Duration: Between 1 hour- 1.5 hours
Cost: £10
Information about this workshop:
Want to choose your own colour scheme but don’t know where to begin? This project helps you choose the colours you love to give you colour confidence for your future projects.
Make and Take session times:
Friday 1:00- 2:30
Saturday 9:30- 11:00
all ability levels, incl beginners
You can book & pay for these sessions at our stand H17 but we have limited spaces!
Duration: Between 1 hour- 1.5 hours
Cost: £10
Information about this workshop:
Using a ring frame, which will act as the picture frame upon completion, we will help you use fabric strips to produce a stunning landscape to hang on your wall.
Make and Take session times:
Thursday 11:30- 12:30
Friday 9:30- 11:00
Saturday 11:30- 12:30
all ability levels, incl beginners
You can book & pay for these sessions at our stand H17 but we have limited spaces!
Duration: Between 1 hour- 1.5 hours
Cost: £10
Information about this workshop:
We will provide materials for you to make a unique card or notebook cover using simple stitches, adding beads and buttons.
Make and Take session times:
Thursday 3:00- 4:00
Saturday 3:00- 4:00
Sunday 1:00- 2:30
all ability levels, incl beginners
You can book & pay for these sessions at our stand H17 but we have limited spaces!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Cost: £10
Information about this workshop:
Make and decorate a felt needlecase to take away to use for your sewing projects. You will have a choice of pattern and colours to use.
Make and Take session times:
Thursday 1:00- 2:30
Friday 3:00- 4:00
Saturday 1:00- 2:30
Sunday 3:00-4:00
all ability levels, incl beginners
You can book & pay for these sessions at our stand H17 but we have limited spaces!
Discover the basics of cartonnage and make this useful travel sewing-wallet. Mark from Pinflair/Silvar Design will guide you through this simple no-sew process. A basic sewing kit will be included for your make. Scissors will be available to, optionally, purchase separately.
Advisory note:
No experience is necessary. Over 16’s only.
NOTE: Workshop places are on a first-come-first served basis.
Meet the Tutor
Mark Vardy
Mark Vardy has a passion for jewellery making. He has a level 3 NCFE certificate in craft and is a qualified adult education teacher. Mark founded Silvar Design in 2004, teaching a vast array of techniques, and he covers everything from costume jewellery design, macramé and kumihimo braiding through to stringing techniques, enamelling on copper and silver jewellery. More recently Silvar Design has partnered with Pinflair Creative Crafts.
Abie from Hive of Craftivity will teach you how to make beautiful flower themed papercut decorations. You will explore papercutting in a total new and exciting way using the revolutionary Gyro-Cut® Pro tool.
Abie says, “Really great results and beautiful designs can be achieved with the Gyro-Cut®, and I’ll share all my hints and tips with you too!”
Advisory note:
This workshop is suitable for adults and sensible children over 16 years, but they must be accompanied by an adult who takes responsibility at all times.
NOTE: Workshop places are on a first-come-first served basis.
Meet the Tutor
Abie Arnold
Abie is the owner of Hive of Craftivity. After 20 years successfully teaching in Primary Schools, Abie’s business now allows her to follow her lifelong passion of crafting. Abie simply adores crafting and wants to help others discover this love too. Crafting is good for you, on so many levels!
Abie teaches a range of sociable craft workshops, Masterclasses, family craft sessions, events and parties across the West Midlands. Her promise is that once you try one of her workshops, you’ll be equipped with all the skills to practice and experiment at home.
Explore a variety of Gel Plate Printing techniques (with Hannah from Submerge Art). Experiment with layering colour and texture using plants, stamps, stencils and household items onto paper and fabric.
Gel Plate printing is simple and fun without the need for a printing press or for any carving or drawing skills. The reward is immediate and each print is truly unique.
By the end of the workshop, participants should feel confident enough to use and experiment with the gel plate printmaking technique in their own environments.
Advisory Note:
This workshop is suitable for children over the age of 12 with parental supervision.
Meet the Tutor
Hannah Blowes
Hannah Blowes creates hand carved and hand printed lino printed artworks and develops educational printing kits and equipment in her workshop near Bude in Cornwall.
Hannah trained as a Theatre/Film Designer and then later spent 15 years teaching Art & Design in secondary schools where it was magical to inspire students with a love of creativity and skill based learning. She still really enjoys teaching printmaking techniques and runs workshops throughout the year.
In this engaging session, students will have the opportunity to unleash their creativity and explore the art of fabric printing using Thermofax screens. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just beginning your creative journey, this workshop is designed to cater to all skill levels.
Throughout the workshop, participants will have the freedom to select a piece of dyed fabric as their canvas, on which they will bring their artistic vision to life by printing captivating pictures or designing a unique cushion cover. With guidance, you’ll discover the techniques and methods required to achieve stunning printed designs.
By the end of this workshop, you will have gained valuable skills in fabric printing, allowing you to express your creativity and produce unique pieces that showcase your artistic flair.
Advisory Note:
Not suitable for Children under 16 years.
Meet the Tutor
Alison Hulme
Alison Hulme, a talented textile artist hailing from Hampshire, UK, has made her mark in the world of stitched textiles. With a Foundation Degree in Stitched Textiles completed in 2013, Alison’s artistic journey has been filled with exhibitions, shows, and inspiring workshops.
With a passion for textiles that knows no bounds, Alison continues to leave an indelible mark on the world of stitched textiles, enchanting audiences through her captivating exhibitions, transformative workshops, and boundless creative endeavours.
Come and play with the exciting iron-on interfacing Decovil 1 light. Learn how amazingly versatile this clever product is. Layer up torn papers, transfer foil and paint to create a fabulous little envelope bag.
Advisory Note:
Not suitable for children under the age of 16 due to the nature of the tools used in this class.
Meet the Tutor
Kim Thittichai
Kim has been writing and delivering various courses and workshops for the past 30 years, having regularly taught in the UK and Europe as well Australia, New Zealand and India.
By far her most popular course is Experimental Textiles, and she is very excited to be teaching this again at the show.
Because of the popularity of her teaching, Kim was commissioned to write four books on her experimental textile techniques: Hot Textiles, Experimental Textiles, Layered Textiles, and Reclaimed Textiles.
Now settled in Ireland Kim explores the sights, sounds, peace and tranquillity through her work, which she say’s, “is salve for the soul.”
Join Gini, winner of Kirsty’s Handmade Christmas, and learn how to work the traditional craft of Dorset buttons with a twist. Create a beautiful apple tree and hear all about the history of this 400-year old craft.
Advisory Note:
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.