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SUMMARY:Angela Oswald - Workshop - Machine Embellishing
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is aimed at refining the skills  of mixing and blending wool tops with additional embellishments to achieve colourful and blended surfaces \nThese surfaces can be additionally used for collage and applique which can be further enhanced with hand and machine stitching . \nEquipment \nEmbellishing machine\, spare needles\, extension cable\, scissors \nWool tops in an assortment of colours as many or whatever you have available. We will be using the colours of the landscape for inspiration \nNylon nets the type that under skirts are made from not net curtains\, in whatever colours you have available. You will need roughly ½  a metre but can be  made up of smaller pieces \n*I will have both wool and net available for purchase \nAdditional in small quantities\, if you have them but not necessary\, silk tops\, wool nepps\, sari silk and chiffon scarves. \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
URL:https://texgroup.org.uk/event/angela-oswald-workshop-machine-embellishing/
LOCATION:Chelford Village Hall\, Chelford Village Hall\, Knutsford Rd\, Chelford\, Macclesfield\, SK11 9AS\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Jane McKeating - ‘Draw Print Stitch\, Who Needs Words?’
DESCRIPTION:A presentation of Jane’s work focusing on recent textile projects. A powerpoint showing drawing through to textiles and how the process of making works for Jane. Followed by a look at lots of samples and examples for everyone to handle and discuss. Lots of sketchbooks to look at to see where ideas start. \nAbout Jane \n\n\n\n Jane Is a member of the 62 Group and the Textile Study Group. She has been making textile works since graduating from Goldsmiths College and Manchester School of Art. Jane Taught Embroidery for 30 years at Manchester school of Art where she became Associate Head of Design. In 2019\, Jane left to work full time as an artist. She has a studio at Suite Studios in Salford and exhibits widely. \nWebsite: http://janemckeating.co.uk \nThe talk is free to members of Textile Explorers
URL:https://texgroup.org.uk/event/jane-mckeating-draw-print-stitch-who-needs-words/
LOCATION:Marthall Village Hall\, The Hall at Marthall\, Sandlebridge Lane\, Knutsford\, WA16 7SB\, United Kingdom
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