Textile
Workshops at Cockington Court Craft Centre, Torquay
On second Saturdays,
beginning 10th March, I'll be offering various sewing machine workshops, to run
from 10.00-4.00 at a cost of £30.
On the third Saturday of each month, there will be half day workshops
(10.00-1.00 and/or 1.15-4.15) that will not involve a sewing machine: peg loom
weaving, weaving without any loom, knitting, crochet, hand embroidery, canvas
work, spool knitting. Some of these will be very suitable for accompanied
children of about 8 upwards, and the cost will be £15 (£5 per child).
Every participant at my workshops will get a 10%
discount voucher for use in our shop within 7 days.Please pass the word!
BOOKINGS BY EMAIL, OR IN PERSON AT MY COCKINGTON COURT STUDIO PLEASE
10th March,14th April and 12th May
Beginners/Improvers Machine Sewing Course
Whether you’re a total novice, or would like to pick up where you left off ten
years ago, you can learn at your own pace, with plenty of one-to-one help. Over
the three days, you will explore the potential of your own machine; learn about
patterns; cut, fit and sew a garment; learn about zips, fastenings and
finishing; adjusting hemlines and the length of sleeves; and anything else I
can think of!
Book days individually at £30 each.
Half-day Workshops: 10.00-1.00 & 1.15-4.15
17th March, 10.00-1.00: Peg Loom Weaving
Easy, quick, creative and fun. On our newly designed (and deceptively simple)
25cm wooden peg looms, you can weave, make braids, and even knit. Anything that
can be made into strips (fabric, plastic bags, ribbons, wool, plant material)
can be woven using these versatile, inexpensive tools. Scarves,
hangings, bags, rugs, cushions, waistcoats, bracelets are all possible.
Suitable for all ages from 8 years (accompanied only).
Looms will be provided, and are available for sale. Bring oddments of knitting
yarn, and any other materials (as above). It will save time if these are
already cut into about one inch (25mm) strips, although some material will be
available for a small supplement. Optionally, you could also bring
buttons/beads for embellishment.
17th March, 1.15-4.15: Weaving with no loom at all!
Bring a hardback book (about the size of a bag that you’d like to make), plus
oddments of knitting yarn, and any beads/buttons you’d like to use for
embellishment. We will also be using weaving sticks to make a handle for your
bag (provided, and available for purchase).
The two sessions on this day are stand alone
workshops, but morning participants who also sign up for the afternoon are free
to carry their first project over.
21st April, 10.00-1.00: Introduction to Canvas Work
Using traditional weave canvas (provided) create a small ’sampler’ piece,
demonstrating a range of decorative stitches that can be used to make pictures,
cards, pin cushions, hangings, needle cases, box tops. Please bring a pair of
scissors. Tapestry needle and thread can either be brought, or purchased on
arrival. Suitable for all ages from 10 years.
21st April, 1.15-4.15: Contemporary/Experimental Canvas Art
Using rug canvas, netting (or any other material in grid form), plus any amount
of weird and wonderful non-traditional embellishments.
The two sessions on this day are stand alone workshops, but morning
participants who also sign up for the afternoon are free to carry their first
project over.
BOOKINGS BY EMAIL, OR IN PERSON AT MY COCKINGTON COURT STUDIO PLEASE
Details
of knitting, crochet and embroidery workshops coming soon.
Courses
