Sewing workshops
The sewing workshops provide additional skills to those explored in the projects and are also suitable for those who would like a taster before deciding on a project.
Patchwork
Patchwork or is a form of needlework that involves sewing together pieces of fabric into a larger design.
2 day workshop
- Log cabin
- Yo-yo
- Cathedral window
Embroidery
Embroidery is the art of decorating fabric or other materials with needle and thread or yarn. Embroidery may also incorporate other materials such as metal strips, pearls, beads, quills, and sequins.
2 day workshop
- Applique
- Simple surface stitches
- Smocking
- Drawn thread work
Quilting
The process of quilting uses a needle and thread to join two or more layers of material together to make a quilt. Typical quilting is done with three layers: the top fabric or quilt top, batting or insulating material and backing material.
2 day workshop
- English
- Italian
- Trapunto
- Soft sculpture, dolls' faces
Decorative additions
Decorative borders, edging and trimming applied to fabric. Cords, strips and soft balls.
2 day workshop
- Frills
- Fringing
- Pom poms
- Tassels
Painting and dyeing
2 day workshop
- Tie dye
- Transfer dye
- Fabric painting
- Fabric pens and crayons
Macramé
Macramé is a form of textile-making using knotting rather than weaving or knitting. Its primary knots are the square knot and forms of hitching (full hitch and double half hitches).
2 day workshop
- Square knot friendship bracelet
- Fancy cords
- Necklace pendant
- Owls and other creatures
Tricks of the trade
2 day workshop
- Transferring images from a computer to fabric
- Many uses of freezer paper
