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SUMMARY:Jann Thorpe - Workshop - Coiled bowls and decorations
DESCRIPTION:Come and have fun making coiled rope bowls and scrap bowls. From plain cotton rope to silk wrapped fancy bowls\, single colour delicate thread bowls to full colour scrap bowls. The techniques will be demonstrated and explained and you can make your own style\, shape and size of bowls. Warning – these are addictive but make wonderful presents!!! \nJann is an experienced designer\, teacher\, workshop leader and exhibiting textile artist. She will bring samples of the bowls so you can see what the possibilities are and take inspiration from them. \nEquipment and Materials\nSewing machine that can do zigzag stitch for the coil bowls and free motion stitch for the scrap bowls. (You do not need to be skilled at free machine work)\nBobbins and spare needles\nZigzag foot and free motion foot for the machine\nQuilting clips if you have them\nThread – any colour or weight as long as it will go in your machine\nScissors (and snips if you have them)\nEmbroidery hoop any size – some will be provided if you do not have one \nScrap material\nThis can be any shape or size. You can bring a variety of colours or decide on a restricted colour palette. A handful or small bagful\, cut offs from dress making or bits you can find from old projects – there will be some extra provided \nScrap thread\nIf you keep all the scrap ends of thread that you cut off when sewing this is a perfect way of using them. However\, I will also be provide this. \nJann will provide a £5 kit payable on the day\, which will include the specific rope required along with silk and cotton fabric for wrapping the rope and dissolvable fabric for the scrap bowls. \nPlease bring your own lunch.  There will be tea / coffee and biscuits provided.\nNB.  All electrical equipment you bring to the workshop\, MUST have a current PAT certificate. \n\nBooking Terms and Conditions:\nThe fee is non-refundable if you cancel (unless another person can take your place.)\nWe occasionally have a waiting list for a workshop and if that is the case your place would be offered to the next person on the list. If there isn’t a waiting list then you might know someone who could take your place. \nWith this in mind\, please let Bookings know as soon as possible if you are unable to attend.\nBookings queries please email bookings@texgroup.org.uk or complete the form here
URL:https://texgroup.org.uk/event/jann-thorpe-workshop-coiled-bowls-and-decorations/
LOCATION:Siddington Village Hall\, Congleton Rd\, Siddington\, SK11 9JR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Tanya Bentham - Workshop - Bayeux Beasties
DESCRIPTION:Participants will work from a choice of small creatures – dragon\, leopard or peacock\, using naturally dyed wools in laid and couched work. Each canvas will be preloaded onto a frame. Frames are on loan for the day but can be purchased for £10. Suitable for beginners or more experienced embroiderers. This is a hand stitching workshop. \nMaterials List \n\nKit – £20\, payable on the day\nScissors\nMagnifying glass if you use one\nSketchbook\n\nAbout the Tutor \nTanya Bentham has been specialising in medieval embroidery for most of her adult life. She works with medieval stitches and medieval materials\, but sometimes adds a modern twist.\nHer piece “the three living and the three dead” won “innovative use of textiles” at the 2022 Fine Art Textiles Awards.\nShe has written two books\, (so far) with Crowood press – Opus Anglicanum (2021) and Bayeux Stitch (2022) \nMore information available on her website –  Opusanglicanum \nPlease bring your own lunch.  There will be tea / coffee and biscuits provided.\nNB.  All electrical equipment you bring to the workshop\, MUST have a current PAT certificate. \nBooking Terms and Conditions:\nThe fee is non-refundable if you cancel (unless another person can take your place.)\nWe occasionally have a waiting list for a workshop and if that is the case your place would be offered to the next person on the list. If there isn’t a waiting list then you might know someone who could take your place. \nWith this in mind\, please let Bookings know as soon as possible if you are unable to attend.\nBookings queries please email bookings@texgroup.org.uk or complete the form here
URL:https://texgroup.org.uk/event/tanya-bentham-workshop-bayeux-beasties/
LOCATION:Chelford Village Hall\, Chelford Village Hall\, Knutsford Rd\, Chelford\, Macclesfield\, SK11 9AS\, United Kingdom
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