Textiles Open Workshops

                            

So whether you have new ideas and techniques you’d like to try, or just bags of enthusiasm to learn, why not come and meet other textilers, and enjoy a cuppa and some company whilst you create? Come along and see what you can do!

Use of equipment and basic materials required are included in the session fee of £12, although there will occasionally be an extra charge of a few pounds for materials, or the requirement to bring materials with you as indicated in the session plan below. 

Alternatively you might like to bring along any projects, materials and equipment you are currently working on. 

SESSION PLANS – September 2011- February 2012

8^th Sept - PLANNING

15^th Sept – SHIRLEY’S APRON – Make your own version of Shirley’s comfortable wraparound apron (you will need approx 1.2m min of sturdy fabric, old curtain will do! Plus your sewing machine if possible)

 22^nd Sept – FELT FLOWERS - Find out how to make stunning 3D flowers using wool tops and felting

 29^th Sept – METALWORK - Experimental embellishment using metal foil and sheet combined with stitch, metallic fabrics, markal sticks and other metallic finishes (please bring your sewing machine if possible)

 6^th Oct – ‘SMOOTHIE’ CHARITY HAT KNIT – Knit little bobble hats for Innocent Smoothie bottles, 25p to Help the Aged for every one we send in!

 13^th Oct – STITCH AND DYE 1 – Create a design using appliqué with a range of natural fabrics on cotton wadding

 20^th Oct – STITCH AND DYE 2 – Dye your appliqué design using Procion dyes

 27^th Oct – PAPERMAKING - Learn the basic technique of making paper using a vat of paper pulp and a deckle and mould

 3^rd Nov – MARBLING - on fabric using marblin inks and trays

 10^th Nov – BOOKBINDING AND COVERS – Make a book of stitched pages, and create book covers in different forms

 17^th Nov – COMPUTER PRINTING ONTO FABRICS - Print photos and images onto fabrics such as silk and cotton, using a laptop and printer (please bring images on memory stick)

 25^th Nov – MILLAND XMAS FAIR – Planning and making session for all those involved in this craft fair (other members most welcome to bring own work to do if not taking part)

 1^st Dec – BLOCK PRINTING ON CALICO – create a printing block and print repeat patterns onto cotton fabric, suitable for greetings cards or other projects

 8^th Dec – ALTERED BOOKS – Bring along an old hardback book, and transform it using a range of papers, fabrics and decorative techniques (please bring any ‘treasures’ to include)

 15^th Dec – CATCH UP – An opportunity to complete any unfinished pieces of work

 5^th Jan – GESSO 1- Create a collage background on fabric, and apply gesso layer

 12^th Jan – GESSO 2 – Stitch and embellish your work, then paint with acrylics

 19^th Jan – FREE MACHINE EMBROIDERY ON SOLUBLE FABRIC – Experiment with free machine embroidery on dissolvable fabrics to create delicate lace stitchwork

 26^th Jan – TERRY’S BAG – Make a spacious and practical tote bag using a provided pattern

 2^nd Feb – BATIK ON PAPER – Experiment with the technique of batik on paper

 9^th Feb – RECYCLING KNITWEAR – Bring along an old jumper and transform it into a bag or cushion (sewing machine required)

 16^th Feb – WEAVING – Alternative ways of weaving using found objects and fabrics

 23^rd Feb – CATCH UP - An opportunity to complete any unfinished pieces of work