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THE LIVING THREADS GROUP
SPRING 2019 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 9th March 2019
a.1 Contemporary Kantha
Kantha is a form of hand stitch originating in India where it has many traditions and variations. Contemporary Kantha is relaxing and enjoyable. We use simple stitches – running stitch, backstitch and occasionally chain stitch – to highlight the foreground and use the direction of the stitch to create a dynamic background full of colour and movement.
Lots of design choices including a new birdie – a Little Robin to welcome in the new season. Kits also available. Hand stitch. Suitable for all abilities.
Tutor: Gilli Theokritoff
b.2 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. Use your sewing machine to anchor the main components then add more hand stitching.
Tutor: Janet Humphrey
Sunday 10th March 2019
a.3 Pinwheel Kaleidoscope
Come and have fun with this exciting workshop! We shall cut up your fabrics and turn them into unrecognisable pinwheel patterns, each one different. You won’t believe the effects! It all looks complicated, but it is really very straightforward. Sewing machine required. Suitable for all abilities although reasonable rotary cutting skills are useful.
Tutor: Gilli Theokritoff
Sunday 10th March 2019
b.4. Vibrant Vessels
Incorporate a variety of natural and synthetic fibres as you make these useful and fun felt vessels. Learn wet-felting techniques to seamlessly felt your creations. There will be several patterns for you to choose from to make colourful storage containers or covers for vases or flower pots on the day.
Please contact jane marrows @ hotmail.com for further details
Tutor: Jane Marrows
Sunday 17th March 2019
a.5 Romanian and Other Tape Lace
This class is a follow-on to the beginners’ class last November and will include the making of a more elaborate braid and traditional woven fillings found in Romanian lace. Machine made tapes can be used if you do not want to make the crochet braid but would like to try the fillings. Designs are available or you can choose your own.
Beginners are welcome and a kit can be provided if requested.
Tutor: Joan Pilkington
b.6 Inca Heart Cushion
This is a hand stitched day school and we will make a small cushion measuring 7 inches/18cm square. The design was inspired by a gold ornament from pre -Columbian South America. It can be made in bright cheerful colours or, if made in more muted pastels, would make a pretty ring cushion. The corners are finished with small tassels. Techniques include turned edge appliqué & embroidery.
Tutor: Greta Fitchett
Saturday 23rd March 2019
a.7 Wool Fest
Wool is a lovely fabric to stitch with so why not learn some new stitches and experiment with different yarns, threads and couched cords on this crazy patchwork panel. Add details with appliquéd cut outs eg birds, animals, flowers cut from printed fabrics.
A kit will be available on the day at a cost of £12.50 which is optional or you can bring your own materials from the requirements list.
Tutor: Janet Humphrey
Saturday 23rd March 2019
b.8 Little Gem Quilt*
A gem of a quilt that measures 10 x 8 inches, is quick to make and easy to handle as it is small. Techniques will include strip patchwork, curved piecing, bonded appliqué, machine embroidery and quilting, and bound edges.
Lots of techniques to try on your small masterpieces.
Sewing machine required.
Tutor: Greta Fitchett
Sunday 24th March 2019
a.9 Parade*
A great way to use your most colourful fabrics. After transferring your elephant design with machine stitch, use cut-back appliqué to reveal each layer and decorate with free machine embroidery. Create low relief texture and form with trapunto stuffing, then embellish with beads, sequins and tiny hand-wrapped tassels. Neatly back your design and stylishly frame. This design can also be used as a stunning cushion front.
*NB This class requires the use of your own sewing machine!
Please contact janemarrows@hotmail.com for further details.
Tutor: Jane Marrows
Sunday 24th March 2019
b.10 As Long as the Day*
A.M. = paint, stencil, (gelli plate if you have one, no problem if you don’t), play using really basic materials create a stash of delicious papers and fabric;
P.M. = stitch, tear, layer, stitch, embellish as you wish….. end of the day….finish….this beautiful, textured, vertical art piece is as long (or short!) as you want.
* Sewing machine required.
Tutor: Viv Denscombe
Saturday 30th March 2019
a.11 Eco Dyeing
Enjoy a day using plants and easy to use mordants to create a range of coloured fabrics for future use. Natural fabrics and threads work best and many different plant materials will produce different colours with different mordants.
Tutor: Pam Keeling
Saturday 6th April 2019
a.12 Illuminated Letters
This wool felt appliqué panel, in the tradition of medieval illuminated manuscript, is based on William Morris woodcuts. A framed version makes a lovely gift for a new baby or it can be incorporated as a panel in personal possessions such as a book cover or bag. Finished size 6”. All popular letters of the alphabet available, with lots of decorative options.
Hand stitch. Suitable for all abilities.
Tutor: Gilli Theokritoff
Sunday 7th April 2019
a 13 New York Beauties*
This gorgeous Art Deco pattern is a traditional block with a twist. Learn how to use freezer paper to foundation piece accurately and, instead of fiddly curved piecing, we will use an invisible appliqué method you just won’t believe! You will achieve perfect points using foundation piecing – an important technique to learn and fun to do.
Choice of sizes and designs, suitable for a cushion or a starting point for a quilt.
Sewing machine required. Suitable for all abilities.
Tutor: Gilli Theokritoff
Sunday 14th April 2019
a. 14 Embellish*
Get to know your embellishing machine during this enjoyable and creative class. Through a variety of textural samples, combining sheer fabric scraps with wool and other fibres, progress to the completion of a unique cushion front or framed piece.
Suitable for the absolute beginner and those who would just like to spend a day experimenting with this exciting machine!
Please contact janemarrows@hotmail.com for further details.
NB Your own embellishing machine is essential for this class
Tutor: Jane Marrows
b. 15 A Striking Art Deco Bag*
An unusual circular bag with an appliquéd design based on art deco motifs. Use the typical colours of the art deco era or an original colour scheme of your choice. The bag hangs from the shoulder and has an internal pocket for smaller items. The circle has a diameter of 15.5 inches.
*A sewing machine is required for this project. Please contact annienicoll@yahoo.com for further details.
Tutor: Annie Nicoll
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, and 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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