Artworks

Textiles Open Workshops

AN textiles           felt bag              sewing machine   
Every Thursday morning, 10am - 1pm 

 

These weekly workshops are aimed at anyone with an interest in Textiles, including stitching, machine embroidery, feltmaking, patchwork, knitting, dyeing, spinning and many more.

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. 

 
 
Cost is £12 per session - or book 5 sessions in advance for £50, and attend whenever you like
Please call 07766 919231  or email artworks01@aol.com to check current availability of places    

SESSION PLANS – September 2011- February 2012

8th Sept - PLANNING

15th 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)

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

 29th 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

 17th 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)

 25th 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)

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

 8th 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

 

 

 


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