reference. It is suitable for most ability levels, but attendees do need to be able to know how to use a sewing machine for straight stitching. Thursday, Saturday & Sunday

Flower Card with Kantha Stitch Angela Daymond, Fenland TextilesKantha work is a hand stitching technique which is over 5000 years old. It uses a running stitch to create representational images onto three layers of fabric and is very relaxing. This workshop is suitable for all abilities and will teach you how to stitch a beautiful flower in a frame using this traditional technique with cotton 12 Perle thread. You will learn how to first tack cotton and muslin together, how to start and finish your cotton threads, how to stitch a running stitch, whipped running stitch and finally how to mount your work onto the front of an A6 greeting card. This workshop contains all the resources you will need to stitch a beautiful and unique card. Suitable for any level. Friday & Sunday

French Beaded 3D Rose Just Art Stitch Have you ever known that you can recreate flowers with beads that will stay in bloom and shine like crystals for years? During this 2-hour workshop you will make a beaded flower with beads held in place with wire. The wire is shaped into petals and leaves using two main techniques, the Loop and the Basic. These two techniques used alone or in combination with one another are the foundation for all other design variations and give each flower its own distinctive form and appearance. At the end of the class you will be able to take your project home to finish them and enjoy your first French beaded 3D rose. Suitable for beginners. Thursday

Get to Grips with Ten Favourite FeetClaire 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 some 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 fantastic feet which include: Walking Foot, Free Motion, Buttonhole, Cording and Blind Hem foot, Satin Stitch, Ditch foot, Blind hem, Over Edge and 1/4 inch foot. Suitable for any level. Thursday & Sunday


Hand Stitched Unique Painted LandscapesAngela Daymond, Fenland TextilesIn this hand stitching workshop you will be stitching onto a piece of fabric which has been hand painted by Angela. She has used fabric paint made up from the natural plants, woad and weld to create a beautiful landscape ready for stitch, as they are all hand painted each landscape will be unique. You will learn how to use the wonderful and relaxing Kantha stitching to give texture and dimension to the land and sky in your work. A variety of running stitches will be used including whipped and laced with perle 12 thread and Angela will also suggest and demonstrate different embroidery stitches to complement your work. This workshop is suitable for all levels, you will pick up lots of tips about starting and stopping your threads, all resources are included. Friday

Handmade Book with Fabric CoverSue CottenIn 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. Saturday

Hexagon English Paper Piecing CoasterPaula RaffertyUsing a combination of machine and hand stitching to create a fun fabric coaster using a modern twist on oldest patchwork techniques around EPP, English paper piecing. Receive a free pattern with detailed full colour notes for a hexagon placemat, which will be demonstrated during the class. Materials are supplied to make two coasters - all you need to do is turn up!Every day

How to Knit Intarsia and Fair Isle Molly Brown In this 90 minute workshop, Molly will introduce you to the techniques required for intarsia, where blocks of contrasting colours are knitted; and Fair Isle, where changing colours are used to create an all over pattern on knitted fabric. Working from a simple pattern, Molly will assist you to create your own samples of each technique. She will help you understand how to follow this type of knitting pattern and give you a detailed worksheet to take home, to help you remember what you have learnt in the workshop. Suitable for any level, including children who can knit aged 12 and over when accompanied by an adult. Friday & Sunday

How to Work Double Knitting Molly Brown This is where a double thickness of fabric is created, both sides having a stocking stitch finish. Molly will introduce you to various ways to cast on and work the edges, giving different effects to the finished piece. Using 2 colours, you will start a sample with a pattern on both sides. You will be provided with a detailed worksheet, to help you continue the work after the workshop. This technique is suitable for making scarves, hats, pot holders, mats or anything where you want the front and back to look the same. Suitable for any level, including children age 12 plus when accompanied by an adult. Thursday

Incredible Invisible Zip Celia Banks 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, Saturday & Sunday


Introduction to Appliqué, ‘Ladybird on a Leaf’ Royal School of Needlework Come and learn the traditional, basic method of applying fabric to fabric with hand stitching, used by both our students and in the RSN’s commercial Embroidery Studio. This will give you a quick and easy technique that can be used for small and larger projects. Surface embellishment will be added to this pretty design showing attentional detail and giving focus to the piece. Suitable for any level. Friday & Sunday

Introduction to Raised Embroidery: Rose Bud Royal School of Needlework Come and learn some simple Raised Embroidery which combines the textural height of rolled needle-woven picots to create the rose buds balanced by versatile Fly Stitch for the leaves. During this 90 minute class, you will have a chance to use both variegated and plain stranded cottons adding to the contrast between the buds and leaves. This delicate and clever combination will enable you to achieve a small motif that can be used on clothing, pictures, book covers, buttons and much more. Suitable for any level. Thursday & Saturday

Irish Crochet Bronwen Murray Irish Crochet is based on the Venetian and Guipure laces where motifs are made first and then connected by a background network of lace stitches. Traditional motifs include the Irish rose and the shamrock – these are often incorporated into a square net background that are then joined together to make garments or household items such as bedcovers. In the class we will make an Irish rose on a square net background and is suitable for students who know how to doubles and trebles. Suitable for Beginners. Friday

Kantha Stitch a Dandelion Mini Chalk BoardAngela Daymond, Fenland TextilesIn this hand stitching workshop you will combine traditional Kantha stitching and dark fabric to create a beautiful dandelion clock. This will be stitched onto black cotton fabric alongside a rectangle of wipe clean chalkboard fabric, the seam is pre stitched for you. It is easy to write onto the chalkboard using chalk to make a mini notice board. Kantha stitching is based on a running stitch to create representational images and patterns onto three layers of fabric and is extremely relaxing. You will learn about how to mark dark fabrics, how to stitch a running stitch, laced running stitch and background stitching. If you do not manage to complete this in the workshop full instructions are given for you to complete your project at home. This workshop is suitable for all abilities and all resources are provided. Friday

Knit Using the Magic Loop: 2 Socks at OnceMolly 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. Thursday & Saturday

Knitting Texture: Make Cables and Bobbles Molly Brown If you would like to know how to add texture to your knitting, this workshop will introduce you to the techniques and skills needed. Molly will show you how to make cables and bobbles. Working on your own sample, you will create various sized bobbles and cables twisting in different directions. You will also be talked through some of the frequently used knitting abbreviations that relate to this technique. Molly will provide you with worksheets to take home to help you remember what you have learnt in this workshop. Suitable for any level including children aged 12 or over when accompanied by an adult.Friday & Sunday


Know your Knits: Successfully Sew Stretch Fabrics Celia Banks This is a useful 90 minute workshop in which you will learn how to produce great finishes when sewing with stretch and knit fabrics, even without an overlocker. A number of seam samples will be made and you will learn how to apply a variety of neckline finishes to tops and tee-shirts using an ordinary sewing machine. Attendees will be provided with a useful resource and booklist made to encourage them to work with these versatile fabrics. Suitable for any level, and no previous experience of sewing stretch fabrics is required. Thursday & Saturday

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. Thursday & Sunday

Lucet Cord Making: A Passion Ziggy Rytka Join Ziggy for hands on tuition in the art of viking cord-making, learning the fundamental and benchmark techniques. This new craft, based on an ancient Viking technique, is passamentry gone mad! it is knot work, weaving, knitting and beading...just to start with. Come along and become a ‘Luceteer’ Thursday, Friday & Sunday

Machine Sew the Cutest Fabric slippersPaula RaffertyDiscover how to make a pair of cute reversible mini fabric slippers which will make a wonderful baby present or Christmas tree decoration. During the class you will learn how to adapt the pattern for different sizes with some fun variations. All materials are supplied, all you need to do is turn up! Suitable for any level.Every day

Magnificent Mug BagPaula RaffertyPerfect for taking anywhere, learn how to make a mug bag with an inside pocket for your own tea bag or favourite treat. This little, easy to carry bag also has a secure space for your favourite mug. All materials are supplied, all you need to do is turn up!Every day

Make a Bird Brooch from Polymer ClayLouise Swords This bird brooch is made from a new air drying ,non messy polymer clay clayotic. It is extremely pliable and the colours intermix. You will learn the basic shapes needed to make any character and learn how to mix colours. You will be given step by step instructions to make the bird brooch. When completed, embellishment will be added and a layer of varnish will be applied in order to give a glossy appearance. Suitable for beginners and children eight or over when accompanied by an adult.Friday & Sunday

Make a Flower Brooch with Polymer ClayLouise Swords This flower brooch is made from a new air drying ,non messy polymer clay clayotic. It is pliable and colours intermix. You will learn the basic shapes needed to make any character and learn how to mix colours. You will be given step by step instructions to make the flower brooch. When completed a layer of varnish will be applied in order to give a glossy appearance. Suitable for beginners and children eight or over when accompanied by an adult. Saturday

Make a Fox Brooch from Polymer ClayLouise Swords This Fox is made from a new air drying, non messy polymer clay clayotic. It is extremely pliable and the colours intermix. You will learn the basic shapes needed to make any character and learn how to mix colours. You will be given step by step instructions to make the cute fox brooch. When completed a layer of varnish will be applied in order to give a glossy appearance. Suitable for beginners and children eight or over when accompanied by an adult. Thursday & Sunday

Make a Silk Ribbon Embroidered CardMolly Brown In this workshop, Molly will show you how to form beautiful fuchsia flowers using silk ribbon and embroidery thread. You will be able to experiment with the basic stitches, then make your own greetings card to send to someone you care for. You will also have an instruction sheet to take away, so you can make more at home. Suitable for beginners. Sunday


Metal Frame PursePaula RaffertyMachine piece a selection of fabrics to make a glasses case or purse. You will then learn how to adapt your pattern for any shaped metal purse frame. Then learn how to hand sew the metal frame to complete your purse or glasses case. All materials are supplied, all you need to do is turn up.Every day

Mountmellick Embroidery Valerie Jennings Mountmellick Embroidery originated in the town of Mountmellick, Co Laois, Ireland. It is a unique style of white work that has a subtle richness and great elegance. It is executed on one hundred per cent cotton Jean fabric using matt cotton threads of varying thicknesses to achieve a three dimensional effect. Wild flowers are used as models for the designs. The genre of imagery pertains to the hedgerows of the Irish countryside. Students will learn six stitches and once mastered they will be able to complete the assigned project and produce a three dimensional piece of embroidery. The class is suitable for both beginners and intermediate students. Thursday & Saturday

Needle Felt a Baby Badger Fi Oberon The iconic badger is a fabulous first project if you are thinking of learning how to needle felt. It gently introduces the theory behind wirework and the basics of shaping 3 dimensional felt with a felting needle. Suitable for anyone interested in having a go at needle felting, including children aged 10 plus when accompanied by an adult. Sunday

Needle Felt a Beautiful Bird Naomi Beevers During this 2 hour class, learn the technique of needle felting into fabric with a gorgeous selection of coloured merino wool tops and make your own beautiful bird. It’s a great workshop for beginners as well as those with some experience of felting and stitching. You will have everything you need including embroidery threads and feathers to embellish your work of art. Saturday

Needle Felt a Little Lamb Fi 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.Saturday

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.Friday

Needle Felt into Fabric: Creative Bird BroochNaomi Beevers Learn the technique of needle felting into fabric through making a beautiful brooch using a gorgeous selection of coloured wool. It’s a great workshop for beginners as well as those with some experience of felting and stitching. You will have all you need to create a stunning brooch embellished with some simple stitch and additions. Suitable for any level. Friday

Needle Lace Bronwen Murray Needlelace is created using a needle and thread, the work is built up using a variety of stitches the most basic ones being variations of buttonhole or blanket stitch. Needlelace started as the filling stitches in cut and drawn thread work and then developed into laces such as Point de Gaze. It also used to give three dimensional elements to embroideries such as stumpwork. In the class we will be using these techniques to make a simple flower. Suitable for beginners.Sunday


Needle Weaving: Stunning Effects with Circles and SquaresAngela Daymond, Fenland TextilesNeedle weaving is a hand embroidery technique, it is worked with a needle onto an existing cotton fabric. You will learn about how to stitch the warp and weft threads before weaving with your needle to create a wonderful surface. In the workshop you will learn how to weave circle and square shapes using perle 8 thread. This is a fun technique suitable for all levels that has lots of different applications. All resources are included in this workshop. Suitable for any level. Thursday & Sunday

Noodle Scarf from Velvet Fabric 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, Saturday & Sunday

Organza Fabric Flowers The LKSB Crafters These fabulous striking flower brooches are easy to make using layers of colourful organza. Hand cut assorted shapes with singed edges are layered together to create these gorgeous delicate and colourful flowers. The centres are embroidered with a scattering of Swarovski seed and bugle beads to add the finishing touch. Flowers are stitched on to a felt backing and a brooch clasp is sewn in place. Make three flowers and sew on to ribbon for a beautiful necklace. Suitable for any level including children aged 12 plus. Thursday

Owl and the Pussy Cat: Needle Felt the OwlFi OberonThis 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

Owl and the Pussy Cat: Needle Felt the Pussy Cat 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. Sunday

Pattern Alterations for Bigger 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 & Saturday

Peg Loom Weave a Cosy Scarf Sue Cotten In this workshop you will learn how to peg loom weave to make a cosy scarf. The technique is easy to learn and, 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. Suitable for any level including children aged 10 plus when accompanied by an adult. Friday

Quilted Jewellery Roll Celia Banks Make this for yourself or a friend as a neat, lightweight, holiday storage item. Using quilting cotton or ready-quilted fabric learn how to quilt, bind, insert a zip and pad the fabric to make cushioned pockets for your jewellery, which can then be rolled up safely for travelling. The project can be adapted to provide travel storage for ipod and mobile phone accessories. Suitable for those with experience of using a sewing machine.Friday & Sunday


Scallop Coffee Pot Cosy: Hand SewnMolly Brown In this workshop will find out how to join this very attractive scallop patchwork shape by hand. Molly will introduce you to conventional and unconventional techniques of joining this shape, to use all sorts of projects for you and your home. You will be provided with the materials to make a coffee pot cosy and start the project, to be completed at home. Suitable for any level including children aged 12 plus when accompanied by an adult.Thursday

Scintillating Landscapes Catherine LawesIn this class you will be presented with a selection of interesting, exotic and colourful fabrics excluding patchwork cottons and have the opportunity to create an atmospheric, impressionistic landscape. The kit includes backing fabric and strips of many fabrics including sheers and organzas. Although a sample will be shown, you will be encouraged to play and have fun creating your own picture. The stitching used can be very simple or complex depending on your abilities so it is suitable for any level. It is possible to complete a picture in the time allowed, but more can be added at home.Thursday, Saturday & Sunday

Serviette Decoupage Candle HolderThe LKSB Crafters Decoupage, from the French word découpe meaning to cut out. Decoupage is a craft form where you paste cut outs on to an object and then varnish. The process gives flat cut outs an appearance of depth. Pictures/ patterns look as though they were painted on. Decoupage is a fun and easy way to decorate just about anything. In this workshop we will use beautiful patterned serviettes to create a beautiful candle holder. Suitable for any level including children aged 10 plus. Saturday

Shadow Embroidery Bronwen Murray Shadow embroidery is a delicate way of adding a design to sheer and semi-sheer fabrics using herringbone stitch. It is worked mainly from the back of the fabric so that you get a shadow of the colour showing at the front between 2 solid coloured lines. Suitable for Beginners. Friday

Shibori in a Jar: Stitch and Dye Angela Daymond, Fenland TextilesShibori has its origins in Japan and involves folding, pleating and scrunching fabric using thread and clips to create beautiful patterns after dyeing. In this workshop you will learn three different stitch resist techniques and a clamp technique using a fat quarter of cotton fabric. The workshop focuses on these four very different techniques and you will get a demonstration of how to put your fabrics into a jar or plastic bag before dyeing them a traditional navy blue. Angela will provide the navy procion dye, soda ash and salt ready for you to complete this workshop at home. Suitable for any level, including children aged 10 plus when accompanied by an adult.Thursday, Saturday & Sunday

Shisha Mirror Embroidery Angela Daymond, Fenland TextilesShisha stitch is a hand embroidery stitch used for fixing large sequins or small mica mirrors to fabric. In this workshop you will learn how to make foundation stitches that are then woven around to create a decorative and beautiful effect. You will stitch around a large paillette sequin and a mica mirror in the workshop to teach you about different heights of stitches. Lots of tips will be given on working with different fabrics, weights of thread, adding beads and adding mirrors to stitched work. This is a relaxing and addictive hand sewing techniques that can be easily applied to stitched textiles and clothing. Suitable for any level Thursday

Simple Pull On Skirt: Working with Knit FabricsClaire TylerWorking 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 will be provided. The Ultimate Pencil Skirt pattern from The Maker’s Atelier will cost £4 to be collected by the tutor on the day (nb usual price £12). Suitable for any level. Friday


Stylish Seams and Hems Claire TylerLearn 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 used in patterns but not necessarily fully explained. Practice the techniques and take home notes and samples so you will be able to finish your garments with style. Suitable for any level. Saturday

Successful Machine Sewing with KnitsCelia Banks 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.Sunday

Tatting Bronwen Murray Tatting is a knotted lace made with the use of a small shuttle. In the class you will learn how to make the basic knot, which once mastered, allows you to make a variety of motifs and edgings. Tatting is traditionally done in white using a fine smooth thread but in the class we will be using two different coloured threads that will allow you to see and understand how the knot transfers from one thread to the other. It is the mastering of this transfer of the knot that is essential to working any tatting design. Suitable for Beginners. Saturday

Terrific Trouser Tips Celia Banks This is a one-hour demonstration that will help you achieve better results when making trousers. From choosing the correct size pattern through to finishing techniques, you will be shown how to identify fitting issues and how to solve them. You will also be shown a variety of interfacings suitable for waistbands and other options for getting a comfortable fit around the waist, no matter what you size or shape. Suitable for any level. Friday

Textured Woolly Landscapes Catherine Lawes In this class you will start to create a fun, textural piece using many types of yarns and threads. Lots of colour and texture to have fun with, hand stitched onto another textural base. All materials supplied to carry on at home and complete a wonderful picture. Suitable for any level. Friday & Sunday

Tissue Fitting for Busy People Celia Banks This is a one-hour practical demonstration and explanation of the principles and techniques of tissue-fitting commercial sewing patterns for the best results, using the Palmer Pletsch system. You will be shown how to measure effectively so that the correct size of pattern is chosen and then be given an overview of the process, using a specific fitting pattern, gingham bodices and fashion patterns. There will be demonstrations of several common alterations and examples of many useful tools. The session is suitable for all abilities and will help you gain confidence in altering patterns. Thursday

Upcycled Jeans: Scallop Patchwork TablematMolly BrownIn this workshop Molly will show you how to use scallop patchwork shapes the quick and easy way, on the sewing machine. Using up-cycled denim, she will show you the techniques needed to make a table mat and provide you with the materials to make a start on it in the workshop, to be completed at home. Suitable for any level. Friday & Saturday

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