Textile art courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts

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Dorset - Next course on 2nd July 2022

Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

(24)

£99

This course caters for all abilities, from beginners to the more experienced and I offer one to one tuition throughout the day as required. My landscape courses often use the technique of appliqué - the fabrics being attached by either an electric or hand sewing machine. You can also opt to use a very simple hand technique using collage and iron-on bonding fabrics if you do not have or do not wish to use a sewing machine. Over the course of one day, you will learn the techniques of building...

This course caters for all abilities, from beginners to the more experienced and I offer one to one tuition throughout the day as required. My landscape courses often use the...

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Perthshire - Next course on 25th July 2022

Weaving: the journey begins

(14)

£60

Enjoy a day in rural Perthshire here in Blairgowrie, learning about the ancient craft of weaving; I teach the fundamentals of this craft to get you started on a journey of discovery. During the day, you will weave your very own sampler using a 4 -shaft weaving loom from twills to woolly delights. Your days' experience is an exciting journey that will teach you a new craft or refresh your skills. The class aims to get you excited and ready for your weaving journey. We do the hard work as...

Enjoy a day in rural Perthshire here in Blairgowrie, learning about the ancient craft of weaving; I teach the fundamentals of this craft to get you started on a journey...

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West Midlands

Learn to Felt - An Introduction to Felt Making in Birmingham

(11)

£45

Ever wondered how to create felt? In this introductory workshop you will learn about the ancient art of felt making practised by nomadic people of Central Asia for thousands of years and now being adopted by textiles artist across the globe today. You will learn about the process of bonding wool fibres together using the wet felting method, from laying out the loose fibres to working them together with other exotic fibres to form a new and unique fabric. You can use your completed felted work to stitch into, frame,...

Ever wondered how to create felt? In this introductory workshop you will learn about the ancient art of felt making practised by nomadic people of Central Asia for thousands of...

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In-person course

Dorset - Next course on 26th June 2022

Textile still life workshop

(8)

£99

Still life textile art - a one day fabric collage workshop with Imogen Bitter This course caters for all abilities from complete beginner to the more experienced textile artist and I offer one to one tuition throughout the day as required. My textile still life courses have previously only used the technique of appliqué - the fabrics being attached by an electric or hand machine. I am introducing a collaging technique for those who do not have or do not wish to use a sewing machine. Both techniques will be...

Still life textile art - a one day fabric collage workshop with Imogen Bitter This course caters for all abilities from complete beginner to the more experienced textile artist and...

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Staffordshire - Next course on 10th July 2022

Needle felted bunnies

(5)

£80

Discover how to make a fun stargazing or quirky hare in one full day class. This class is suitable for beginners and people who would like to improve their technique. If you would prefer to make a different animal, that is completely fine by me.. We will be using various wool fibres and a special barbed needle to bind the fibres together and sculpt the wool. Needle felting is truly and amazing technique, by the end of the session you will have got to grips with the techniques. I have...

Discover how to make a fun stargazing or quirky hare in one full day class. This class is suitable for beginners and people who would like to improve their technique....

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Online on-demand course

Needle Felt a Blue Tit (with video instructions)

(1)

£20

Make your own little needle felted blue tit at your leisure. You will be sent a kit containing all the materials you need and a link to video instructions. Pause, rewind and re-watch the video as needed 😊. This kit is suitable for beginners. Depending on your experience, it should take between 1.5 and 2.5 hours to complete. Due to sharp needles, this kit is not recommended for young children, and children over 12 should be supervised.

Make your own little needle felted blue tit at your leisure. You will be sent a kit containing all the materials you need and a link to video instructions. Pause,...

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In-person course

Bristol - Next course on 14th August 2022

Rag Rug Full Day Workshop - Bristol

(1)

£75

Have fun turning old t-shirts and forgotten favourites into recycled works of art with the age-old skill of rag rugging. In our full day and half day classes you will learn all the skills you will need to be able to make unique rag rugs, cushions and art to spice up your home. Careful though, it’s addictive! In this workshop, which are run at the lovely Creative Space Bristol venue, you will have the chance to start a sunflower shopping bag when learning the techniques and then choose another project...

Have fun turning old t-shirts and forgotten favourites into recycled works of art with the age-old skill of rag rugging. In our full day and half day classes you will...

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Craft kit

Needle Felt a Robin - with video tutorial

£20

Have a go at needle felting from the comfort of your own home! You will be posted a full kit with a link to video instructions to allow you to make your own little felted robin framed in an embroidery hoop :). You can pause, rewind and replay the video, allowing you to work at your own pace. The kits are suitable for adults and children over 12. Due to sharp needles, they are not recommended for young children. Children over 12 should be supervised by an adult. Please don’t...

Have a go at needle felting from the comfort of your own home! You will be posted a full kit with a link to video instructions to allow you to...

In-person course

Hampshire - Next course on 23rd July 2022

Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving

(106)

£85

Learn how to weave using a wooden frame loom. Students will learn how to make their own fabric, warp their own loom, finish and create their own woven wall-hanging or decorative fabric. The project will have a focus on texture, pattern and colour where all materials will be included. The workshop will run 10am-4pm. Meet the Tutor: Alice Hume is a Textile Artist who graduated from Winchester School of Art with a degree in Textile Design: Woven Textiles. She also had the opportunity to study Woven Design at the Swedish...

Learn how to weave using a wooden frame loom. Students will learn how to make their own fabric, warp their own loom, finish and create their own woven wall-hanging or...

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South Yorkshire - Next course on 26th June 2022

Free-machine Embroidery Workshops in Sheffield S11

(81)

£65

Free-machine embroidery is a fun and creative way of ‘drawing’ with your sewing machine.   During my workshop’s I will show you how to set up your machine for free-machine embroidery, how to stretch fabric onto an embroidery hoop, and how to practise drawing with your sewing machine.  At the start of the workshop I do a short demonstration of the techniques I teach using my Bernina sewing machine.   Suitable for complete beginners, those who haven’t used a sewing machine before or experienced sewers who would like to refresh their skills.  ...

Free-machine embroidery is a fun and creative way of ‘drawing’ with your sewing machine.   During my workshop’s I will show you how to set up your machine for free-machine embroidery,...