Marianne Helliwell
Marianne is an upholsterer and sewing enthusiast with a lifelong
background in textiles, embroidery, dressmaking, mending and upcycling.
She loves the simplicity, accessibility and mindfulness of hand sewing,
and that in hand sewing functionality and sustainability can combine
with beauty and personalisation. Marianne believes that anyone can
learn to sew as a life skill and as a way to express themselves
creatively through needle and thread.
Follow her on Instagram or Facebook @forminfabric
Marianne’s Courses
NEW
Kugurizashi
Fri, 25 Jun 2027
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join Marianne for a mindful, relaxing and informative stitching workshop at ArtisOn. Learn or refresh your skills in Japanese Kugurizashi decorative hand embroidery, a woven variation of sashiko, using templates to create bold...
£98
Info & BookAll Levels
8 spaces available
NEW
Sashiko and Boro
Thu, 20 May 2027
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join Marianne for a mindful, relaxing and informative Japanese stitching workshop at ArtisOn. Discover the traditional Japanese techniques of sashiko and boro, using authentic materials, templates and tools to create beautiful and bold...
£98
Info & BookAll Levels
10 spaces available