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Needlework courses, workshops and classes all across the UK. Browse through our appliqué, crochet, embroidery, knitting and patchwork & quilting courses to find your ideal creative outlet!

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Textile Still Life Workshop

Textile Still Life Workshop

In-person course

Dorset - Next course on 29th July 2021

Learn the techniques that I have developed and use in making my still life textile work. Make your own patterns from favourite objects that you bring along (or from objects in my collection), working with painted and printed fabrics, layered and stitched in place to create vibrant and intricate arrangements. As in my landscape courses, no specific sewing skills or sophisticated machines are necessary but please bring a machine, scissors, fabrics that particularly inspire you(I will also have a good supply of fabric available) and, of course, items that you...

Learn the techniques that I have developed and use in making my still life textile work. Make your own patterns from favourite objects that you bring along (or from objects...

Machine embroidery - stitch doodling with Julie Brand at Tigley Textiles in Worcester

In-person course

Worcestershire - Next course on 16th October 2021

More dates will be added in December for next year (Covid19 safety measures will be in place with a maximum number of 4 at any workshop in the Tigley studio) Machine embroidery is now such a popular art form and can be done in so many different ways. You will learn several techniques and use fabric and paint during the day. Julie aims to show you many ways that machine embroidery can be used with plenty of examples to inspire you including all the machine embroidered chairs in the studio....

More dates will be added in December for next year (Covid19 safety measures will be in place with a maximum number of 4 at any workshop in the Tigley studio)...

Crafts in the Valley - Felted Pictures Workshop in Cragg Vale, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

Crafts in the Valley - Felted Pictures Workshop in Cragg Vale, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

In-person course

West Yorkshire - Next course on 4th August 2021

Felting and free motion machine embroidery workshops. Learn how to create watercolours in wool! Crafts in the Valley offers textile and fused glass workshops at the Creative Chameleon Studio in Cragg Vale, Hebden Bridge West Yorkshire. Full day workshops start at 10.30am and finishing at approximately 4.00pm. In this full day workshop you will have the opportunity to experiment with a range of textiles skills including wet felting, needle felting, hand embroidery and free motion machine embroidery. By the end of the day you will have created a beautiful piece...

Felting and free motion machine embroidery workshops. Learn how to create watercolours in wool! Crafts in the Valley offers textile and fused glass workshops at the Creative Chameleon Studio in...

Embroidery for beginners

Embroidery for beginners

In-person course

Somerset - Next course on 29th July 2021

Join us for a one day, fun embroidery workshop. Our one day basic embroidery workshop is for absolute beginners and teaches traditional stitches and techniques. The classes are no bigger than 4 to ensure that everyone is able to have individual help and guidance and enables students to work at their own speed.

Join us for a one day, fun embroidery workshop. Our one day basic embroidery workshop is for absolute beginners and teaches traditional stitches and techniques. The classes are no bigger...

Mixed bobbin lace making 3 day Workshops in Surrey

Mixed bobbin lace making 3 day Workshops in Surrey

In-person course

Surrey - Next course on 24th August 2021

At the current time it is good to carry on being creative and focusing on the present. So if you run into trouble with your lace and need any form of help, please get in touch with me (via;- 'contact a tutor') and also attach a picture and I will try and help. These three days would be an ideal opportunity to relax and make lace, enjoying the company of like minded people. Come along and try your hand at one of the laces below, or work on your current...

At the current time it is good to carry on being creative and focusing on the present. So if you run into trouble with your lace and need any form...

Learn to Love your Sewing Machine

Learn to Love your Sewing Machine

In-person course

Gloucestershire - Next course on 7th August 2021

Do you have you a sewing machine but you’re not quite sure what to do with it? Did your machine come with a selection of presser feet and “bits and bobs” that you’ve never explored? If so, then my one day workshop is just the thing for you to get the very best out of your machine. Perfect for beginners and those with experience who are yet to explore the full capability of their machines.

Do you have you a sewing machine but you’re not quite sure what to do with it? Did your machine come with a selection of presser feet and “bits and...

Patchwork and quilting with Green Man Quilts - online course

Patchwork and quilting with Green Man Quilts - online course

Online on-demand course

I have taken my fabulous face to face classes online - and it is FUN!! Join us for a 10 week course creating a small Friendship Star Quilt. Printed course materials together with short videos will be available weekly via an online learning platform and you will be able to access support via the Facebook group throughout the 10-week duration. You will need a reasonable internet speed to view the videos. Courses are suitable for beginners and those with some experience. You should know how to use your sewing machine....

I have taken my fabulous face to face classes online - and it is FUN!! Join us for a 10 week course creating a small Friendship Star Quilt. Printed course...

Quilt in a Day, one-to-one (in-person) course with Amanda Jane Ogden

Quilt in a Day, one-to-one (in-person) course with Amanda Jane Ogden

In-person course

Kent - Next course on 2nd August 2021

If you have always wanted to try quilting, this course is for you. This is a one-day course, including six hours individual (one-to-one) tuition time, for absolute beginners, to quilting and patchwork. The course will introduce you to all the basics for making a quilt: choosing fabric, cutting, joining pieces to make blocks, joining blocks to make rows, adding a border, quilting, trimming and finally binding a quilt. You will leave with a small quilt as a sample and with the skills and information to go ahead with tackling a...

If you have always wanted to try quilting, this course is for you. This is a one-day course, including six hours individual (one-to-one) tuition time, for absolute beginners, to quilting...

The Humming Bird - An At Home, Machine Embroidery Course with Kit

The Humming Bird - An At Home, Machine Embroidery Course with Kit

Online on-demand course

Upon booking this online course I will post out the materials and colour instructions required to make up the Humming Bird Linen Panel with free machine embroidery. The five videos (emailed to you ) will all be accessed anytime from the date of purchase. I will take you through step by step how I approach such a textile project. Participants will achieve a beautiful machine embroidered wall panel designed to go in a 10-inch hand embroidery hoop to be mounted on the wall or within a boxed frame. In this...

Upon booking this online course I will post out the materials and colour instructions required to make up the Humming Bird Linen Panel with free machine embroidery. The five videos...

Heritage Embroidery - Stumpwork Two Day Workshops

Heritage Embroidery - Stumpwork Two Day Workshops

In-person course

Somerset - Next course on 29th July 2021

Join us for a fun two days to learn the delicate art of Stumpwork Embroidery. This workshop is designed for those who already have a basic knowledge of embroidery and are interested in creating beautiful 3D embroidery pieces. The classes are no bigger than 3 to ensure that everyone is able to have individual help and guidance and enables students to work at their own speed.

Join us for a fun two days to learn the delicate art of Stumpwork Embroidery. This workshop is designed for those who already have a basic knowledge of embroidery and...

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