Living Threads Classes Spring 2024

Here are the details for for our new Spring Living Threads Textile and Mixed Media Classes at Risley Village Memorial Hall, Risley, Derbyshire DE72 3SS. There will be 2 classes on each of 4 days.

Tuition Fee for each Class is £50. Payment will be by BACS or cheque. Our Living Threads Account details will be forwarded on booking. All class sizes are for 10 participants.

Some classes include all or some materials as indicated.

Each tutor will supply a detailed materials list with booking.

Tuesday 2nd April and Friday 5th April 2024 10am-4pm Tutor – Sarah Cooke

N.B. Participants need to book for both days at a cost of £110. This includes £10 materials.

‘Introduction to Tapestry Weaving Part One’ In this two-day course, you will learn the basics of the traditional skill of Tapestry Weaving and how it differs from other weaving techniques. On the first day, you will learn how to put a warp on a simple frame loom, plain weave, how to create shapes and patterning such as pick-and-pick. A few days at home to practice this sets you up to develop your skills and learn more techniques and finishing styles on the second day. We aim to complete an attractive and unique wall hanging.

All materials and equipment are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own yarns as well. At the end of the course you have the chance to buy the frame loom for £18, if you want.

Please contact Sarah at sarahcooke80@btinternet.com to book

Tuesday 2nd April Tutor- Janet Humphrey

‘Eco dyed fabrics to stitch and embellish’

Please note we will not be dyeing on the day. The workshop will begin with an explanation of how Janet dyes her fabrics, using plants from the garden, and as there are lots of different techniques, she will share what works for her.

You will be able to choose a piece of pre dyed fabric from Janet’s stash to embellish with hand stitching, appliqué and metallic foils. Inspiration comes from the patterns held within the fabric……leaves, grasses, seed heads or misty landscapes, whatever you can see.

Please contact Janet at janethumphrey58@gmail.com

Wednesday 3rd April – Tutor Jane Marrows ‘Seascapes- Mixed Media and Stitch’

Create unique seascapes in paper and stitch by experimenting with paint, simple printing,

stencilling and stamping to form pattern, texture and perspective, with the addition of surface stitch and embellishments. A chance to try some Gelli-plate printing will be available plus the addition of hot foil. Add beading and hand- stitch.Please contact Jane at janemarrows@hotmail.com to book

Wednesday 3rd April – Tutor Kate Follows – ‘A Taste of Morocco’

An opportunity to create a hand-stitched piece of a potted palm on mosaic .Kate will provide the base fabric with mosaic grid drawn for each of you.You will paint in your mosaic and palm branches and hand-stitch over the top with a single thread using fly and double cross stitches. approx size 10 x 14 cms. Please contact Kate at kathrynfollows@btinternet.com to book.

Friday 5th April Tutor Sarah Cooke ‘Introduction to Tapestry Weaving Part Two’ see above on Tuesday 2nd April, for info.

Friday 5th April Tutor Gillian Choo ‘Patchwork Roses’

We will be learning to make two Mackintosh-inspired rose blocks, one from a pattern and one from scraps of fabric, together with an accompanying leaf block. We will also look at how to make a twirled rose block, which can be used in a quilt or made into a brooch.The class requires students to be able to do straight stitch on a basic sewing machine.

Please contact gillchoo@hotmail.com to book.

Saturday 6th April Tutor Tony Toon ‘Stumpwork Dragonfly and Ladybirds’

Learn traditional technique with a contemporary twist! Spend an enjoyable day creating delightful stump work insects, using

fabrics and stranded cottons, embellishing with lurex threads. Please contact Jane Marrows at janemarrows@hotmail.com to book

Saturday 6th April Tutor-Michelle Jeffreys ‘Painting, patterning and printing fabric with textures and resists’

In this workshop you will transform plain cotton fabric using a variety of media that resists silk paints.

You will work through a number of techniques using paint, stencils, printing blocks and masking materials etc.

There will then be an opportunity to add further layers to create your own exciting individual samples.

These could then be used and embellished as part of your own work.

You will also be shown how to patchwork your samples together for a book cover or inspiration for a small hanging.

Please contact Michelle at mitch.offbeat44@btinternet.com to book