STERLING SILVER TEXTURED RING with Naim Roseby and Laura Weston – 13.15
In this workshop you will learn how to create texture on a sterling silver wrap around ring. You will receive a pre-cut sterling silver ring shank. Choose from a hammer or stamp to create your desired.
You will also learn to file, shape and polish the final ring and be able to wear it straight away.
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
Naim and Laura
Silversmiths Naim and Laura are sisters, who run Calla Crafts and Obsidian Butterfly in Leicestershire. They were retail managers for many years until they decided to retrain as silversmiths. Naim and Laura love making quirky and unusual things in their workshops and love teaching others how to “bash stuff with hammers” and create beautiful pieces using fun tools. Naim will be teaching this class, whilst Laura will be manning their stand.
ADORABLE AMIGURUMI TOADSTOOL KEY RING with Emma Pickering, Oh So Pretty And Clever – 13.00
Join Emma to learn how to create this adorable Amigurumi Toadstool Key Ring. Learn from Emma’s expertise as she guides you through the process of creating this cute accessory, demonstrating techniques such as the invisible decrease, yarn under technique (perfect for Amigurumi), the invisible join, seamless colour changing and the French knot.
All materials, including cotton yarn, stuffing, embroidery thread and key ring attachment, will be provided for a complete crafting experience.
The workshop accommodates both UK and US crochet terms, ensuring everyone can enjoy the magic of bringing their own Amigurumi toadstool key ring to life.
Take home your delightful creation, along with newfound techniques and cherished memories from this 90-minute crafting experience.
Advisory Note:
Participants of all ages are welcome, provided you have a basic competency in crocheting in the round, Adult supervision required at all times for under 16’s.
Meet the Tutor
Emma Pickering
Emma’s love for crochet started about 17 years ago and soon became a form of therapy for her. Emma started Oh So Pretty And Clever whilst juggling her family life and ‘normal’ 9 to 5 job, with the goal of helping others discover the same joy and satisfaction that she found from this wonderful craft. In 2019 Emma decided to turn her passion in to a full-time business, and hasn’t looked back since!
When not teaching workshops or planning retreats, you can usually find Emma at home with her family, surrounded by her yarn stash, dog Brodie and two cats Minnie and Mickey.
Join Nicki from Daisy’s 60 Minute Crafts to make this cute sewing box, perfect to have on hand for all those quick mends. This is ironically a no-sew make; and uses a trusted upcycled material – the cereal box!
Nicki has a reputation for making beautiful projects out of the materials you have in your craft stash and around your home, with monthly projects accessible via her craft club and this project is no different.
Prepare to be amazed at how you can turn simple resources into a pretty little box that not only looks good, but is super useful too.
Advisory Note:
This workshop is suitable for all abilities and ages 12+. Adult supervision required at all times for under 16’s.
Meet the Tutor
Nicki Gunn
Nicki is a trained teacher who spent many years inspiring young and old to embrace learning something new. Nicki studied Education at University focusing on Art (textiles) and Music.
After a successful career in Education Nicki decided to follow her true love of crafting and ‘Daisy’s 60 Minute Crafts’ was named after her late Grandma, launched in 2019.
Nicki’s mission is to encourage people to ‘make time to craft’ finding the joy in setting aside a little time to be creative with their hands. She does this by designing projects that are accessible to all levels of crafters; whilst giving her clients a taste of new and exciting crafts and techniques.
She has developed a wide range of workshops and craft kits; she teaches nationally online via her popular 60 Minute Craft Club and face-to-face across Shropshire and Herefordshire.
QUILLING 3D Roses with Rachel Warrillow – The Quirky Quillers – 10.00
Add a whole new dimension to papercrafting and have a go at 3D quilling! Learn how to make these gorgeous quilled roses, which can be displayed in a small vase, or used as gift toppers, etc.
Advisory Note:
These workshops are suitable for complete beginners, ages 11+. Adult supervision required at all times for under 16’s.
Meet the Tutor
Rachel Warrillow, The Quirky Quillers
Rachel is the founder of The Quirky Quillers, and creates kits, workshops and tutorials, all using the fabulous papercraft technique called quilling. She is on a mission to inspire and encourage others to enrich their lives with more creativity, and to find community and connection with other crafters.
CATHEDRAL WINDOWS COLLAGE with Maria Thomas – 09.45
Create a mini patchwork collage with vintage and recycled materials using the simple folding method of Cathedral windows. Expand your creativity whilst reusing found materials in a playful mixed-media way. Make a unique sampler that you can grow into a work of art.
Advisory Note:
This workshop is suitable for all abilities and ages 12+. Adult supervision required at all times for under 16’s.
Meet the Tutor
Maria Thomas
Maria studied Embroidery at Manchester Polytechnic during the1990’s. Along side teaching textiles and embroidery for over 30 years, she has designed freelance for fashion, exhibited regularly and has work in public and private collections in the UK and overseas. Her work is about her life with her family, using patchwork and quilting to shape her memories she likes to draw with found objects and recycled materials. Her home and studio are in Kenilworth, Warwickshire.
RSN LUNA MOTH: INTRO TO MIXED TECHNIQUES with Anne Butcher, RSN – Sunday 13.45
The Luna Moth design has been created by third year RSN Future Tutor Abigail Carter. You will learn a variety of surface stitches and beginners’ Goldwork techniques; back stitch, stem stitch and turkey rug, along with couched gold metal thread and spangles.
Advisory Note:
This workshop is suitable for all abilities, over 16’s only.
Meet the Tutor
Anne Butcher, Head of Studio and Standards, RSN
Having graduated from the RSN apprenticeship Anne has over 40 years of embroidery experience and knowledge. She has strong links to the education provisions of the RSN and has taught a vast variety of techniques.
Last year Anne was been instrumental in overseeing all the pieces for the Coronation and been part of the team designing, developing techniques and embroidering on all pieces including the Anointing Screen and new Robe of Estate.
Most recently Anne has been involved in licensing and brand partnerships along with the new digitisation project.
EXPERIMENTAL EMBROIDERED WORLDS with Elnaz Yazdani – Sunday 11.45
During the workshop Elnaz will guide you through a variety of beautiful and intricate techniques using an array of experimental threads and materials to create your own unique piece of art.
The techniques that you will learn can be applied to any cloth and would be perfect applied to a gift or item of clothing for an extra special touch.
Experimental embroidery techniques are a great way to stay calm and reduce stress levels, so do join Elnaz, enjoy the meditative wonder and allure of using metal and experimental threads to embellish cloth.
Advisory Note:
This workshop is suitable for all levels from beginners to those who are experienced and want a fresh approach, it is also suitable for those studying textiles, costume or fashion.
Meet the Tutor
Elnaz Yazdani
Elnaz is an embroidery artist and educator based in Yorkshire. She is dedicated to sharing her textile skills and promoting the importance of embroidery as an art form for the future and for community wellbeing. In 2020 Elnaz was commended for the teaching excellence award in embroidery via the Embroiderers Guild and became an Embroiderers Guild Scholar after the successful launch of her virtual embroidery school ‘Embroider Your Future’. Elnaz is available for workshops, talks, embroidery and jewellery commissions, exhibitions and collaborative projects.
STITCH A STORAGE BOX with Katharine Wright, Leicestershire Craft Centre – 11.45
Join Sewing Street Guest Demonstrator, Katharine Wright, as she teaches you how to create a handy storage box from fabric and bias binding. You’ll make one in class and leave with instructions to make the remaining sizes for a complete set!
Advisory Note:
Suitable for over 16’s only.
Meet the Tutor
Katharine Wright, Leicestershire Craft Centre
Owner and founder of the Leicestershire Craft Centre, Katharine has been crafting since she was seven and her mum taught her to knit – her first handmade gift was a knitted egg cosy for her Grandpa.
Patchwork and dressmaking are particular favourites, but Katharine also knits and crochets, makes jewellery and enjoys all kinds of other crafts including embroidery, felting, silversmithing, glass fusion and painting.
Katharine has taught workshops at a variety of national Craft Events including The Festival of Quilts, The Handmade Festival and Malvern Quilt Festival. She has also appeared as a Guest Demonstrator on Sewing Street TV.
FABULOUS FREE-MOTION STITCHING with Kerrie Padmore, Living in Loveliness – 13.15
Join Kerrie from Living In Loveliness to learn the art of basic raw edge appliqué and stipple quilting during this fabulous free motion workshop.
Free motion can completely transform the most basic project and make any project from a simple zipped make up bag to a beautiful quilt looking absolutely stunning.
You will leave the workshop with two samples, a floral inspired free motion panel and your practice panel. You will be using batting to add a beautiful finish to your project allowing you to turn these panels into a wall hanging, cushion front or table centre – the choice is yours.
Advisory Note:
Suitable for over 16’s only. No previous machine embroidery necessary, although experience on a sewing machine would be useful.
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 at Birmingham’s NEC.
CAPTURING PRIMULA’S GRACE with Anita O’Neill, Eau Brink Studio – 10.00
Join Anita for a delightful textile workshop celebrating the beauty of Primula vulgaris, a charming spring flower known for its delicate white petals and vibrant yellow centre.
In this creative session, participants will embark on a journey of artistic expression through the art of free-motion embroidery. Each learner will be provided with a printed piece of fabric expertly backed with a stabilizer, creating the perfect canvas for your artistic endeavours. Using the power of a sewing machine and a palette of vibrant cotton threads, you’ll breathe life into the floral picture, adding depth and dimension to the petals and core of the Primula vulgaris.
This hands-on experience allows you to infuse your own artistic style and colour choices, making each artwork a unique masterpiece.
But the creativity doesn’t stop there! You’ll also explore the use of organza to craft captivating 3D elements, adding an extra layer of intricacy and realism to your textile art. It’s a wonderful opportunity to experiment with textures and techniques, all while capturing the essence of this beloved springtime bloom.
Whether you’re an experienced textile artist or new to the world of free-motion embroidery, this workshop is designed to inspire and nurture your artistic spirit.
Advisory Note:
Suitable for over 16’s only. No previous machine embroidery necessary, although experience on a sewing machine would be useful.
Meet the Tutor
Anita O’Neill
Sewing has been an integral part of Anita’s life since she was young. Growing up with a mother who was a skilled tailor, Anita didn’t particularly enjoy the structural aspects of sewing, but she eagerly lent a hand in embellishing wherever she was allowed.
Receiving her first sewing machine at 16, Anita went on to achieve Level I and II certification in Creative Studies and design, working with renowned artist Ruth Issett.
In October 2013, Anita established her own studio in Norfolk, where she could teach mixed media textiles and invite other tutors to share their expertise in the area. Today, Eau Brink Studio continues to thrive, offering a diverse range of workshops throughout the year to cater to all disciplines within the textile world.
As an exhibiting artist and proud member of the West Norfolk Artists Association, Anita’s work can be enjoyed at numerous local venues throughout the year.
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