VASE OF FLOWERS with Helen McKenna – Sunday 14.15pm
90-minute workshop ā cost Ā£25.00
Take time out in this relaxing workshop, where you will be taught some basic embroidery stitches that will help you create a lovely āVase of Flowersā picture, that you could frame or mount in a card to give as a gift.
The flowers are formed from a mix of hand made fabrics and dyed wool. Embroidery stitches covered include: backstitch, running stitch, French knots, cross and satin stitches. There will be a choice of threads and backing fabrics available.
Finished picture size approximately 10.5cm square.
Advisory Note:
This workshop is suitable for adults over the age of 16: some stitching experience is required, but tuition for embroidery techniques will be given in the class.
Meet the Tutor
Helen McKenna
Helen originally learned to sew as a child making clothes for her dolls. As a teenager she would rush to buy fabric after school to make something for a Saturday night out. A City and Guilds in Fashion followed and then one in Creative Embroidery too.
As part of a stitching group Helenās work was exhibited locally and further afield. Then a chance conversation whilst visiting a textile show, led to Helen attaining BA Hons first class in Contemporary Applied Art in 2007. In that same year Helen became a finalist in the Hand and Lock embroidery competition.
Although no longer part of the stitching group, Helen continues to find inspiration through workshops, exhibitions and visiting galleries. She has been involved with demonstrating and teaching at ICHF Events for 15 years and is looking forward to the Glasgow shows.
STITCHED CONCERTINA BOOK with Helen McKenna – Thursday 14.15pm
90-minute workshop ā cost Ā£25.00
Take time out in this lovely slow stitching workshop and create a beautiful heirloom fabric book.
During this workshop Helen will lead you through the process of creating a vintage fabric concertina book using a pre-cut and painted backing fabric. A variety of fabrics, threads and buttons are provided in your kit, but Helen will also have plenty of extra ābitsā to choose from.
Helen loves making stitched books and says, āThis little book is a lovely way to keep precious little treasures safe. Please bring along any small items that you would like to include in your book.ā
Advisory Note:
This workshop is suitable for adults over the age of 16: some stitching experience is required.
Meet the Tutor
Helen McKenna
Helen originally learned to sew as a child making clothes for her dolls. As a teenager she would rush to buy fabric after school to make something for a Saturday night out. A City and Guilds in Fashion followed and then one in Creative Embroidery too.
As part of a stitching group Helenās work was exhibited locally and further afield. Then a chance conversation whilst visiting a textile show, led to Helen attaining BA Hons first class in Contemporary Applied Art in 2007. In that same year Helen became a finalist in the Hand and Lock embroidery competition.
Although no longer part of the stitching group, Helen continues to find inspiration through workshops, exhibitions and visiting galleries. She has been involved with demonstrating and teaching at ICHF Events for 15 years and is looking forward to the Glasgow shows.
VINTAGE BOBBIN SCROLL with Helen McKenna – Friday 12.15pm
90-minute workshop ā cost Ā£25.00
Take time out in this lovely slow stitching workshop and create a beautiful heirloom bobbin scroll.
Small pieces of fabric, buttons, threads and hand-made fabrics are all provided in the kit. Helen will bring along lots of bits for you to choose from.
Advisory Note:
This workshop is suitable for adults over the age of 16: some stitching experience is required.
Meet the Tutor
Helen McKenna
Helen originally learned to sew as a child making clothes for her dolls. As a teenager she would rush to buy fabric after school to make something for a Saturday night out. A City and Guilds in Fashion followed and then one in Creative Embroidery too.
As part of a stitching group Helenās work was exhibited locally and further afield. Then a chance conversation whilst visiting a textile show, led to Helen attaining BA Hons first class in Contemporary Applied Art in 2007. In that same year Helen became a finalist in the Hand and Lock embroidery competition.
Although no longer part of the stitching group, Helen continues to find inspiration through workshops, exhibitions and visiting galleries. She has been involved with demonstrating and teaching at ICHF Events for 15 years and is looking forward to the Glasgow shows.
MINIATURE EMBROIDERY HOOP BEADED FLOWER with Imogen Rhodes-Davies, imogen melissa – Friday 30th August 2024 – 14.45pm
60-minute workshop ā cost Ā£18.00
Learn how to create 3D beaded flowers in this 1-hour workshop. Youāll be able to choose the colour of your beaded flower, from these beautiful soft pastel shades.
Imogen will teach you how to create the beaded centre and how to form the sequin petals. You will also be shown how to put your embroidery into the miniature embroidery hoop.
This workshop is perfect for someone who wants to try beaded embroidery!
Advisory Note:
This make is suitable for ages 10+ with adult supervision. No sewing experience is required.
Beginners and advanced stitchers looking to try something new are all welcome!
Meet the Tutor
Imogen Rhodes-Davies, Imogen melissa
With a degree in textile design, Imogen Rhodes-Davies founded imogen melissa in 2020, with the aim to modernise the perception of embroidery. Inspired by the colour and intricacies of the natural world, she has developed a range of beaded embroidery kits and beaded jewellery kits. Imogen also teaches these skills through workshops across the country.
Join Michelle Goodfield from Thimble Wood to make an adorable Festive Fairy, perfect to adorn your tree!
You will learn the super fast technique to make a basic yarn doll and then how to add sparkly wings, tiny shoes and a glittery overskirt to complete your fairy, plus an accessory of your choice. Take home a full-colour instruction leaflet including any templates needed and your finished fairy!
The fairy is about 20cm (8ā) from head to toe, not including the hanging loop.
Advisory Note:
This make is suitable for beginners and children 12+ with adult supervision. This project is fiddly rather than difficult, and includes some very simple sewing.
Meet the Tutor
Michelle Goodfield
A lifelong crafter, Michelle has been lucky enough to work in the craft industry for 30 years, initially designing rubber stamps, then writing articles on card making. This led to a career in craft publishing, writing 12 craft books and hundreds of magazine articles.
It was always Michelleās dream to start her own business and so Thimble Wood was born five years ago where Michelle gets to design the things that she likes to make; small projects, something a bit different, sometimes quirky, often cute (even though they werenāt really intend to be) and always great fun to make. Michelle loves to make up her own techniques and find the easiest way to do things!
Join Michelle Goodfield from Thimble Wood to make an adorable Festive Fairy, perfect to adorn your tree!
You will learn the super fast technique to make a basic yarn doll and then how to add sparkly wings, tiny shoes and a glittery overskirt to complete your fairy, plus an accessory of your choice. Take home a full-colour instruction leaflet including any templates needed and your finished fairy!
The fairy is about 20cm (8ā) from head to toe, not including the hanging loop.
Advisory Note:
This make is suitable for beginners and children 12+ with adult supervision. This project is fiddly rather than difficult, and includes some very simple sewing.
Meet the Tutor
Michelle Goodfield
A lifelong crafter, Michelle has been lucky enough to work in the craft industry for 30 years, initially designing rubber stamps, then writing articles on card making. This led to a career in craft publishing, writing 12 craft books and hundreds of magazine articles.
It was always Michelleās dream to start her own business and so Thimble Wood was born five years ago where Michelle gets to design the things that she likes to make; small projects, something a bit different, sometimes quirky, often cute (even though they werenāt really intend to be) and always great fun to make. Michelle loves to make up her own techniques and find the easiest way to do things!
Join Sonya Ellis from Exeter Craft Hub for this enjoyable relaxing workshop using pieces of coloured felt, embroidery threads and beads to create your own beautiful small picture, or use your finished piece to cover a small book or needle case.
Embroidery hoops for framing are not included in the price of this workshop, but Sonya will have some available for you to purchase at a small additional cost, should wish to frame your piece on site.
Advisory Note:
This workshop is suitable for children over the age of 8 with parental supervision.
Meet the Tutor
Sonya Ellis
Sonya has been crafting all her life and as an adult around work as sports coach. Four and a half years ago she decided to also open Exeter Craft Hub in central Exeter to celebrate and support both local crafters to sell their items, but also run range of workshops in a relaxed and enjoyable way and hasnāt looked back. She promotes creativity in a range of mediums from decopatch, sewing, paper crafts and lots of colouring using acrylic painting pens. She is very keen to develop inclusive approach and feels anyone can be creative.
Join Sonya Ellis from Exeter Craft Hub for this enjoyable relaxing workshop using pieces of coloured felt, embroidery threads and beads to create your own beautiful small picture, or use your finished piece to cover a small book or needle case.
Embroidery hoops for framing are not included in the price of this workshop, but Sonya will have some available for you to purchase at a small additional cost, should wish to frame your piece on site.
Advisory Note:
This workshop is suitable for children over the age of 8 with parental supervision.
Meet the Tutor
Sonya Ellis
Sonya has been crafting all her life and as an adult around work as sports coach. Four and a half years ago she decided to also open Exeter Craft Hub in central Exeter to celebrate and support both local crafters to sell their items, but also run range of workshops in a relaxed and enjoyable way and hasnāt looked back. She promotes creativity in a range of mediums from decopatch, sewing, paper crafts and lots of colouring using acrylic painting pens. She is very keen to develop inclusive approach and feels anyone can be creative.
Join Sonya Ellis from Exeter Craft Hub for this enjoyable relaxing workshop using pieces of coloured felt, embroidery threads and beads to create your own beautiful small picture, or use your finished piece to cover a small book or needle case.
Embroidery hoops for framing are not included in the price of this workshop, but Sonya will have some available for you to purchase at a small additional cost, should wish to frame your piece on site.
Advisory Note:
This workshop is suitable for children over the age of 8 with parental supervision.
Meet the Tutor
Sonya Ellis
Sonya has been crafting all her life and as an adult around work as sports coach. Four and a half years ago she decided to also open Exeter Craft Hub in central Exeter to celebrate and support both local crafters to sell their items, but also run range of workshops in a relaxed and enjoyable way and hasnāt looked back. She promotes creativity in a range of mediums from decopatch, sewing, paper crafts and lots of colouring using acrylic painting pens. She is very keen to develop inclusive approach and feels anyone can be creative.
Join Michelle Goodfield from Thimble Wood to make an adorable Festive Fairy, perfect to adorn your tree!
You will learn the super fast technique to make a basic yarn doll and then how to add sparkly wings, tiny shoes and a glittery overskirt to complete your fairy, plus an accessory of your choice. Take home a full-colour instruction leaflet including any templates needed and your finished fairy!
The fairy is about 20cm (8ā) from head to toe, not including the hanging loop.
Advisory Note: This make is suitable for beginners and children 12+ with adult supervision. This project is fiddly rather than difficult, and includes some very simple sewing.
Meet the Tutor
Michelle Goodfield A lifelong crafter, Michelle has been lucky enough to work in the craft industry for 30 years, initially designing rubber stamps, then writing articles on card making. This led to a career in craft publishing, writing 12 craft books and hundreds of magazine articles. It was always Michelleās dream to start her own business and so Thimble Wood was born five years ago where Michelle gets to design the things that she likes to make; small projects, something a bit different, sometimes quirky, often cute (even though they werenāt really intend to be) and always great fun to make. Michelle loves to make up her own techniques and find the easiest way to do things!
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