HAMSA FINE SILVER PENDANT with Tracey Spurgin – Friday 14.15pm
90 minute workshop – cost £36.00
[Max 16 people]
Join master silver clay artist, Tracey Spurgin, as she guides you through this great project to complete a stunning pendant in fine silver with a gemstone setting.
Aimed at the complete beginner, this workshop will take you step-by-step through this great learner project. You will get to grips with all the essential foundation skills and will proudly walk away with your finished creations.
NB: The jump ring and chain are not included.
Advisory Note:
Suitable for any ability over the age of 16. This workshop is not suitable for children under the age of 16 even if accompanied by an adult.
Meet the Tutor
Tracey Spurgin
Tracey is a Senior Art Clay Instructor with 20+ years’ experience teaching out of her own Craftworx studio in E. Yorks as well as around UK and internationally. She runs online courses where you can learn at your own pace at home. She has written 120+ tutorial projects for national magazines and international metal clay guilds.
MACHINE DOODLES with Jenny Drew, Sew Confident – Friday 10.15am
60-minute workshop – cost £18.00
Learn to use your machine to doodle and sketch on fabric and find out why Kirsty Allsopp calls free motion embroidery the crack cocaine of craft…
You’ll have chance to master the basics before using fusibles to add fabric appliqués and different coloured threads to enhance your design.
Advisory Note:
No experience necessary for this class and all ages are welcome, under 16’s with parental supervision only.
Meet the Tutor
Jenny Drew, Sew Confdent
Jenny is the founder of Sew Confident and specialises in all things dressmaking. She has been sewing for 20 years, has an honours degree in Fashion Business and has been teaching for 15. You’re in excellent expert hands with this one!
FREE MOTION QUILTING FOR THE TERRIFIED with Sarah Payne – Friday 14.15pm
90-minute workshop – cost £25.00
Have you ever fancied learning how to free motion quilt, but just don’t know where to start? Well let Sarah help you!
You will work on a pre-printed panel that you can later turn into a cushion or other project. Sarah will take you through various free motion techniques and patterns and hold your hand as you play.
You will work through from basic designs like swirls onto some more advanced motifs such as feathers. Just have fun!
Advisory Note:
Suitable for all ages and abilities, but some sewing experience is beneficial. Under 16’s with parental supervision only.
Meet the Tutor
Sarah Payne
Sarah Payne is an award winning author, fabric designer and TV demonstrator. Sarah represents large brands including Brother, Vlieseline and Oliso Irons.
Sarah teaches on-line, designs her own kits and patterns as well as offering subscriptions online.
CATHEDRAL WINDOW TOTE BAG with Kerrie Padmore, Living in Loveliness – Friday 11.45am
2 hour workshop – cost £36.00
Join Kerrie from Living In Loveliness for an enchanting journey into the world of delightful fabrics and the captivating art of cathedral windows.
Cathedral window quilting is a celebration of creativity, self-expression, and the sheer beauty of fabric. This is the perfect opportunity to awaken your inner artist and design something truly exceptional.
In this class, you’ll experiment with exquisite fabric scraps to create your very own cathedral window tote bag, showcasing your newfound skills and creativity!
Book your space today and let your imagination soar!
Advisory Note:
This hands-on session is perfect for those looking to enhance their sewing skills and create a beautiful Tote Bag. Not suitable for children under the age of 16.
Meet the Tutor
Kerrie Padmore – Living in Loveliness
Since launching ‘Living In Loveliness’ 11 years ago, Kerrie’s passion for teaching and super-cute fabrics has blossomed and grown even more. With sewing classes and sewing retreats from beginners to the more advanced sewers, plus her fabulous range of sewing kits and patterns.
Kerrie’s passion lies in bringing people together in workshops through their shared joy of sewing, and she looks forward to welcoming you to her wonderful world of ‘Living in Loveliness’ at the Creative Craft & Stitching Shows.
MINIATURE EMBROIDERY HOOP BEADED FLOWER with Imogen Rhodes-Davies, imogen melissa – Friday 30th August 2024 – 14.45pm
60-minute workshop – cost £18.00
Learn how to create 3D beaded flowers in this 1-hour workshop. You’ll 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 Gini, winner of Kirsty’s Handmade Christmas, and learn how to work the traditional craft of Dorset buttons with a twist. Create this gorgeous daisy button brooch and hear all about the history of this 400-year old craft.
Advisory Note:
This workshop is suitable for ages 16+.
Meet the Tutor
Louise Armitage, aka ‘Gini’
Gini has been teaching and keeping the 400-year old traditional craft of Dorset Buttons alive for 33 years.
Originally taught by an old lady from Dorset, who’s family skill had been passed down through generations, and now had no one left to pass it on to. Gini made her a promise that she would teach other people and continue to pass on the skills. Gini has kept this promise and taught individuals and workshops all over the UK and around the world.
Bringing the skill up to date with modern ideas and techniques she won Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas with her unique designs in 2020.
TUMBLING BLOCK Y SEAM CLASS with Clive Bruder – Friday 30th August 2024 – 14.45pm
90-minute workshop – cost £25.00
This class is a wonderful opportunity for beginners and experienced sewers alike to enhance their skills and create beautiful projects. Y seams are a unique sewing technique used to connect three or more fabric pieces together at angles that cannot be sewn using regular straight seams. In this class, you will learn all the essential techniques and tips to successfully sew Y seams, including marking and cutting fabric, sewing accurate seams, and achieving smooth and professional finish.
Clive will ensure that you gain confidence and mastery in sewing Y seams. Whether you are interested in quilting, garment construction, or any other sewing project, this class will equip you with the skills to tackle complex designs and create stunning creations. Join this sewing class and unlock a whole new world of sewing possibilities with Y seams!
Advisory Note:
Not suitable to children under 16 years. Experience with using a sewing machine preferable.
Meet the Tutor
Clive Bruder
Clive started sewing when he was around 10 years old. With the help of his Mum he made some curtains for their home on an old hand cranked Singer sewing machine that was gifted to them by a relative. Ever since Clive has been hooked on sewing.
He went on to college to study textile design, followed by The University College for the Creative Arts in Epsom, to achieve a Fashion BA Honours Degree.
Over the past few years with the support of family and friends Clive was encouraged to start his own business Bruderful Design. Unfortunately like many, his business was badly impacted by COVID, but despite the pandemic he’s been extremely lucky with new exciting opportunities. This included a regular guest slot on Sewing Street TV, the launch of @WeSewToo and along with his husband Mark he has attended many sewing shows and together with Mark’s successful brand, they have released lots of sewing patterns too.
Clive says, “Nothing makes me happier than being at my sewing machine and being creative.”
MAKE A ZIPPED PENCIL CASE with Mark Francis – Friday 12.45pm
90-minute workshop – cost £25.00
Join Mark Francis, a contestant from the Great British Sewing Bee, to make a really useful zipped pencil case. Learn how to professionally insert a zip using a zipper foot and then how to construct the finished item.
Advisory Note:
Not suitable to children under 16 years. Experience with using a sewing machine preferable.
Meet the Tutor
Mark Francis
Mark’s practical sewing experiences began quite late in life, but his relationship with sewing began when he was a small child. However, needlework was not something that little boys were encouraged to do in the 1980’s.
Many years passed until he found the confidence to finally learn to use a sewing machine, and he discovered his passion for making clothes and costumes. Then, a few years ago, Mark’s husband entered him for series 6 of the Great British Sewing (2020) and life has never been the same since! Mark now works across the sewing industry, teaching, presenting talks and developing his growing range of sewing patterns
TUMBLING BLOCK Y SEAM CLASS with Clive Bruder – Friday 12.15pm
This class is a wonderful opportunity for beginners and experienced sewers alike to enhance their skills and create beautiful projects. Y seams are a unique sewing technique used to connect three or more fabric pieces together at angles that cannot be sewn using regular straight seams. In this class, you will learn all the essential techniques and tips to successfully sew Y seams, including marking and cutting fabric, sewing accurate seams, and achieving smooth and professional finish.
Clive will ensure that you gain confidence and mastery in sewing Y seams. Whether you are interested in quilting, garment construction, or any other sewing project, this class will equip you with the skills to tackle complex designs and create stunning creations. Join this sewing class and unlock a whole new world of sewing possibilities with Y seams!
Advisory Note:
Suitable for beginners, 16 years plus.
Meet the Tutor
Clive Bruder
Clive started sewing when he was around 10 years old. With the help of his Mum he made some curtains for their home on an old hand cranked Singer sewing machine that was gifted to them by a relative. Ever since Clive has been hooked on sewing.
He went on to college to study textile design, followed by The University College for the Creative Arts in Epsom, to achieve a Fashion BA Honours Degree.
Over the past few years with the support of family and friends Clive was encouraged to start his own business Bruderful Design. Unfortunately like many, his business was badly impacted by COVID, but despite the pandemic he’s been extremely lucky with new exciting opportunities. This included a regular guest slot on Sewing Street TV, the launch of @WeSewToo and along with his husband Mark he has attended many sewing shows and together with Mark’s successful brand, they have released lots of sewing patterns too.
Clive says, “Nothing makes me happier than being at my sewing machine and being creative.”
MAKE A ZIPPED PENCIL CASE with Mark Francis – Friday 13.45pm
90-minute workshop – cost £25.00
Join Mark Francis, a contestant from the Great British Sewing Bee, to make a really useful zipped pencil case. Learn how to professionally insert a zip using a zipper foot and then how to construct the finished item.
Advisory Note:
Not suitable to children under 16 years. Experience with using a sewing machine preferable.
Meet the Tutor
Mark Francis
Mark’s practical sewing experiences began quite late in life, but his relationship with sewing began when he was a small child. However, needlework was not something that little boys were encouraged to do in the 1980’s.
Many years passed until he found the confidence to finally learn to use a sewing machine, and he discovered his passion for making clothes and costumes. Then, a few years ago, Mark’s husband entered him for series 6 of the Great British Sewing (2020) and life has never been the same since!
Mark now works across the sewing industry, teaching, presenting talks and developing his growing range of sewing patterns.
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