Spinning
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New dates coming Join local spinner Chris Seers for an introduction to the gentle art of spinning using a wheel. All equipment and materials supplied. £30 including all materials (£10 deposit on booking) |
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Yarn dyeing
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Saturday 26 October, 10am - 1pm Saturday 7 December, 10am - 1pm An exclusive opportunity to dye your own yarn with Hannah of HeyJay Hand-dyed Yarns. You'll have four skeins of yarn to work with and the chance to learn all about the art of hand-dyeing in our studio. £75 per person, including 4 skeins of yarn and all other materials (£20 deposit on booking) |
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Darning and visible mending
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Saturday 16 November, 2 - 5pm Learn the age-old art of darning and give it a contemporary twist using colourful threads and yarns to extend the lifespan of your garments. We'll provide you with a darning mushroom and needle to keep, as well as yarns to use on the day. We have plenty of different types of fabric to practice on, and you are welcome to bring any sweaters or jeans in need of repair. Please note that any wool or cashmere items brought to the workshop must have been kept in a deep freeze for a minimum of one week beforehand in order to ensure that there is no risk of moth eggs or larvae being introduced. £35 per person (£10 deposit on booking) |
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Contemporary embroidery
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Saturday 2 November, 2 - 5pm By popular demand ... a chance to learn a range of embroidery stitches creating a small wall hanging during the course of the afternoon. Materials supplied include a hoop, threads, needle and fabric. £35 per person (£10 deposit on booking) |
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Felted birds
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Saturday 9 November, 10am - 12pm A welcome return by tutor Jayne Emmerson with her needle felting workshop making first a robin and then a second bird of your own design. This workshop is suitable for adults and children age 12+ All materials supplied. £35 per person (£10 deposit on booking) |
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Embellishing
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Saturday 9 November, 2 - 4pm FULL A new class on our schedule and the chance to work with Jayne Emmerson and her embellishing machines to make amazing textile fabrics which can then be turned into a garland or to adorn Christmas cards. This is a great chance to let your creative spirit soar and see what happens ... Suitable for adults and children age 12+ All materials supplied. £35 per person (£10 deposit on booking) |
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Weaving
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Saturday 30 November, 10am - 3.30pm Join our tutor Julie and immerse yourself in the world of weaving. You will produce a woven wall hanging learning techniques including tabby weave, rya knots, soumack braid, finging and more. All materials are supplied and you get to keep the hand made loom to carry on at home. Be warned - weaving is addictive! £60 including all materials and loom (£20 deposit on booking) |
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