Workshops

Workshops

Book one of my Workshops today, and let’s get creating!
  • If you are looking to learn a new skill and try something truly inspirational, all taking place within a warm and welcoming environment, then come and try one of my one day workshops, and book your place today.
  • All of my workshops are for small groups of no more than 4 people and are suitable for all levels. No experience necessary.
  • A choice of fabrics, yarns, threads, and trimmings are all included in the cost of each workshop, though if have any favourite fabrics or yarns that you wish to use, feel free to bring these along.
  • I am also available to teach larger groups at a venue of your choice. Please just contact me to make a booking.

Making a Designer Handbag

In this one-day workshop, you will learn how to construct your very own designer handbag. This workshop will focus on bag construction, with the emphasis on making it as individual as you are. You will follow a pattern for a medium handbag and learn about interlinings, facings and how to put in a magnetic clasp fastening. Your bag will be fully lined with inner pocket, and completed with a gorgeous big bow in a contrasting colour.

This Workshop is suitable for beginners to advanced.

10am-3pm

Please contact me to make a booking on a day of your choice.

£65

Making a Hand Embroidered Designer Handbag 

In this one day workshop you will learn a variety of modern hand-embroidery techniques, before designing and constructing your very own designer handbag to take away with you. You will follow a pattern for a medium handbag, that will be fully lined with magnetic clasp fastening. The morning we will concentrate on creating a beautifully simple, embroidered floral design, using an array of gorgeous yarns, fibers and threads. If you are new to hand-embroidery, you will start by learning a few simple traditional stitches, all done with a fresh modern twist to great effect. If you are more experienced, then this is a chance to really let your creative juices flow. The afternoon will focus on constructing your handbag, and completing it with those finishing details.

This Workshop is suitable for beginners to advanced.

10am-4pm

Please contact me to make a booking on a day of your choice.

£70

Making a Gorgeous Hand Embroidered Cushion 

In this workshop you will hand-embroider and construct your very own beautiful cushion cover, with simple 'envelop-style' back opening. Perfect for decorating any part of your home. You will choose your own fabrics from a selection provided, and design your own floral motives, picking up techniques in composition and design placement. You will learn a variety of traditional embroidery stitches & techniques, all done in a modern contemporary way. This workshop includes a duck feather cushion pad. Pictured cushion has added pre-knitted corsages, (not included in workshop), though you may add anything you like!

This Workshop is suitable for beginners to advanced.

10am-3pm

Please contact me to make a booking on a day of your choice.

 £65

Making Hand Embroidered Hearts & Butterflies

In this one-day workshop you will be able to design and hand-embroider your very own beautiful little stuffed hearts & butterflies. Perfect to decorate around your home, or to give as lovely treasured individual gifts. You will learn a variety of traditional embroidery stitches & techniques, all done in a modern and contemporary way, using chunky yarns, threads & sequins. All finished with a ribbon loop for hanging. How many you make in one day will depend on your level, though you should complete at least one of each.

This Workshop is suitable for beginners to advanced.

10am-2pm

Please contact me to make a booking on a day of your choice.

£50

Making a Floral Work Of Art

In this one-day workshop, you will learn to create your very own hand-embroidered & embellished work of art, ready to hang on your wall. You will learn a variety of traditional embroidery stitches & techniques, all done in a modern and contemporary way, using chunky yarns, threads & sequins in your own choice of colours. You will learn about design composition and placement, to create your own individual design. This workshop includes a wooden hoop.

This Workshop is suitable for beginners to advanced.

10am-2pm

Please contact me to make a booking on a day of your choice.

£50

An Introduction to Modern Hand Embroidery

In this workshop you will learn some of the many varied and different techniques of modern hand-embroidery. It is an excellent introduction to some of the most beautiful and creative traditional stitches, all done with a fresh contemporary twist. You will soon be inspired and excited with the many effects you can create, and will be able to take your sampler away with you. 

A perfect introduction to hand-embroidery, suitable for beginners.

10.00 - 12.30pm

Please contact me to make a booking on a day of your choice.

£25


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