Day Classes 20010-11

‘Christmas Angels’

20th November 2010

tutor Maureen Shepherd

Using felt, ribbon, beads and sparkles we will give the angels ‘funky’ personalities. Great presents or keep one as your Christmas muse. Easy handstitching with plenty of ‘bling’.
A kit will be provided at a cost of £4.50
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‘Gummy silk paper and beyond’

5th February 2011

tutorSuzanne Shaw

Instant silk paper, bond it, manipulate it, paint it, stitch it. Explore the different gummy silk fibres available, including cocoon strippings, Throwsters waste and carrier rods. No waste, no waiting to dry, tough enough to stitch.
A kit will be provided at a cost of £3
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‘Coloured Canvas’

26th March 2011

tutorJeanette Illingworth

Use dyed and coloured canvas as a base for hand stitching with the options of adding leather and / or metallic threads and using goldwork techniques such as ‘or nué’. Your piece could become a small panel, box lid, special card or part of a book cover.
A kit will be available at a cost of £4
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‘Something Fishy’

7th May 2011

tutorCarole Keepax

Explore the wonders of the underwater world, from folk art fish to more subtle representations. Techniques include folded silk patchwork, Chinese style satin stitch and braid work to produce a mini sampler to take home.
Kit will be available at a cost of £3.50
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‘Crewel made Easy’

7th May 2011

tutor Toni Hanley

Using tutors stencils, apply colour to fabric to give a modern twist to a traditional technique. 17th century birds and leaves come up to date using a variety of threads and wools.
Materials will be provided at a cost of approximately £3.50
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