Spring 2024 Classes.
Here are the details of our new Spring 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.
NB Participants need to book for both days at a cost of £110. This includes £10 materials.
‘Introduction to Tapestry Weaving- Part One’
In this 2 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 practise 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 wish.
Please contact Sarah at sarahcooke80@btinternet.com to book.
Tuesday 2 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 to book.
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Autumn Workshops 2023
Our members are thrilled to announce the return of our eagerly awaited textile and mixed-media classes at Risley Village Memorial Hall, Risley, Derbyshire DE72 3SS. There will be 2 classes on both 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 21st November 10am-4pm
- ‘Gelli-Printing’ for Stitch with Tutor – Jane Marrows
Create unique surfaces on paper and fabric. Experiment with abstract and natural mono-printed designs using a ‘Gelli-plate.’ Embellish with hand-stitch and hot foils. All equipment and some materials will be provided for the day. You may wish to present your prints as a small book. Full list on booking.
Please email janemarrows@hotmail.com to book.
2. ‘ Ivy Leaves’ with Tutor – Tony Toon
In this class we will make a spray of Ivy Leaves. You will make your own pattern from real leaves and then create fabric leaves, using hand-stitch, which can be used to form a (delicate ) spray which can be used to form a piece of art work or in a corsage . ( Having learnt this technique you can then go on to use it with other foliage – wherever you imagination takes you!
Please email janemarrows@hotmail.com to book
Wednesday 22nd November 10am-4pm
3. ‘Weaving with Waste’ with Tutor – Sarah Cooke
In this one-day course you will learn how to warp up a simple frame loom and do plain weave. Then you can experiment with weaving with all sorts unconventional materials – ones which usually get thrown away, such as plastic packaging, old cables and jewellery, fabric off cuts etc. You can make a colourful wall hanging, a table mat, a small bag or cover a note book. All materials are provided, but you can bring your own ‘rubbish’ if you want, and you can buy the loom at the end of the session if you choose.
Please email sarahcooke80@btinternet.com to book
4. ‘Japanese Rice Bag – with a twist’ Tutor- Michelle Jeffreys
This small lined bag with a drawstring top will be made out of patchwork pieced on your machine.
The twist is that you will use you own fabrics as inspiration to paint/stencil etc. some of the material used.
This decoration could be based on the colour or the patterns of the fabrics that you bring.
Additional hand embroidery will complement the final bag.
N.B. This class requires the use of a sewing machine.
Please email mitch.offbeat44@btinternet.com to book.
SPRING 2020 WORKSHOPS
Please find our exciting new classes below.
Our Booking Form can be found at the end of the Workshop information.
Please do not hesitate to contact Tutors direct, if you require any further information.
N.B. Classes marked with * – * require the use of a sewing machine.
Saturday, 7th March, 2020 – NOW FULL
“Doodle & Stitch” – Pam Keeling
Use many textural stitches to fill a simple design, to create a small panel, book cover or article of your choice.
email: pamkeeling@clara.co.uk
Saturday, 7th March, 2020 – NOW FULL
ALTERNATIVE DATE: FRIDAY, 6TH MARCH , 2020 – NOW FULL
*”Hundertwasser Panel”* – Annie Nicoll
A beautiful, colourful panel inspired by motifs regularly found in Hundertwasser’s graphic works. The panel is A4 and features stylized houses and lollipop trees, using brilliant contrasting colour. The main technique used is appliqué, which is then embellished with machine sewing and embroidery. The intense effect is achieved by using richly coloured textiles and adding small areas of shiny fabric to the design.
email: annienicoll@yahoo.com
Sunday, 8th March, 2020 – NOW FULL
ALTERNATIVE DATE: FRIDAY, 6TH MARCH , 2020 – NOW FULL
*”Gilded Panels*” – Janet Humphrey
Using masking tape, wooden printing blocks and textured rollers, which I will supply, colour and print your own unique fabric, which will be cut up, stitched and collaged into small floral panels. These will be gilded with foils and embellished with glitter pens. At the end of the session you will have a few completed panels to frame or maybe feature them on greeting cards for someone special.
email: janethumphrey58@gmail.com
Saturday, 14th March, 2020 – PLACES AVAILABLE
*”Japanese Kimono Quilt”* – Greta Fitchett
Make an A4 quilt depicting a stylised figure wearing a kimono and carrying a parasol. The quilt is made with cotton fabrics and its small size means it is easily managed on the sewing machine. The techniques used are bonded appliqué, with satin stitch edges and details and machine quilting. Templates will be provided.
email: greta@heatherleadesign.com
Saturday, 14th March, 2020 – PLACES AVAILABLE
“Fabulous Beaded Buttons” – Marita Page
Unique to you, easy to do Freeform Peyote. They could be brooches or pendants too. No previous beading experience necessary and all requirements will be available on the day. I will bring a kit (£1.00) for everyone with buttons and the 3 fabrics (wadding, chamois, calico) to cover it and to make a bed to stitch on. Beads of all sizes, smallish feature beads, bugles, beading needles and thread, will be available to purchase on the day.
email: maritapage@talk21.com
Sunday, 15th March, 2020 NOW FULL
SORRY NO ALTERNATIVE DATE FOR SPRING 2020
“Kantha meets Boro'” – Gilli Theokritoff
A fusion of Asian stitching influences – Kantha is an Indian form of decorative running stitch and Boro’ is Japanese and means rags or scraps. We will enjoy recycling old bits of lovely fabrics by stitching them through a background to create a new fabric – an ideal panel for a bag, wall hanging, framed picture, or piece of clothing. It is a lovely project to take on holiday for a bit of simple stitching. I’ll bring a basket of scraps to share along with your own favourite bits and pieces. Hand stitching, suitable for all abilities.
email: g.theokritoff@ntlworld.com
Sunday, 15th March, 2020 – NOW FULL
ALTERNATIVE DATE: THURSDAY 19TH MARCH, 2020 – PLACES AVAILABLE
*”Float in Colour*” – Viv Denscombe
Decorated papers and fabric with stitch, applied to canvas panels and displayed within a floating frame. There will be a tiny bit of machine or hand stitching.
email: embroideryviv@hotmail.com
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