Hand stitch and stuff your own unique “trophy” head in textiles. You could create a festive Scandi-style Rudolf complete with antlers, or stitch up your favourite animal – hares, pigs cats, dogs – the choice is yours.
You will learn how to create a pattern for your piece and think in 3D, select your fabric combinations and hand stitch and stuff ready to present as a gift or decoration at home. It will be an intensive day’s work to complete your head – a later than normal finish will be needed to get your beastie finished. You’ll go home with a completed head of your choice mounted on a wooden back plate ready to hang on the wall.
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
All materials will be provided but if you have any specific fabric or accessories you would like to use please bring with you.
