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SUMMARY:Richard McVetis - ZOOM Workshop - Textures of Time: The Art of Hand Embroidery - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:This intimate online workshop offers a deep dive into the world of traditional hand embroidery\, designed to inspire both beginners and seasoned stitchers alike. Together\, we’ll explore the rich history and contemporary relevance of embroidery techniques\, focusing on how and why we use them. Participants will be guided through the meditative rhythms of hand stitching\, discovering embroidery as a versatile tool for drawing\, mark-making\, and self-expression. The workshop creates a calm\, focused\, and mindful space that encourages both experimentation and reflection. \nOver the course of five hours (including a break)\, you’ll have ample time to experiment with textures and patterns—working with different threads\, adjusting stitch scale and spacing\, and combining stitches to create unique\, expressive marks. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to expand your skills\, you’ll learn how even the simplest stitches can yield stunning results. I will provide hands-on demonstrations and practical guidance throughout\, ensuring you feel confident and inspired as you create. \nBeyond technique\, this workshop is also an opportunity to connect and gain insight into my artistic practice. I’ll share stories\, influences\, and inspirations behind my work\, offering a deeper understanding of embroidery’s creative possibilities. You’ll leave with new skills\, fresh ideas\, and perhaps a renewed appreciation for the quiet beauty of handmade work. \nMaterials List \n\n\nFabric to stitch on – try to avoid anything too tightly woven. Linen works well\, as does cotton or wool flannel (I use different weights of wool). It’s very much up to each person and what you’d like to stitch on.\nThreads – Perle cotton (in various thicknesses) and stranded cotton are great places to start\, though really any thread will work (my favourite is a black machine cotton)\nEmbroidery needles\nEmbroidery hoop\nSmall scissors\nPencil and paper for taking notes\n\n\n\nAbout the Tutor \nRichard McVetis studied at Manchester School of Art before studying at the Royal College of Art\, where he now teaches. McVetis has been shortlisted for several distinguished prizes\, including the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize\, UK\, 2023; the Jerwood Drawing Prize\, UK\, 2011 and 2017\, and the international Loewe Craft Prize\, 2018. In addition\, McVetis has shown work nationally and internationally at several exhibitions\, including Threads at Arnolfini\, UK\, 2023; The British Textile Biennial\, UK\, 2021; RENEW at Kettles Yard\, UK\, 2019; Loewe Craft Prize\, Design Museum\, London\, UK\, 2018; ‘Form + Motion’ – a major exhibition with the British Council\, South Korea\, 2017. In 2022 his solo show was at the Craft Study Centre\, Farnham. \nhttp://richardmcvetis.co.uk \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 \nThis workshop is SOLD OUT – if you would like to be added to the Waiting List in case a space becomes available please click here and complete the form.
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SUMMARY:Jenny Bennigsen - Workshop -  Treasure Boxes
DESCRIPTION:Considering the theme of treasure\, we will look at personal stories and memories and explore ways to capture them on a small textile piece. We will construct treasure boxes from cotton organdie in which to hide our treasured memories. Techniques used will include working with solufleece\, machine embroidery and appliqué\, fabric manipulation and some very basic origami. Participants will need to bring their own sewing machine and be reasonably competent at using it. \n \nMaterials List \nAlthough no previous experience of free machine embroidery is needed\, participants must be familiar with using a sewing machine.\nWe will explore ways to capture memories from our selected objects and practice free machine embroidery onto Solufleeece in the morning and then create the lid for our boxes using our designs in the afternoon. The base of the box can be finished at the workshop or at\n home. We will finish with a show and tell over home made cake that I will bring. (Please let me know if anyone attending has dietary considerations and\n I will do my best to accommodate them.\n\nKit list:\n\nElectric sewing machine in good working order. It must either have a drop feed dog function or a cover plate to prevent the feed dogs engaging.\nFree machine embroidery/darning foot suitable for use with your machine\nThree to four bobbins at least half full of any colour of thread plus at least one empty bobbin\n( See note about machine needles supplied in kit to purchase)\nWooden embroidery hoop – 7″(18cm) -9 “(23cm) in diameter. This should have a tightening screw that can take a screwdriver not just be hand tightened. The hoop can be bound with tape or unbound.\nScrewdriver for hoop if possible\nA small item (or items) which have sentimental attachment and/or evoke memories for example of a place\, a person or an event. These could be nature based\, textile based\, a household object or a personal item etc. but should be no bigger than something that would fit into a small shoebox but could be much smaller. Please do not bring anything of great monetary value. NB the memory you choose to work with should be something you are happy to share with the group.\nMachine threads in a selection of colours that may represent your memory/ object in some way or just be favourites. These do not have to be a perfect colour match to your object. They do not have to be specialist embroidery threads\, Coats Moon threads will work fine\, but better quality threads such as Guttermann will give a nicer finish. Try to include a neutral beige or light grey if possible and 5-10 other colours to play with. You may want to include a variegated thread if you already have any already in.\nSmall personal sewing kit including a pair of snips or small scissors\, a pair of fabric scissors and a stitch ripper.\nSpectacles for sewing if you need them!\n\nOptional extras \n\nVery small scraps of fabric that have meaning to you that you may want to incorporate\nNotebook and pencil\nParticipants will need to purchase a kit from me at an additional cost of £10.  The kit will include:\nEnough Solufleece to have a practice session and to complete their box\nEnough cotton organdie to create a complete box\nA Schmetz machine embroidery needle (most modern machines take these needles\, if your machine is very old or a non domestic one that uses a different needle system you must supply your own)\nA water erasable  marking pen\n\nAbout the Tutor \nAs a textile artist and designer/maker\, my work captures fading memories and narratives and stitches them into something new and tangible to take into the future.  \nI love to use free machine embroidery but also experiment with other techniques such as print and textile manipulation.  \nI returned to study after home educating my children and graduated from Bradford School of Art in 2023\, gaining a distinction in Textiles Practice. I was also awarded the travel award for excellence in textile design from Bradford Textile Society and was sponsored by Madeira Threads for my final FdA collection. \nhttp://www.treadleandthread.co.uk \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
URL:https://texgroup.org.uk/event/jenny-bennigsen-workshop-treasure-boxes/
LOCATION:Siddington Village Hall\, Congleton Rd\, Siddington\, SK11 9JR\, United Kingdom
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