The definitive event for anyone Supplies, workshops and textile art.
Learning Curve Workshops | 1 The definitive event for anyone with a love of stitch and creative crafts. Supplies, workshops and textile art. Alexandra Palace, London • 10th to13th October Book at www.twistedthread.com or call 0844 848 0132 Groups of ten or more call 020 7688 6830 Learning Curve Workshops Timetable and detailed information on all Learning Curve workshops and demonstrations The Knitting & Stitching Show is organised by: twistedthread / Upper Street Events Ltd, 58 White Lion St, London N1 9PP www.twistedthread.com | mail@twistedthread.com Image: Jan Beaney The Knitting & Stitching Show 2013 The Knitting & Stitching Show 2013 Exciting New Workshops! In addition to the usual one-hour courses, we’re delighted to be able to offer some 1.5 hour and 2 -hour classes. We’re also pleased to introduce a host of new teachers and different subjects, with something to appeal to all tastes and ability levels. Important Information • Images used in the document are representative of the tutor’s style, or of the content covered in a particular workshop, they may not be an exact replica of what will be created or discussed. • Tickets to the workshops are non-refundable • Tickets for the workshops will be available from early July 2013 from www.theknittingandstitchingshow.com or 01473 321872 • The deadline for advance bookings for Alexandra Palace is Friday 4th October Learning Curve Workshops | 2 We would like to say a huge thanks to our sponsors for supporting our workshop programme. This year we thank Coats Crafts UK haberdashery Fiskars scissors Janome Prym Russell Hobbs Irons The Knitting & Stitching Show 2013 Learning Curve Workshops | 3 Learning Curve Workshop Timetable Thursday 10th October TIME 10:30 11:45 12.15 13:00 14.00 14:15 15:15 15:30 CODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 TITLE Conquer your Fear of Zips Personalise Shrink Plastic Buttons Rhythms and Counter Rhythms: Stitch & Enrich (Jan's version) Easy & Fun Sketchbook Skills Geometric Print Bag or Cushion Cover Block Printing for Beginners Upcycled Corsages Fantasy Felt Flower Stitch and Papercraft Christmas Cards Beginners Crochet Work with New Soft Form Relief Pastes and Washable PVA Introduction to Broderie Anglaise The Birth of Embroidery - As we know it! Beaded Braid Key Ring The Shibori Blues Tatting: Beaded Scissor Keep Machine Sew a Seasonal Placemat Stitches in Thin Air Japanese Embroidery Sewing Machine Basics: Make a Small Bag 3D Applique Create a Winter Scene Make a Felt and Glass Pendant Embellished Knitwear Love Bunny Cushion Make your own Enamel Buttons Chicken Scratch Embriodery Creative Metalwork Embroidered Pincushion Decorative Box Pleating Keep Calm and Lucet Embroidered Bird Felt Making for Beginners Tissue Fitting - Better Fit for Busy People Make a Stunning Beaded Choker Learn to Sew: Make Up Bag with Zip Conjuring with Colour Little Shell Stitch Scarf with Frilly Picot Edge Learn to Make Felt Lace KEY: PP = practical project; Demo = demonstration; TUTOR Celia Banks Make Do and Mend Jan Beaney Bobby Britnell Terry Harper Louise Batten Jenni Stuart-Anderson Carole Waddle Beatrice James Hannah Elgie Isobel Hall Bella Lane Helen M Stevens Carole Hughes Vivien Prideaux Barbara Murdock Celia Banks Jean Draper Midori Matsushima Wendy Gardiner Ruth Singer Sally Holman Laura Guida Terry Harper Make Do and Mend Make Do and Mend Annette Bolton Bella Lane Ruth Singer Ziggy Rytka Helen Richman Heather Belcher Celia Banks Alison Nicholson Lisa Comfort Richard Box Sally Holman Cathy Unwin TYPE 2 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr Demo 1 hr PP 2 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1.5 hr PP 1 hr PP 2 hr PP 1 hr Demo 1 hr PP 1 hr Demo 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1.5 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 2 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 2 hr PP 2 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1.5 hr PP 1 hr Demo 1 hr PP 1.5 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP PRICE £18.00 £10.00 £4.00 £10.00 £18.00 £10.00 £10.00 £13.00 £10.00 £18.00 £4.00 £10.00 £4.00 £10.00 £10.00 £13.00 £10.00 £10.00 £10.00 £18.00 £10.00 £10.00 £10.00 £10.00 £18.00 £18.00 £10.00 £10.00 £10.00 £10.00 £10.00 £13.00 £4.00 £10.00 £13.00 £10.00 £10.00 £10.00 The Knitting & Stitching Show 2013 Friday 11th October TIME 10:30 11:45 12.15 13:00 13.30 14.00 14:15 15:30 15.45 CODE 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 TITLE Make a Collar from Scratch Rag Rugging Rhythms and Counter Rhythms: Stitch & Enrich (Jean’s version) Easy & Fun Sketchbook Skills Machine Sew Aromatic Creature Creations Knitted Baby Booties/shoes Embellished Crazy Patchwork Mobile Phone Cover Fantasy Felt Flower Crochet a Daisy E-Textiles Get to Know Your Sewing Machine: Moustache Cushion Polymer Clay Granny Square Buttons Confetti: Knitted Wire Bracelet 20 Tips to Improve All of Your Sewing Crystal Finger Candy Customise a Hessian Bag with 2 Rag Rug Techniques Beautiful Felt Bowls Machine Sew a Man’s Tie Stumpwork: A Fishy Tale Digital by Design Reverse Applique Contemporary Mini Sampler Crazy and Creative Patchwork Cushion Panel Quilted Jewellery Roll Hardanger Needlebook for Beginners E-Textiles Plus Paper Cutting Designs Introduction to Jacobean Crewelwork Kantha Stitching Machine Sew a Funky Make-Up Bag Creative Stitch Portraits Learn to Make Beautiful Nuno Felt Fabric Origami Bag Hexagonal Patchwork with Paper Templates Felt and Gold Thread Brooches Machine Embroidered Seascapes Beadwork on Canvas Traditional Lace Making Bengala - Dye with Earth Glorious Goldwork Digital by Design KEY: PP = practical project; Demo = demonstration; Learning Curve Workshops | 4 TUTOR Rosie Martin Make Do and Mend Jean Littlejohn Bobby Britnell Libby Rose Monica Russel Sally Holman Carole Waddle Luise Roberts Rose Sinclair Make Do and Mend Make Do and Mend Kath Orsman Celia Banks Melanie de Miguel Jenni Stuart-Anderson Lynne Sharpe Lisa Comfort Kay Dennis Rose Sinclair Ruth Singer Janice Peters Sally Holman Celia Banks Ilke Cochrane Rose Sinclair Make Do and Mend Royal School of Needlework Dorothy Caldwell Kath Orsman Carol Ryder, Textile Institute Cathy Unwin Celia Banks Make Do and Mend Helen Richman Wendy Dolan Eliza McClelland Diana Millner Toyomi Harada Sarah Rakestraw Rose Sinclair TYPE 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr Demo 1 hr PP 1.5 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1.5 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1.5 hr PP 2 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr Demo 2 hr PP 1 hr PP 2 hr PP 1.5 hr PP 1.5 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 2 hr PP 1.5 hr PP 1.5 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 2 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1.5 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP PRICE £10.00 £10.00 £4.00 £10.00 £13.00 £10.00 £10.00 £13.00 £10.00 £15.00 £13.00 £18.00 £10.00 £4.00 £18.00 £10.00 £18.00 £13.00 £13.00 £15.00 £10.00 £10.00 £18.00 £13.00 £13.00 £15.00 £10.00 £10.00 £18.00 £10.00 £10.00 £10.00 £10.00 £10.00 £10.00 £10.00 £10.00 £13.00 £10.00 £10.00 £15.00 The Knitting & Stitching Show 2013 Saturday 12th October TIME 10:30 11:45 12.15 13:00 14.00 14:15 15:15 15.30 15.45 CODE 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 TITLE Machine Sew an Eco-Skater Skirt Vintage Style Crochet Edgings Create a Guilt-free Doughnut: Learn Seeding Stitch Beyond the Basic Pattern: 20 More Sewing Tips Customise a T-Shirt Embroider Bullion Knot Roses and Bead Bud Dangles Power and Passion William Morris-Inspired Crewel Work Robin Needle Felting Pictures and Pets Digital by Design Creative Stitch Portraits Flower Power Cushion Cover Vintage Styled Lavender Bag/Tissue Holder Fast and Fun Fleecy Monsters Blossom: Spiral Wire Necklace Make a Collar from Scratch Proddy/Proggy - Upcycled Rag Rugging! Love Broderie Anglaise The Shibori Blues Naturally Dyed and Stitched Book Jacket E-Textiles Plus Heat Press Fun Fabric Origami Bag Beginners Crochet Stitches in Thin Air Electric: Knitted & Beaded Bracelet Free Motion Embroidery Pin Cushion Block Printing for Beginners Create a Winter Scene Craftivism: Make A Mini Protest Banner Swarovski Crystal Drop Earrings Digital by Design Creative Stitch Portraits Get to Know Your Sewing Machine: Zipped Purse Crystal Rosette Pendant Crochet a Bracelet Goldwork Daisy Fancy Rib Fingerless Gloves Wet Felt a Small Funky Bag Freeform Crochet Crochet Granny Squares Make a Stunning Beaded Choker Fine Tune your Dressmaking Felt Scissor Case E-Textiles Heat Press Fun KEY: PP = practical project; Demo = demonstration; Learning Curve Workshops | 5 TUTOR Nicky Simpson, Textile Institute Make Do and Mend Alexandra Pacey Celia Banks Terry Harper Kathleen Laurel Sage Richard Box Nicola Jarvis Sue Pearl Rose Sinclair Carol Ryder, Textile Institute Wendy Gardiner Make Do and Mend Alexandra Pacey Kath Orsman Rosie Martin Jenni Stuart-Anderson Bella Lane Vivien Prideaux Angela Daymond Rose Sinclair Nicky Simpson, Textile Institute Celia Banks Make Do and Mend Jean Draper Kath Orsman Terry Harper Louise Batten Sally Holman Sarah Corbett Dorothy Wood Rose Sinclair Carol Ryder, Textile Institute Make Do and Mend Melanie de Miguel Luise Roberts Bella Lane Sally Holman Carole Waddle Stephanie Phillips Make Do and Mend Alison Nicholson Celia Banks Carole Hughes Rose Sinclair Nicky Simpson, Textile Institute TYPE 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr Demo 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1.5 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1.5 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 2 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 2 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 2 hr PP 2 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 2 hr PP 2 hr PP 1.5 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1.5 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP PRICE £10.00 £10.00 £10.00 £4.00 £10.00 £10.00 £10.00 £13.00 £10.00 £15.00 £10.00 £10.00 £10.00 £10.00 £10.00 £10.00 £10.00 £10.00 £10.00 £13.00 £15.00 £10.00 £10.00 £18.00 £10.00 £10.00 £18.00 £10.00 £10.00 £10.00 £10.00 £15.00 £10.00 £18.00 £18.00 £10.00 £10.00 £18.00 £18.00 £13.00 £10.00 £10.00 £13.00 £10.00 £15.00 £10.00 The Knitting & Stitching Show 2013 Sunday 13th October TIME 10:30 11:45 12.15 13:00 13.30 14.00 2.15pm 3.30pm 3.45pm CODE 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 TITLE Love Bunny Cushion Create a Folk Art Picture Embroider Bullion Knot Roses and Bead Bud Dangles Vintage Inspired Crochet Brooch Machine Embroidered Seascapes Origami Book with Mixed Media Cover Create a Little Patchwork Seascape Tatting: Beaded Scissor Keep Make a Fab Felted Design into a Mobile Pocket E-Textiles Plus Work with New Soft Form Relief Pastes and Washable PVA Needle Felted Robin Machine Sew Aromatic Creature Creations Dip-Dyeing and Fabric Painting on Chiffon Scarf Little Shell Stitch Scarf with Frilly Picot Edge St Petersburg Beaded Bracelet Felt Making: A Purse with No Seams Digital by Design Machine Sew a Seasonal Placemat Unique Greeting Card: Folk Art Design Patchwork for Beginners Japanese Embroidery Crochet a Bracelet Make a Felt Bangle Make your Own Lampshade Swarovski Crystal Bezel Ring E-Textiles Conquer your Fear of Zips Fabric Printing with Lino Cutting Introduction to Goldwork Stick Woven Child’s Slinky or Cat Toy Layered Textiles with Machine Embroidery Keep Calm and Lucet Bengala - Dye with Earth Stitch and Papercraft Christmas Cards Make your own Noticeboard Paper Pom Poms Embroidered Felt-covered Tape Measure E-Textiles Plus KEY: PP = practical project; Demo = demonstration; Learning Curve Workshops | 6 TUTOR Make Do and Mend Make Do and Mend Kathleen Laurel Sage Stephanie Phillips Wendy Dolan Angela Daymond Sally Holman Barbara Murdock Sue Pearl Rose Sinclair Isobel Hall Kate Blacker Libby Rose Terry Harper Sally Holman The Beadmakers Guild Heather Belcher Rose Sinclair Celia Banks Make Do and Mend Kate Haxell Midori Matsushima Luise Roberts Laura Guida Terry Harper Dorothy Wood Rose Sinclair Celia Banks Make Do and Mend Royal School of Needlework Kate Blacker Wendy Dolan Ziggy Rytka Toyomi Harada Beatrice James Terry Harper Deborah Daniel Linda Eveling Rose Sinclair TYPE 2 hr PP 2 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1.5 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr Demo 1 hr PP 1.5 hr PP 1.5 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1.5 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1.5 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 2 hr PP 2 hr PP 2 hr PP 1 hr PP 2 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP 1 hr PP PRICE £18.00 £18.00 £10.00 £10.00 £10.00 £10.00 £10.00 £13.00 £10.00 £15.00 £4.00 £10.00 £13.00 £13.00 £10.00 £10.00 £13.00 £15.00 £10.00 £10.00 £10.00 £10.00 £10.00 £10.00 £13.00 £10.00 £15.00 £18.00 £18.00 £18.00 £10.00 £18.00 £10.00 £10.00 £10.00 £10.00 £10.00 £10.00 £15.00 The Knitting & Stitching Show 2013 Learning Curve Workshops | 7 A-Z of Workshops – Alexandra Palace 20 Tips to Improve All of Your Sewing Celia Banks This is a 1 hour presentation of techniques and ideas that will help sewers to achieve professional results. It covers areas such as choosing and preparing patterns, pre-shrinking suitable fabrics and selecting appropriate interfacings. There will be suggestions for streamlining the sewing process and obtaining a professional finish, using good pressing techniques and tools. A list of references and resources will be provided at the end of the workshop. Demonstration 3D Applique Ruth Singer In this fun workshop you will learn how to make stitched and gathered shapes such as petal and loops which can be applied to a base fabric to create exciting 3D textures and patterns. You will make a series of small samples. T he techniques are simple and only require hand sewing skills so this is suitable for all levels. This workshop introduces techniques from Ruth Singer’s new book Fabric Manipulation, 150 Creative Sewing Techniques. Practical Project Beaded Braid Key Ring Carole Hughes Learn basic braiding techniques while using hand-dyed pima cotton threads and Japanese beads to create a key ring – learn how to set up the braiding disk, how to add beads to a braid and how to finish your braid. Kit includes a mini Kumihimo disk, threads, beads and findings. Suitable for any level. Practical Project Beadwork on Canvas Eliza McClelland Stitch a beautiful beaded motif on to canvas. Learn the basic technique and see how the gorgeous “bead soups” kick up your colourwork and how the textures add scrunch! You will be able to use your work to embellish jeans, totes, cushions, bags, anything. It is glamourous, sassy and simple. All levels welcome, including children aged 12+ Practical Project Beautiful Felt Bowls Lynne Sharpe Join textile artist Lynne Sharpe of The Make It Room and learn how to make an amazing wet felted bowl. This 2-hour workshop is run in conjunction with Blooming Felt whose beautiful supplies are used in this class. Discover how to use Merino fleece to make a free standing bowl using wool, soap and water. Suitable for those with a basic knowledge of wet felting. Suitable for intermediate level. 2-hour workshop Beginners Crochet Make Do and Mend Learn the basic skills of crochet during this two hour workshop and leave with the knowledge and confidence to continue your new passion! Crochet hooks and wool will be provided. 2-hour workshop Bengala - Dye with Earth Toyomi Harada Bengala, a mud dye made of iron oxide is the ultimate eco dye colour from the Earth. Traditional Japanese Bengala dye is only red, the Shinto Shrine colour although recently a variety of colour were invented in Japan. You can dye without hot water or any heat, it holds up against ultra-violate rays, so the sun doesn’t cause it to fade. In this workshop, suitable for all levels of students and children, you will prepare and dye 2 sample fabrics. You can learn ITAJIME (Japanese wood block dye) and KATAZOME(Japanese Stencil) Toyomi Harada will provide all necessary materials, Bengala dye and ITAJIME tools or stencil patterns needed. Practical Project Beyond the Basic Pattern: 20 More Sewing Tips Celia Banks This 1-hour presentation and demonstration of handy tips and processes will cover topics such as moving and shaping darts and fitting waistbands and contoured yokes. There will be overview of how to quickly attach zips, how to prevent some common sewing mishaps and things to consider beyond the basic pattern. The session will include suggestions for making the most of a pattern and ideas for developing your fashion sewing skills. Celia is an Associate Educator with the Palmer Pletsch company and specialises in teaching people to get the best fit from commercial patterns. Demonstration Block Printing for Beginners Louise Batten Learn how quick, cheap and easy it is to print your own fabric at home. You will be taught how to make your own stamps and print a fat quarter of fabric to take home. Louise will show you a range of suitable printing mediums and display a range of items made with hand printed fabric. Beginners welcome. Practical Project Blossom: Spiral Wire Necklace Kath Orsman This unusual necklace requires the minimum of skills and creates a delightful, wearable piece. Create your own beads from spirals of wire and intersperse these with pretty feature beads. In the hour long workshop you will learn how to twist wire, make ‘beads’, threading and completing your necklace. Come and start an exciting and unusual new hobby! Don’t worry if you are a complete beginner as Kath will teach you all the skills required. Children aged 12+ also welcome. Practical Project The Knitting & Stitching Show 2013 Chicken Scratch Embroidery Annette Bolton This form of embroidery, often referred to as the Lace Stitch, is traditionally worked on gingham fabric, using several interesting stitches, including Tenerife Flowers. When the stitches are combined together you can create many lovely designs. Come and have fun starting on a pretty and practical pin cushion, but be warned - this is completely addictive! Practical Project Confetti: Knitted Wire Bracelet Kath Orsman Knitted in wire, this attractive bracelet is beaded with a mixture of beautiful beads. A variety of sizes, shapes and colours of beads adds to its charm. In the hour long workshop you will learn how to knit in wire, discover its differences and limitations compared to yarn but also its advantages, and start an exciting and unusual new hobby! The skills required are being able to cast on, knit and cast off. Don’t worry if you are a complete beginner as Kath will teach you all the skills required. Children aged 12+ also welcome. Practical Project Conjuring with Colour Richard Box Explore the magic of mixing colours and create surprising effects with coloured pencils on paper. Practical Project Conquer your Fear of Zips Celia Banks This is a 2 hour practical workshop during which you will make samples of a centred, a lapped and an invisible zip. A zipped bag kit will be provided, together with handouts for future reference. We’ll be using a fast and foolproof method, without pins or tacking, using basting tape and Scotch Magic 3M tape. Attendees do need to be able to use a sewing machine for straight stitching. 2-hour workshop Contemporary Mini Sampler Janice Peters A small contemporary design using cross stitch with some blackwork, other counted thread stitches as well as beads and metallic thread. The aim of this session is to help participants take the next step from straight forward cross stitch and blackwork and to be able to add extra embellishments to their work. The design this year will in sampler style and each kit will include written instructions for completion at home. Suitable for all levels. Practical Project Learning Curve Workshops | 8 Craftivism: Make A Mini Protest Banner Sarah Corbett A spoonful of craft helps the activism go down. Hosted by Founder of the Craftivist Collective, Sarah Corbett who is seen as the one of the leading spokespeople in the renaissance of the Craftivism movement. Craftivism combines activism and craft and provides a create outlet for people to express their thoughts and concerns on social injustices in a non-threatening way, provocative way whilst at the same time ‘Making Change’ one stitch at a time through their actions! You will learn how to make a Mini Protest Banner using cross-stitch and hand embroidery methods, explore and discuss the benefits of craftivism for the maker and viewers and how it can create change. All participants will take home in a small bag to continue your craftivism piece at home and become a craftivist! Practical Project Crazy and Creative Patchwork Cushion Panel Sally Holman Start to make a small crazy patchwork cushion panel (about 10” in size) using a selection of fabrics, threads and embellishments. You will learn the art of traditional free piecing, how to mix fabrics in different colours and textures and then how to quilt your work using a selection of embroidery. Finally you will learn how to add fabric and bead embellishments to decorate your panel. Suitable for beginners/ intermediate. 2-hour workshop Create a Folk Art Picture Make Do and Mend Learn about embroidery and hand stitching in this lovely 2-hour workshop with the wonderful Sharon Blackman, an experienced and talented textile artist renowned for her fantastic work. Using recycled fabrics, applique and simple embroidery stitches you’ll design and create your own original vintage style picture. Suitable for all levels including beginners. 2-hour workshop Create a Guilt-free Doughnut: Learn Seeding Stitch Alexandra Pacey In this class you will learn how to use seeding stitch to decorate a delicious and cute looking felt doughnut inspired by Japanese softies. All materials will be provided and you will be given an instruction sheet to take home with you if you are inspired to make more. This class is suitable for all ability levels and children are most welcome. The only essential attribute is that you must love sewing… and doughnuts!! Practical Project Create a Little Patchwork Seascape Sally Holman Start to make a small seascape using my special piecing technique for making small pictures. You will learn how to both piece the picture using flat and textured foundation piecing and add detail with quilting and embroidery. The picture will be framed in a greets card blank. Suitable for beginners/intermediate Practical Project The Knitting & Stitching Show 2013 Create a Winter Scene Sally Holman Start to make a small picture using a selection of fabrics and my special piecing technique for making small landscapes. You will learn how to both piece the picture using flat and textured foundation piecing and add detail with quilting and embroidery. The picture will be framed in a greetings card blank. Suitable for beginners/ intermediate Practical Project Creative Metalwork Embroidered Pincushion Bella Lane Fancy exploring the shine and delicacy of Goldwork? Here is the perfect opportunity for you to learn and execute creative Goldwork stitching without complications. On the day you will stitch and make this beautiful Pin Cushion, using silver bright check, gold and silver British made spangles and decorative buttons. Also you will cut and stitch your applique hearts as a creative combination to embellish this particular project. This unique workshop can also be for dressmakers and even for new fashion designers wishing to learn the secret of how to prepare your sewing threads for knot-free stitching! Beginners welcome. Practical Project Creative Stitch Portraits Carol Ryder, Textile Institute Illustration techniques can be applied not only to paper but also to fabrics Using fashion illustration techniques, hand stitching and textile layering processes and simple tools, you will create a fashion portrait. You will utilise a range of techniques to build a stylised fashion portrait. You will be shown how the skills acquired in the workshop can be adapted for other genre, such as landscapes, cityscapes, animals. Suitable for any level of ability and children aged 14+ Practical Project Crochet a Bracelet Luise Roberts This is an intermediate level crochet class in which you will be using a simple technique to crochet a beaded cord to create a bracelet. It is a technique that can be used to create beaded trim, bag handles and necklaces. Please note the first few rounds are tricky and dexterity and concentration are required. As this workshop requires an even tension, it is not suitable for novice crocheters unless someone with more crochet experience accompanies them. Some people may need to complete the project at home, but full instructions and a hook are provided. The workshop kit also includes instructions and beads for a bracelet. Practical Project Learning Curve Workshops | 9 Crochet a Daisy Luise Roberts This Beginner workshop is designed for those that just want a basic introduction to crochet. It is far easier to make your first crochet stitches into perfect crochet stitches. At the beginning of the workshop, a crocheted basic flower centre will be supplied to which you will add a few basic stitches and attached chain loops, to make a basic flower. The centre of the flower can then be embellished with buttons and beads. This pattern is the perfect stash-buster, with more yarn, several flowers could be joined together to create a scarf. Dexterity and concentration are required. Some people may need to complete the project at home, but full instructions and a hook are provided. Practical Project Crochet Granny Squares Make Do and Mend Already know the basics? Take your crochet a step further and put your stitches to good use. Learn how to make a Granny Square that can be made into a blanket. Granny or Afgan squares are the most popular technique for making blankets. This is not a beginners workshop, you do need to know how to chain and treble crochet. Practical Project Crystal Finger Candy Melanie de Miguel Talk about bling! These lovely crystal rings are constructed on a basis of right angle weave, and the most difficult part is choosing the colours. You will learn circular right angle weave to make the face of the ring, and then work in linear right angle weave to stitch and lengthen the band of the ring until it fits around your finger. The creative possibilities are endless and this is a great little project for using up odd bits and pieces. During class we will look at samples and discuss embellishment possibilities and what can happen when bead sizes and shapes change. Suitable for all levels including beginners 2-hour workshop Crystal Rosette Pendant Melanie de Miguel This pendant is delicate and petite, made almost entirely in brick stitch, it is a simple but effective pattern that is quick and easy to make. Using two shades of one colour crystal brings about a subtle effect. You will learn circular brick stitch to make the main body and then weave a scalloped edge around the outside and form a tiny chain link for hanging the pendant. During the class we will discuss colour choices and how to adapt the pendant to a larger size plus have the chance to handle samples. Suitable for all levels including beginners 2-hour workshop The Knitting & Stitching Show 2013 Learning Curve Workshops | 10 Customise a Hessian Bag with 2 Rag Rug Techniques Jenni Stuart-Anderson Progging is a technique where small pieces of fabric are pulled up through hessian backing to produce a shaggy effect and Hooking is when thinner strips of fabric, or yarn, are hooked up through the backing creating little loops. Hooking can be used for pictorial detail on rugs and hangings . A hessian bag makes a useful sampler where you can combine techniques which you could use later to make other projects like rugs from recycled textiles. Suitable for any level including children aged 7+ Practical Project Easy & Fun Sketchbook Skills Bobby Britnell You will be given clear and accessible, step by step instructions of how to create effective and instant designs, working directly into a sketchbook using a variety of media. You will go away with your sketchbook full of ideas and a head buzzing with possibilities for personal interpretation. This makes this short course a must whether your interest is in drawing, designing or in any aspect of textiles. Suitable for the complete beginner through to experienced artists. Practical Project Customise a T-Shirt Terry Harper You will be supplied with a T-shirt which you will cut and machine sew with some customised individuality using a lovely Janome sewing machine. You can choose from trimmings, lace, fabric and your artistic ideas to suit your style. Be bold or subtle to create something for yourself or someone you love and learn the techniques to repeat at home. Full instructions to take away with you. Suitable for all levels including children aged 10+ Practical Project Electric: Knitted & Beaded Bracelet Kath Orsman Using the knitting dolly and working with wire you will create a lovely bracelet that will win many compliments! Beaded with sparkling fire beads adds to its charm. In the hour long workshop you will learn how to French knit, twist, bead and finish your bracelet. This could be the start of an unusual new hobby! Don’t worry if you are a complete beginner as Kath will teach you all the skills required. Children aged 12+ also welcome. Practical Project Decorative Box Pleating Ruth Singer Discover the technique of creating box pleating on wide ribbon to create decorative trims and edging. This workshop introduces the basic technique of box pleating ribbon and gives you the opportunity to try one of dozens of decorative folding variations. Suitable for all levels and involves hand-stitching only. The workshop introduces techniques from Ruth Singer’s new book Fabric Manipulation, 150 Creative Sewing Techniques. Practical Project Digital by Design Rose Sinclair How do you transfer designs to fabric, Digital by design, shows you how you can develop creative designs, using textiles software, that can then be printed directly to fabrics using a sublimation printer. You will then transfer the designs using a heat press to fabrics. Demonstrations and hands on activities will also include how you can combine textile techniques, using transfer paints with digital technology. Suitable for intermediate level this is a 1.15 hour workshop. Practical Project Dip-Dyeing and Fabric Painting on Chiffon Scarf Terry Harper Using a beautiful light scarf, this class will learn about different dyes and their effects. By designing and experimenting with three types of dye on fabric, you can decide which you like. Choosing your colours and with hands-on guidance you will learn the processes and find out what can be achieved. Then you can go ahead and dye the ends of the scarf, making a luxury accessory for yourself or a gift for a friend. Take home full instructions to make more. Suitable for all levels including children aged 10+. 1.5 hr Practical Project Embellished Crazy Patchwork Mobile Phone Cover Sally Holman Start to make a mobile phone cover using the technique of Crazy Patchwork and learn how to decorate the patchwork with embroidery and embellishment. You will learn how to mix colour and shape to make the Crazy Patchwork and then how to embellish your work with embroidery and beads. Your kit will include pattern, fabric and embellishments. Suitable for beginners/intermediates. Practical Project Embellished Knitwear Terry Harper Learn to create bang-on-trend jumpers, scarves and coats with large handembroidery and Swiss darning methods. Choosing your own colours and background, you will decorate a plain square of knitting which you can use as one side of a cushion cover or as a piece of art to hang in your home. You will be shown how to follow patterns supplied or use your imagination to create your own. As you learn different stitches to create a variety of textures, the technique becomes inspiring and relaxing. You will also be given instructions to take home and create more designs. Suitable for all levels including children aged 10+ Practical Project Embroider Bullion Knot Roses and Bead Bud Dangles Kathleen Laurel Sage Watch a demonstration and then embroider bullion knots arranged in a circle to make wonderful raised bullion knot roses. Add some simple surface stitches to suggest leaves and some beads to suggest buds and make a beautiful personalized dangle to attach on to your scissors to identify them as yours. All levels welcome. Practical Project The Knitting & Stitching Show 2013 Embroidered Bird Helen Richman During this 1-hour session you will learn three surface embroidery stitches to create a sweet little bird design. The class includes applying a piece of felt to create the wing and then working chain stitch and buttonhole stitch to create the body, tail feathers and details of the bird. This class includes some commonly used stitches in hand embroidery and can be a great starting point for going on to do more embroidery projects in the future. Suitable for all levels including beginners. Practical Project Embroidered Felt-covered Tape Measure Linda Eveling Learn a range of surface embroidery stitches and create your own design to decorate wool felt then use this to cover a tape measure. Your kit will include a retractable tape measure, beautiful wool felt, buttons and an assortment of embroidery threads. No previous experience is necessary but it helps if you can thread a needle! Practical Project E-Textiles Rose Sinclair E-textiles: New textile materials such as conductive threads, and conductive nets, along with LED’s and other electronic components, mean that today’s creative textile designer can apply electronics to their textile products. This session will introduce you to those basic components and you will sew a simple e- textiles circuit that will light up. You will be shown how this simple circuit can be applied to a range of textile products. You will be able to purchase e-textiles supplies at the workshop to develop further. It is a 1.15 hour class, suitable for all levels including children aged 14+. Practical Project E-Textiles Plus Rose Sinclair E-Textiles plus, goes beyond just making a light switch on, you will use a range of textiles component, e-textiles accessories and Bare conductive paints, to explore the world of sensors, and creative processes that are possible in the world of E-textiles, and how these can be applied to creative textile projects. A range of samples demonstrating the possibilities will also be on display. A range of components and accessories will be available for sale for you to experiment at home. Suitable for all levels including children aged 14+ this is a 1.15 hour workshop. Practical Project Fabric Origami Bag Celia Banks This is a great little 1 hour workshop in which you will machine stitch a folded fabric bag using ideas gleaned from the Japanese art of paper-folding. The drawstring bag will be made using two different quilting cotton fabrics and will have one main compartment and several smaller outside pockets. It can be used for make-up, toiletries or even hold your sewing kit Attendees do need to be able to sew a straight stitch on a sewing machine. Practical Project Learning Curve Workshops | 11 Fabric Printing with Lino Cutting Make Do and Mend Join us for this 2-hour workshop to learn about designing and cutting your own lino, get inspired by our talented teacher, be creative and have fun! You will learn how to transfer your design onto the lino, with tips for effective cutting techniques and how to get the best printing results. Once the lino is designed and cut, you’ll then print onto a fabric tote bag, using quality colourfast printing ink. All materials provided - just bring your imagination! 2-hour workshop Fancy Rib Fingerless Gloves Sally Holman You will start to make a fingerless glove on two needles. Learn how to knit a mock cable rib and how to knit and shape the open topped thumb and fingers. You will also learn how to decorate your gloves with embroidery and optional colour contrast cast on and cast off. To benefit fully from this class students need to be able to cast on and knit plain and purl. 2-hour workshop Fantasy Felt Flower Carole Waddle Explore and learn wet felting 3D seamless techniques in this 1.5 hour workshop. Let your imagination run riot to create a fantasy felt flower. Use colour blended fleece and silk fibres to produce a richly decorated surface, which could be embellished later with beads and sequins. Create a special corsage to use as jewellery or decorate wearables. Suitable for all levels of ability. 1.5 hr Practical Project Fast and Fun Fleecy Monsters Alexandra Pacey Learn to create fleecy monster toy that is original and unique, quick and fun to make. In the class you will be given a fleecy abstract stitched shaped that you will transform into your own personal monster toy using hand sewing, embroidery and applique. You will be provided with some ideas to get you started and a full monster making kit. The techniques and ideas that you learn in the class should provide you with the skills to make your own toys at home. This class is suitable for all ability levels and children are most welcome. Practical Project Felt and Gold Thread Brooches Helen Richman Throughout the lesson you will learn how to construct a contemporary 3D flower out of turquoise and white felt and gold threads. This fun design will allow you to use gold threads in a creative and decorative way by applying them in loops to the cupped flower shape. You will be shown how these flowers can be turned into brooches to decorate bags, coats, etc or as decorative pieces which can be added to an endless list of embroidery pieces. Suitable for all levels including beginners. Practical Project The Knitting & Stitching Show 2013 Felt Making for Beginners Heather Belcher During this 1.5 hour workshop, discover the magical process of making felt, exploring colour, and mark making and learning about the fascinating history of this ancient craft – first used by the nomads of Central Asia. Working with richly coloured loose wool fibres you will lay out your own design. Then sprinkle the fibres with soap and water and transform your work into a beautiful sample of felt fabric (approximately 20cm x 20cm). This class is also suitable for children. 1.5 hr Practical Project Felt Making: A Purse with No Seams Heather Belcher In just 90 minutes learn this magical 3D felting technique to construct a purse. Using pre carded loose wool fibres and a template provided by the tutor you will select from a broad range of colours and then learn how to bond the fibres together in the felting process. You will also make a solid felt ball that will be used to form a button for the purse. Suitable for all levels and children over 12. 1.5 hr Practical Project Felt Scissor Case Carole Hughes Use beautiful wool blend felt to make a small heart shaped scissor case for your embroidery scissors. Use hand applique and hand dyed perle thread to decorate. No previous experience is necessary but it helps if you can thread a needle! Practical Project Fine Tune your Dressmaking Celia Banks This is a practical workshop during which you will learn great techniques to develop your dressmaking skills using a sewing machine. Sewing darts without bubbles, making bound buttonholes and setting in sleeves will become much easier with the tips and tricks practised during this session. All materials will be provided, together with handouts for future reference. It is suitable for most ability levels, but attendees do need to be able to know how to use a sewing machine for straight stitching. 1.5 hr Practical Project Flower Power Cushion Cover Wendy Gardiner Have fun with a sewing machine whilst learning to play with stitches. You will stitch flower petals to the cushion front with straight stitch, and create stems from satin stitch. The cushion will be finished with a simple envelope back (you may need to finish the cushion at home, but full instructions will be given). Beginners welcome. Practical Project Learning Curve Workshops | 12 Free Motion Embroidery Pin Cushion Terry Harper Using lovely Janome sewing machines, you will be shown how to do free machine embroidery and, with hands-on guidance, practise a few patterns before starting your project. Once you feel ready, you will create a lacy effect on a dissolvable substance which acts as a skeleton and washes away in cold water. You will then incorporate this into a pin cushion and stuff it. Instructions will be given to take home and create other attractive designs. Suitable for all levels including children aged 10+ 2-hour workshop Geometric Print Bag or Cushion Cover Terry Harper You will use items from nature like different shaped leaves, twigs and flowers, all of which give a slightly feathered effect, or alternatively create your own more definite, sharper geometric patterns. After choosing your favoured colour co-ordination, you will design and print your cloth for making into a trendy tote bag or cushion cover. You will then machine sew this into a unique and stylish finished article using a lovely Janome sewing machine. Written instructions will be provided so you can complete and repeat the project at home. Suitable for all levels including children aged 10+ 2-hour workshop Get to Know Your Sewing Machine: Moustache Cushion Make Do and Mend Learn the basics of using a sewing machine whilst creating a most useful travel/leisure/trophy cushion shaped as the most popular facial adornment - the moustache! This cushion will not only form the main talking point in your living room, it also provides superb neck support whilst travelling with a hand curl enabling easy hanging. This is a 1.5 hour workshop. 1.5 hr Practical Project Get to Know Your Sewing Machine: Zipped Purse Make Do and Mend Join us for this 2-hour workshop to learn how to make a beautiful lined zip purse made from recycled and vintage fabrics. Once you have learned the technique these beauties can be made into any shape or size so if you’re making a pencil case, make-up bag or bag for knitting needles, this is the workshop for you! Suitable for all levels of ability including beginners. 2-hour workshop Glorious Goldwork Sarah Rakestraw During this 1 hour session we will cover the basic goldwork techniques of Jap, Bright Check and Passing Thread. The tutor will provide the silk and threads required to complete one of the 4 designs available. Suitable for all levels of ability including beginners. Practical Project The Knitting & Stitching Show 2013 Goldwork Daisy Bella Lane Capture some summer sunshine by making this golden daisy! This is a lovely introductory project for the novice and beginner in this highly desirable technique. You will learn and stitch a single foundation padding for the Goldwork stitching. Then you will stitch hand made gold spangles, and Goldwork chipping using wire thread called bright check. Also you will learn how to prepare sewing thread for general Goldwork embroidery. We will work on a small 4 inch ring frame. The finished project can be used as a brooch, or as a general decorative accessory. Practical Project Hardanger Needlebook for Beginners Ilke Cochrane This Norwegian needlework technique is based around satin stitch and cutwork. Yes, you will be cutting holes in your stitching – but don’t worry, it’s not nearly so scary as it sounds! Using perle cottons, we will start with the basic satin stitches called Kloster blocks, then add some backstitch decoration before cutting part of the fabric. The cut parts will be embellished with filling stitches, giving a lacy finish. The finished stitching will then be used to decorate a needlebook. This is a 1.5 hour workshop. All skill levels welcome including aged 12+. 1.5 hr Practical Project Heat Press Fun Nicky Simpson, Textile Institute This is an practical hands-on workshop using a variety of techniques and processes with a heat press to create exciting new surfaces and prints. This will include the use of transfer paints, plastics, rubbings and printing. These applications can be for art work or for fashion products. Suitable for all levels of ability. Practical Project Hexagonal Patchwork with Paper Templates Make Do and Mend If you have always wanted to know how to make a patchwork quilt, this beginner’s workshop will take you through the traditional method of hexagon patchwork with paper templates, using recycled and vintage fabrics. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn the basic skills that will equip you to make a gorgeous Log Cabin style quilt. Practical Project Introduction to Broderie Anglaise Bella Lane Come and learn some of the important stitches in Broderie Anglaise to achieve this stunning Smiley Face Baby Lavender Sachet. This is a perfect project for novices and beginners to get involved in traditional English white-work. Also you will have the opportunity to see the types of fabric, threads, needles, various white-work stilettos and scissors you can use for your own Broderie Anglaise projects. You will be working on a 4 inch embroidery hoop. Please bring your embroidery glasses if you think you will need them, and also please do come with freshly cleaned hands as we want you to finish your Broderie Anglaise first sampler in pristine condition! Practical Project Learning Curve Workshops | 13 Introduction to Goldwork Royal School of Needlework With is roots in religious and royal embroidery, Goldwork has a luxurious and opulent quality. Contemporary designs using Goldwork in combination with other techniques have a wide application including fashion and interiors. This workshop introduces the basic techniques and materials needed to create a variety of effects. You will be provided with a design on fabric, metal threads, couching thread, beeswax, needles and instructions. Suitable for beginners. 2-hour workshop Introduction to Jacobean Crewelwork Royal School of Needlework Ideal for beginners, Jacobean Crewelwork uses a range of stitches and elements of shading using wool on linen. Jacobean-style designs, developed in the 17th Century were influenced by exotic flora and fauna on imported Indian chintzes but work equally well with contemporary designs. This workshop offers an introduction to this traditional technique and is an excellent starting point for those who want to go on to develop other techniques. You will be supplied with a kit including a design on fabric, threads, needles and instructions. Suitable for beginners. Practical Project Japanese Embroidery Midori Matsushima We will twist flat silk thread to make twisted silk and then use the twisted thread to learn the Japanese knot. The finished stitch is the French knot, but we use the unique Japanese method of using the needle. Suitable for all levels including beginners. Practical Project Kantha Stitching Dorothy Caldwell Kantha stitching is a traditional form of stitching from India. Using a simple running stitch to form patterns and narrative imagery, Kantha Embroidered quilts reflect the lives and experiences of the makers. Actual examples of these textiles will be available to bring to life this rich art form. During this 2-hour workshop participants will make their own small piece learning the basic stitches used to make figurative imagery and border patterns. 2-hour workshop Keep Calm and Lucet Ziggy Rytka Ziggy provides hands-on one-to-one tuition in Lucet braid making, starting with the fundamental stitch and leading to ‘fast grab’ for dextrous cord making on this amazing yet simple tool. From Vikings to Victorians and now into the 21st century with advanced Luceting, come and along and become a Luceteer! Suitable for all levels including beginners. Practical Project The Knitting & Stitching Show 2013 Knitted Baby Booties/shoes Monica Russel In this class you will have a choice of how to make some adorable knitted baby booties that will fit a 0-1 year old. Participants should be able to cast on and knit basic stitches. You will learn shaping through 2 different methods of decreasing and how to complete and sew up an item with an invisible seam. You will have loads of fun and be able to make lots of your family and friends happy. Suitable for intermediate level Practical Project Layered Textiles with Machine Embroidery Wendy Dolan Learn how to ‘draw’ with your sewing machine. You will be shown how to use a basic domestic sewing machine to create exciting surface textures. Fabrics will be pieced and layered, then worked into with freehand machine embroidery. You will create and take home a textured panel which can be made into a cushion cover, bag or book cover. Be inspired to have a go on your own machine at home. 2-hour workshop Learn to Make Beautiful Nuno Felt Cathy Unwin This session will introduce you to the magical processes needed to combine a silk chiffon fabric with merino wool fibres. The resulting ‘Nunofelt’ is of one of the lightest weight felts possible, perfect for clothing. You will be shown a variety of ways to give different effects and some hints to guide your own explorations. Suitable for all levels of ability. Practical Project Learn to Make Felt Lace Cathy Unwin Felt lace is a very lightweight felt which is useful for decorative and wearable items. This project will teach you the skill needed to turn tiny wisps of wool fibre into this unusually delicate fabric using soap and water. Some previous experience of making wet felt is helpful but not absolutely essential. Practical Project Learn to Sew: Make Up Bag with Zip Lisa Comfort Enjoy using a lovely computerised sewing machine and learn how to insert a zip and make a make-up bag. Attendees do need to know how to use a sewing machine. 1.5 hr Practical Project Little Shell Stitch Scarf with Frilly Picot Edge Sally Holman Start to knit a scarf and learn the art of a picot cast on and then continue with a lace stitch to make this decorative and warm accessory. Students must be able to do a basic cast on and knit plain and purl to manage this workshop. Practical Project Learning Curve Workshops | 14 Love Broderie Anglaise Bella Lane This workshop is the perfect project for the ever-eager curious stitcher! Do come and learn the simplest and inexpensive way to stitch Broderie Anglaise eyelets on whitework linen fabric. You will learn to stitch different sizes of eyelets to give you the opportunity to practice and challenge yourself until you achieve the perfect eyelet. Also you will see professional and hand made stilettos for whitework and see different fabrics, needles and threads that you can use for your own projects. The final item will be made as a Lavender Sachet to treasure at home for many years to come. We will be working on a 4 inch ring frame. Please do bring your stitching glasses if you think you will need them, also do come with your hands freshly cleaned as we wish you to achieve a pristine finished work. Beginners welcome. Practical Project Love Bunny Cushion Make Do and Mend This is an ideal beginners class in which you will learn the basics of using a sewing machine whilst creating this beautiful little ‘love bunny’. Approximately 10” high, it is a gorgeous gift for a loved one or to adorn your favourite chair or sofa. Suitable for all levels including beginners. 2-hour workshop Machine Embroidered Seascapes Wendy Dolan Learn how to ‘draw’ with a sewing machine. Working on a lovely Janome sewing machine, you will be shown how to use a basic domestic sewing machine and practice stitching techniques. Then, working on a simple painted background, you will design and create a small, individual seascape picture, with freehand machine embroidery and applied fabrics. Be inspired to have a go on your own machine at home. No experience necessary. Also suitable for children aged 12+. Practical Project Machine Sew a Funky Make-Up Bag Kath Orsman Kath will show you how to create a fun and funky make up bag that is like no other! You will be using machine embroidery on plastic and fabric to create this versatile and attractive bag. A minimum of machine skills are needed - being able to straight stitch, zig-zag and insert a zip are all the skills that are needed and you will be delighted with the unique and unusual results’. You will be using a lovely Janome sewing machine. Practical Project Machine Sew a Man’s Tie Lisa Comfort Learn how to make a men’s tie using both sewing and hand machine skills. Suitable for beginners 1.5 hr Practical Project The Knitting & Stitching Show 2013 Machine Sew a Seasonal Placemat Celia Banks Get ready for Thanksgiving and Christmas parties by creating this pretty, pieced placemat and napkin. Learn techniques to quilt, bind and topstitch lovely quilting cottons for the main mat and then use different presser feet and overedge stitches to finish the edges of the napkin. The pattern can be adapted to use up co-ordinating fabrics from your stash. Suitable for all levels. Practical Project Machine Sew an Eco-Skater Skirt Nicky Simpson, Textile Institute Machine sew a panelled skater skirt made from recycled materials. Each panel of this ‘SKATER’ skirt will be made from different fabrics that have been collected from recycled products or from end of production wastage. This is about saving the environment while making an up to date usable product. This skirt is very popular at the moment and is all the rage. The waistband will be made of elastic for easy fit. Each panel will be cut and simply sewn together, the art to this will be in the use of a variety of fabrics that could either clash or match. The types of re-usable fabrics could include, old/vintage tea towels, pillow cases, old jeans. Suitable for all levels including children aged 12+ Practical Project Machine Sew Aromatic Creature Creations Libby Rose This workshop is mainly aimed at adults looking to learn activities to do with or make for children and for children 5+ to do themselves. The finished creatures are at least 35cm in height and are made with an aromatic filling to aid sleep or to stimulate kids brains at play. During this 1.5 hour session, we will choose the outline of a creature from a selection available and machine sew the main body together. Examples of creatures are: Crazy-Cat, Dangerous-Dino, Whacky Wale & Sleepy Owl. We will then add extras such as buttons for eyes or use embroidery thread to do simple stitch shapes for facial expressions. We will also have some fun with Bondaweb to add detail before stuffing the body with stuffing and a choice of natural herbs. More additions such as floppy ears, tails etc can also be added at this point. Suitable for children age 5+ and adults making for children. 1.5 hr Practical Project Make a Collar from Scratch Rosie Martin Learn to cut, construct and sew a smart collar that can be attached to an existing garment or worn as a stand-along item Miu Miu Style. The collar can be made broad or narrow, it can have sharp pointed ends or can be rounded into a Peter Pan style. Learn how to piece together a collar, to stiffen it with interfacing and to crate a buttonhole so that you have endless collar-making freedom. You will be using lovely Janome sewing machines. This workshop is suitable for beginners and children aged 13+ are also welcome. Practical Project Learning Curve Workshops | 15 Make a Fab Felted Design into a Mobile Pocket Sue Pearl Create pictures and designs in felt to use as art pieces on cards, great gifts for friends and loved ones, feature inserts for cushions and decorations for wearables. Using a very simple method and some lovely merino pre-felt produce truly unique and delightful images for a multitude of applications. Use this method to create a lovely mobile pocket, purse or glasses case. Beginners and children aged 12+ welcome. Practical Project Make a Felt and Glass Pendant Laura Guida Learn how to make a colourful felt pendant using merino wool, marbles and wet felting techniques. The pendants once completed are cut to expose the marble centre and colourful felt layers. Suitable for beginners and children too. Practical Project Make a Felt Bangle Laura Guida Learn how to make colourful felt bangles using Merino wool and wet felting techniques. The bangles may be further embellished by sewing on beads. Suitable for beginners and children too. Practical Project Make a Stunning Beaded Choker Alison Nicholson During this 1 hour session you will make a beautiful bead from scraps of paper and fabric using glues, paints and decorative materials. You will be provided with a choker on which to thread your bead to take home. This is a very simple and therapeutic process and a wonderful way of recycling scraps that you might otherwise discard. All levels of ability welcome including children over age 12. Practical Project Make your own Enamel Buttons Make Do and Mend If you like a nice shiny button then this 2 hour workshop is just for you. You’ll be supplied with all you need to make and take home your own unique enamel buttons. Using copper blanks and enamel powders you will use a simple traditional method to create buttons to be fired in a mini kiln during the workshop. Beautiful and handmade for adding that little something individual to your sewn or knitted items when you get home. Suitable for any level. 2-hour workshop Make your Own Lampshade Terry Harper Making something unique and chic for your home is fun and inventive. Choosing from suitable fabrics, you will learn to grapple with a lampshade frame and secure your covering well, using the right materials and tools. As well as hands-on guidance, you will receive a full set of instructions to make a more, ever different, lampshades for yourself and possibly even for friends and family! Suitable for all levels including children aged 10+ 1.5 hr Practical Project The Knitting & Stitching Show 2013 Make your own Noticeboard Terry Harper In this inventive and fun class you will learn to grapple with large items and a bit of upholstery. Choosing from different trims and fabrics, you will take away your own unique notice board to display in your home or give as a useful gift to someone special. Hands on assistance and full instructions will be given to make more at home. Suitable for all levels an children aged 10+ Practical Project Naturally Dyed and Stitched Book Jacket Angela Daymond In this 1.5 hour workshop you will use fabrics and threads that have been naturally dyed from flowers, plants and roots prepared by the tutor to make a notebook jacket. You will use the traditions of crazy patchwork, cutting fabrics in an irregular pattern and then using stitch to secure them to a background with a modern contemporary twist. During the workshop you will stitch the outside of the book jacket using embroidery stitches taught by Angela. You will be given an A6 notebook and clear instructions of how to complete your book jacket at home. All materials will be provided in the workshop. 1.5 hr Practical Project Needle Felted Robin Kate Blacker Get bob, bob, bobbing along to make this needle felted robin. Using a polystyrene form, carded and coloured wool tops, a barbed needle felting needle and a little know how you can master the art of needle felting and take away your very own personalized Christmas robin ready to perch on a windowsill or hang from the tree. Suitable for all skill levels, children also welcome. Practical Project Needle Felting Pictures and Pets Sue Pearl This is an introduction to the craft of needle felting. Using wool fibres and an assortment of yarns this workshop will allow you to experiment with the techniques or even make a felted picture to take home. We will discuss the different fibres and materials that can be used in needle felting projects. You will also be shown how to make a three dimensional pocket pet and how to turn it into a fridge magnet. Beginners welcome. Practical Project Origami Book with Mixed Media Cover Angela Daymond In this workshop you will learn how to fold hand made cotton rag paper to make the pages for a unique book. You will be taught how to make a mixed media cover, fusing papers, fabrics and lace before learning how to secure them with stitch. The cover will further be embellished using buttons. You will make a plain cover and finally use a ribbon to keep the book closed. Practical Project Learning Curve Workshops | 16 Paper Cutting Designs Make Do and Mend Join us at this fantastic workshop to learn all about paper cutting. Get inspiration and gain the confidence and knowledge from our skilled teacher. Create your own pattern or use one of the templates provided, using the best materials, create a wonderful paper cutting ready for framing. All materials provided. Suitable for any level, including beginners. Practical Project Paper Pom Poms Deborah Daniel Learn to make your very own paper pom poms. Beautiful and fun these are the perfect accessory for parties, hen do’s, home decor and even use them for craft projects! You’ll learn how to make a selection of mini poms which then you can transfer your newly acquired skills into creating other larger poms! Practical Project Patchwork for Beginners Kate Haxell Hexagon patchworks are traditionally made from recycled and vintage fabrics and this workshop teaches you how to use pretty fabric scraps to hand-stitch a seven-patch hexagon block. No special sewing skills are needed and workshop notes, illustrations and advice will help you expand your block into a larger patchwork, such as a quilt or a cushion. Suitable for beginners. Practical Project Personalise Shrink Plastic Buttons Make Do and Mend Remember shrinking crisp packets in the oven when you were a kid? This fun 1 hour workshop is just up your street! You will be supplied with frosted shrink paper, permanent pens and templates to draw up your own personalised buttons. After 45 mins of designing and drawing, your papers will magically shrink and thicken in moments in the craft oven into amazing home made buttons, ready for you to take home to start adorning your textiles. Beginners welcome. Practical Project Polymer Clay Granny Square Buttons Make Do and Mend Love crochet, love granny squares? Enhance your crochet projects with a twist - it doesn’t involve a hook or any yarn! In this 2-hour workshop you will choose from a selection of gorgeous multi-coloured polymer clays to design your own buttons that will look just like real granny squares. All levels of ability welcome. 2-hour workshop Power and Passion Richard Box Make an abstract collage of paper and fabric scraps depicting a mood, emotion or feeling. Richard Box will share his tips and techniques for creating the stunningly visual pieces he is known for. Practical Project The Knitting & Stitching Show 2013 Proddy/Proggy - Upcycled Rag Rugging! Jenni Stuart-Anderson From the nineteenth century our forbears used mill waste or old clothes to make warm rugs for the bed and floor. Learn how to push small fabric pieces through hessian backing with half a clothes peg, like granny used to, then use a ‘bodger’ rug tool to achieve the same shaggy effect more quickly. You will be able to use this traditional technique, Progging, to make rag rugs and other projects of your own design later, at home. Granny called it Proddy, now it’s called Upcycling! (Can be addictive. Suitable for any level including children aged 7+ Practical Project Quilted Jewellery Roll Celia Banks Make this quilted jewellery roll for yourself or a friend as a neat, lightweight, holiday storage item. During the 1.5 hour workshop you will use quilting cotton, learn how to quilt, bind, insert a zip and pad the fabric to make cushioned pockets for your jewellery, which can then be rolled up safely for travelling. The project can be adapted to provide travel storage for ipod and mobile phone accessories. Attendees do need to be able to use a sewing machine 1.5 hr Practical Project Rag Rugging Make Do and Mend You will learn how to make a fabulous rag rug using recycled and vintage fabrics. You will learn the various techniques of this ancient craft and come away with a sample, the knowledge and confidence to get creating! This is a gorgeous way to brighten up your home with your own handmade treasures. Suitable for any level. Practical Project Reverse Applique Ruth Singer Reverse applique involves layering fabrics, stitching designs and then cutting away the top layers to reveal layers beneath. There are many variations to the technique and this taster workshop introduces a few and gives you the chance to make small technique samples using different fabrics including felt, sheer fabrics and quilting cottons. The technique can be used in quilts, embroidery projects and much more. Hand sewing only, suitable for all levels. This workshop introduces techniques from Ruth Singer’s new book Fabric Manipulation, 150 Creative Sewing Techniques Practical Project Rhythms and Counter Rhythms: Stitch & Enrich (Jan’s version) Jan Beaney Jan’s work combines dyed and bonded surfaces with layered hand and machine stitches, some of which is blended by the use of an embellishing machine. This demonstration will show these techniques and design ideas. Demonstration Rhythms and Counter Rhythms: Stitch & Enrich (Jean’s version) Jean Littlejohn Jean’s work combines print, dye, applique, hand machine stitch and embellishing to produce multi-layered atmospheric surfaces. This demonstration will clearly demonstrate the techniques and inspiration in her joint exhibition Rhythms and Counter Rhythms. Demonstration Learning Curve Workshops | 17 Sewing Machine Basics: Make a Small Bag Wendy Gardiner Have fun playing with a sewing machine, try out different stitches, adjust them and create your own machine stitched tote bag that is unique to you. You will learn to choose and use different stitches, alter stitch length and width, make tucks, sew French Seams and a bag base. Beginners welcome. 2-hour workshop St Petersburg Beaded Bracelet The Beadmakers Guild Create a bracelet using this simple and very versatile stitch. We shall be using seed beads but many other beads can be used to create different effects. Suitable for complete beginners. Practical Project Freeform Crochet Taster Stephanie Phillips Freeform crochet allows exploration of colour, shape, texture and pattern outside the boundaries of traditional and conventional crochet techniques. This 1.5 hour taster session is for adult learners with a knowledge of the basic crochet stitches who wish to be inspired to use their skills to create a unique piece of freeform crochet art. NB: Due to the nature of freeform crochet and the many yarns involved, this workshop would not be suitable for those who are sensitive /allergic to wool or other yarns, including synthetic yarns. 1.5 hr Practical Project Stick Woven Child’s Slinky or Cat Toy Kate Blacker Weaving sticks have been around for millennia and are easy and fun to use. With the sticks and some fancy eyelash wool you will make either a child’s slinky or a cat’s plaything or both if you are quick! This class will show you how to set up the sticks ready for weaving using a threading tool and warp threads, how to weave and how to cast off. Beginners welcome, including children.16 Practical Project Stitch and Papercraft Christmas Cards Beatrice James Three different crafts will be taught – cross stitch embroidery on perforated paper, teabag folding (which uses squares of decorative paper) and iris folding (which uses strips of decorative paper). You will use these techniques to create three different cards each with a Christmas tree theme to make Christmas special! Suitable for all levels, including children aged 10+ Practical Project The Knitting & Stitching Show 2013 Stitches in Thin Air Jean Draper The aim of this workshop will be to explore the creation of hand-stitched, lacy, structured surfaces without the need for a background fabric. Different possibilities will be discussed, explained and demonstrated, using a selection of embroidery stitches and a method that Jean has developed in her own recent work. Students will have the opportunity to experiment and then begin making a small piece of work that can be finished at home. This workshop is experimental, but for all levels of ability. Practical Project Stumpwork: A Fishy Tale Kay Dennis Let me introduce you to Connie and Charles, two little stumpwork fish swimming around in their underwater world full of colourful coral, starfish, anemones and seaweed. Stumpwork is a form of embroidery where the elements are padded and raised from the background to give a 3D effect. We will be using very simple stitches, unusual materials and padding techniques to recreate an under water scene. Suitable for all levels. 1.5 hr Practical Project Swarovski Crystal Bezel Ring Dorothy Wood Beginner/ Intermediate Jewellery class: Stitch a beaded bezel around a Swarovski Rivoli using pretty seed beads that enhance the fancy stone. This technique uses Peyote stitch and herringbone stitch, and although no prior knowledge of bead stitching is required, it will help if you have. Also suitable for children aged 14+Practical Project Swarovski Crystal Drop Earrings Dorothy Wood Basic Jewellery class: Make a pair of elegant dangly earrings with Swarovski Elements including the new mini-beads and Crystal Pearls. Learn how to work with jewellery tools: round-nose, snipe-nose and wire cutters to make plain and wrapped loops using wire and headpins. Make a wrapped bead link then attach a few little pearl dangles to create a pretty design, finishing with an earring fitment suitable for pierced ears or a screw fitting. Suitable for Beginners/ Intermediate including children aged 14+ Practical Project Tatting: Beaded Scissor Keep Barbara Murdock This 1.5 hour session will enable tatters, who have already mastered the original stitch and can make a ring, to develop new techniques. A tatted piece is made up of double stitches each one a larks-head knot. The stitches are placed in intricate patterns of chains and rings to make the lace effect you see. Traditional tatting is done using one shuttle and a ball of thread, but we will use two shuttles which increases the possibilities in both form and pattern design. You will make a small motif which can be used as a scissor keeper using Perle thread. You will learn how to incorporate beads into the design and how to make split rings thus avoid having to cut thread and re-join onto work to start a new row. Suitable for intermediate level. 1.5 hr Practical Project Learning Curve Workshops | 18 The Birth of Embroidery As we know it! Helen M Stevens This is a fascinating personal exploration of silk shading and other traditional techniques from a textile artist of over 30 years experience with pictures in public and private collections worldwide. Helen will explain the origins of English silk embroidery with visual aids and original artworks. Demonstration The Shibori Blues Vivien Prideaux The patterns achieved through stitching, clamping, folding and pleating fabric– combined with the magical blues of a natural fermentation natural Indigo vat are endless and the resulting fabrics are to ‘dye for’, making your work totally unique! This workshop is suitable for all levels of student, who will be taught in a structured way. You will prepare and dye 2 sample fabrics (one cotton and one silk) with SHIBORI (the inventive art of Japanese shaped resist dyeing) and Vivien will share her knowledge of preparation and maintenance of a natural fermentation Indigo vat, offering you a sound knowledge and provide a solid foundation upon which future developments could be made. Practical Project Tissue Fitting - Better Fit for Busy People Celia Banks This is a one-hour practical demonstration and explanation of the principles and techniques of tissue-fitting commercial sewing patterns for the best results, using the Palmer Pletsch system. You will be shown how to measure effectively so that the correct size of pattern is chosen and then be given an overview of the process, using a specific fitting pattern, gingham bodices and fashion patterns. There will be demonstrations of the most common alterations and examples of many useful tools. The session is suitable for all abilities and will help you gain confidence in altering patterns. Demonstration Traditional Lace Making Diana Millner During this 1.5 hour workshop you will learn the traditional method of lace-making. You will create a flower that comprises a simple piece of bobbin lace made in a variety of colours and decorated with beads. Beginners welcome. 1.5 hr Practical Project Unique Greeting Card: Folk Art Design Make Do and Mend Make your own folk art greetings card using scraps of beautiful fabrics. Each one will be a unique design and very special. Your tutor Sharon Blackman, is an experienced and talented textile artist renowned for her fantastic work. She will provide step by step instructions and tuition given plus lots of ideas and inspiration. Good quality cards and envelopes make cards to treasure and keep. Suitable for all levels including beginners. Practical Project The Knitting & Stitching Show 2013 Upcycled Corsages Jenni Stuart-Anderson Use 2 traditional rag rug techniques on a small scale to make a one-off brooch: HOOK yarn or fabric strips up through backing to form a loopy flower centre. Then PROG the petals by pulling snippets of fabric to surround the loops. Stitch a circle of felt on the back, then a brooch fastening and you have a corsage! These techniques could be used later for larger projects like rugs or hangings. Suitable for any level including children aged 10+ Practical Project Vintage Inspired Crochet Brooch Stephanie Phillips Inspired by a felt brooch seen during a visit to the Imperial War Museum this adult learner workshop will give you the opportunity to use your skills to make a start on your very own vintage inspired crocheted version. Suitable if you have mastered the basic crochet stitches. NB: This workshop will use synthetic yarns Practical Project Vintage Style Crochet Edgings Make Do and Mend This is an intermediate workshop and some crochet skills are required. There are so many different crochet edgings and trims, during this workshop you will learn about how to make shell edge, picot edge and petal trim. These gorgeous crochet edgings and trims can be used to transform clothing, tablecloths, napkins, blankets etc into vintage beauties. Practical Project Vintage Styled Lavender Bag/Tissue Holder Make Do and Mend Make either a gorgeous fragrant lavender sachet or a tissue holder made from vintage linens and fabrics all adorned with a pretty ribbon and buttons. Suitable for any level including beginners. Practical Project Wet Felt a Small Funky Bag Carole Waddle Explore and learn wet felting 3D seamless techniques in this 2-hour workshop. Let your imagination run riot to create a small funky felt bag with a handle and a felt button as closure. Use colour blended fleece and silk or other fibres to produce a richly decorated surface, which could later be embellished with hand stitching, beads or sequins. Suitable for all levels of ability. 2-hour workshop Learning Curve Workshops | 19 William Morris-Inspired Crewel Work Robin Nicola Jarvis To accompany ‘The Art of Embroidery’ show at K&S, Nicola will show students how to work a stunning crewel work Robin inspired by the textile designs of William Morris during this 1.5 hour workshop. The project will be stitched in crewel wools on linen and explore a selection of embroidery techniques used by Morris, including Split Stitch, Long and Short and Satin Stitch. Suitable for intermediate level. 1.5 hr Practical Project Work with New Soft Form Relief Pastes and Washable PVA Isobel Hall The latest book, Saxon and Medieval Inspirations, by Isobel Hall contains many techniques for mixed media and stitch and amongst these it features two new products manufactured by Colourcraft. Soft Form relief paste has many applications all of which are suitable for machine and hand embroidery. The Soft Flow Clear Medium (washable PVA) can be used as glue but it can also become an exciting medium for creating a stitchable skin. The versatility of Soft Form relief pastes and washable PVA will be explained and explored on this exciting demonstration using these latest products. Fabrics made using these products have been made into Saxon reliquary boxes, handmade books and wall art and these will be on show throughout the stimulating demonstrations of their versatility. Suitable for all levels of adult learners. Demonstration
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