Visions of Paris - Madeira Embroidery Competition
On show will be the winners and best of the rest from last year’s Madeira Embroidery Competition – Visions of Paris…
Creative Den Workshops
Take part in a variety of crafting workshops, available for you to pre-book online. To make sure that you secure yourself a place on these popular sessions…
Celebrity Sewing Stars
The UK’s longest running sewing show celebrated a decade on our TV screens last year, becoming a must see weekly fixture for many sewsits and helping to raise the profile of sewing to a wider audience…
VIP Glasgow
Now available at our Glasgow (March) Treat yourself to our VIP experience. Glasgow: Early bird tickets from £29 are available ( normally £35) Take a look at the VIP workshops …
Visions of Paris - Madeira Embroidery Competition
On show will be the winners and best of the rest from last year’s Madeira Embroidery Competition – Visions of Paris…
Creative Den Workshops
Take part in a variety of crafting workshops, available for you to pre-book online. To make sure that you secure yourself a place on these popular sessions…
Celebrity Sewing Stars
The UK’s longest running sewing show celebrated a decade on our TV screens last year, becoming a must see weekly fixture for many sewsits and helping to raise the profile of sewing to a wider audience…
VIP Glasgow
Now available at our Glasgow (March) Treat yourself to our VIP experience. Glasgow: Early bird tickets from £29 are available ( normally £35) Take a look at the VIP workshops …
Demonstrators
Gini’s Dorset Buttons
Come see Gini’s Dorset Buttons demonstrating the traditional 400-year old craft of making buttons. See how they were originally made and how they have been updated into modern versions to be used in jewellery and decorations.
Helen McKenna
Helen will be demonstrating how to make little stitched books using vintage linens. A lovely way to keep scraps of precious fabrics – any small items, which hold special memories, such as buttons, can be stitched into the pages. Helen will be running Make & Take stitching sessions on her stand throughout the event.
Jen Hogg – Jenerates
Jen will demonstrate her unique Jenerates tools and notions for sewing, knitting and crochet, as well as some of her popular and timesaving HoggHacks and generally answer your sewing questions. She’ll also be sewing something special throughout the show!
Julie Bowden – Kiln Time
With 28 years of glassmaking experience, Julie has created ‘Kiln Time’ as an accessible way to explore glass fusing without the trials of learning to cut glass. Come and meet Julie and learn all about how to craft your own unique glassware in her fun and relaxing hands-on workshops.
Margaret Rees
Traditional Corn Dollies from around the World – Corn Dollies go back 8,000 years to the beginning of farming as a celebration of harvest time and a traditional gift for plenty and happiness. Hear all about their history and folklore; see how they are made and try making your own!
Tracey Spurgin – Craftworx
Senior Art Clay Instructor with 20 plus years’ experience. Based at Craftworx Jewellery Workshops, East Yorkshire, teaching studio workshops and online as well as teaching at venues across UK and internationally.
Guilds and Colleges
Glasgow Clyde College
The School of Fashion and Textiles at Glasgow Clyde College offer a wide range of subjects to study and a variety of ways to learn. Listed here are some of the subjects that they teach: Printed Textiles, Weave, Knit, Embroidery, Surface Decoration, Millinery, Textile Techniques, Pattern Cutting, Garment Manufacture, Fashion Design, Fashion Forecasting, Bespoke Tailoring, Bridal and Evening Wear.
glasgowclyde.ac.uk
theschooloffashionandtextiles.com
tlindsay@glasgowclyde.ac.uk
Beadworkers Guild
The Beadworkers Guild is a registered charity dedicated to promoting and supporting the art of bead weaving. Open to Beadworkers and bead artists everywhere it provides various events, activities and publications to encourage knowledge sharing and the exchange of ideas.
Family History Federation
Explore your Genealogy is your “One Stop” for family history information. Visit them to collect a FREE starter booklet, learn about Family History Societies and/or receive research advice. They also sell a wide variety of family history books.
familyhistoryfederation.com
admin@familyhistoryfederation.com
Glasgow and West of Scotland Guild of Silk Painters
Guild of Enamellers
The Guild of Enamellers is a charitable organisation with members all around the world. Their aim is to promote the art of enamelling, this is done in part by demonstration and also by offering the public the chance to “have a go at enamelling.
Ring of Tatters
The Ring of Tatters promotes the craft of tatting. They publish a newsletter twice a year; maintain a library and website. Although based in the UK, they have members around the world – all are welcome to join!
Scottish Association of Flower Arrangement Societies
The Scottish Association of Flower Arrangement Societies (SAFAS) is a non-profit making association. The object of the association is to stimulate and encourage interest in the art of flower arranging and the educational, cultural and charitable aspects of it.
Scottish School of 3D Decoupage
This award winning group of local crafters produce stunning three-dimensional paper pictures using only scissors, tweezers, paper hankies and silicone glue. Manned entirely by volunteers these Glasgow ladies are most anxious to let you in on all their crafting secrets.
Scottish Women’s Institute
All women in Scotland are welcome to join the SWI, an internationally recognised and well-respected membership organisation, which was created by women, for women.
The Lace Guild
The Lace Guild is the largest lace organisation in the United Kingdom and is an accredited museum with a large collection of lace and associated artefacts. The Guild produces two quarterly magazines: Lace and Early Days in Lacemaking and publishes books of lace techniques and patterns.
The guild also runs courses and workshops throughout the UK and has a comprehensive library.