Workshop Dates & Information
6 March 2020
Vintage style ATCs/panel*
VINTAGE ATCS/PANEL
We will create a panel or number of Artist Trading Cards in vintage style using tea-dyed fabrics, lace, buttons and other embellishments.
3 April 2020
Embroidered sampler
EMROIDERED SAMPLER
We will explore 3 different embroidery stitches and create a sample page of each, using different threads, fabrics and embellishments. The samples can be made into a book for your future reference. I will bring some sample books for inspiration.
1 May 2020
Simple book making
SIMPLE BOOKS
Using simple pamphlet stitch we will create a small book with either one or two signatures. You will choose the size and make a cover to fit.
5 June 2020
Butterfly
BUTTERFLY
Using a kit (supplied) we will make, and embroider a butterfly using hand dyed fabric onto calico which can be cut out and applied to a canvas or framed.
3 July 2020
Embroidered sampler
EMROIDERED SAMPLER
We will explore 3 different embroidery stitches and create a sample page of each, using different threads, fabrics and embellishments. The samples can be made into a book for your future reference. I will bring some sample books for inspiration.
7 August 2020
Hand stitched panel
HAND STITCHED PANEL
You will choose a variety of fabrics and threads then attach onto fabric with running stitch (Boro style) either in a square shape or in a strip.
4 September 2020
Abstract art canvas
ABSTRACT ART CANVAS
Using a variety of paint, dyes, inks and sprays in your choice of colour scheme, you will decorate a canvas then further decorate with papers, rubber stamps and stencils. You will need to bring an artist box canvas in the size you require.
2 October 2020
Embroidered sampler
EMROIDERED SAMPLER
We will explore 3 different embroidery stitches and create a sample page of each, using different threads, fabrics and embellishments. The samples can be made into a book for your future reference. I will bring some sample books for inspiration.
6 November 2020
Christmas Robin panel/Christmas card*
CHRISTMAS ROBIN
We will create a small panel or a Christmas card (or 2) using fabric, lace, buttons etc. A Robin created with a rubber stamp and painted (by you) will be attached and then further embellished with stitch.
4 December 2020
Blackwork
BLACKWORK
We will design a small panel and we will look at, and try out a variety of blackwork stitches.
8 January 2021
Dollmaking*
DOLLMAKING
We will use a sewing machine (free embroidery) to ‘make’ a fabric then cut out a simple doll shape. We will then stuff the doll and embellish with stitch, buttons and add a face.
5 February 2021
Embroidered sampler
EMROIDERED SAMPLER
We will explore 3 different embroidery stitches and create a sample page of each, using different threads, fabrics and embellishments. The samples can be made into a book for your future reference. I will bring some sample books for inspiration.
