Beginners Workshops

Upcoming Events

  • An Introduction to Patchwork - Tutor Lis Binns
    07/03/2019 - 06/06/2019
    10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Starting from the very beginning learn how to create traditional patchwork blocks over this four session course with tutor Lis Binns.


  • Natures Quilted Hanging; Tutor Louise Nichols
    15/06/2019 - 16/06/2019
    10:00 am - 3:30 pm

Natures Quilted Hanging with Louise Nichols. Create your own Lino prints that will then be embellished and turned into a wall hanging over the course of Saturday 15 June 10-4pm and Sunday 16 June 10-3:30pm


  • Sun Prints & Stitch - Tutor Sian Hughes
    22/06/2019 - 23/06/2019
    10:00 am - 4:00 pm

On Saturday, Sian will teach you the process of sun printing, working on paper initially using flowers, buttons, seeds and haberdashery objects to make lovely prints. Sunday will be a day of stitch working on your lovely prints with Linda


  • Free Machine Quilting - Tutor Lis Binns
    04/07/2019
    10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Under the expert guidance of Lis Binns, refresh your straight line machine quilting skills and then explore the creative freedom that Free Motion Quilting can provide.


  • Embellishments and birds - Tutor, Annette Emms
    13/07/2019
    10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Layer colourful scraps of scrim, lace, calico and wool fibres, using an embellishing machine or hand-held needle felting tool, to make a quirky birdy wall hanging.


  • An Introduction to Applique - Tutor Lis Binns
    05/09/2019 - 05/12/2019
    10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Lis Binns will introduce you to a variety of applique techniques including machine, hand and reverse applique in this four session workshop.


  • Dragonfly; an introduction to bead work - Tutor Lynda Howard
    07/09/2019
    10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Learn how to create these beautiful beaded Dragonflies using a variety of different beads and techniques that can then be made into a pendant, a brooch or even added to your embroidery work. Perfect for beginners.


  • Whimsical Wall hanging, Tutor - Emily Notman
    05/10/2019
    10:00 am - 4:00 pm

A creative Saturday with Emily, embracing a range of mixed media methods with stitch to create a whimsical wall hanging.


  • Whimsical Wall hanging, Tutor - Emily Notman
    06/10/2019
    10:00 am - 4:00 pm

A creative Sunday stitching with Emily, embracing a range of mixed media methods to create an embroidered landscape vessel suitable for a candle or flowers.


  • Mono Print Haberdashery - Tutor Flossy Teacake
    26/10/2019
    10:00 am - 4:00 pm

On this Saturday workshop with Flossy Teacake create a beautiful mixed media mono-printed picture based on items from the haberdashery.


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Looking forward to hearing from you. Don't forget to pop back regularly to check for new workshops and events!

Happy Sewing, Linda.

Cancellations

Cancellation Policy

- To secure your chosen workshop we ask for full payment at the time of booking

- If you discover later you are unable to attend please let us know as soon as possible, we may be able to offer you an alternative date

- With more than 2 weeks’ notice of cancellation, we can offer you a refund; however a £10 administration fee will be kept for all cancellations

- Cancellations within two weeks of the event will only be refunded if your place can be filled. We will try our best to fill your place