Join experienced textiles tutor Betty Brown in this workshop to make your own fabric picture.
You might want to make a picture of your cat, dog, teddy bear or cockatoo, or of your favourite food! For the more adventurous Betty can even help you create a portrait of a loved one. Alternatively you can just turn up and help yourself to Betty’s templates (teapots, cups, fruit, dragons etc) to make your own design on the day.
Once you have an idea of what you want your picture to look like, you will cut the pieces out of lovely recycled fabrics and sew them by hand onto a backing piece. Then it’s time to add embellishments and details to your heart’s desire!
If you have an idea of what you would like to do, please bring a design along on paper, but DON’T bring an original photograph because you will need to cut it up to make the templates for your picture.
The techniques Betty will show you are quick and easy because she likes to get things FINISHED. And while we can all admire perfect stitching, it isn’t necessary for this make, so this session will suit people of all abilities.
Please note there is a £2 material charge payable on the day.
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
If you have an idea of the picture you would like to make, please bring the design along on paper, but don't worry if you don't know yet - just turn up and Betty will help you!
You will need needle thread and scissors (but if you forget or don't have any we do have some).
Fabrics and trim are provided but if you have fabric or other items you would like to use then please bring them.
This is essentially a hand-sewing session but sewing machines aren't barred, so if you find it reassuring to have your machine with you, please bring it.