AUTUMN 2018 Workshops
We are pleased to offer the following courses at the Risley Village Memorial Hall, [map available].
The courses are usually suitable for beginners and those with experience, unless specifically stated.
See also our website http://www.livingthreadstextileartists.com
Courses marked with a * require a sewing machine [sometimes optional]
Saturday 6th October 2018
a. 1 Landscapes*
Colour a selection of fabrics, muslins, sheers, silks, cottons etc. along with newspapers and magazines and when they are dry, rip and assemble a small landscape to embellish with lace scraps and ribbons. Add stitch with hand /machine or both if you prefer.
Tutor: Janet Humphrey
b. 2 A Contemporary Look at Welsh Quilting*
Welsh quilting patterns will be used as a starting point to create a small piece of wholecloth quilting. These attractive designs are based on interlocking semi-circular curves with infill patterns. There will be quilting by machine with additional hand big stitch quilting.
Best results are made with a walking foot. Design ideas and templates will be provided.
Tutor: Greta Fitchett
Sunday 7th October 2018
a. 3 Frosty Friends
Spend a day learning seamless wet-felting techniques. Create your own felt penguins in a choice of sizes, to add to your seasonal display, or as unique gifts. You will use natural wool fibres for the body with dry needle-felted additions for surface decoration.
Some surface hand-stitch may be required.
Tutor: Jane Marrows
b. 4 Disappearing 9 Patch Blocks*
This is a quick piecing method using a rotary cutter & sewing machine to make the process speedy. Start by constructing 9 patch blocks. The blocks are then cut in different ways.
The cut pieces are swapped and re-arranged to form new patterns comprising several shapes.
The results are unpredictable with interesting outcomes. Multiple 9 patch blocks can be made, cut, & rearranged into a larger piece of patchwork.
Tutor: Greta Fitchett
Saturday 13th October 2018
a.5 The Street*
Have you got a stash of different types of paper…maps, old pages from books, wallpaper samples, old music script etc…..bring them along to make a simple street scene.
Stitch house/shop shapes to a fabric background then embellish with more hand stitching and pen work. Seaside, country cottage or your own street, bring pictures for inspiration or just use your imagination. An inexpensive way of using up scraps to make a piece to be framed or scaled down for greetings cards. *Needs a sewing machine.
Tutor: Janet Humphrey
b.6 To be arranged.
Sunday 14th October 2018
a. 7 It’s a gift!*
Another popular silk paper-making day. Create delightful gift containers from your own papers, made on the day, plus decorative machine stitch. By combining silk fibres, glitzy fabric snippets, trims, ribbons & other textural additions, in this unique creative process, make a variety of attractive packaging from a selection of interesting patterns on offer.
NB This class requires the use of your sewing machine.
Tutor: Jane Marrows
b. 8 To be arranged.
Saturday 20th October 2018
a. 9 Baublicious*
A great opportunity to up-cycle your unused baubles. Cover with a variety of free machine-embroidered designs and motives, stitched lettering and seasonal greetings. Embellish further with diamanté, beads, plus machine & hand-stitched tassels.
NB Your sewing machine is a must for this class!
Tutor Jane Marrows
b.10 Landscapes*
Colour a selection of fabrics, muslins, sheers, silks, cottons etc. along with newspapers and magazines and when they are dry, rip and assemble a small landscape to embellish with lace scraps and ribbons. Add stitch with hand /machine or both if you prefer.
Tutor: Janet Humphrey
Sunday 21st October 2018
a.11 Literally Left-Overs*
OK so take an old book & with a bit of paint, stitch and collage create a fab book cover and spine. Then using everyday scraps of paper, fabric and your favourite embellishments create a stunning collection of colourful, textured pages that will all be housed in the new look cover to create a stunning art piece. Machine and hand stitch, paint and collage.
Tutor: Viv Denscombe
b.12 Colourful Crazy Collage
Using wool felts, patterned fabrics, printed images and text, with the occasional bit of block printing, we will create a contemporary collage, then embellish with stitch, lace, ribbons and buttons to form a gorgeous textural panel, suitable to be mounted, framed, or as a panel in a bag or cushion.
Hand stitching, suitable for all abilities.
Tutor: Gilli Theokritoff
Saturday 27th October 2018
a.13 Collography for Christmas Cards
An opportunity to create a Christmas card images by this technique.
Collography is a printing technique which uses fairly simple materials.
During the day you will certainly be able to produce a few pieces by the simple method of cutting into Mount Board then printing onto either fabric or paper. These could then be stitched into. The images can then be photocopied to create your own range of Christmas cards.
Tutor: Pam Keeling
b.14 Holly Mat and Tie-Backs*
A lovely table centrepiece to show off your Christmas cake or cake stand. The centre circle is surrounded by holly leaves and chubby berries. The leaves are in three fabrics, one matching the centre circle. The tie-backs consist of a group of 3 holly leaves with berries to give your curtains a festive feel. A lovely gift for your family and friends.
A sewing machine is required for this project.
Tutor: Annie Nicoll
Sunday 28th October 2018
a.15 Metallic Ruffle Sensation
Learn to create this dramatic necklace which showcases the ruffled beaded elements. A perfect project to master your peyote skills using seed beads in your own favourite colours.
Come & join us for a fun and relaxing day!
Note: The Tutor will bring all the materials and kits needed at a very reasonable prices.
Tutor: Patty McCourt
b.16 To be arranged.
Sunday 4th November 2018
a.17 Flipping to Stitching
All you need to be able to do is trace from an image chosen by yourself. Starting with a picture or photograph of your choice, where the colours in the image inspire you;
You will then flip a section of your image to create a range of patterns, before selecting the one you wish to take through to stitch.
Tutor: Pam Keeling
b.18 Bobbin Lace Baubles
Bobbin Lace class for all levels except complete beginners (suitable for anyone who has the basic knowledge of the stitches).
Choice of 4 baubles to work, with the option of beads or sequins, or alternatively,
the lace icicles for an easier pattern.”
Tutor; Louise West
Saturday 10th November 2018
a.19 Twister Table Runner*
Random 5″ fabric squares or a charm pack are transformed into an exciting & complicated-looking tessellated pinwheel design and made up into a delightful Table Runner. It’s actually simple and fun to do & looks great in winter & Christmas fabrics. Suitable for all abilities. Sewing machine required.
Tutor: Gilli Theokritoff
b.20 Stunning Beaded Herringbone Rope with a Difference
Herringbone is the starting point but today we will go further. We will subtly change colour, twist, fill, increase, decrease, add inclusions and change shape, then add a beautiful herringbone flower. All abilities welcome for this project. Work at your own pace & learn as you go.
Tutor: Marita Page
Sunday 11th November 2018
a.21 The Mackintosh Rose Revisited
This is a panel which features a new interpretation of the rose in three sizes against a swirling stem and leaf pattern. We will print the roses from a stencil of my own design & embellish them with simple embroidery, then appliqué them to the background. The panel is hand stitched. You can either leave it as a decorative picture or make it into a cushion or bag etc. The picture fits into a twelve inch square. I will provide the stencils, cotton and dyes for the roses.
Tutor: Annie Nicoll
b.22. Romanian Tape Lace
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Tape lace is made in many countries of the world. In Romanian lace the outline of the design is made using a crocheted tape couched into position and the spaces filled with distinctive needle lace fillings. The choice of designs will include a bell to hang on the Christmas tree and an open knot to go onto a card or needle case. A length of tape will be provided to form one of these simple designs to be worked with a needle filling in the morning and later there will be time to learn how to do the crochet. All materials will be available in class but a list of requirements will be provided so that you can use your own.
There will be ideas for alternative tapes that can be used.
Tutor: Joan Pilkington
Saturday 17th November 2018
b.23 Birdy*
I will bring a selection of simple bird shapes for you to stitch using free machine embroidery to sew down fabric scraps. Embellish with tiny beads, lace, sequins & broken jewellery. The finished birds can be attached to their own little branch or hang freely from a delicate chain or bead encrusted wires. They would make super decorations for your Christmas tree.
Tutor: Janet Humphrey
b.24 Palmira Pendant
Create a delightful
& elegant pendant which is comfortable to wear using seed beads, delicas, rivolis & sparkling crystals. Using lovely colour combinations from the prepared kits or your own preferred colour way you will achieve a visually pleasing finished piece of jewellery.
Note: Tutor will bring all materials and kits to make this project at very reasonable prices.
Tutor: Patty McCourt
Please note the “To be arranged” dates may be used for repeat of courses.
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BOOKING FORM
Please send £30 fee for each day course and a stamped addressed envelope for further details of the course and the materials required.
It is not necessary to have one SAE per course unless multi bookings make the envelope too thick to go through GPO regulations and will delay bookings.
Cheques should be made out to “The Living Threads Group” and ONE cheque per course if possible.
THIS IS HELPFUL FOR ADMINISTRATION!
Cheques are sent to the Treasurer at the end of each programme.
PLEASE NOTE WE ARE TAKING POSTAL BOOKINGS ONLY [enquiries can be made through e-mails & places reserved for 7 days – until the paperwork is received].
Bookings cancelled less than 2 weeks from the date of the course cannot be refunded & any cancellations prior to this will retain 25% as a booking fee. Places will only be confirmed on receipt of payment, when lists of materials will be sent.
Should we have to cancel you will receive a full refund.
All courses assemble at 9.45 am, start at 10.00 am, and finish at 4.00 p.m. There will be opportunity to see the work of the alternative course at the end of/during the day. All tutors are experienced and members of the Living Threads Group. We hope you will find the above courses tempting as usual and look forward to another enjoyable time together.
New students when booking please ask for a map of directions if necessary. For those with Sat Nav = DE72 3SU
More improvements have been made to the Risley Village Hall which have enriched our enjoyment of our courses.
Plenty of parking , a new car park, & on a bus route Nottingham to Derby.
Do not delay booking for this programme to avoid disappointments. You can check vacancies by email first if you wish.
Bookings will be held for 7 days, pending the paperwork..
PLEASE SEND REQUESTS FOR PLACES TO:
Pauline Barke
57 Rushy Lane
Sandiacre
Nottingham NG10 5NN
Telephone 0115 939 7112 but better e-mail at … p.barke@btinternet.com
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