Creative Combo – Cyanotype Print + Sew a Simple Cushion – Moved from 2020

Tutor: Claire Humphries

Lunch: Price includes a hearty lunch.

Level:
All Levels

Typically for a max of 8 people.

Full Day

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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 focal point of your cushion cover. Then sew it into your cushion – the cushion will also feature a picture frame opening for the print, piped edges and envelope opening at the back to give it a professional finish.

Cyanotype is the method used to create a “blue print” – an indigo coloured print created by exposing specially treated fabric to sunlight. Cyanotype relies on the action of light developing the print and produces a really eye catching image. You will leave with a useful and really unique item to keep or give as a gift.

***YOU WILL NEED TO ENSURE YOUR MACHINE IS IN WORKING ORDER IN GOOD TIME BEFORE THE DAY – CHECK YOU HAVE ALL THE RIGHT CABLES & ANY ATTACHMENTS***

Please note that there is a £16 materials charge payable on the day for this workshop

Click the title below to find out what you need to bring.

What to expect

Time at ArtisOn is designed to take you away from it all. We provide the environment, the time and the guidance you need to create. You can expect a warm welcome, skilled and friendly tutors and the chance to meet like-minded people keen to share ideas. You can even leave us to clear up the mess! There will usually be two workshops going on and we encourage everyone to mingle and be nosey about what the other workshop is up to.

We encourage you to arrive at 9.30am. This will allow time to meet other participants over a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits before beginning workshops at 10am. There will be a mid-morning break for refreshments and a chance to talk over progress with others. Lunch is usually around 12:45 for about 45 mins – you can expect a delicious homemade 2 course lunch. There will be a further afternoon break with tea or coffee and cake. All food and refreshments are included in the price of your workshop.

The finish time given is a target. There are occasions when the session may overrun so do let us know if you need to be away promptly.

We aim for your day to be a real treat. You could always learn a new skill in a shed or a draughty village hall with a curly sandwich, but we want you to have more fun than that! So we make sure we provide a day where you will be looked after, with good food, good company and great inspiration!

What you’ll need to bring with you

Please bring your sewing machine together with it's instruction manual if you have it.

All fabrics will be provided.

Basic sewing kit; Small sewing scissors, quick unpick, pins, needles, tape measure.

Mid blue/ dark grey sewing thread.

***ENSURE YOUR MACHINE IS IN FULL WORKING ORDER BEFORE THE DAY***
IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR MACHINE WE HAVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF MACHINES THAT CAN BE BORROWED SO PLEASE LET US KNOW.

“Obviously highly skilled and experienced, Claire guided us really well. I was a complete beginner and she gave clear instructions and good encouragement. I enjoyed the whole experience , the expertise, the company and the lunch. I will definitely be back.”

– Angela

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