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Loom Weaving - Become a Weaver....
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 - Fri, 16 Apr 2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Come and enjoy a wonderful 2 days of weaving with Jan Beadle on a 4 shaft table loom. This 2 day format, allows time for you to learn the process from scratch from...
£170
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-1 spaces available
Sewing Skills: Unlock Your Overlocker! - MOVED FROM 2020
Wed, 21 Apr 2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
***NEW DATE*** If you wish to build skills and confidence you need to unlock and get the most from your overlocker, this is the day for you! Saddle up your overlocker and join...
£85
Register InterestIntermediate
0 spaces available
Wet Felted Pictures - Painting with Fibres - MOVED FROM 2020
Fri, 23 Apr 2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
This workshop is for everyone who has a love of all things textural. You will learn the basic wet felting method and at the same time produce a picture made from Merino wool...
£85
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-1 spaces available
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Design + Print a Pair of Lush Cushions - MOVED FROM 2020
Wed, 28 Apr 2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join Gillian for a fun workshop designing and printing your own pair of cushion covers. This workshop will be a wonderful journey into design composition and fabric printing. Using a great selection of...
£85
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0 spaces available
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Experimental Papermaking - Incorporating Textiles - MOVED FROM 2020
Wed, 5 May 2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
This will be an experimental, fun and therapeutic day exploring the magical art of papermaking using pulps made from waste papers and plant materials. Papermaking artist Niki Hampson of Pulpitations will share her...
£85
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0 spaces available
Sew Your Own Casual Messenger Bag - MOVED FROM 2020
Sun, 16 May 2021
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
On this intensive 1 day workshop with Claire Humphries, you will learn how to sew your own casual messenger bag in your own choice of fabric. Under Claire's guidance you will explore adding pockets...
£85
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0 spaces available
Eco Printing Using Plant Materials - MOVED FROM 2020
Thu, 27 May 2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join textile artist, Jane Hare, for a day of getting back to nature, eco printing using plant materials. Using leaves gathered from the garden or hedgerow, common vegetables and the power of steam,...
£85
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Eco Printing Using Plant Materials - MOVED FROM 2020
Fri, 28 May 2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join textile artist, Jane Hare, for a day of getting back to nature, eco printing using plant materials. Using leaves gathered from the garden or hedgerow, common vegetables and the power of steam,...
£85
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0 spaces available
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Intermediate Hand Embroidery - MOVED FROM 2020
Sat, 29 May 2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
During this 1 day workshop with Louise Goult you will move your hand embroidery skills to the next level. If you've got to grips with the basics by completing the Louise's beginners workshop,...
£85
Register InterestIntermediate
0 spaces available
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Experimental Stitch with Found Objects - Moved from 2020
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Taking an experimental approach with textile artist Alice Fox, you will explore different ways to incorporate a range of found objects into hand-stitched textile artwork. Find out about options such as wrapping, couching,...
£85
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0 spaces available
Eco Printing Using Plant Materials - Moved from 2020
Sat, 11 Sep 2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join textile artist, Jane Hare, for a day of getting back to nature, eco printing using plant materials. Using leaves gathered from the garden or hedgerow, common vegetables and the power of steam,...
£85
Register InterestAll Levels
0 spaces available
Lampshade Making Morning - Moved from 2020
Sat, 11 Sep 2021
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Spend a fun and relaxing morning with fabric designer Georgia Wilkinson and create a beautiful drum lampshade to take home. Choose from a selection of Georgia's unique and fun fabrics or even use...
£40
Register InterestNovice
0 spaces available
Peg Loom Weaving - Woven Cushion Cover Top - Moved from 2020
Fri, 17 Sep 2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Come and enjoy a wonderful day weaving your very own woven cushion cover top using a peg loom. This workshop is perfect for beginners and you will be supported as you create your...
£85
Info & BookNovice
4 spaces available
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Creative Combo - Cyanotype Print + Sew a Simple Cushion - Moved from 2020
Sat, 25 Sep 2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fancy sewing something classic with a twist? Claire will guide you through the process of sewing a simple cushion - but with a unique printed fabric. Create your own cyanotype print for the...
£85
Info & BookAll Levels
3 spaces available
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Machine Sewn Decorative Corded Bowls - Moved from 2020 Decorative
Sun, 26 Sep 2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join textile artist Carol Coleman to make gorgeous multicoloured coiled vessels from scratch using your own sewing machine. You'll need to be familiar with your sewing machine and how to use zig-zag stitch...
£85
Info & BookAll Levels
4 spaces available
Dressmaking - Build Your Skills (6 x 3 hour afternoon sessions) - Moved from 2020
Wed, 6 Oct 2021
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Dates: 6th, 13th & 20th October, 3rd, 10th & 17th November If you want to build your dressmaking and tailoring skills in the company of a small group of dressmaking enthusiasts, guided by...
£160
Info & BookAll Levels
4 spaces available
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Loom Weaving - Herringbone Tweed - Moved from 2020
Thu, 7 Oct 2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Come and enjoy a wonderful day of weaving with Jan Beadle on a 4 shaft table loom. Whether you’re a beginner or already a weaver, this will be a lovely opportunity to experiment...
£85
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0 spaces available
Pattern Cutting - Trouser Block - Moved from 2020
Fri, 15 Oct 2021
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
This workshop is a continuation of Claire's 2 day Pattern Cutting course. You must have previously attended Claire's Introduction to Pattern Cutting or a similar course. Under Claire's guidance you will draft your own personal...
£85
Register InterestIntermediate
0 spaces available
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Designing for Textile Art - Moved from 2020
Thu, 4 Nov 2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
There's nothing more intimidating than a blank sheet of paper. The design side of textiles art, rather than the practical execution, is often the one that causes most head scratching. So, join textile...
£85
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0 spaces available
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Dressmaking - Casual Linen Jacket in a Day - Moved from 2020
Sat, 6 Nov 2021
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
With professional seamstress, Claire Humphries as your guide, you will make a simple casual jacket in a day. No pattern involved! You will draw the pattern directly on to your fabric using Claire's...
£85
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4 spaces available
Sew an Upcycled Patchwork 'Woodgie' Cushion - Moved from 2020
Sun, 7 Nov 2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join Durham based artist Betty Brown for a fun day breathing new life into colourful second hand fabrics. Betty's "Woodgie" Cushion creation is the comfort cushion to end all comfort cushions! It's quite...
£85
Info & BookAll Levels
6 spaces available
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Shibori Resist + Natural Dyeing Techniques - Moved from 2020
Sat, 20 Nov 2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join textile artist Jane Hare, for an introduction to using natural dyes and Shibori - the Japanese technique of resist dyeing. When it comes to colour, nature can be a treasure trove of...
£85
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0 spaces available
Textile Taxidermy - Fabric "Trophy" Heads - Moved from 2020
Wed, 24 Nov 2021
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hand stitch and stuff your own unique “trophy” head in textiles. Typically, you can create a festive Scandi-style Rudolf complete with antlers, or go off-piste and stitch up your favourite animal – hares,...
£85
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0 spaces available
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The Art of Collage + Stitch - Moved from 2020
Fri, 26 Nov 2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Spend the day learning and experimenting with Collage and Stitch techniques with artist Josie Beszant During the workshop you will explore: - how to transfer images on to fabric - stitching paper and...
£85
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3 spaces available
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Freehand Machine Embroidery - Christmas Decorations - Moved from 2020
Sat, 4 Dec 2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Freehand Machine Embroidery - Christmas Decorations. Anyone who has a sewing machine can have a go at freehand machine embroidery. Kirstie Allsopp called it "the crack cocaine of the crafting world" so prepare...
£85
Info & BookAll Levels
3 spaces available