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Angela Oswald – Workshop – Playing and stitching in circles

Chelford Village Hall Chelford Village Hall, Knutsford Rd, Chelford, Macclesfield, United Kingdom

Having fun playing and stitching in circles This workshop is to let yourself free to experiment with stitch and texture a time to experiment with threads and fabrics. The workshop can be done using hand stitch and or machine stitching. A background will be prepared by patching and or weaving remnants of fabrics to make …

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Free – £20.00

Beverley Saville – Talk – My Textile Journey

Marthall Village Hall The Hall at Marthall, Sandlebridge Lane, Knutsford, United Kingdom

About the artist My response to the world around me has always been through art. After many years as a painter and teacher in 2019 I began making textiles. This was the beginning of an extraordinary journey and I now have work in homes and collections all over the world and regularly run workshops and …

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£6.00

Rob Jones – ZOOM Talk – An exploration of Japanese textiles crafts

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I will talk to you about Japanese textiles crafts, discussing the origins and history and daily usage of the following crafts: Shibori resist dyeing Katagami stencilling Sashiko embroidery Boro Kogin counted thread Sashiko Kasuri weaving I will bring examples of all these vintage textiles for you to see, including vintage Japanese textiles and examples of …

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£6.00

Rob Jones – Zoom Workshop – Moyozashi (pattern) sashiko embroidery

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Introduction to Moyozashi Sashiko: History, types, with examples of the different types presented and explained. Marking up of the patterns using the tools and patterns provided. Explanation of how to stitch Moyozashi sashiko patterns with guidance on starting and finishing knots and how to achieve a clean result. If students do not complete their project …

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Get Tickets £10.00 – £35.00

Catherine Lawes – Talk – Designing and Creating a piece of wearable art

Marthall Village Hall The Hall at Marthall, Sandlebridge Lane, Knutsford, United Kingdom

Catherine was born and raised in New Zealand but has spent most of her life living in the UK. Sewing has always been a big part of her life, her mother made all their clothes when they were young and then Catherine took over from the age of 11. Her father had been a Master …

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£6.00

Richard McVetis – ZOOM Talk – From Intimate Stitches to Monumental Forms: My Textile Journey

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In this talk, Richard offers an exploration of his artistic journey, delving into themes of time, space, and the transformative potential of hand embroidery. Through his meticulous process and deep attention to detail, he reveal how textiles can be used to engage with contemporary ideas and how his practice connects the intimate with the monumental. …

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£6.00

Jann Thorpe – Workshop – Coiled bowls and decorations

Siddington Village Hall Congleton Rd, Siddington, United Kingdom

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 …

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Free – £20.00

Tanya Bentham – TALK – “Modern Medieval – My work in Medieval Embroidery”

Marthall Village Hall The Hall at Marthall, Sandlebridge Lane, Knutsford, United Kingdom

Tanya 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. Her piece "the three living and the three dead" won "innovative use of textiles" at the 2022 Fine Art Textiles Awards. She has written two books, (so …

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Tanya Bentham – Workshop – Bayeux Beasties

Chelford Village Hall Chelford Village Hall, Knutsford Rd, Chelford, Macclesfield, United Kingdom

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 …

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Get Tickets £20.00 – £45.00

Amber Lily – ZOOM Talk – “Exploring the Intersection of Play and Process: An Intuitive Approach to Colour, Texture, and Mark-Making”

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Screenshot This talk explores the creative process behind building vibrant compositions through colour, texture, and mark-making. We’ll discuss creating unique colour palettes inspired by primary images, how colours interact, and techniques like free-motion embroidery, printmaking, stenciling, collage, and dyeing. Finishing techniques and the importance of playful, intuitive experimentation will also be covered to help elevate …

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Richard McVetis – ZOOM Workshop – Textures of Time: The Art of Hand Embroidery

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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 …

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Get Tickets £15.00 – £40.00

Jenny Bennigsen – Talk – “Treasured Moments: Stitching Memories to Take into the Future”

Aspects of my back story, my practice and how stories and narratives are important to my work. I will also share a technique known as 'material cultural analysis' and how this can aid textile art.  About Jenny As a textile artist and designer/maker, my work captures fading memories and narratives and stitches them into something …

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