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Crafting with Children: The Do's and Don'ts. Steffi Stern, The Makerss ...... 'beads', threading and completing your nec
Alexandra Palace, London 11th – 15th October 2017

The definitive event for anyone with a love of textile based crafts. Supplies, workshops and textile art. www.theknittingandstitchingshow.com 0844 581 1319 (+44 (0) 121 796 6165 from outside the UK)

Learning Curve Workshops & talks and discussions Timetable and Descriptions

More than 220 classes and talks, catering for all levels of ability.

Image: Monoprint by Amy Twigger Holroyd, www.keepandshare.co.uk

Workshops in association with:

PLUS a dedicated Dressmaking Studio

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Learning Curve Workshop Timetable Wednesday 11th October Code

Start

Title

Tutor

Room

Length

Level

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 226 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 227 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 228 37 38 39 40 229 41 42 43 44 45

10:30 10:30 10:30 10:30 10:30 10:30 10:30 10:30 10:30 10:30 10:30 11:00 11:45 11:45 11:45 11:45 11:45 11:45 12:15 12:15 12:15 12:15 12:15 13:00 13:00 13:00 13:00 13:15 13:30 13:30 13:30 13:30 14:00 14:15 14:15 14:15 14:15 14:15 14:15 14:45 14:45 14:45 15:15 15:15 15:30 15:30 15:30 15:30 15:30

Get to Know your Sewing Machine Creating Texture with Fabrics Lovely Lampshades Needle Felt into Fabric: Creative Bird Brooch Making Rag Wreaths from your Stash of Scrap Fabric Knitting with Wire and Beads: Necklace Needle Felted Mice with Posable Wire Armature Tapestry Crochet Lavender Heart Sachet Fantasy Felt Flower Essential Dressmaking Techniques Draft a Skirt using Personal Measurements The Reknit Revolution Fun with Applique Knit Using the Magic Loop: 2 Socks at Once Japanese Embroidery Introduction to Appliqué, ‘Ladybird on a Leaf’ Simple Wool Dragonflies Create a Wirework & Hand Stitched Felt Brooch Coiled Pots by Machine Crochet Snowflakes Make your Own Piece of Fish Leather Successful Machine Sewing with Knits Make a Roman Blind (sample size) Lapped Zip Masterclass Lucet Cord Making: A Passion Flower Card with Kantha Stitch Broomstick Lace Crochet From Page to Thread Uniquely Styled Covered Notebooks Free Standing Blackberry Branch Embroidery Fabulous Flowers Wire Weaving Make a Pretty Chiffon Top Upcycled Jeans: Scallop Patchwork Tablemat Get to Grips with Ten Favourite Feet Tambour for Beginners: Couture Beaded Embroidery Rag Rugging for Beginners Get to Grips with Cable Knitting: Use it Creatively Funky Felt Beads Crafting with Children: The Do's and Don'ts Butterfly Loom Panels Beaded Bracelet in Dutch Spiral Double your Fun with Twin Needles Free Machine Embroidery Landscapes Textiles by Numbers: Creativity in Schools C2C Corner to Corner Crochet Motif Needle Felt a Baby Badger Kantha Stitched Dandelion Mini Chalk Notice Board Dip Dye a Silky Scarf Accordion Purse

Jenni McGill, It's Sew Simple Sue Cotten Terry Harper Naomi Beevers Lorraine Reed-Wenman Susan Burns Sophie Buckley, The Makerss Samantha Sabido, Re-made by Sam Carole Waddle Claire Tyler Katya Essery, Sew Pretty Amy Twigger Holroyd Jenni McGill, It's Sew Simple Molly Brown Midori Matsushima Royal School of Needlework Sophie Buckley, The Makerss Laura Guida Sue Cotten Samantha Sabido, Re-made by Sam Adrine Pool, The Netherlands Claire Tyler Katya Essery, Sew Pretty Jenni McGill, It's Sew Simple Ziggy Rytka Angela Daymond, Fenland Textiles Diana Bensted Elisabeth Rutt Terry Harper Kay Dennis Emma Fairall Janice Croft Molly Brown Claire Tyler Sylvia Fairhurst Elspeth Jackson Monica Russel, Knit Knaks Meg Chater Steffi Stern, The Makerss Sue Cotten Beadworkers Guild Katya Essery, Sew Pretty Wendy Dolan Haf Weighton Diana Bensted Fi Oberon Angela Daymond, Fenland Textiles Terry Harper Janice Croft

Room 1 Room 2 Room 3 Room 4 Room 5 Room 6 Room 7 Room 8 Room 9 DM Studio PC4 upstairs PC5 upstairs Room 1 Room 3 Room 4 Room 6 Room 7 Room 8 Room 2 Room 5 Room 9 DM Studio PC4 upstairs Room 1 Room 4 Room 7 Room 8 PC5 upstairs Room 3 Room 5 Room 6 DM Studio Room 2 Room 1 Room 4 Room 7 Room 8 Room 9 PC5 upstairs Room 3 Room 6 PC4 upstairs Room 2 PC5 upstairs Room 5 Room 7 Room 8 Room 9 DM Studio

1 hr ws 1.5 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 1.5 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 1.5 hr ws 1.5 hr ws 1.5 hr ws 45 mins 1 hr ws 1.5 hr ws 1 hr ws 1.5 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 1.5 hr ws 1.5 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 2 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 45 mins 1 hr ws 1.5 hr ws 1 hr ws 1.5 hr ws 1 hr ws 2 hr ws 2 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 45 mins 1.5 hr ws 1.5 hr ws 1 hr ws 1.5 hr ws 45 mins 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws

B AL AL AL AL I AL I AL AL AL AL AL I B AL AL AL AL I AL I I I AL AL I AL AL AL AL AL AL I B AL I AL AL AL B I AL AL I B B AL AL

Cost £13 £16 £13 £13 £16 £13 £13 £13 £16 £16 £16 £8 £13 £16 £13 £16 £13 £13 £16 £16 £13 £13 £22 £13 £13 £13 £13 £8 £13 £16 £13 £16 £13 £22 £22 £13 £13 £13 £8 £16 £16 £13 £16 £8 £13 £13 £13 £13 £16

Key Code: DM Studio: Dressmaking Studio, PC4, PC5, upstairs rooms only accesible by stairs. 1 hr ws = 1 hour workshop; 30 min = 30 minutes; 45 min talk = 45 minute talk B = Beginner (new to the subject) AL: Any Level (some knowledge of subject); I = Intermediate (some knowledge, wishing to brush up skills or learn more)

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Learning Curve Workshop Timetable Thursday 12th October Code Start

Title

Tutor

Room

Style

Level

46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56

10:30 10:30 10:30 10:30 10:30 10:30 10:30 10:30 10:30 10:30 10:30

Invisible Zips Made Easy Layered Texture with Free Motion Embroidery Silver Clay Summer Kisses Pendant Beaded Bluebell Scissor Fob Noodle Scarf from Velvet Fabrics Knitting in Wire: Sparkling Bracelet Needle Felt a Hedgehog Brooch with Life Like Spikes Learn to Crochet Wet Felted Poppy Couture Sewing Skills Design & Make Funky Leggings or Yoga Pants

Claire Tyler Wendy Dolan Tracey Spurgin Sylvia Fairhurst Sue Cotten Susan Burns Sophie Buckley, The Makerss Diana Bensted Meg Chater Jenni McGill, It's Sew Simple Miss Libby Rose

1 hr ws 2 hr ws 2 hr ws 1.5 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 2 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 3 hr ws

I AL B I AL I AL B AL I I

£13 £22 £22 £16 £13 £13 £13 £22 £13 £13 £32

57

11:00

Precious Memories: Figures, Faces & Fabrics

Jo Beattie

45 min talk AL

£8

58 59 60 61 62 63 64

11:45 11:45 11:45 11:45 11:45 11:45 12:15

Padded, Lined and Zipped Box Bag Feeling Sheepish: Stumpwork Embroidery Introduction to Appliqué, ‘Ladybird on a Leaf’ String Art: Creating Geometric Patterns Needle Felt into Fabric: Creative Bird Brooch Fabric Manipulation: Pleats, Tucks and Ruffles New Embroidery Group: An Illustrated Talk

Claire Tyler Kay Dennis Royal School of Needlework Elizabeth Healey Naomi Beevers Jenni McGill, It's Sew Simple Janice Lawrence

65

12:30

Shisha Embroidery for Beginners: Shisha Flower

66 67 68 69 70 71 72

12:45 12:45 12:45 13:00 13:00 13:00 13:15

Reversible Hobo Bag How to Work Double Knitting Embellish Knitwear: Large Hand Embroidery & Swiss Darning Wild Flowers: Needle Felt Magic Dyeing Naturally in a Jar Learn to Embellish with Creative Piping The Maker's Atelier: From a Thought to a Business

Ilke Cochrane, Mabel Figworthy's Fancies Janice Croft Molly Brown Terry Harper Sophie Buckley, The Makerss Angela Daymond, Fenland Textiles Sue Cotten Frances Tobin, Maker's Atelier

Room 1 Room 2 Room 3 Room 4 Room 5 Room 6 Room 7 Room 8 Room 9 DM Studio PC4 upstairs PC5 upstairs Room 1 Room 5 Room 6 Room 7 Room 9 DM Studio PC5 upstairs Room 4

Cost

73 74 75 76 77 78

13:30 13:30 13:30 14:00 14:00 14:15

Double Your Fun with Twin Needles Fabulous Flowers Wire Weaving Beaded Bracelet in Dutch Spiral Scallop Coffee Pot Cosy: Hand Sewn Lace Knitting: Easier than you think Contemporary Feltmaking: Textile Art in the 21st Century

Katya Essery, Sew Pretty Emma Fairall Beadworkers Guild Molly Brown Monica Russel, Knit Knaks Sarah Waters

79 80 81 82 83 84

14:15 14:15 14:15 14:15 14:30 14:30

Happy Heart Scented Bunting Rag Rug Flowers Felt-making: Create a Colourful Needlecase Simple Pull On Skirt: Working with Knit Fabrics Book Folding Angel Zip Front Stretch Top in Two Hours

Miss Libby Rose Elspeth Jackson Laura Guida Claire Tyler Sue Cotten Janice Croft

85 86 87

14:45 Four Feet You Can't Live Without 15:00 Needle Lace Applique Star 15:15 Folk Fashion: Understanding Homemade Clothes

Katya Essery, Sew Pretty Elizabeth Healey Amy Twigger Holroyd

88 89

15:15 15:15

Feather Earrings in Silver Clay Embellished Embroidery for Beginners: Butterfly Wreaths

90 91 92 93 94 95

15:15 15:30 15:30 15:30 15:45 16:00

Amigurumi Crochet Bird Machine Sew a Quirky Creature Needle Felted Landscape for Beginners Tie Dyeing Fun: Customise a Tote Bag Fabric Decoupage a Glasses Case Draft a Skirt using Personal Measurements

Tracey Spurgin Ilke Cochrane, Mabel Figworthy's Fancies Samantha Sabido, Re-made by Sam Miss Libby Rose Silvia Sapsford Terry Harper Sue Cotten Katya Essery, Sew Pretty

1.5 hr ws 1.5 hr ws 1.5 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 45 mins

I AL AL AL AL AL AL

£16 £16 £16 £13 £13 £13 £8

1.5 hr ws

B

£16

Room 2 Room 3 Room 8 Room 7 Room 9 DM Studio PC5 upstairs Room 1 Room 5 Room 6 Room 3 Room 8 PC5 upstairs Room 2 Room 7 Room 9 DM Studio Room 4 PC4 upstairs Room 1 Room 5 PC5 upstairs Room 3 Room 6

1 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 45 min talk

AL AL AL AL AL AL AL

£13 £13 £13 £13 £13 £13 £8

1 hr ws 1 hr ws 1.5 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 45 min talk

I AL B AL I AL

£13 £13 £16 £13 £13 £8

1 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 3 hr ws 1 hr ws 2 hr ws

AL B AL B/I AL AL

£13 £13 £13 £32 £13 £22

1 hr ws I 1.5 hr ws AL 45 min talk AL

£13 £16 £8

2 hr ws 1.5

I B

£22 £16

Room 8 Room 2 Room 7 Room 9 Room 4 Room 1

1.5 hr ws 1 hr ws 1.5 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 1.5 hr ws

I AL B AL AL AL

£16 £13 £16 £13 £13 £16

Key Code: DM Studio: Dressmaking Studio, PC4, PC5, upstairs rooms only accesible by stairs. 1 hr ws = 1 hour workshop; 30 min = 30 minutes; 45 min talk = 45 minute talk B = Beginner (new to the subject) AL: Any Level (some knowledge of subject); I = Intermediate (some knowledge, wishing to brush up skills or learn more)

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Learning Curve Workshop Timetable Friday 13th October Code

Start

Title

Tutor

Room

96 97 98 99

10:30 10:30 10:30 10:30

Get to Know your Sewing Machine Machine Embroidery Seascapes Silver Clay Woodland Sparkle Pendant Freestyle Embroidery for Beginners: Little Wildflower Garden

Room Room Room Room

100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107

10:30 10:30 10:30 10:30 10:30 10:30 10:30 11:00

Learn to Crochet Rag Rugging for Beginners Needle Felt a Toadstool Fabric Decoupage a Glasses Case Design & Block Print a Tea Towel Advanced Dressmaking Techniques Draft a Skirt Pattern: Make a Toile Dyeing from a Natural World

108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124

11:45 11:45 11:45 11:45 11:45 12:15 12:15 12:15 12:45 12:45 13:00 13:00 13:00 13:00 13:00 13:00 13:15

Machine Sew Patchwork Introduction to Raised Embroidery: Rose Bud Knitting in Wire: Sparkling Bracelet Wet Felt a Colourful Bangle Block Printing: Decorate a Make Up Bag Selling Your Handmade Products Coiled Pots by Machine Hand Smocking Made Easy Korean Patchwork for Beginners: Make a Brooch Knit Using the Magic Loop: 2 Socks at Once Zip it: Regular and Concealed Zips Needle Felt a Flower Brooch Tunisian Crochet Mug Cosy Experimental Mark Marking Using Silk Screens Pattern Alterations for Bigger Busts Design & Make a Jersey Slouch Top We Love Wool

125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133

13:30 13:30 14:00 14:00 14:15 14:15 14:15 14:15 14:30

Making Dorset Buttons Free Standing Blackberry Branch Embroidery Machine Sew a Towelling Travel Caddy You Fill My Heart Silver Clay Pendant Fabulous Flowers Wire Weaving Fair Isle Knitting: Creative and Fun Wet Felt a Small Funky Bag Book Folding a Paper Flower Embellished Embroidery for Beginners: Butterfly Wreaths

134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142

14:45 14:45 14:45 15:15 15:15 15:15 15:30 15:30 15:45

One Bag Four Sewing Skills Making Rag Wreaths from your Stash of Scrap Fabric Get to Grips with Ten Favourite Feet Cute Cushion with handmade Pom Poms Machine Sew a Vintage Style Reversible Bag What is Creativity Anyway? Owl and the Pussy Cat: Needle Felt the Owl Japanese Embroidery Beadwork on Canvas

Jenni McGill, It's Sew Simple Wendy Dolan Tracey Spurgin Ilke Cochrane, Mabel Figworthy's Fancies Diana Bensted Elspeth Jackson Sophie Buckley, The Makerss Sue Cotten Julia Phillips Claire Tyler Janice Croft Angela Daymond, Fenland Textiles Jenni McGill, It's Sew Simple Royal School of Needlework Susan Burns Laura Guida Julia Phillips Steffi Stern, The Makerss Sue Cotten Terry Harper Sara Cook Molly Brown Katya Essery, Sew Pretty Silvia Sapsford Diana Bensted Nicole Line Claire Tyler Miss Libby Rose Polly Leonard, Selvedge Magazine Elizabeth Healey Kay Dennis Janice Croft Tracey Spurgin Emma Fairall Monica Russel, Knit Knaks Carole Waddle Sue Cotten Ilke Cochrane, Mabel Figworthy's Fancies Molly Brown Lorraine Reed-Wenman Claire Tyler Sue Cotten Miss Libby Rose Steffi Stern, The Makerss Fi Oberon Midori Matsushima Eliza McClelland

Style

Level

1 hr ws 1.5 hr ws 2 hr ws 1.5 hr ws

B AL I B

£13 £16 22 £16

Room 5 Room 6 Room 7 Room 8 Room 9 DM Studio PC4 upstairs PC5 upstairs

2 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 2 hr ws 2 hr ws 45 min talk

B B AL AL AL I AL AL

£22 £13 £13 £13 £13 £22 £22 £8

Room 1 Room 6 Room 7 Room 8 Room 9 PC5 upstairs Room 2 Room 4 Room 3 Room 5 Room 1 Room 7 Room 8 Room 9 DM Studio PC4 upstairs PC5 upstairs

1 hr ws 1.5 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 45 min talk 1.5 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 1.5 hr ws 1.5 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 1.5 hr ws 2 hr ws 45 min talk

I AL I AL AL AL I AL B I AL B I AL I I AL

£13 £16 £13 £13 £13 £8 £16 £13 £13 £16 £16 £13 £13 £13 £16 £22 £8

Room 4 Room 6 Room 2 Room 3 Room 7 Room 8 Room 9 PC5 upstairs Room 5

1 hr ws 1.5 hr ws 1 hr ws 2 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 2 hr ws 30 min ws 1.5

AL AL AL B AL I AL AL B

£13 £16 £13 £22 £13 £13 £22 £8 £16

Room 1 Room 4 DM Studio Room 2 PC4 upstairs PC5 upstairs Room 7 Room 8 Room 6

2 hr ws 1.5 hr ws 2 hr ws 1.5 hr ws 1 hr ws 45 min talk 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws

I AL I AL AL AL AL B AL

£22 £16 £22 £16 £13 £8 £13 £13 £13

1 2 3 4

Cost

Key Code: DM Studio: Dressmaking Studio, PC4, PC5, upstairs rooms only accesible by stairs. 1 hr ws = 1 hour workshop; 30 min = 30 minutes; 45 min talk = 45 minute talk B = Beginner (new to the subject) AL: Any Level (some knowledge of subject); I = Intermediate (some knowledge, wishing to brush up skills or learn more)

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Learning Curve Workshop Timetable Saturday 14th October Code

Start

Title

Tutor

Room

Style

Level

143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154

10:30 10:30 10:30 10:30 10:30 10:30 10:30 10:30 10:30 10:30 10:30 11:00

Awesome Applique Layered Texture with Free Motion Embroidery Polymer Clay Granny Square Buttons English Paper Piecing Hexagons Peg Loom Weave a Cosy Scarf Needle Felt a Robin with Wire Legs Introducing Entrelac: Knitted with a Woven Appearance Freeform Crochet Taster Make your Own Piece of Fish Leather Zip Front Stretch Top in Two Hours Create a Simple Dress Toile Altered Backgrounds for Stitch Using Ipads

Room 1 Room 2 Room 3 Room 4 Room 5 Room 6 Room 7 Room 8 Room 9 DM Studio PC4 upstairs PC5 upstairs

1 hr ws 2 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 1.5 hr ws 1 hr ws 1.5 hr ws 2 hr ws 1 hr ws 2 hr ws 3 hr ws 2 hr ws

B AL AL B AL AL I I AL AL I I

£13 £22 £13 £13 £16 £13 £16 £22 £13 £22 £32 £22

155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182

11:45 11:45 11:45 11:45 11:45 12:15 12:45 13:00 13:00 13:00 13:00 13:00 13:30 13:30 13:30 13:30 14:00 14:00 14:15 14:15 14:15 14:15 14:30 14:30 14:45 14:45 15:15 15:15

Lovely Lacy Knickers Tambour for Beginners: Couture Beaded Embroidery Leaf Bracelet: Crochet in Wire Introduction to Appliqué, ‘Ladybird on a Leaf’ Screen Printing using Hand Cut Stencils Silk Ribbon Embroidery Greetings Card Mini Amigurumi Monsters Machine Sew Patchwork Creating Texture with Fabrics Blossom: Twisted Beads in Wire Necklace Pictures in Stitches: Hand Stitched Applique Stylish Seams and Hems Braided Rag Rugs Glorious Gift Bags Fashionable Felted Wrist Warmers Working with a Theme: The Lancashire Witches Korean Patchwork for Beginners: Make a Brooch Get to Grips with Cable Knitting: Use it Creatively Get to Know your Sewing Machine Lucet Cord Making: A Passion Hand Sew a Sweet Bunny Invisible Zips Made Easy Make a Wrap Skirt with Applique Handmade: Why is it increasing in Popularity Large Toiletry Bag Needle Felt a Little Lamb Butterfly Loom Panels Crochet Snowflakes

Room 1 Room 3 Room 4 Room 6 Room 9 Room 7 Room 8 Room 1 Room 2 Room 4 Room 5 DM Studio Room 6 Room 7 Room 9 PC5 upstairs Room 3 Room 8 Room 1 Room 4 Room 5 DM Studio PC4 upstairs PC5 upstairs Room 2 Room 7 Room 3 Room 6

1 hr ws 2 hr ws 1 hr ws 1.5 hr ws 1.5 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 1.5 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 1.5 hr ws 1 hr ws 2 hr ws 45 min talk 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 2 hr ws 45 min talk 1.5 hr ws 1 hr ws 1.5 hr ws 1 hr ws

I B AL AL AL AL I B AL AL B I B AL AL AL B I B AL B I AL AL AL AL AL I

£13 £22 £13 £16 £16 £13 £13 £13 £16 £13 £13 £13 £16 £13 £22 £8 £13 £13 £13 £13 £13 £13 £22 £8 £16 £13 £16 £13

183 184 185 186

15:15 15:30 15:30 15:30

Lovely Lampshades Couture Sewing Skills Confetti: Knitting in Wire Shisha Mirror Embroidery

Room 8 Room 1 Room 4 Room 5

1 1 1 1

AL AL AL AL

£13 £13 £13 £13

187 188 189

15:30 15:30 15:45

Perfect Pockets Rag Rug a Simple Flower Scallop Coffee Pot Cosy: Hand Sewn

Claire Tyler Wendy Dolan Terry Harper Helena Marriott Sue Cotten Sophie Buckley, The Makerss Molly Brown Steph Phillips Adrine Pool, The Netherlands Janice Croft Miss Libby Rose Angela Daymond, Fenland Textiles Claire Tyler Sylvia Fairhurst Kath Orsman Royal School of Needlework Nicole Line Molly Brown Diana Bensted Jenni McGill, It's Sew Simple Sue Cotten Kath Orsman Helena Marriott Claire Tyler Elspeth Jackson Terry Harper Carole Waddle Hilary Hollingworth Sara Cook Monica Russel, Knit Knaks Jenni McGill, It's Sew Simple Ziggy Rytka Helena Marriott Claire Tyler Miss Libby Rose Steffi Stern, The Makerss Janice Croft Fi Oberon Sue Cotten Samantha Sabido, Re-made by Sam Terry Harper Jenni McGill, It's Sew Simple Kath Orsman Angela Daymond, Fenland Textiles Claire Tyler Elspeth Jackson Molly Brown

I AL AL

£13 £8 £13

hr hr hr hr

ws ws ws ws

DM Studio 1 hr ws PC5 upstairs 30 min ws Room 9 1 hr ws

Cost

Key Code: DM Studio: Dressmaking Studio, PC4, PC5, upstairs rooms only accesible by stairs. 1 hr ws = 1 hour workshop; 30 min = 30 minutes; 45 min talk = 45 minute talk B = Beginner (new to the subject) AL: Any Level (some knowledge of subject); I = Intermediate (some knowledge, wishing to brush up skills or learn more)

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Learning Curve Workshop Timetable Sunday 15th October Code

Start

Title

Tutor

Room

Style

Level

190 191 192

10:30 10:30 10:30

Happy Heart Scented Bunting Coiled Pots by Machine Kantha Stitched Dandelion Mini Chalk Notice Board

Room 1 Room 2 Room 3

1 hr ws 1.5 hr ws 1 hr ws

AL AL AL

£13 £16 £13

193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200

10:30 10:30 10:30 10:30 10:30 10:30 10:30 10:30

Cluster: Crochet in Wire Christmas Crochet Wreath Broomstick Lace Crochet Broody Hen: 3D Needle Felting Japanese Embroidery Monoprinting & Stamping with Geli Plates Accordion Purse Pattern Alterations for Bigger Busts

Miss Libby Rose Sue Cotten Angela Daymond, Fenland Textiles Kath Orsman Steph Phillips Diana Bensted Sophie Buckley, The Makerss Midori Matsushima Nicole Line Janice Croft Claire Tyler

Cost

1 hr ws 1.5 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 1.5 hr ws

AL I I AL B AL AL I

£13 £16 £13 £13 £13 £13 £13 £16

201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224

11:45 11:45 11:45 11:45 11:45 11:45 11:45 11:45 12:15 12:15 13:00 13:00 13:00 13:15 13:30 13:30 14:00 14:00 14:00 14:00 14:15 14:15 14:15 15:15

Machine Sew a Quirky Creature Korean Patchwork for Beginners: Make a Brooch Tree: Twisted Wire & Bead Bracelet Introduction to Raised Embroidery: Rose Bud Knit Using the Magic Loop: 2 Socks at Once Hand Smocking Made Easy Wet Felt a Mini Bag Draft a Skirt Pattern: Make a Toile Learn to Embellish with Creative Piping Free Standing Blackberry Branch Embroidery Introduction to Trapunto Rag Rug Flowers Owl and the Pussy Cat: Needle Felt the Pussy Cat Design & Make a Jersey Slouch Top Needle Felted Landscape for Beginners Dip Dye a Silky Scarf Free Motion Sampler Stitch and Papercraft Christmas Cards Silk Ribbon Embroidery Greetings Card Successful Machine Sewing with Knits Tunisian Crochet Mug Cosy Confetti: Knitting in Wire Lace Knitting: Easier than you think Essential Dressmaking Techniques

Miss Libby Rose Sara Cook Kath Orsman Royal School of Needlework Molly Brown Terry Harper Meg Chater Janice Croft Sue Cotten Kay Dennis Ruth Singer Elspeth Jackson Fi Oberon Miss Libby Rose Silvia Sapsford Terry Harper Sue Cotten Beatrice James Molly Brown Claire Tyler Diana Bensted Kath Orsman Monica Russel, Knit Knaks Claire Tyler

Room 4 Room 5 Room 6 Room 7 Room 8 Room 9 DM Studio PC4 upstairs Room 1 Room 3 Room 4 Room 6 Room 7 Room 8 Room 9 DM Studio Room 2 Room 5 Room 3 Room 4 Room 8 Room 1 Room 6 Room 9 Room 2 Room 5 Room 7 DM Studio Room 3 Room 4 Room 8 DM Studio

1 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 1.5 hr ws 1.5 hr ws 1 hr ws 1.5 hr ws 2 hr ws 1 hr ws 1.5 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 2 hr ws 1.5 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 1 hr ws 1.5 hr ws

AL B AL AL I AL AL AL AL AL AL AL AL AL B AL AL AL AL I I AL I B

£13 £13 £13 £16 £16 £13 £16 £22 £13 £16 £13 £13 £13 £22 £16 £13 £13 £13 £13 £13 £13 £13 £13 £16

Key Code: DM Studio: Dressmaking Studio, PC4, PC5, upstairs rooms only accesible by stairs. 1 hr ws = 1 hour workshop; 30 min = 30 minutes; 45 min talk = 45 minute talk B = Beginner (new to the subject) AL: Any Level (some knowledge of subject); I = Intermediate (some knowledge, wishing to brush up skills or learn more)

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A–Z of Workshop Descriptions

Accordion Purse Janice Croft

Amigurumi Crochet Bird Samantha Sabido, Re-made by Sam

This is a lovely purse for holding small items safely. It makes a great jewellery case or for holding sewing bits when travelling. It has a quilted exterior with three compartments inside. Make it in just one hour. Suitable for any level. Wednesday & Sunday

Amigurumi is a very popular Japanese crochet technique. It can be used to make any 3D shape and is often used in toy patterns. In this workshop you will learn the amigurumi crochet technique and use it to make a cute bird toy. You will learn to make a magic ring, work in a spiral of double crochet stitches and increase and decrease to shape your work. You will receive a kit containing a pattern with photo tutorial and a link to YouTube clips that can be used to support your learning at home, yarn, safety eyes and toy stuffing. You will be given all the skills and confidence you need to make your bird but may need to complete it at home. This is an intermediate class and is suitable for anyone with at least some basic experience of crochet. Thursday

Advanced Dressmaking Techniques Claire Tyler Achieving a perfect finish for your garments often comes from the extra details used in construction. On this workshop you will learn how to choose the correct fabric to interline for a couture finish, when and where to use interfacing as well as how to make continuous bias binding from a small square of fabric then finish seams and hems with a Hong Kong binding. Lots of techniques to learn, with samples and notes to take home. Friday Altered Backgrounds for Stitch Using Ipads Angela Daymond, Fenland Textiles You will need to bring your own iPad to this workshop with the free apps Typorama and Aerograph downloaded onto it prior to the workshop. You will also need photos of stitching projects on your ipad ready to use. In this interactive workshop you will learn about how to use these two apps to create unique and individual backgrounds for stitch. Aerograph helps you to change photos of your existing stitched work in a variety of exciting and endless ways. Once you have chosen a design to take further you will be guided on how to save it before opening it up into a different app, Typorama. This adds text in a variety of different fonts and styles. After the workshop you will send via email one or two images of your work to Angela ready for printing. Angela will print your designs onto white cotton fabric using an ink jet printer and post them back to you. Suitable for all levels, just remember your iPad! Suitable for any level. This workshop takes place in Palm Court 5 which is upstairs and only accessible by stairs. Saturday The Knitting & Stitchng Show 2017 | Workshops

Awesome Applique Claire Tyler Applique by machine is a fabulous technique that can embellish garments or make simple soft furnishings stunning. Learn how to achieve great results, using the right fabrics and tools for the job, whilst appliqueing a simple cushion. Suitable for any level. Saturday Beaded Bluebell Scissor Fob Sylvia Fairhurst The bluebells in this scissor fob are constructed using seed beads, needle and thread. The flowers are Herringbone stitch and are attached to a Square stitch ribbon. You will complete or be well on the way to completing a bluebell in this 90 minute session. Full instructions will be provided for you to complete at home. Suitable for intermediate level. Thursday

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Beaded Bracelet in Dutch Spiral Beadworkers Guild

Book Folding a Paper Flower Sue Cotten

Learn how to make a beautiful shiny beaded bracelet using a technique called Dutch Spiral. With just a needle, thread and a combination of bugle and seed beads, you will quickly learn this repetitive little stitch and see your spiral grow. The bracelet is closed with a simple metal toggle and loop clasp. You might not finish a bracelet in the class, but you will have all the knowledge and materials to complete it at home. Suitable for beginners. Wednesday & Thursday

In this 30 minute workshop you will learn how to make an impressive 3D paper flower from the pages of a recycled book. Once you have mastered the technique you will be able to create an unusual bouquet when you go home. This workshop takes place upstairs in the Palm Court room 5, only accessible by stairs. Friday

Beadwork on Canvas Eliza McClelland Make a beautiful beaded motif on canvas. You will learn the stitch and all about the correct materials to use - as well methods of using bead soups for colour effects and scrunchy textures. The sassy finished product will be a beautiful embellishment for cushions, bags, patchworks, your jeans, anything! Suitable for beginners or anyone wishing to add to their skills. Friday Block Printing: Decorate a Make Up Bag Julia Phillips Use Indian wooden printing blocks to decorate a natural canvas pencil case/ make-up bag (21 x 16 cm). By using the correct equipment, you will learn how to apply the water-based fabric paint successfully, how to get reliable results every time and how to care for your wooden blocks whilst creating a practical and attractive item to take home. The bag can be decorated further at home if you wish, using glitter paints, stitch, sequins and beads. Suitable for any level including children aged over 10 when accompanied by an adult. Friday Blossom: Twisted Beads in 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 8+ also welcome. Saturday

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Book Folding Angel Sue Cotten In this workshop you will learn the art of book folding and create a beautiful Angel decorated with delicate embellishments. We will provide recycled books and embellishments and a pattern so you are able to create a whole host of Angels at home. Suitable for any level. Thursday Braided Rag Rugs Elspeth Jackson Learn how to upcycle old clothing and fabric offcuts into beautiful braided rag rugs for the home. In this beginners’ class you will learn how to make fabric yarn, how to design fabric coasters, placemats and rugs, as well as learning all my tips and tricks over years of rag rugging. In this workshop, you will begin a braided coaster to finish at home. Suitable for all levels. Saturday Broody Hen: 3D Needle Felting Sophie Buckley, The Makerss What a wonderful variety of characters you find in a flock of chickens, and yours will be no different! Join Sophie Buckley from The Makerss in exploring shaping with wool using 3-d needle felt techniques, and adding details with wool. Needle felting is a fun craft that is easy to learn and very satisfying. Sophie has plenty of experience teaching workshops in various venues around Gloucestershire and co-authored Making Needle Felted Animals, the book where needle felt suppliers The Makerss sprang from, you will find their stand at the show. Along with your finished project, you will also receive tools and a hand out to take home so you can make more! Suitable for any level including children aged 10 or over when accompanied by an adult. Sunday

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Broomstick Lace Crochet Diana Bensted

Christmas Crochet Wreath Steph Phillips

Learn to make Crochet Broomstick Lace with a Crochet hook and a very large knitting needle! Broomstick lace is made by making large loops over a 10-20mm needle, then taking them off in groups of 3-5 with double crochet stitches. During this session we will cover the basics, how to start and finish, following a pattern, making loops of different sizes and taking them off in different groupings. You will start a Broomstick crochet scarf, with enough yarn to complete a short scarf and a photo-tutorial to remind you of the techniques learned. This course is for those who already crochet (you will be using dc, ch, and working into the foundation chain) and would like to learn the Broomstick lace technique. Wednesday & Sunday

If you have mastered the basic crochet stitches this 90 minute adult learner workshop will give you the opportunity to use your skills to make a start on your very Christmas Crocheted Wreath. (the majority of participants will need to complete this project at home – full instructions will be provided). The yarns needed will be provided, but a small amount of polyfil stuffing will also be required to complete the project at home. NB: This workshop will use synthetic yarns. Suitable for intermediate level. Sunday

Butterfly Loom Panels Sue Cotten In this workshop you will use the innovative Butterfly Loom and learn 4 basic techniques, wrapping and knotting, ladder and cross stitch, daisy design and pompoms. The four panels you make can be incorporated into sewing or soft furnishing project when you go home. You will be amazed at how quickly you will make something special out of yarn. The Butterfly Looms can make beautiful scarves, bags, throws, rugs, cushions. No knitting or crochet experience required and suitable for all ages. Wednesday & Saturday C2C Corner to Corner Crochet Motif Diana Bensted Corner to corner or C2C crochet is growing in popularity, it is a technique where you make small blocks, joined together in a continuous row, it is great for diagonal stripes, and can be made into a square or rectangular shape. It can also be used to crochet any graph pattern into a crochet piece. In this session you will learn how to increase and decrease using the C2C technique, how to follow a graph pattern, how to work a border, and hints and tips on how to adapt any chart to a C2C cushion/blanket pattern. You will receive a motif pattern, phototutorial for C2C crochet, and yarn for a completed motif. This course is for those who already crochet (you will be using tr, ch, slst and working into the foundation chain). Wednesday

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Cluster: Crochet in Wire Kath Orsman This attractive bracelet is created from a beaded, crochet chain. Using a mixture of beautiful beads, the variety of sizes, shapes and colours adds to its charm. A three strand plait makes this a chunky, attractive addition to your wardrobe. In the hour long workshop you will learn how to crochet in wire, to plait and finish your bracelet. Working in wire is addictive and could be the start of 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 8+ also welcome. Sunday Coiled Pots by Machine Sue Cotten In this workshop you will learn how to make a coiled pot using a sewing machine. In your workshop pack you will be provided with full instructions and cotton cording. After the workshop you will be able to repeat the technique to make other coiled pots of different sizes, they make lovely handmade gifts. Basic sewing machine skills will be required for this workshop. Wednesday, Friday and Sunday Confetti: Knitting in Wire 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 8+ also welcome. Saturday & Sunday

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Contemporary Feltmaking: Textile Art in the 21st Century Sarah Waters In recent years feltmaking has taken a different direction from the centuries old traditions of yurt making and heavy utilitarian clothing. Not only have the techniques changed but also the type of work produced. No longer is felt just used for functional pieces but textiles artists are now taking this wonderful craft into a new dimension. With over twenty five years as a feltmaker Sarah will talk about her lifelong love of sheep and how and why she created her 2017 gallery entitled ‘Stone’. Suitable for any level. This talk takes place upstairs in Palm Court 5, only accessible by stairs. Thursday Couture Sewing Skills Jenni McGill, It’s Sew Simple You will learn several couture sewing techniques. When working with silks and chiffons you use very different sewing techniques, instead of an over locked seam, a French seam, a pin hem instead of a fold over hem, a hand finished dart, a bound edge, gathering silk and or pleats. In this workshop we will make samples and practice the couture way, this will help with future eveningwear projects. Suitable for any level. Thursday & Saturday Crafting with Children: The Do’s and Don’ts Steffi Stern, The Makerss This talk is of interest to those who are planning to do crafts with children or those who already do so. As a mother of four children Steffi will be sharing stories and experiences and how rewarding it can be to craft with children. She will give tips and insights as well as practical, simple craft ideas. This talk takes place in Palm Court 5 which is upstairs and only accessible by stairs. Wednesday

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Create a Simple Dress Toile Miss Libby Rose In this introduction to pattern cutting you will measure yourself correctly and professionally to make a simple dress. We will create a block and Toile and all work together on adapting darts to turn that into your very own simple dress. We look at seam allowances, facings and ease. You will leave with your toile and the confidence to create out of a variety fabrics at home. The cutting out process is vital and Miss Libby Rose will give you some great tips and ideas from her days of working in the trade. In three hours you will leave with the knowledge and confidence to design and make a basic made to measure dress. This class takes place in Palm Court 4 which is upstairs and only accessible by stairs. Saturday Create a Wirework & Hand Stitched Felt Brooch Laura Guida In this session we will use wirework techniques to make a wire brooch which will be used to support a hand stitched design created from ecoprinted wool felt. A number of different hand stitched and wirework designs and combinations are possible allowing each participant to create their own unique brooch design. Suitable for any level. Wednesday Creating Texture with Fabrics Sue Cotten In this workshop you will learn how to create texture with fabric by manipulating the basic tuck into a variety of twists, twirls and slashing to embellish home furnishings, accessories and dressmaking garments. In the workshop kit you will be provided with fabric to make your samples and full instructions. The samples can be sewn together to make a bag or cushion when you go home. Basic sewing machine skills are required for this workshop. Wednesday & Saturday

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Crochet Snowflakes Samantha Sabido, Re-made by Sam

Design & Make a Jersey Slouch Top Miss Libby Rose

Learn to crochet a snowflake. These look beautiful hung individually or strung as a garland on a mantelpiece or shelf. You will learn how to work in the round and how to use groups of stitches for visual effect when making a 2D motif. You will be given a kit containing 2 snowflake patterns, with photo tutorial and a link to YouTube clips as well as all the yarn you need to make a string of 5 snowflakes. You will also learn how to follow a crochet symbol chart. You will have time to make at least 1 snowflake during the class and will leave inspired to go home and make lots more!! This is an intermediate class and is suitable for anyone with at least some basic experience of crochet. Wednesday & Saturday

Design and make your very own stretchy Jersey top. You will draw up a pattern to your own measurements so we can design, style and make this funky top and learn how to use the sewing machine using stretchy jersey fabric. Take away the skills to carry on designing and making for friends, family or for business. There will be a limited range of fabrics to choose from or you are welcome to supply your own cotton stretch jersey: 2 metres. This workshop is open to adults and children who have basic sewing knowledge. This class takes place in Palm Court 4 which is upstairs and only accessible by stairs. Friday & Sunday

Cute Cushion with handmade Pom Poms Sue Cotten

Create your very own personalised pair of stylish leggings or yoga pants. You will draw up a pattern to your own measurements so we can design, style and make these funky trousers and learn how to use the sewing machine using stretchy jersey fabric. Take away the skills to carry on designing and making for friends, family or for business. There will be a limited range of fabrics to choose from or you are welcome to supply your own cotton stretch jersey: 2 metres. This workshop is open to adults and children who have basic sewing knowledge. This class takes place in Palm Court 4 which is upstairs and only accessible by stairs. Thursday

A fun class creating a cushion with handmade mini pompoms to go around the edge of the cushion. In this workshop you will learn how to use the Multi Pom-Pom tool which has been designed to create multiple pompoms at the same time. Then you will machine sew a cushion with your handmade pompom edging. In your workshop kit you will be provided with fabric, yarn and full instructions. Basic sewing skills will be required for this workshop. Friday Design & Block Print a Tea Towel Julia Phillips Using basic pattern theory, design and block print your unique tea towel (size approx. 51 x 76 cm) with Indian wooden printing blocks and a selection of gorgeous water-based fabric paints supplied by Colouricious. By using the correct equipment, you will learn how to apply the paint successfully, how to get reliable results every time and how to care for your wooden blocks. Take home a beautifully printed Tea Towel to use in your own kitchen or perhaps as a gift. Suitable for any level including children over age 10 when accompanied by an adult. Friday

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Design & Make Funky Leggings or Yoga Pants Miss Libby Rose

Dip Dye a Silky Scarf Terry Harper Ever wanted a scarf with your own colours to match your outfit? In this hands-on class you will make an exquisite dip-dyed flowing scarf and learn about the dyes to use and the method of doing it. Get tips on variations you can add to a pretty design and use the skill to work on your own fashionable projects at home. Suitable for any level including children aged 12 plus. Wednesday & Sunday

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Double your Fun with Twin Needles Katya Essery, Sew Pretty Knowing how to thread a double needle and then use it properly can make the difference between your garments and can be incredibly satisfying. But, can you double your fun and use the twin needle for other purposes? Come and find out in this hour workshop. Suitable for intermediate level. This class takes place in Palm Court 4 which is upstairs and only accessible by stairs. Wednesday, Thursday Draft a Skirt Pattern: Make a Toile Janice Croft Join expert dressmaker Janice Croft for this 2-hour pattern class and learn to draft a skirt pattern from scratch, make it into a toile and then leave with a pattern that fits. This is the perfect pattern to use for your next skirt project. During the session Janice will discuss how to draft different styles from this one pattern thus opening up all sorts of opportunities for you to create your own style at home. Suitable for any level. Friday & Sunday Draft a Skirt using Personal Measurements Katya Essery, Sew Pretty Have you ever owned a pencil skirt that fitted you properly? A skirt block is the best place to start for any pattern drafting and understand the pattern drafting methods. During this 90 minute session you will learn how to take measurements correctly and end up with a perfect pattern to hug your body. Suitable for any level. This class takes place in Palm Court 4 which is upstairs and only accessible by stairs. Wednesday & Thursday Dyeing from a Natural World Angela Daymond, Fenland Textiles This light hearted talk covers my experiences of dyeing from plants, trees, vegetables and so much more from the natural world. You will hear about the many different ways I collect plants to dye with and techniques used to apply the colour and get texture into the fabric and threads. This talk is accompanied by a Keynote presentation and textiles to demonstrate to you the colours that can be achieved. Come and be inspired to start your very own natural dyeing. This talk takes place in Palm Court 5 which is upstairs and only accessible by stairs. Friday

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Dyeing Naturally in a Jar Angela Daymond, Fenland Textiles In this workshop you will learn all about the fascinating and ageless process of natural dyeing. Angela will teach you about when and how to mordant and you will be given a fat quarter of mordanted cotton and some cotton thread. You will then tweak and twist then before putting this into a glass jar with some natural dye plants including onion skins, logwood and madder root. Angela will give full instructions on how you will heat up your jar once home and wash and care for your fabric. She will reveal the contents of some jars that have been already “cooked” to inspire you. Everyone will get stunning and unique results. The hardest thing will be in deciding what you are going to do with your fabric. This workshop is suitable for all levels and everything is provided for you. Suitable for any level. Thursday Embellish Knitwear: Large Hand Embroidery & Swiss Darning Terry Harper This bang-on trend technique never fails to receive compliments when worn! Even men are now enjoying embellished jumpers. Using a choice of colours, you will learn how to transform jumpers, scarves and hats with large hand-embroidery and Swiss-darning methods. After designing on paper you will be shown 4 stitches. You will also learn about texture and wool weights necessary to obtain a stunning effect. Thursday Embellished Embroidery for Beginners: Butterfly Wreaths Ilke Cochrane, Mabel Figworthy’s Fancies At its most pared down embroidery needs only fabric, thread and a needle – but you can add a lot more if you wish! In this workshop we will use several types of thread to work a variety of stitches, adding texture and sparkle by means of beads and gems to create a wreath of greenery enclosing colourful flowers and a 3D butterfly. The finished project will be made into a card. Your kit contains fabric with the design drawn on it, stranded cotton, perle cotton, variegated cotton, beads, floral gems, needles, an aperture card and padding as well as detailed instructions. This workshop is suitable for people who haven’t done much embroidery before, but some previous stitching experience in for example cross stitch is recommended. Children from the age of 12 welcome. Thursday & Friday

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English Paper Piecing Hexagons Helena Marriott

Fabric Decoupage a Glasses Case Sue Cotten

You will be shown how to recreate the traditional craft of English paper pieced patchwork. Using paper patterns you will sew beautiful fabrics to these and then be shown how to create a hexagonal piece made up of 7 individual hexagons. These can be taken home and sewn on to cushions or made into table mats, or they can be added to and made into quilts. Kit will include contrasting fabric and paper patches, sewing cotton and needles will be available. Saturday

In this workshop you will learn how to Decoupage with fabric. The technique is so versatile you can use fabric or specialist decoupage paper to embellish or revitalize bags, shoes, purses, books or furniture - the list is endless. During the session you will paste the fabric onto a recycled glasses case to learn how to deal with tricky bits for future projects. In your kit you will be provided with fabric, glasses case and instructions so you can continue to decorate many more things when you get home. The workshop is suitable for any level including children. Thursday & Friday

Essential Dressmaking Techniques Claire Tyler It’s so easy when you know how! Come and find out how to get perfect seams, darts, blind hems and buttonholes. Find out what ease stitching and stay stitching means, how and why you understitch, clip, notch and neaten seams. You will make small sample pieces to keep as reference so you can confidently tackle your own dressmaking projects in future. Suitable for beginners and anyone wanting a refresher. Wednesday & Sunday Experimental Mark Marking Using Silk Screens Nicole Line This experimental print workshop will be constructed around mark-making using a silk screen. We will focus on surface pattern, texture and design, using the screen to make prints onto paper and fabric using objects to mono-print with and hand printing onto the mesh to continue developing designs. Each piece will be a unique layered combination of texture and unusual marks. Students will be guided through each stage of the process through a series of demonstrations and will have access to a wide range of samples. There will be several activities throughout the workshop to encourage confidence with the materials and tools. Towards the end of the experimental print workshop students will have the opportunity to apply knowledge gained working collaboratively with others in the group. Suitable for any level including children over 8 when accompanied by an adult. Friday

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Fabric Manipulation: Pleats, Tucks and Ruffles Jenni McGill, It’s Sew Simple This is a very experimental, fun workshop that will uncover many more variations on the techniques you have used in the past. Working on a Janome sewing machine you will create samples using creative techniques, ranging from; a diamond box pleat, pin tucking, tuck and fold pleats, to a shaped fabric ruffle. These can be used to up cycle your old clothes in the future. Suitable for any level. Thursday Fabulous Flowers Wire Weaving Emma Fairall Come and make your own unique fabulous flower jewellery or wall decorations out of coloured wire and beautiful beads. It uses a simple yet effective wire weaving technique that anyone can learn from five years old to adult. During the workshop you will learn Emma’s wire weaving and beading technique and will create a fabulous flower. The kit that Emma will provide includes enough wire and beads to make two flowers and 1.5m of upcycled t-shirt yarn to finish off your projects at home. This workshop is very accessible activity, children can make simple flowers and more experienced crafters will enjoy creating more complex artwork, all abilities are welcome and can be catered for. Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

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Fair Isle Knitting: Creative and Fun Monica Russel, Knit Knaks This workshop is suitable for anyone who wants to look more closely at how colour and pattern and changing colours combine to make a successful item. Monica will enable you to become confident at changing colours, reading charts and she will give you ideas of how to incorporate Fair Isle patterns into garments, scarves snoods and hats. She will also give you the opportunity to design your own Fair Isle. Suitable for intermediate level. Friday Fantasy Felt Flower Carole Waddle Let your imagination run riot and by using the wet felting 3D seamless technique, learn how to create a double layered fantasy felt flower. Use colour blended merino fleece and silk fibres to produce a richly decorated surface, which could be embellished later with beads and sequins. Create that special corsage to use as jewellery, decorate wearables or incorporate into a textile panel. Suitable for adult learners of any level. Wednesday Fashionable Felted Wrist Warmers Carole Waddle Wondering how to keep your fingers warm in cold weather? Be creative and learn how to make a pair of fashionable wrist warmers by using the wet felting seamless technique. Working with colour blended merino wool and other fibres, learn how to lay down the fibres around a template and wet felt. The decorated surface could later be embellished with hand stitching, beads etc. Suitable for adult learners of any level. Saturday Feather Earrings in Silver Clay Tracey Spurgin Tracey Spurgin is a master instructor in the art of making jewellery using silver metal clay, join her during this fun 2-hour workshop as she guides you through all the essential basics for getting started with silver clay. During the session you will make these elegant feather earrings. You will pick up all the essential tips and you will even be wearing you piece by the time we are finished. Please note there is an additional £8 materials fee payable directly to the tutor at the start of the session. Suitable for intermediate level. Thursday

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Feeling Sheepish: Stumpwork Embroidery Kay Dennis From the tough Herdwick sheep of the Lake District with their long colourful fleeces to the beautiful, cuddly Hampshire Down with the distinctive marking on their faces, sheep make a wonderful subject for stumpwork. Using simple embroidery stitches, wires and stranded cottons learn to make a fleece of your choice, faces, horns and a simple background for the sheep to be standing on. As stumpwork is a slow and relaxing technique, you may not get a complete sheep finished in the 90 minute class but you will have a comprehensive booklet telling you how to finish your picture at home. Suitable for all levels of ability. Thursday Felt-making: Create a Colourful Needlecase Laura Guida In this session we will use wet felting techniques to create colourful felt using merino wool and silk fibres. The felt will be stitched together with inner felt leaves to create a needlecase with a bead fastening. This session will provide an introduction to felt-making and is suitable for all levels. Thursday Flower Card with Kantha Stitch Angela Daymond, Fenland Textiles Kantha work is a hand stitching technique which is over 5000 years old. It uses a running stitch to create representational images onto three layers of fabric and is very relaxing. This workshop is suitable for all abilities and will teach you how to stitch a beautiful flower in a frame using this traditional technique with cotton 12 Perle thread. You will learn how to first tack cotton and muslin together, how to start and finish your cotton threads, how to stitch a running stitch, whipped running stitch and finally how to mount your work onto the front of an A6 greeting card. This workshop contains all the resources you will need to stitch a beautiful and unique card. Suitable for any level. Wednesday

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Folk Fashion: Understanding Homemade Clothes Amy Twigger Holroyd, Keep and Share A dynamic resurgence in making and mending clothes is under way, supported by the connective power of the internet. Although many people derive great pleasure from this creative process, stories abound of homemade garments languishing at the back of the wardrobe. Designer and maker Amy Twigger Holroyd has thought long and hard about this tension. She undertook research into homemade clothes for her PhD and has just published her first book, Folk Fashion: Understanding Homemade Clothes. Amy will discuss the cultural significance of making our own clothes in a culture dominated by shop-bought garments. Drawing on theories of fashion, culture and craft, along with her own firsthand research with knitters and stitchers, she will offer new ways of thinking about familiar practices and examine the complex relationship between amateur making and sustainability. Suitable for any level. This talk takes place upstairs in Palm Court 5, only accessible by stairs. Thursday Four Feet You Can’t Live Without Katya Essery, Sew Pretty Are you a confident sewer but still lacking techniques? Do you wish to finish off your projects in a more professional way? Learning how to use four new sewing presser feet will change your life and give you the confidence and a great finish. During this 90 minute session you will make samples using Hemming, Blind Stitch, Piping and Sew-on button feet. Suitable for intermediate level. Thursday Free Machine Embroidery Landscapes Wendy Dolan Learn how to ‘draw’ with your sewing machine in this 90 minute session. 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 landscape picture, with freehand machine embroidery and applied fabrics. Be inspired to have a go on your own machine at home. No experience necessary. Children aged 14+ are welcome. Wednesday

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Free Motion Sampler Sue Cotten During the class you will be introduced to a variety of different free motion techniques which will then be incorporated into a cushion. In your workshop kit you will be provided with fabric to complete the cushion and Instructions to finish the project at home as the time spent during the session will concentrate on the free machine techniques. Suitable for any level. Sunday Free Standing Blackberry Branch Embroidery Kay Dennis Free standing embroidery is interesting and a challenge to do because it has to look good all round. A blackberry branch in autumn is a lovely first introduction into free standing embroidery. In the autumn blackberries are black, bright and shiny lending themselves to be made with beads. The leaves are beautiful in shades of brown and gold and can be holey and gnarled. Using simple stitches and techniques, wires and beads, at this 90 minute workshop you will be able to make a complete blackberry fruit. You will also be shown various ways to make leaves to try at home. All students will get a comprehensive booklet telling you how to complete your embroidery. Suitable for intermediate level. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday Freeform Crochet Taster Steph Phillips Freeform crochet allows exploration of colour, shape, texture and pattern outside the boundaries of traditional and conventional crochet techniques. This 2 hour taster session is suitable 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. Suitable for adult learners who are at intermediate level (can already crochet). Saturday

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Freestyle Embroidery for Beginners: Little Wildflower Garden Ilke Cochrane, Mabel Figworthy’s Fancies Using a variety of embroidery stitches including straight stitch, detached chain stitch, French knot and fly stitch we’ll create a little wildflower garden with grass, poppies, daisies, lavender, wheat and a cornflower. Oh, and a bee! This is worked as a twocoloured bullion knot which we will practice first, but if you decide that’s a bit too daunting after all then an alternative version will also be shown. The finished project will be made into a card. Your kit contains fabric with the design drawn on it, backing fabric, stranded cotton, needles, an aperture card and padding as well as detailed instructions. This workshop is suitable for people who have never done any freestyle embroidery before, but some previous stitching experience in other techniques (for example cross stitch) is recommended. Children from the age of 12 welcome. Friday From Page to Thread Elisabeth Rutt Join Elisabeth for an illustrated talk of HUE’s gallery, ‘THE OLD WAYS repatterned’. “I will explain the initial idea of using a book as our inspiration and go on to show and tell how HUE textile artists have re-patterned Robert Macfarlane’s words in textiles,” said Elisabeth. Each artist has responded to Macfarlane’s evocative descriptions of his travels on foot and by sea that paint pictures in the reader’s mind of landscapes, folklore, geology, traces of ancient man and much more. HUE’s gallery will show many textile techniques and different ways of working but the pieces come together to make a cohesive exhibition for the Knitting and Stitching shows. This talk will be suitable for any level. This talk takes place upstairs in Palm Court 5, only accessible by stairs. Wednesday Fun with Applique Jenni McGill, It’s Sew Simple Working with templates you will cover the basics of creating applique and then spend time practicing that all important top stitching! Applique is a lot of fun, just remember that most shapes have a lot of twists, corners and turns, so sewing machine control is important, if you are a beginner, don’t expect the shape to be perfect and you will be fine. Practice does make perfect. Skills covered: cutting and applying bond a web (fabric glue) to your shapes, practicing the top stitching and reverse applique. Suitable for any level. Wednesday The Knitting & Stitchng Show 2017 | Workshops

Funky Felt Beads Meg Chater Learn to make felt beads using hand dyed merino fibres, mixing felt beads and purchased beads as they are threaded onto hand dyed silk ribbon to make a necklace. Suitable for any level including children aged 10 plus when accompanied by an adult. Wednesday Get to Grips with Cable Knitting: Use it Creatively Monica Russel, Knit Knaks If you have always loved the look of cables and have no idea of how to get started or how to use the stitch to enhance plain knitting then this workshop is just for you. Monica will show you how to twist and curl your way along straight needles: transferring stitches from one needle to another, knitting and purling in different sequences. Skill Level: be able to cast on and off, knit and purl. All participants will go away feeling confident in knitting cable. Wednesday & Saturday Get to Grips with Ten Favourite Feet Claire Tyler There are lots of different feet available for your sewing machine which can help you get a better finish. On this workshop you will learn about some of the most popular feet, how to attach them and what they can do. Whilst trying them out, you’ll get lots of tips and take home samples to remind you what you can achieve with these fantastic feet which include: Walking Foot, Free Motion, Buttonhole, Cording and Blind Hem foot, Satin Stitch, Ditch foot, Blind hem, Over Edge and 1/4 inch foot . Suitable for any level. Wednesday & Friday Get to Know your Sewing Machine Jenni McGill, It’s Sew Simple Build confidence in using a sewing machine, from threading up, winding the bobbin, understanding how to use the different stitch functions, and feet in the machine. You will also learn basic piecing, use decorative stitches on the machine, finishing the inside with the overcast stitch to give a professional finish and making a simple envelope back. Wednesday, Friday & Saturday

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Glorious Gift Bags Terry Harper

Happy Heart Scented Bunting Miss Libby Rose

Ever wanted to save on the extras and make your own gift bag? These beautiful bags can be used for carrying a present in, made especially and uniquely for the person. You will learn how to fix the bag so that it is sturdy and firm and can carry a reasonably heavy weight from its handles. Learn all the folds to make a stylish gift bag so that you can continue to make more at home. Saturday

Machine sew a row of 3 ‘Happy Heart’ scented bunting. In this workshop we will machine sew around the shapes using tips and techniques to get the heart shapes looking sharp and fabulous. Then you have a choice of lavender or rose herbs creating a beautiful aromatic home-wares project. There will be various appliqué/ embroidery motifs and haberdashery to decorate your bunting. Suitable for any level including children aged10 plus who are competent on a sewing machine. Thursday & Sunday

Hand Sew a Sweet Bunny Helena Marriott Learn to hand sew a sweet soft rabbit toy using running stitch and back stitch. Having sewn the precut pieces, you will turn bunny through, and stuff before slip stitching the opening. Finish the bunny with hand stitched facial features, button and bow. Suitable for any level including children aged 10 plus. Saturday Hand Smocking Made Easy Terry Harper Need a special touch to your dressmaking or cushion cover for your living room? Smocking has made a come-back and is fun to learn and experiment with. Learn to hand-smock and use embroidery threads to create an intricate surface design. Gain the skills of gathering and pleating. You will be shown how important tension is and all the tips to master a traditional skill, with hands-on assistance to guide you through all the basic techniques. Suitable for any level including children when accompanied by an adult. Friday & Sunday Handmade: Why is it increasing in Popularity Steffi Stern, The Makerss This talk by Steffi Stern will highlight some of the reasons why crafting is the ‘in’ thing and how it has fundamentally changed from the ‘50’s and 60s. We will also look at how it has brought families and communities together and how the benefits are beyond practicalities. This talk takes place in Palm Court 5 which is upstairs and only accessible by stairs. Saturday

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How to Work Double Knitting Molly Brown This is where a double thickness of fabric is created, both sides having a stocking stitch finish. Molly will introduce you to various ways to cast on and work the edges, giving different effects to the finished piece. Using 2 colours, you will start a sample with a pattern on both sides. You will be provided with a detailed worksheet, to help you continue the work after the workshop. This technique is suitable for making scarves, hats, pot holders, mats or anything where you want the front and back to look the same. Suitable for any level, including children age 12 plus when accompanied by an adult. Thursday Introducing Entrelac: Knitted with a Woven Appearance Molly Brown This 90 minute workshop will introduce you to this fascinating knitted technique. Molly will show you how to work each of the blocks needed to create this effect. You will work on a sample size of your own and learn how to form each of the units required to create the woven appearance of this knitted fabric. Molly will provide a comprehensive worksheet with colour pictures, to help you remember what you have been shown in the workshop and continue the technique at home. Suitable for those who knit already and want to expand their skill base. Saturday

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Introduction to Appliqué, ‘Ladybird on a Leaf’ Royal School of Needlework Come and learn the traditional, basic method of applying fabric to fabric with hand stitching, used by both our students and in the RSN’s commercial Embroidery Studio. This will give you a quick and easy technique that can be used for small and larger projects. Surface embellishment will be added to this pretty design showing attentional detail and giving focus to the piece. Suitable for any level. Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday Introduction to Raised Embroidery: Rose Bud Royal School of Needlework Come and learn some simple Raised Embroidery which combines the textural height of rolled needlewoven picots to create the rose buds balanced by versatile Fly Stitch for the leaves. During this 90 minute class, you will have a chance to use both variegated and plain stranded cottons adding to the contrast between the buds and leaves. This delicate and clever combination will enable you to achieve a small motif that can be used on clothing, pictures, book covers, buttons and much more. Suitable for any level. Friday & Sunday Introduction to Trapunto Ruth Singer Trapunto or Italian quilting is a fast, fun technique for creating raised texture on fabric. Unlike traditional quilting, in trapunto the stuffing is added between two stitched layers of fabric just in the areas required. Trapunto can be worked by hand or machine, but in this class we will use simple hand-stitching techniques to create a small sampler. This workshop is suitable for all levels of stitchers and is an introduction trapunto for those who have never done it before. Sunday Invisible Zips Made Easy Claire Tyler This is a workshop that will unravel the mystery of setting in the perfect invisible zip, so that it disappears into the seam of a garment or project. Using both the specialist concealed zip foot and the standard one, you will practice sewing several invisible zips and will learn how to add a facing to the top. Suitable for intermediate level (previous knowledge of using a sewing machine). Thursday & Saturday

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Japanese Embroidery Midori Matsushima This class is an introduction to basic Japanese techniques. You will stitch with flat silk and gold threads and learn to embroider a typical Japanese flower design of a chrysanthemum with the expert guidance of Midori Matsushima. Suitable for any level. Wednesday, Friday & Sunday Kantha Stitched Dandelion Mini Chalk Notice Board Angela Daymond, Fenland Textiles In this hand stitching workshop you will combine traditional Kantha stitching and dark fabric to create a beautiful dandelion clock. This will be stitched onto black cotton fabric alongside a rectangle of wipe clean chalkboard fabric, the seam is pre stitched for you. It is easy to write onto the chalkboard using chalk to make a mini notice board. Kantha stitching is based on a running stitch to create representational images and patterns onto three layers of fabric and is extremely relaxing. You will learn about how to mark dark fabrics, how to stitch a running stitch, laced running stitch and background stitching. If you do not manage to complete this in the workshop full instructions are given for you to complete your project at home. This workshop is suitable for all abilities and all resources are provided. Suitable for any level. Wednesday & Sunday Knit Using the Magic Loop: 2 Socks at Once Molly Brown Join Molly and learn how to knit using the magic loop on a circular needle. Once this technique is mastered, it opens the door to knitting two socks at a time, therefore avoiding suffering from ‘second sock syndrome’. Sleeves can also be worked two at a time. You will learn how to set up a magic loop and Diana will cover the pitfalls to look out for as the work grows. Having mastered one loop, participants will be shown how to set up two loops on one circular needle. You do need to be able to cast on, knit and cast off. All ages with these skills are welcome. Wednesday, Friday & Sunday Knitting in Wire: Sparkling Bracelet Susan Burns Join Susan for her latest bracelet workshop which includes Autumn coloured glass beads and wire to make a sparkling bracelet. Suitable for those that can already knit, cast on and cast off. Thursday & Friday

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Knitting with Wire and Beads: Necklace Susan Burns

Lapped Zip Masterclass Jenni McGill, It’s Sew Simple

In this workshop you will be using hand made Indian glass beads to make a beautiful necklace. You will be given the choice of two designs either Christina or Claire. We will be working with wire so you must be able to cast on, knit and knit off, and you will leave with a necklace. This necklace will match the sparkling bracelet being taught on Thursday and Friday. Suitable for intermediate level. Wednesday

Face your fear of zips, learn some simple tricks that will turn that fear into confidence. Lapped zips are used in the side seams or back seams of skirts and dresses and in soft furnishings like cushions. You will watch a demonstration and be given detailed instructions to take away with you. You will practice using cotton calico to make your own sample, this can be used for future reference. Wednesday

Korean Patchwork for Beginners: Make a Brooch Sara Cook

Large Toiletry Bag Janice Croft

Korean patchwork is called Bojagi and it is often made from one layer of sheer fabric. After returning from a research trip to Korea to study this type of patchwork textile artist Sara would like to share with you the beauty of this type of work. In this workshop you will make this beautiful and yet simple brooch from natural Ramie fabrics. You will join the pieces of pre-cut Ramie fabric together by hand and embellish with traditional Korean handmade decorative good luck charms. Suitable for beginners. Friday, Saturday & Sunday Lace Knitting: Easier than you think Monica Russel, Knit Knaks Do you wish you could knit lace garments but feel intimidated by intricate patterns? Do you always seem to end up with more (or less) sts than you should have or are you worried about going wrong in the shaping? This lace-knitting workshop takes you step-by-step through how knitted lace works, from simple eyelets and lace panels to more complicated patterns. You will try out some lace stitches appropriate to your current skill level. You will learn how lace can be used as borders for garments. You will go away feeling confident with simple/ moderately difficult lace knitting. Suitable for intermediate level. Thursday & Sunday

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Make your own lined toiletry bag for all the essentials in this 90 minute machine sewing class. It has a quilted exterior, internal pockets and easy zip placement providing lots of room and easy access. Once you learn the basics this bag can be customised as you wish, add more pockets, contrast fabric handles etc. Suitable for any level. Saturday Layered Texture with Free Motion Embroidery Wendy Dolan Learn how to ‘draw’ with your sewing machine in this two-hour workshop. 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. Suitable for any level. Children aged 14+ are welcome. Thursday & Saturday Leaf Bracelet: Crochet in Wire Kath Orsman Crochet this attractive bracelet in wire using only two basic stitches - chain and double crochet. The free style of the bracelets creates a unique item every time which is unusual and very pleasing. Suitable for intermediate level including children aged 12+. Saturday

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Learn to Crochet Diana Bensted

Lucet Cord Making: A Passion Ziggy Rytka

Get hooked on crochet! This 2-hour beginner’s workshop will teach you the foundation of crochet motif squares, including basic stitches and colour changing. You will learn the most commonly used stitches – slip stitch, chain, double crochet, treble crochet and half treble, and make the iconic granny square and an original design, you will be supplied with the crochet hook, yarn and patterns – all specially written for beginners. This course is suitable for beginners or those who haven’t picked up a crochet hook in a while and want a refresher. Thursday & Friday

Join Ziggy for hands on tuition in the art of viking cord-making, learning the fundamental and benchmark techniques. This new craft, based on an ancient Viking technique, is passamentry gone mad! it is knot work, weaving, knitting and beading...just to start with. Come along and become a ‘Luceteer’ Wednesday & Saturday

Learn to Embellish with Creative Piping Sue Cotten In this workshop you will learn how to create different types of piping that can be used to edge and embellish cushions, home furnishings and in dressmaking garments. In the workshop you will create samples of single piping, double piping, gathered piping. In your kit you will be provided with fabric, bias binding and piping cord to make your samples. Basic sewing machine skills are required for this workshop. Thursday & Sunday Lovely Lacy Knickers Claire Tyler Making knickers is simple and fun, using a simple pattern and stretch lace create these pretty knickers. Perfect to wear every day, these knickers have no side seams so are perfect under close fitting clothes and no vpl. If you can use a sewing machine you can make these. Saturday Lovely Lampshades Terry Harper Making something unique and chic for your home is fun and inventive. You will learn to grapple with a drum lampshade frame and secure your fabric using the right materials and tools. As well as hands-on assistance and becoming skilled at the techniques, you will be able to make more, ever different, lampshades for yourself and as gifts. Suitable for any level including children aged 10 plus. Wednesday & Saturday

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Machine Embroidery Seascapes Wendy Dolan Learn how to ‘draw’ with your sewing machine in this 90 minute session. 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. Children aged 14+ are welcome Friday Machine Sew a Quirky Creature Miss Libby Rose Machine sew a funky quirky creature. Choose from a variety of quirky fabrics to create either a Crazy-Cat, Dangerous-Dino, Whacky Wale or 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 to the creation. The creature will then be stuffed with a Polyester Hollow Fiber Filling/Stuffing and a choice of an aromatic lavender filling (optional) to aid sleep or to stimulate kids brains at play. Suitable for any level including children age 10 plus who are competent with a sewing machine. Thursday & Sunday Machine Sew a Towelling Travel Caddy Janice Croft Machine sew this handy travel caddy for those overnight toiletry essentials. You will back towelling with printed fabric and a unique ribbon closure just right for hanging up in the bathroom. Suitable for any level. Friday

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Machine Sew a Vintage Style Reversible Bag Miss Libby Rose Using four pieces of fabric we will create a beautiful reversible bag with applique. You will learn to easily line a bag to a high standard that makes it useable on both sides. Suitable for all levels of sewing you will be using various techniques including applique fused with Bondaweb. This class takes place in Palm Court 4 which is upstairs and only accessible by stairs. Friday Machine Sew Patchwork Jenni McGill, It’s Sew Simple Use up all your scraps and master matching those corners. You can bring along your favourite scraps and or use some provided to practice patchwork. You will also make a lovely patch work pin cushion. The patches will be completed using a sewing machine. I can show you a way to make your future patchwork projects so much easier and perfectly matched. Suitable for any level. Friday, Saturday Make a Pretty Chiffon Top Janice Croft Learn to sew lightweight floaty fabrics whilst creating this pretty chiffon top. A satin bias trim and rolled edges make for a professional finish. In just 90 minutes you will have made your very own top. All materials provided. Suitable for anyone who has used a sewing machine before. Wednesday Make a Roman Blind (sample size) Katya Essery, Sew Pretty Roman Blinds can be a fantastic addition to your house interior and great way to create shade without using too much fabric. You will make a sample unlined roman blind using sewing machines under the expert of Katya. Suitable for intermediate level. This class takes place in Palm Court 4 which is upstairs and only accessible by stairs Wednesday

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Make a Wrap Skirt with Applique Miss Libby Rose In this 2-hour class, learn to make a simply wonderful wrap skirt in this beginners machine sewing workshop. You will design the skirt yourself by choosing from a variety of quirky cotton prints or plains and create an appealing applique motif to really personalise your style. Get cutting, snipping, pressing, Bondawebbing and making. This is a great introduction to skirt making if you are looking to get into garment making for yourself, as a hobby or as a business. Suitable for any level, including children who are capable of using a sewing machine independently. This class is being held in Palm Court 4 which is only accessible by stairs. Saturday Make your Own Piece of Fish Leather Adrine Pool, The Netherlands The workshop starts with an introduction of the new elegant material fishleather. Natural and eco-friendly ways of tanning are discussed, after which you will get a demonstration of how to prepare a salmon skin. You will be working yourself on a pre-tanned piece of salmon leather, learning and completing all needed skills to achieve a fine supple leather. Your piece of chic fish leather will be easy to sew by hand or machine; or to glue into a bracelet, as will be shown. Your kit to take home will contain a clear description of making fish leather, together with some tanning and finishing materials, as well as supplies and a clasp of your choice to make a bracelet. Suitable for any level. Wednesday & Saturday Making Dorset Buttons Elizabeth Healey Learn the traditional craft of needle woven buttons. Perfect for personalising your knitted garments, or other handmade clothes for that matter, this 1 hour workshop teaches how to make Dorset buttons from curtain rings, knitting yarn and embroidery threads. You should be able to make one button in the workshop but a kit for making 2-3 buttons will be supplied, along with a fully illustrated worksheet so you can make more buttons at home. Super-size Dorset buttons made from embroidery hoops, fabric rags and plastic strips will be circulated to show students how the technique can be adapted to make other decorative items. Suitable for any level. Friday

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Making Rag Wreaths from your Stash of Scrap Fabric Lorraine Reed-Wenman These wreaths are very economical, fun and easy to make. They are made with wire and scraps of fabric and has the bonus of using up your excess fabric pieces to produce a wonderful, creative, all year round decoration for your home or as a seasonal gift. They can be dressed up and personalised for all types of occasions and celebrations as they look extremely effective when finished. Simplicity is the key and no prior skills are needed, just your own creativity. Wednesday & Friday Mini Amigurumi Monsters Diana Bensted Learn to make these small toys originally from Japan. We will learn how to read the pattern, start with a magic ring, increase and decrease to create shaping, working in the back loop, and adding safety eyes. You will receive an original pattern, yarn to complete at least 2 monsters, and photo tutorial. This workshop is for those who can already crochet but have not attempted amigurumi (you will be using ch, dc and slst). Saturday Monoprinting & Stamping with Geli Plates Nicole Line Learn how to create sensational surface design fabrics that can be incorporated into any textile art project. Begin with basic pattern making by monoprinting; build layers of varying degree of transparency, mask and then mask and stamp. This workshop is a great way to learn how to add colour and texture to fabric, either as gorgeous backgrounds or feature fabrics. Participants will print up to four 10 inch square fabric pieces using the amazing Gelli Plates. Suitable for any level, including older children aged 12+ with adult supervision. Sunday Needle Felt a Baby Badger Fi Oberon The iconic badger is a fabulous first project if you are thinking of learning how to needle felt. It gently introduces the theory behind wirework and the basics of shaping 3 dimensional felt with a felting needle. Suitable for anyone interested in having a go at needle felting, including children aged 10 plus when accompanied by an adult. Wednesday

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Needle Felt a Flower Brooch Silvia Sapsford Make a beautiful needle felted flowers by using felting needles and a sponge to rest on. You will be provided with all the fibres and our own hand made felt to work on. You will be able to finish a flower broach in the 1hour session. No previous knowledge or experience is needed. We have had 8 year old children doing it, so don’t worry. This is dry felting so no water or rubbing is involved. All you have to do is stab the fibres in place and shape the flowers. You will be surprised at the detail you can produce using this simple technique. Suitable for beginners. Friday Needle Felt a Hedgehog Brooch with Life Like Spikes Sophie Buckley, The Makerss Who doesn’t love this snuffly, autumnal creature. Using a special fabric, you will create a sweet hedgehog brooch. Needle felting is a fun craft that is easy to learn and very satisfying. Sophie has plenty of experience teaching workshops in various venues around Gloucestershire and co-authored Making Needle Felted Animals, the book where needle felt suppliers The Makerss sprang from, you will find their stand at the show. Along with your finished project, you will also receive tools and a hand out to take home so you can make more! Suitable for any level including children aged 10 or over when accompanied by an adult. Thursday Needle Felt a Little Lamb Fi Oberon This workshop is great for beginners and those with some experience of needle felting. Starting with a preformed felt body allows you to achieve great results within an hour. You will learn the basics and a couple of more advanced techniques; How to use the different gauges of needles for speedy construction and finer details, to creating a wool covered wire frame. By the end of the workshop you will have everything you need from materials to techniques to complete this lovely standing sheep designed by Fi Oberon. Suitable for all levels including children aged 10 plus. Saturday

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Needle Felt a Robin with Wire Legs Sophie Buckley, The Makerss

Needle Felted Landscape for Beginners Silvia Sapsford

Its that time of year again and what house wouldn’t be complete without a happy little robin to sit and watch the festive proceedings on his sturdy glue-in legs. Join Sophie Buckley from The Makerss in exploring shaping, using different types of wool and 3-d needle felt techniques. Needle felting is a fun craft that is easy to learn and very satisfying. Sophie has plenty of experience teaching workshops in various venues around Gloucestershire and co-authored Making Needle Felted Animals, the book where needle felt suppliers The Makerss sprang from, you will find their stand at the show. Along with your finished project, you will also receive tools and a hand out to take home so you can make more! Suitable for any level including children aged 10 or over when accompanied by an adult. Saturday

Make a beautiful needle felted picture by using felting needles and a sponge to rest on. You will be provided with all the fibres and our own hand made felt to work on. You will be able to finish the picture in the 90 minute session. No previous knowledge or experience is needed. We have had 8 year old children doing it, so don’t worry. This is dry felting so no water or rubbing is involved. All you have to do is stab the fibres in place and the picture appears before your eyes. You will be surprised at the detail you can produce using this simple technique. Thursday & Sunday

Needle Felt a Toadstool Sophie Buckley, The Makerss What better way to celebrate autumn than to decorate your home with cheerful seasonal toadstools. Join Sophie Buckley from The Makerss in exploring types of wool and 3-d needle felt techniques. Needle felting is a fun craft that is easy to learn and very satisfying. Sophie has plenty of experience teaching workshops in various venues around Gloucestershire and co-authored Making Needle Felted Animals, the book where needle felt suppliers The Makerss sprang from, you will find their stand at the show . Along with your finished project, you will also receive tools and a hand out to take home so you can make more! Suitable for any level including children aged 10 or over when accompanied by an adult. Friday Needle Felt into Fabric: Creative Bird Brooch Naomi Beevers Learn the technique of needle felting into fabric through making a beautiful brooch using a gorgeous selection of coloured wool. It’s a great workshop for beginners as well as those with some experience of felting and stitching. You will have all you need to create a stunning brooch embellished with some simple stitch and additions. Suitable for any level. Wednesday & Thursday

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Needle Felted Mice with Posable Wire Armature Sophie Buckley, The Makerss These jolly mice are perfect for creating sweet scenes, gifts and mascots for older children. Join Sophie Buckley from The Makerss in creating these mice using a simple wire armature, soft lambswool, glue-in eyes and needle felt techniques. Needle felting is a fun craft that is easy to learn and very satisfying. Sophie has plenty of experience teaching workshops in various venues around Gloucestershire and co-authored Making Needle Felted Animals, the book where needle felt suppliers The Makerss sprang from, you will find their stand at the show. Along with your finished project, you will also receive tools and a hand out to take home so you can make more! Suitable for any level including children aged 10 or over when accompanied by an adult. Wednesday Needle Lace Applique Star Elizabeth Healey During this 90 minute class you will learn to make lace appliqué stars that are both delicate and sturdy enough to withstand wear and tear. The technique can be used to embellish clothes and textiles, or simply hang them as decorations from your Christmas tree. Suitable for any level. Thursday

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New Embroidery Group: An Illustrated Talk Janice Lawrence Join Janice for an illustrated talk about the activities of New Embroidery Group members exhibiting at The Knitting & Stitching show. This will include some of the sources of inspiration that have led the creation of the textiles on display at the show. There will be an opportunity to see pictures of members previous work and if time allows some samples to handle. Suitable for any level. This talk takes place upstairs in Palm Court 5, only accessible by stairs. Thursday Noodle Scarf from Velvet Fabrics Sue Cotten This is a fun workshop where you will learn how to make an eye catching Noodle Scarf to brighten up any outfit and you will learn how to use a rotary cutter safely. In your kit you will be provided with velvet fabric to make a versatile scarf that can be styled in a number of ways. You will find it easy to repeat to make the scarf in different colours or recycled t-shirts for yourself or as gifts. Suitable for any level. Thursday One Bag Four Sewing Skills Molly Brown In this 2-hour workshop you will make a bag to hold plastic carrier bags and in the process you will learn how to make and use bias binding, and how to attach elastic. You will also have an introduction to appliqué and free motion embroidery. You will be provided with all the materials you need to make this useful bag. Then take it home to hang up to hold plastic bags ready for re-use. Suitable for those who can use a sewing machine already. Friday Owl and the Pussy Cat: Needle Felt the Owl Fi Oberon This is a great introduction to needle felting. Learn how to mould and sculpt with wool using a simple felting needle. Apply surface pattern to create character and charm. Suitable for any level. Friday Owl and the Pussy Cat: Needle Felt the Pussy Cat Fi Oberon

Padded, Lined and Zipped Box Bag Claire Tyler If you can use a sewing machine you can make this useful zipped bag. During this 90 minute class, using the machine’s overlock stitch and foot you will create this padded, lined boxy bag with a zip – make for either your knitting needles or sewing bits, a really practical project. Suitable for beginner to intermediate level. Thursday Pattern Alterations for Bigger Busts Claire Tyler If you have ever had trouble adjusting a pattern to fit your shape then this is the workshop for you. Learn to alter a commercial pattern for a fuller bust for garments with and without darts or with princess seams. Suitable for those with some dressmaking experience. Friday & Sunday Peg Loom Weave a Cosy Scarf Sue Cotten In this workshop you will learn how to peg loom weave to make a cosy scarf. The technique is easy to learn and, you will be surprised at how quick your project grows. You will learn how to thread the pegs to create the ‘warps’ so you can start to weave the ‘weft’ rows. If you love wool and yarn and have a ‘stash’ to use up at home this is the workshop for you. Peg looming is very versatile as you can create wearables, accessories and cushions, you can even weave plastic bags and fabric. In your workshop kit you will be provided with yarn to make your scarf and full instructions to take home. The wooden peg loom you will use in the workshop has been provided by The Hand Weaving Company. Suitable for any level including children aged 10 plus when accompanied by an adult. Saturday Perfect Pockets Claire Tyler On this workshop you will make learn how to make perfect trouser pockets and tricky welt pockets and go away with your own samples to use as reference in your own projects. Suitable for intermediate level Saturday

This is a fabulous introduction to the craft of sculpting with wool. Learn to shape and create small details such as cats ears and add charm with surface pattern. Suitable for any level. Sunday

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Pictures in Stitches: Hand Stitched Applique Helena Marriott Create your very own fabric picture using hand stitched appliqué and free form embroidery. You will use new and reused fabrics – it’s a great way to upcycle or create a memory panel from treasured clothing. Suitable for beginners and children aged 12 plus. Saturday Polymer Clay Granny Square Buttons Terry Harper Ever wanted to create a striking set of matching buttons, each resembling a crocheted Granny Square? Using a template of a granny square and the polymer clay, you will learn to create a cane and get all the tips to making it even, intricate and attractive with hands-on assistance to learn the tricks of the trade. You will take it home to bake on a low heat. Suitable for any level, including children when accompanied by an adult. Saturday Precious Memories: Figures, Faces & Fabrics Jo Beattie Join Textile gallery artist Jo Beattie for an illustrated talk about her main influences and the development of her ideas over the last 5 years. “My most recent work incorporates my passion for family friends and loved artefacts and my love of drawing. It is a reflection of memories of people we love, and related objects and how we associate them with us” explained Jo. Her most recent work uses shadow to reflect and enhance the image relating to how we reflect our memories. She will talk about her design and textile techniques. Suitable for any level. This talk takes place upstairs in Palm Court 5, only accessible by stairs. Thursday Rag Rug a Simple Flower Elspeth Jackson Have fun turning old t-shirts and fabric offcuts into recycled works of art with the age-old skill of rag rugging. In this taster class you will learn how to do both the loopy and shaggy rag rug techniques, whilst making a simple rag rug flower. Suitable for all levels. This talk takes place in Palm Court 5 which is upstairs and only accessible by stairs. This 30 minute workshop takes place in Palm Court 5 which is upstairs and only accessible by stairs. Saturday

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Rag Rug Flowers Elspeth Jackson Have fun turning old t-shirts and fabric offcuts into recycled works of art with the age-old skill of rag rugging. In this introductory class you will learn how to use the rag rug tools, how to select and prepare materials for rag rugging and how to do both the loopy and shaggy rag rug techniques. You will gain the skills and confidence to embark on rag rug projects at home and will leave having made a rag rug brooch or hair accessory. Suitable for all levels. Thursday & Sunday Rag Rugging for Beginners Elspeth Jackson Have fun turning old t-shirts and fabric offcuts into recycled works of art with the age-old skill of rag rugging. In this introductory class you will learn how to use the rag rug tools, how to select and prepare materials for rag rugging and how to do both the loopy and shaggy rag rug techniques. You will gain the skills and confidence to embark on rag rug projects at home and will leave having started a lovely rag rug flower. Suitable for all levels. Wednesday & Friday Reversible Hobo Bag Janice Croft This stylish bag is reversible, easy to make and easy to carry, light but roomy enough for lots of shopping. It has a unique construction with no hand stitching and can be made in just an hour. Join Janice and walk away with your very own Hobo bag. Suitable for any level. Thursday Scallop Coffee Pot Cosy: Hand Sewn Molly Brown In this workshop will find out how to join this very attractive scallop patchwork shape by hand. Molly will introduce you to conventional and unconventional techniques of joining this shape, to use all sorts of projects for you and your home. You will be provided with the materials to make a coffee pot cosy and start the project, to be completed at home. Suitable for any level including children aged 12 plus when accompanied by an adult. Thursday & Saturday

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Screen Printing using Hand Cut Stencils Nicole Line

Shisha Mirror Embroidery Angela Daymond, Fenland Textiles

This is an up-cycling workshop where you have the chance to transform your unwanted or unused items from home. Nicole will take you through the equipment and provide a demonstration in the process. You will then begin to draw and design your stencils ready for printing using bold abstract shapes. Before printing onto your final pieces you will have the chance to sample onto fabric and paper. You can bring items from home to print onto such as t-shirts, napkins, note books or canvases (otherwise Nicole will provide fabric and paper materials). Dig around at home or visit your local charity shop to find items to screen print onto. Suitable for any level including children over 6 when accompanied by an adult. Saturday

Shisha stitch is a hand embroidery stitch used for fixing large sequins or small mica mirrors to fabric. In this workshop you will learn how to make foundation stitches that are then woven around to create a decorative and beautiful effect. You will stitch around a large paillette sequin and a mica mirror in the workshop to teach you about different heights of stitches. Lots of tips will be given on working with different fabrics, weights of thread, adding beads and adding mirrors to stitched work. This is a relaxing and addictive hand sewing techniques that can be easily applied to stitched textiles and clothing. Suitable for any level. Saturday

Selling Your Handmade Products Steffi Stern, The Makerss This talk will give practical advice as well as helpful tips and pointers if you want to start selling your hand crafted items. As somebody who has been in sales for over 25 years Steffi Stern will share some essential basics as well as innovative ideas not just on how to sell but also on finding out more about your own motivations to sell your crafts. This talk takes place in Palm Court 5 which is upstairs and only accessible by stairs. Friday Shisha Embroidery for Beginners: Shisha Flower Ilke Cochrane, Mabel Figworthy’s Fancies Try your hand at this Indian style of embroidery, characterised by the use of small mirrors. First you’ll learn how to attach a mirror or sequin using variegated perle cotton, then we’ll use some traditional stitches like chain stitch and fly stitch to turn your shisha motif into a pretty floral design by adding a scrolled stem and leaf. Some sparkly sequins and beads add a bit of extra bling! The finished project will be made into a card. Your kit contains fabric with the design drawn on it, backing fabric, perle cotton, floche, stranded cotton, a shisha mirror, sequins, beads, 2 needles, and an aperture card. This workshop is suitable for people who have never done any shisha embroidery before, but some previous stitching experience in other techniques (for example cross stitch) is recommended. Children from the age of 12 welcome. Thursday

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Silk Ribbon Embroidery Greetings Card Molly Brown In this 1 hour workshop, Molly will show you how to form beautiful fuchsia flowers using silk ribbon and embroidery thread. You will be able to experiment with the basic stitches, then make your own greetings card to send to someone you care for. You will also have an instruction sheet to take away, so you can make more at home. Suitable for beginners. Saturday & Sunday Silver Clay Summer Kisses Pendant Tracey Spurgin Join Jewellery maker TV Guest Designer Tracey Spurgin as she guides you through all the essential basics for getting started with silver clay to make stunning but elegant jewellery. During the 2-hour session you will make this delicate summer kisses pendant, including set a small gemstone. You will pick up all the essential tips, you will even be wearing you piece by the time we are finished. Suitable for beginners to silver clay work. Please note, there is a additional £8 materials fee payable directly to the tutor at the start of the session. Thursday Silver Clay Woodland Sparkle Pendant Tracey Spurgin Join Jewellery maker TV Guest Designer Tracey Spurgin as she guides you through all the essential basics for getting started with silver clay to make stunning but elegant jewellery. During the 2-hour session you will make this delicate pendant, including set a small gemstone. You will pick up all the essential tips and you will even be wearing you piece by the time we are finished. Suitable for intermediate level. Please note, there is a additional £8 materials fee payable directly to the tutor at the start of the session. Friday 26

Simple Pull On Skirt: Working with Knit Fabrics Claire Tyler Working with stretch fabric can be tricky – in this three-hour workshop you will learn all the skills you need plus make an easy to wear pull on skirt. Fabrics from Bloomsbury Square Fabrics and a pattern from The Maker’s Atelier will be provided. Suitable for any level. Thursday Simple Wool Dragonflies Sophie Buckley, The Makerss We are so excited about our new, quick to make and effective dragonflies made using colourful wool. They are so simple to make and very effective! Sophie has experience teaching workshops around Gloucestershire and co-authored Making Needle Felted Animals, the book where needle felt suppliers The Makerss sprang from, you will find their stand at the show. Along with your finished project, you will also receive tools and a hand out to take home so you can make more! Suitable for any level including children aged 10 or over when accompanied by an adult. Wednesday 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 any level including children. Sunday String Art: Creating Geometric Patterns Elizabeth Healey Create beautiful geometric patterns using a needle and thread. Simply by sewing straight lines on a grid you create the impression of intricate curves and waves. The technique can be applied to large projects, or small, using a wide range materials. On the day we’ll be using card and thread. Suitable for any level, including children aged 10 plus when accompanied by an adult. Thursday

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Stylish Seams and Hems Claire Tyler Learn how to finish your garments with unusual seams and hems perfect for popular fabrics like stretch, scuba, denim and boiled wool. Many of these techniques are used in patterns but not necessarily fully explained. Practice the techniques and take home notes and samples so you will be able to finish your garments with style. Suitable for any level. Saturday Successful Machine Sewing with Knits Claire Tyler Learn how to produce great garments when sewing with stretch and knit fabrics, even without an overlocker. Learn about needle and stitch choice, and finishing options by making a few samples to take home and use as reference. No previous experience of sewing stretch fabrics is required. Wednesday & Sunday Tambour for Beginners: Couture Beaded Embroidery Sylvia Fairhurst Tambour embroidery is the couture method of applying stitches and beads to fabric. In this session you will learn the basic principles of how this technique works. During this 2-hour session we will stitch with thread until you are comfortable with the technique, then progress to stitching with beads. A small motif will be provided on silk organza for you to work on. Suitable for beginners. Wednesday & Saturday Tapestry Crochet Lavender Heart Sachet Samantha Sabido, Re-made by Sam Tapestry crochet is a fun crochet technique which involves working in double crochet and following a grid to make a crochet picture. In this workshop you will be introduced to the tapestry technique- you will learn how to follow the grid, and how to use two different colours of yarn to make a beautiful heart design on a square of crochet. You can then make another square and join them together to make a pretty little lavender sachet. Your kit will contain a pattern including photo tutorial and a link to YouTube clips, yarn (2 colours), stuffing and a bag of lavender to pop into your sachet. You will be given all the skills and confidence you need to make your sachet but may need to complete it at home. This is an intermediate class and is suitable for anyone with at least some basic experience of crochet. Wednesday

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Textiles by Numbers: Creativity in Schools Haf Weighton Experienced art teacher and Textile artist Haf Weighton believes creativity can make a huge impact on children’s learning. Since 2016 the Arts Council of Wales sent teams of creative practitioners, such as Haf, to work directly with pupils in schools across the country. This has had an impact on pupil progress in core subjects such as numeracy and literacy. Haf Weighton, one of the artists showcasing her textiles at our show this year, reflects on the work she carried out as part of this project with the pupils at Pencoed Primary School in South Wales. She will be joined by teachers from the school who will discuss how the project could be replicated at other schools. Haf will also reflect on how this project has inspired her own creativity. This is a very accessible presentation, which will give an insight in to Haf Weighton’s work and of interest to those wishing to share information about using creativity in schools. This talk takes place upstairs in Palm Court 5, only accessible by stairs. Wednesday The Maker’s Atelier: From a Thought to a Business Frances Tobin, Maker’s Atelier Be careful what you wish for! In 2013 Frances Tobin was looking to bring making back into her design career - a year later she launched The Maker’s Atelier. This is the story behind the brand and how Frances’ book ‘The Essential Collection: Sewing with Style’ came about. Frances has been making clothes since she was a child; this led to training as a fashion & textiles designer. She has worked for many leading brands in Italy, USA and the UK. Now, with The Maker’s Atelier she combines her love of making and design. Suitable for any level. This talk takes place upstairs in Palm Court 5, only accessible by stairs. Thursday

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The Reknit Revolution Amy Twigger Holroyd, Keep and Share Inspired by the potential for knitting to address the disastrous levels of waste associated with contemporary fashion, Amy Twigger Holroyd has developed a range of methods for reknitting existing garments, shown within her gallery at the Knitting & Stitching Show. These eminently adaptable techniques exploit the inherent ‘tinkerability’ of the knitted structure and treat each individual stitch as a unit of possibility. Amy will discuss the ideas behind this work and introduce the techniques, explaining how they can be used to transform any knitted item – whether handmade or mass-produced. For those keen to get stuck in, she will share the resources she is designing to support knitters to creatively rework the knitwear in their wardrobes. Suitable for any level. This talk takes place upstairs in Palm Court 5, only accessible by stairs. Wednesday Tie Dyeing Fun: Customise a Tote Bag Terry Harper Learn the wonderful variations of tiedyeing that you can imprint on your t-shirts and plain fabrics. You will be shown the skills and will each have a go at creating a design on a tote shopping bag which you will then dye in class and take home with you to open up. Learn to create complex patterns. Once you have the hang of it, you will be able to experiment with colour and designs at home. Suitable for any level including children aged 12 plus. Thursday Tree: Twisted Wire & Bead Bracelet Kath Orsman Create this unusual and attractive bracelet using the easiest of twisting techniques. Kath will give you the skills to produce a unique statement piece in step by step stages. Suitable for beginners and children 8+ when accompanied by an adult. Sunday

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Tunisian Crochet Mug Cosy Diana Bensted

Wet Felt a Mini Bag Meg Chater

Join expert Crocheter, Diana, and learn to crochet the Tunisian way. Tunisian Crochet is worked on a special long hook with a stopper on the end, so that the stitches stay on the hook. Once started you work with a forward and backward pass, keeping the right side of the work facing at all times. Moving on from Tunisian simple stitch, this class focuses on Tunisian knit stitch, purl stitch, and combinations to create interesting stitch textures including basket weave and honeycomb stitch. This class is suitable for those who have crocheted before and may have tried Tunisian Simple Stitch. Friday & Sunday

During this 90 minute class you will learn how to design and colour blend fibres as they are laid out ready for felting. You will then use a resist to make a seamless mini bag with handles to take away with you. Suitable for any level. Sunday

Uniquely Styled Covered Notebooks Terry Harper Create an exquisitely covered notebook which will wow your friends and colleagues when used at a meeting. Using a combination of fabric and paper, you will create a fashionable handy item you will be proud of. Learning about how to spine a notebook, you will be able to make more unique elite notebooks as selfdesigned gifts. Suitable for any level including children when accompanied by an adult. Wednesday Upcycled Jeans: Scallop Patchwork Tablemat Molly Brown In this workshop Molly will show you how to use scallop patchwork shapes the quick and easy way, on the sewing machine. Using up-cycled denim, she will show you the techniques needed to make a table mat and provide you with the materials to make a start on it in the workshop, to be completed at home. Suitable for any level. Wednesday

Wet Felt a Small Funky Bag Carole Waddle Explore and learn wet felting 3D seamless techniques. Let your imagination run riot to create a small funky felt bag with a handle and with felt buttons as closure. Use colour blended fleece and/or other fibres to produce a richly decorated surface, which could later be embellished with hand stitching, beads or sequins etc. Suitable for adult learners of any level. Friday Wet Felted Poppy Meg Chater Join Meg for this fun wet felting workshop and create a double layer poppy using a resist and hand dyed merino fibres and silk to give surface texture. Suitable for any level. Thursday What is Creativity Anyway? Steffi Stern, The Makerss This talk will be of interest to those who want to find out more what being creative actually means and how many of us lack the self-belief in our own creativity. Steffi Stern will be asking and answering questions for self-reflection which will provide useful insights and inspirations to re-think what creativity means to individuals. This talk takes place in Palm Court 5 which is upstairs and only accessible by stairs. Friday

We Love Wool Polly Leopard, Selvedge Magazine This talk takes place in Palm Court 5 which is upstairs and only accessible by stairs. Friday Wet Felt a Colourful Bangle Laura Guida In this session we will use wet felting techniques to make a colourful felt bangle using merino wool. This session will provide an introduction to feltmaking and is suitable for all levels. Friday

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Wild Flowers: Needle Felt Magic Sophie Buckley, The Makerss

Zip Front Stretch Top in Two Hours Janice Croft

Vibrant colours, silks and angelina fibre add a hint of luxury and seasonal sparkle to these flowers, which could be used as brooches, decorations and given as gifts. Join Sophie Buckley from The Makerss in experimenting with colour, texture and 2-d needle felt techniques. Needle felting is a fun craft that is easy to learn and hard to stop! Sophie has plenty of experience teaching workshops in various venues around Gloucestershire and co-authored Making Needle Felted Animals, the book where needle felt suppliers The Makerss sprang from, you will find their stand at the show. Along with your finished project, you will also receive tools and a hand out to take home so you can make more! Suitable for any level including children aged 10 or over when accompanied by an adult. Thursday

In just two hours make yourself a casual top with colourful neckline zipper. You will learn to sew with stretch fabrics, which needles to use and how to insert a zip into stretch fabric the easy way. Suitable for anyone who has used a sewing machine before. This class takes place in Palm Court 4 which is upstairs and only accessible by stairs. Thursday & Saturday

Working with a Theme: The Lancashire Witches Hilary Hollingworth

Zip it: Regular and Concealed Zips Katya Essery, Sew Pretty This is a workshop designed for all people who have used a sewing machine in the past or people with basic sewing skills wanting to take the next step forward. During the 90 minute session you will learn how to sew lapped and concealed zips, using different sewing machine feet and become more familiar with different sewing techniques. Suitable for any level. Friday

The story of the Lancashire witches is the subject of the exhibition ‘ The Stones Cry Out’ and this illustrated talk by Hilary Hollingworth explains a journey from first thoughts including research and sampling through to the finished work in the exhibition. Suitable for any level. This talk takes place upstairs in Palm Court 5, only accessible by stairs. Saturday You Fill My Heart Silver Clay Pendant Tracey Spurgin Join Jewellery maker TV Guest Designer Tracey Spurgin as she guides you through all the essential basics for getting started with silver clay. During the 2-hour session you will make beautiful pillow hollow bead. You will pick up all the essential tips and you will even be wearing you piece by the time we are finished. Suitable for beginners to silver clay work. Please note; there is an additional £8 materials fee payable directly to the tutor at the start of the session. Friday

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