11 14 OCTOBER 2018 ALEXANDRA PALACE, LONDON LEARNING CURVE WORKSHOPS - The Knitting & Stitching Show
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The definitive
event for anyone
with a love of textile
based crafts.
11 - 14 OCTOBER 2018
ALEXANDRA PALACE, LONDON
LEARNING CURVE WORKSHOPS
Timetable and Descriptions
More than 220 classes catering
for all levels of ability.
PLUS a dedicated Dressmaking Studio in association with
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knittingandstitchingshows knitnstitchshow theknittingandstitchingshowsALEXANDRA PALACE TIMETABLE 2018
THURSDAY 11TH OCTOBER
Code Start Room Title Tutor Length Level Cost
219 08:30 Room 2 Fun with Free Motion: Tea Pot Picture Sukhbeer Dryden, Sew n Beads 1.5 hr AL £22*
220 08:30 Room 5 Crochet Stars Annemarie Benthem 1.5 hr I/A £22*
221 08:30 Room 8 Crochet a Love Heart Bag Charm Jo Smith 1.5 hr I £22*
222 09:00 Room 1 Continuous Bias Binding Made Easy Claire Tyler 1 hr B £19*
223 09:00 Room 3 Fabulous Knitted Flowers Molly Brown 1 hr AL £19*
1 10:30 Room 1 Fun with Favourite Machine Feet Claire Tyler 2 hr I £24
2 10:30 Room 2 Paper Piecing Card Making by Machine Sukhbeer Dryden, Sew n Beads 1.5 hr AL £18
3 10:30 Room 3 Creative Textiles using Transfer Paints Jenni McGill, Its Sew Simple 1 hr AL £15
4 10:30 Room 4 Napkin Decoupage Hanging Hearts Heather Higgins, Fine Lines 1 hr AL £15
5 10:30 Room 5 Macrame Wall Hanging Zoe Bateman 1.5 hr B £18
6 10:30 Room 6 Needle Felt Posable Party Mice Sophie Buckley, The Makerss 1 hr AL £15
7 10:30 Room 7 Knit a Beaded Button Cover Luise Roberts 1 hr I £15
8 10:30 Room 8 Learn to Crochet Jo Smith 1.5 hr B £18
9 10:30 Room 9 NW Hall Sculptural Embroidery: 3D Embroideries Fi Oberon 1 hr B/I £15
10 10:30 DM Studio Invisible Zips Made Easy Celia Banks, Sew Fundamental 1 hr I £15
11 10:30 PC4 upstairs Pattern Drafting and Cutting Daisy Surgey, Made Thrithy 1 day I/A £60
12 10:30 PC5 upstairs Introducing Entrelac: Knitted Fabric with Woven Appearance Molly Brown 2 hr I £24
13 11:45 Room 3 Understanding Paper Patterns Katya Essery, Sew Pretty 1 hr AL £15
14 11:45 Room 4 Rag Rug Wreaths from your Stash Lorraine Reed-Wenman 1.5 hr AL £18
15 11:45 Room 6 Create a Wire Work & Hand Stitched Felt Brooch Laura Guida 1 hr AL £15
16 11:45 Room 7 Introduction to Canvas Stitches: Top Topiary Royal School of Needlework 1.5 hr AL £18
17 11:45 Room 9 NW Hall Make your Own Piece of Fish Leather Adrine Pool, Netherlands 1.5 hr B/I £18
18 11:45 DM Studio Know your Knits: Sucessfully Sew Stretch Fabric Celia Banks, Sew Fundamental 1.5 hr AL £18
20 12:15 Room 8 Fair Isle Knitting: Creative and Fun Monica Russel, KnitKnacks 1 hr I £15
21 12:15 Room 2 Machine Sew Patchwork Jenni McGill, Its Sew Simple 1 hr B £15
22 12:15 Room 5 Beadwork for Beginners: Lattice Cuff Sylvia Fairhurst 1 hr B £15
23 12:45 Room 1 Lovely Lacy Knickers Claire Tyler 1 hr I £15
24 12:45 PC5 upstairs Crochet a Poppy Sam Sabido 1 hr I £15
25 13:00 Room 3 Needle Felt a Cute Penguin Fi Oberon 1 hr B/I £15
26 13:00 Room 6 Hardanger Embroidery for Beginners: Needle Book Ilke Cochrane, Mabel's Fancies 1 hr Bs £15
28 13:30 Room 8 Design your Own Fabric with Spoonflower Katy Holmes, Spoonflower 1.5 hr AL £18
29 13:30 Room 2 Upcycle a Man's Shirt into a Handbag Jenni McGill, Its Sew Simple 1 hr AL £15
30 13:30 Room 4 Dorset Buttons Elizabeth Healey 1 hr AL £15
31 13:30 Room 5 Scintillating Landscapes Catherine Lawes 1 hr AL £15
32 13:30 Room 7 Make Artist Brushes Marianda Twydell 1 hr AL £15
33 13:30 Room 9 NW Hall Indian Block Print on a Tea Towel Tessa Grace, The Arty Crafty Place 1 hr AL £15
34 13:30 DM Studio Comfty PJ Shorts Katya Essery, Sew Pretty 2 hr AL £24
*Breakfast Club classes starting at 8.30 or 9am include a breakfast muffin and coffee or tea.
2THURSDAY 11TH OCTOBER
Code Start Room Title Tutor Length Level Cost
35 14:00 Room 1 Slippers in a Bag Janice Croft 1.5 hr B/I £18
36 14:15 Room 3 20 Tips to Improve your Sewing Celia Banks, Sew Fundamental 1 hr D AL £9
37 14:15 Room 6 Shisha Embroidery for Beginners: Shisha Flower Ilke Cochrane, Mabel's Fancies 1.5 hr AL £18
39 14:15 PC5 upstairs Silk Ribbon Embroidery: Tulips Molly Brown 1 hr AL £15
40 14:45 Room 2 Freehand Machine Embroidery:Landscapes Wendy Dolan 1.5 hr AL £18
41 14:45 Room 4 Glorious Goldwork Brooch Sarah Rakestraw,Golden Hinde 1 hr AL £15
42 14:45 Room 5 Lucet Cord Making: A Passion Ziggy Rytka 1 hr AL £15
43 14:45 Room 7 Rag Rugging for Beginners Elspeth Jackson, Ragged Life 1 hr AL £15
44 14:45 Room 9 NW Hall Mono Printing with Stamping and Geli Plates Cecile Whatman, Australia 1 hr AL £15
45 15:15 Room 8 Crochet: Sedge Stitch Cowl Hannah Johnson 1.5 hr AL £18
46 15:30 Room 3 Pattern Alterations for Fuller Busts Claire Tyler 1.5 hr I £18
47 15:30 PC5 upstairs Clamshells: How to Piece by Hand Molly Brown 1 hr AL £15
48 15:45 Room 1 Colourful Reversible Obi-Style Belt Karen Arthur 1.5 hr I £18
49 15:45 DM Studio Double your Fun with Twin Needles Katya Essery, Sew Pretty 1 hr I £15
51 16:00 Room 4 Squiggles, Giggles & Hammers Alysn Midgelow Marsden 1 hr AL £15
52 16:00 Room 5 Knitting with Wire: Necklace or Bracelet Susan Burns 1 hr I £15
53 16:00 Room 6 Needle Felt a Little Lamb Fi Oberon 1 hr B/I £15
54 16:00 Room 7 Japanese Embroidery Midori Matsushima 1 hr AL £15
55 16:00 Room 9 NW Hall Wet Felt a Poppy Brooch Meg Chater 1 hr AL £15
224 17:00 Room 2 Free Motion Tree Silhouettes Molly Brown 1.5 hr B £18
225 17:00 Room 8 Tapestry Crochet: A Sunburst Potholder Jo Smith 1.5 hr I £18
226 17:15 Room 3 Christmas Redwork Sukhbeer Dryden, Sew n Beads 1.5 hr AL £18
227 17:15 Room 7 Make a Beautiful Beaded Snowflake Ruth Vickery, 1 hr Bs £15
The Beadworkers Guild
228 17:15 DM Stuido The Makers Atelier Pull-on Skirt Claire Tyler 2 hr I £24
229 17:15 Theatre Knit, Natter and Sip Bubbly: Baby Hats for Hospital Fiona Brennan, Sonic Knits 1 hr AL £20
230 17:30 Room 5 Pretty Party Tiara: Crochet with Wire Susan Burns 1 hr I £15
Key Code: DM Studio: Dressmaking Studio, PC4, PC5, upstairs rooms only accessible by stairs. 1 hr D = 1 hour Demo
B = Beginner (new to the subject) AL: Any Level (some knowledge of subject); I = Intermediate (some knowledge, wishing to brush up skills or learn more);
A = Advanced (good knowledge of subject)
3ALEXANDRA PALACE TIMETABLE 2018
FRIDAY 12TH OCTOBER
Code Start Room Title Tutor Length Level Cost
231 08:30 Room 1 Rose Paper Piecing by Machine Sukhbeer Dryden, Sew n Beads 1.5 hr AL £22*
232 08:30 Room 6 Crochet a Love Heart Bag Charm Jo Smith 1.5 hr I £22*
233 09:00 Room 2 Discover Decorative Stitches: Textured Cushion Cover Molly Brown 1 hr B £19*
234 09:00 Room 3 Toe Up Socks: Avoid the Kitchener Stitch! Fiona Brennan, Sonic Knits 1 hr I £19*
235 09:00 Room 5 Creative Crochet Flowers Annemarie Benthem 1 hr B £19*
236 09:00 DM Studio Perfect Pattern Matching Claire Tyler 1 hr I £19*
62 10:30 Room 1 Zip It: Lapped and Invisible Zips Katya Essery, Sew Pretty 1.5 hr AL £18
63 10:30 Room 2 Freehand Machine Embroidery: Flower Meadow Wendy Dolan 2 hr AL £24
64 10:30 Room 3 Beadwork for Beginners: Bangles Roll On, Roll Off Sylvia Fairhurst 1 hr AL £15
65 10:30 Room 4 Polymer Clay Granny Square Buttons Terry Harper 1 hr AL £15
Negative Space Seed Stitch Designs: Contemporary
66 10:30 Room 5 Fi Oberon 1 hr B/I £15
Embroidery
67 10:30 Room 6 Needle Flet a Fluffy Owl Chick with Mixed Wool Batts Sophie Buckley, The Makerss 1 hr AL £15
68 10:30 Room 7 Knitting in Wire: Sparkling Autumn Bracelet Susan Burns 1 hr AL £15
69 10:30 Room 8 Crochet Edge Fabric Coasters Sam Sabido 1.5 hr I £18
70 10:30 Room 9 NW Hall Leather Look Journal Cover Cecile Whatman, Australia 1 hr AL £15
71 10:30 DM Studio Stylish Seams and Hems Claire Tyler 1 hr I £15
72 10:30 PC4 upstairs Make your Own Half Size Dress Form Celia Banks, Sew Fundamental 3 hr I/A £34
73 10:30 PC5 upstairs Knit Mini Jumpers: Jolly Tree Decs Molly Brown 1.5 hr AL £18
75 11:45 Room 3 Napkin Decoupage Coathanger Heather Higgins, Fine Lines 1 hr AL £15
76 11:45 Room 4 Inchie Mosaic Janet Goddard 1 hr AL £15
77 11:45 Room 5 Block Print a Calico Shopping Bag Julia Phillips 1 hr AL £15
78 11:45 Room 6 Wet Felt a Fantasy Flower Carole Waddle 1.5 hr AL £18
79 11:45 Room 7 Introduction to Crewelwork Embroidery 'Tulip' Royal School of Needlework 1.5 hr AL £18
80 11:45 Room 9 NW Hall Goldwork 3D Bee Georgina Bellamy 2 hr B/I £24
81 11:45 DM Studio Trouser Zips Made Easy Claire Tyler 1 hr I £15
82 12:15 Room 1 Vinyl Pocket Thread Roll Janice Croft 1.5hr AL £18
83 12:15 Room 8 Stumpwork: Catkins Kay Dennis 1.5 hr AL £18
84 12:15 PC5 upstairs Understanding Paper Patterns Katya Essery, Sew Pretty 1 hr AL £15
86 12:45 Room 2 Fabric Manipulation: Pleats, Tucks & Ruffles Jenni McGill, Its Sew Simple 1 hr AL £15
87 13:00 Room 3 Knit Using the Magic Loop: Two Socks at Once Molly Brown 1.5 hr I £18
88 13:00 Room 4 Textural Landscapes Catherine Lawes 1 hr AL £15
89 13:00 Room 5 The Owl & The Pussycat: Needle Felt the Owl Fi Oberon 1 hr AL £15
90 13:15 DM Studio Adding a Ruffle Claire Tyler 1 hr I £15
91 13:30 Room 6 Knit a Small Sphere Luise Roberts 1 hr I £15
92 13:30 Room 7 Freestyle Embroidery for Beginners: Ilke Cochrane, Mabel's Fancies 1.5 hr AL £18
A Little Wildflower Garden
93 13:30 PC4 upstairs Vegan Leather Cross Shoulder Bag with Ankara Fabric Detail Karen Arthur 3 hr I £34
94 13:30 PC5 upstairs How to Draft a Pattern using Personal Measurements Katya Essery, Sew Pretty 1.5 hr AL £18
*Breakfast Club classes starting at 8.30 or 9am include a breakfast muffin and coffee or tea.
4FRIDAY 12TH OCTOBER
Code Start Room Title Tutor Length Level Cost
96 14:00 Room 2 Recycled Sewing Room Organisers Jenni McGill, Its Sew Simple 1 hr B/I £15
97 14:00 Room 8 Lace Knitting: Let's Be Creative Monica Russel, KnitKnacks 1 hr I £15
98 14:00 Room 9 NW Hall Felt Making: Create a Colourful Needlecase Laura Guida 1 hr AL £15
99 14:15 Room 1 Beat the Buttonhole Blues Celia Banks, Sew Fundamental 1 hr AL £15
100 14:15 Room 4 Cathedral Window Pin Cushion Janet Goddard 1.5 hr AL £18
101 14:15 Room 5 Butterfly Loom: Make a Scarflette Mandy Whitfield 1.5 hr AL £18
102 14:30 DM Studio Advanced Dressmaking Techniques Claire Tyler 2 hr I £24
104 14:45 Room 3 Uniquely Styled Covered Notebook Terry Harper 1 hr AL £15
105 14:45 Room 6 Everlasting Rag RugBouquets Elspeth Jackson, Ragged Life 1.5 hr AL £18
106 15:15 Room 2 Free Motion Sketching Sukhbeer Dryden, Sew n Beads 2 hr B £24
107 15:15 Room 7 Darning & Needle Weaving Elizabeth Healey 1.5 hr AL £18
108 15:15 Room 8 Crochet a Mandala Jo Smith 1.5 hr I £18
109 15:15 Room 9 NW Hall 3D Mini Felted Pod Abigail Thomas 1.5 hr I £18
110 15:15 PC5 upstairs Declutter & Organise your Sewing Space Nadia Arbach 2 hr AL £24
111 15:30 Room 1 Beading by Machine Celia Banks, Sew Fundamental 1 hr I £15
112 16:00 Room 3 Two Colour Brioche Knitting Molly Brown 1 hr I £15
113 16:00 Room 4 Scraps to Fancies Alysn Midgelow Marsden 1 hr AL £15
114 16:00 Room 5 The Owl & The Pussycat: Needle Felt the Cat Fi Oberon 1 hr AL £15
Key Code: DM Studio: Dressmaking Studio, PC4, PC5, upstairs rooms only accessible by stairs. 1 hr D = 1 hour Demo
B = Beginner (new to the subject) AL: Any Level (some knowledge of subject); I = Intermediate (some knowledge, wishing to brush up skills or learn more);
A = Advanced (good knowledge of subject)
5ALEXANDRA PALACE TIMETABLE 2018
SATURDAY 13TH OCTOBER
Code Start Room Title Tutor Length Level Cost
237 08:30 Room 1 Machine Sew a Coil Pot Molly Brown 1.5 hr I £22*
238 08:30 Room 3 The Makers Atelier Origami Top on an Overlocker Claire Tyler 1.5 hr I £22*
239 08:30 Room 7 Mixed Media Corset Tag Sukhbeer Dryden, Sew n Beads 1.5 hr AL £22*
240 09:00 Room 4 Fabulous Fabric Flower Brooches Janet Goddard 1 hr AL £19*
241 09:00 Room 5 Crochet an Owl in the Round Annemarie Benthem 1 hr I/A £19*
242 09:00 Room 6 Toe Up Socks: Avoid the Kitchener Stitch! Fiona Brennan, Sonic Knits 1 hr I £19*
116 10:30 Room 1 Sew Some Sweet Culottes with Pockets Miss Libby Rose 2 hr AL £24
117 10:30 Room 2 Creative Machine Embroidery Beach Hut Picture Abigail Mill 2 hr AL £24
118 10:30 Room 3 Semi Circle Jersey Skirt on a Babylock Overlocker Janice Croft 1 hr AL £15
119 10:30 Room 4 Owl Baby Pin Cushions Janet Goddard 1 hr AL £15
120 10:30 Room 5 Embroidery Patch Sonia Bienek, City Lit 2 hr B/I £24
121 10:30 Room 6 Needle Felt Pebbles: Learn to Create a Rug Sophie Buckley, The Makerss 1 hr AL £15
122 10:30 Room 7 Rag Rugging for Beginners Elspeth Jackson, Ragged Life 1 hr AL £15
123 10:30 Room 8 Shibori in a Jar Angela Daymond 1 hr AL £15
124 10:30 Room 9 NW Hall Pictures in Stitches: Hand Stitched Applique Helena Marriott 1 hr AL £15
125 10:30 DM Studio Buttons and Buttonholes by Machine Claire Tyler 1.5 hr I £18
126 10:30 PC4 upstairs Clever Collars and Cuffs Celia Banks, Sew Fundamental 2 hr I/A £24
127 10:30 PC5 upstairs Design and Sell your Own E-book Knitting Patterns Nina Fern 3 hr AL £34
129 11:45 Room 3 Quilt as you Go on the BabylockOverlocker Pam Neave 1.5 hr I £18
130 11:45 Room 4 Screen Printing Made Easy Sukhbeer Dryden, Sew n Beads 1 hr B £15
131 11:45 Room 6 Tree: Twisted Wire and Beads Kath Orsman 1 hr AL £15
132 11:45 Room 7 Introduction to Canvas Stitches: Top Topiary Royal School of Needlework 1.5 hr AL £18
133 11:45 Room 8 Fair Isle Knitting: Creative and Fun Monica Russel, KnitKnacks 1 hr I £15
134 11:45 Room 9 NW Hall Make your Own Piece of Fish Leather Adrine Pool, Netherlands 1.5 hr B/I £18
135 12:15 DM Studio Essential Dressmaking Techniques Claire Tyler 1.5 hr I £18
137 12:45 Room 1 Chenille Cushion Cover: Intro t Fabric Manipulation Molly Brown 1 hr B £15
138 12:45 Room 5 Beadwork on Canvas Eliza McClelland 1 hr AL £15
139 12:45 PC4 upstairs Twin Needle Magic Celia Banks, Sew Fundamental 1 hr AL £15
140 13:00 Room 2 Simple Stylish Chic Clutch Bag Sukhbeer Dryden, Sew n Beads 1.5 hr AL £18
141 13:00 Room 4 Italian Corded Quilting Janet Goddard 1 hr AL £15
142 13:00 Room 6 English Paper Piecing Hexagons Helena Marriott 1 hr B £15
143 13:00 Room 8 Learn Tapestry Crochet Jo Smith 1.5 hr I £18
145 13:30 Room 3 Nifty and Neat Overlocked Scrap Bags Pam Neave 1 hr I £15
146 13:30 Room 7 Hare Glass Pendant on Kantha Sari Silks Angela Daymond 1 hr AL £15
147 13:30 Room 9 NW Hall Construct, Deconstruct: Experimental Material Samples Nicole Line 1 hr AL £15
148 13:45 PC5 upstairs Free Form Crochet Taster Steph Phillips 2 hr I £24
149 14:00 Room 1 Stitch Snowflakes with Free Motion & Soluble Fabrics Molly Brown 1 hr B £15
150 14:00 Room 5 Confetti: Knitting in Wire Bracelet Kath Orsman 1 hr AL £15
*Breakfast Club classes starting at 8.30 or 9am include a breakfast muffin and coffee or tea.
6SATURDAY 13TH OCTOBER
Code Start Room Title Tutor Length Level Cost
151 14:15 Room 4 Tissue Fitting for Busy People Celia Banks, Sew Fundamental 1 hr D AL £9
152 14:15 Room 6 Wet Felt a Frilly Flower Meg Chater 1 hr AL £15
153 14:15 DM Studio Bound Necklines Claire Tyler 1 hr I £15
154 14:15 PC4 upstairs Make a Wonderful Wrap Skirt with Applique in 2 Hours Miss Libby Rose 2 hr AL £24
156 14:45 Room 2 Cushion Cover with Piping Sukhbeer Dryden, Sew n Beads 1 hr AL £15
157 14:45 Room 3 Wrap Jersey Top on a Babylock Overlocker Janice Croft 1.5 hr AL £18
158 14:45 Room 7 Design your Own Fabric with Spoonflower Katy Holmes, Spoonflower 1.5 hr AL £18
159 14:45 Room 8 Lovely Lampshades Terry Harper 1 hr AL £15
160 14:45 Room 9 NW Hall Hand dyed Silk Scarf Cecile Whatman, Australia 1 hr AL £15
161 15:15 Room 1 Combine Textile Techniques: Create Unique Fabric Alison Nicholson 1.5 hr I £18
162 15:30 Room 4 Squiggles, Giggles & Hammers Alysn Midgelow Marsden 1 hr AL £15
163 15:30 Room 5 Blossom Necklace: Twisted Beads and Wire Kath Orsman 1 hr AL £15
164 15:30 Room 6 Fabric Covered Books by Hand Helena Marriott 1 hr AL £15
165 15:30 DM Studio Lovely Lacy Knickers Claire Tyler 1 hr I £15
167 16:00 Room 2 Fabric Origami Bag Celia Banks, Sew Fundamental 1 hr B £15
168 16:00 Room 8 Lucet Cord Making: A Passion Ziggy Rytka 1 hr AL £15
169 16:00 Room 9 NW Hall Indian Block Print on a Tea Towel Tessa Grace, The Arty Crafty Place 1 hr AL £15
170 16:00 PC5 upstairs How to Work Double Knitting Molly Brown 1 hr I £15
Key Code: DM Studio: Dressmaking Studio, PC4, PC5, upstairs rooms only accessible by stairs. 1 hr D = 1 hour Demo
B = Beginner (new to the subject) AL: Any Level (some knowledge of subject); I = Intermediate (some knowledge, wishing to brush up skills or learn more);
A = Advanced (good knowledge of subject)
7ALEXANDRA PALACE TIMETABLE 2018
SUNDAY 14TH OCTOBER
Code Start Room Title Tutor Length Level Cost
243 08:30 Room 1 Rose Paper Piecing by Machine Sukhbeer Dryden, Sew n Beads 1.5 hr AL £22*
244 08:30 Room 3 The Makers Atelier Origami Top on an Overlocker Claire Tyler 1.5 hr I £22*
245 09:00 Room 2 Festive Fabric Notebook Cover Miss Libby Rose 1 hr AL £19*
246 09:00 Room 4 Toe Up Socks: Avoid the Kitchener Stitch! Fiona Brennan, Sonic Knits 1 hr I £19*
247 09:00 Room 5 Crochet a Bobble Stitch Flower Keychain Annemarie Benthem 1 hr I/A £19*
248 09:00 Room 6 Silk Ribbon Embroidery: Rose Molly Brown 1 hr AL £19*
171 10:30 Room 1 Combine Textile Techniques: Create Unique Fabric Alison Nicholson 1.5 hr I £18
172 10:30 Room 2 Absolute Beginners Sewing Machine Class with Buttonholes Miss Libby Rose 1 hr B £15
173 10:30 Room 3 Padded, Lined and Zipped Bag on Babylock Overlocker Claire Tyler 1 hr I £15
174 10:30 Room 4 Leaf: Crochet a Bracelet in Wire and Beads Kath Orsman 1 hr AL £15
175 10:30 Room 5 Mini Rag Rug Wreaths Elspeth Jackson, Ragged Life 1.5 hr AL £18
176 10:30 Room 6 Needle Felt a Sweet Robin Sophie Buckley, The Makerss 1 hr AL £15
177 10:30 Room 7 Japanese Embroidery Midori Matsushima 1 hr AL £15
178 10:30 Room 8 Canadian Smocking Sample Molly Brown 1 hr B £15
179 10:30 Room 9 NW Hall Spicy Shibori au Naturale Angela Daymond 1 hr AL £15
180 10:30 DM Studio Invisible Zips Made Easy Celia Banks, Sew Fundamental 1 hr I £15
181 10:30 PC4 upstairs From Draft to Toile: Bodice Block Janice Croft 3 hr I/A £34
182 10:30 PC5 upstairs 3D Goldwork Parrot Georgina Bellamy 3 hour AL £34
184 11:45 Room 2 Machine Sew a Fab Festive Lined Tote in an Hour Miss Libby Rose 1 hr AL £15
185 11:45 Room 3 Velvet Wristwarmers on a Babylock Overlocker Claire Tyler 1 hr I £15
186 11:45 Room 4 Napkin Decoupage a Glass Bottle Heather Higgins, Fine Lines 1 hr AL £15
187 11:45 Room 6 Felt a Small Funky Bag Carole Waddle 2 hr AL £24
188 11:45 Room 7 Introduction to Crewelwork Embroidery 'Tulip' Royal School of Needlework 1.5 hr AL £18
189 11:45 Room 8 Get to Grips with Creative Cable Knitting Monica Russel, KnitKnacks 1.5 hr I £18
190 11:45 Room 9 NW Hall Wool Pennies: Exploring Hand Stitches Angela Daymond 1 hr AL £15
191 11:45 DM Studio Professional Finishing Techniques for Dressmakers Celia Banks, Sew Fundamental 2 hr AL £24
193 12:15 Room 1 Quilted Fabric Box Sukhbeer Dryden, Sew n Beads 1 hr AL £15
194 12:15 Room 5 Lucet Cord Making: A Passion Ziggy Rytka 1 hr AL £15
195 13:00 Room 2 Freehand Machine Embroidered Seascapes Wendy Dolan 1.5 hr AL £18
196 13:00 Room 4 Clamshells: How to Piece by Hand Molly Brown 1 hr AL £15
197 13:00 Room 9 NW Hall Silk Hankies Bowl Cecile Whatman, Australia 1 hr AL £15
198 13:15 Room 3 Design, Measure and make Funky Leggings Miss Libby Rose 3 hr AL £34
on a Babylock Overlocker
199 13:30 Room 1 Awesome Applique by Machine Claire Tyler 1 hr AL £15
200 13:30 Room 5 Learn to Bead St. Petersberg Stitch Ruth Vickery, Beadworkers Guild 1 hr B £15
201 13:30 Room 7 Confetti: Knitting in Wire Bracelet Kath Orsman 1 hr AL £15
202 13:30 Room 8 Learn to Crochet Jo Smith 1.5 hr B £18
203 14:00 PC5 upstairs Stumpwork: Snowdrops Kay Dennis 1.5 hr AL £18
204 14:00 Room 6 Textural Landscapes Catherine Lawes 1 hr AL £15
*Breakfast Club classes starting at 8.30 or 9am include a breakfast muffin and coffee or tea.
8SUNDAY 14TH OCTOBER
Code Start Room Title Tutor Length Level Cost
205 14:15 Room 4 Big Stitch Quilting Fantastic Feathers Angela Daymond 1 hr AL £15
206 14:15 Room 9 NW Hall Embellished Knitwear Terry Harper 1 hr AL £15
207 14:15 DM Studio Sleeve Solutions Celia Banks, Sew Fundamental 2 hr AL £24
208 14:30 PC4 upstairs Design your Own Fabric with Spoonflower Katy Holmes, Spoonflower 1.5 hr AL £18
210 14:45 Room 1 Pattern Alterations for Fuller Busts Claire Tyler 1.5 hr I £18
211 14:45 Room 2 Mini Star Quilt by Machine Sukhbeer Dryden, Sew n Beads 1.5 hr AL £18
212 14:45 Room 5 Butterfly Loom: Make a Handy Project Bag Mandy Whitfield 1.5 hr AL £18
213 14:45 Room 7 Knit Using the Magic Loop: Two Socks at Once Molly Brown 1.5 hr I £18
214 15:15 Room 6 Blossom Necklace: Twisted Beads and Wire Kath Orsman 1 hr AL £15
215 15:15 Room 8 Make a Felted Sketchbook Cover Laura Guida 1.5 hr AL £18
216 15:30 Room 4 Scraps to Fancies Alysn Midgelow Marsden 1 hr AL £15
217 15:30 Room 9 NW Hall Lovely Lampshades Terry Harper 1 hr AL £15
Key Code: DM Studio: Dressmaking Studio, PC4, PC5, upstairs rooms only accessible by stairs. 1 hr D = 1 hour Demo
B = Beginner (new to the subject) AL: Any Level (some knowledge of subject); I = Intermediate (some knowledge, wishing to brush up skills or learn more);
A = Advanced (good knowledge of subject)
9A - Z OF WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS
20 Tips to Improve your Sewing Adding a Ruffle
Celia Banks, Sew Fundamental Claire Tyler
This is a 1 hour presentation of techniques Ruffles are everywhere this year and can
and ideas that will help sewers to achieve be added to a garment you are making or
professional results. It covers areas such a ready to wear outfit. On this workshop
as choosing and preparing patterns, pre- you will learn how to make a pattern for a
shrinking suitable fabrics and selecting ruffle, tips on attaching and finishing and
appropriate interfacings. There will be make a sample to take home. Suitable for
suggestions for streamlining the sewing intermediate level.
process and obtaining a professional finish, Friday
using good pressing techniques and tools.
A list of references and resources will be Advanced Dressmaking Techniques
provided at the end of the Demonstration. Claire Tyler
Suitable for beginners. Achieving a perfect finish for your garments
Thursday often comes from the extra details used
in construction. On this workshop you will
3D Goldwork Parrot learn how to choose the correct fabric to
Georgina Bellamy underline for a couture finish, when and
Students will be making a Goldwork 3d where to use interfacing as well as how
Parrots head. This piece is complete with to make continuous bias binding from a
a 3d ‘eye’ and real leather insert. Students small square of fabric then finish seams and
will learn how to lay several layers of felt, hems with a Hong Kong binding. Lots of
how to ‘chip’ for sculptural embroidery and techniques to learn, with samples and notes
how to attach leather for embroidery. This to take home.
project is suitable for any level and will last Friday
3 hours. Students are not expected to finish
the project within the time frame but, will Awesome Applique by Machine
go home will all the necessary materials Claire Tyler
and knowledge to complete it. This project Applique by machine is a fabulous technique
can be further worked to become a brooch, that can embellish garments or make simple
clothing patch or decorative hoop and this soft furnishings stunning. Learn how to
will be demonstrated in class. Suitable for achieve great results, using the right fabrics
beginners to intermediate level. This class is and tools for the job, whilst appliqueing a
in Palm Court 5, upstairs by the Organisers simple cushion. Suitable for any level (some
office and only accessible by stairs. experience of using a sewing machine is
Sunday needed).
Sunday
3D Mini Felted Pod
Abigail Thomas Beading by Machine
In this 90 minute class you will learn more Celia Banks, Sew Fundamental
about the ancient craft of creating felt from Make your garments and accessories totally
unspun wool fibres, and how to turn that into individual by adding beading trims to them.
a hollow 3D form; a mini felted pod. Abigail Using a simple machine stitch and a readily-
will cover wet felting around a resist, how available adjustable foot you will learn how
to produce strong felt, and how to shape it. to add lines of ready-strung beads to edges,
By the end of the workshop you will have to the surface of fabric and attach it with
completed a pod of your own. This workshop piping. A number of samples will be made
is for Intermediate level (those with some and reference sheets will be provided for
knowledge of wet felting). future use. This is suitable for intermediate
Friday and advanced levels. All materials will be
provided.
Absolute Beginners Sewing Machine Class Friday
with Buttonholes
Miss Libby Rose Beadwork for Beginners: Bangles Roll On,
In this mini class for Absolute Beginners to Roll Off
the sewing machine we will spend some time Sylvia Fairhurst
trouble shooting on the sewing machine, Learn how to create a 3D bangle, using seed
change feet, needles, bobbins, and then make beads, bugle beads, needle and thread,
a phone case with a button and button hole! stitching one bead to another. This is an
Sunday easy project with lots of potential. Once you
have learned the technique, you can play
around with colours and before you know it
you’ll have an armful of bangles. No previous
experience necessary. Also suitable for
children aged 12 or over when accompanied
by an adult.
Friday
10A - Z OF WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS
Beadwork for Beginners: Lattice Cuff Block Print a Calico Shopping Bag
Sylvia Fairhurst Julia Phillips
You will learn how to create a delicate lacy Using wooden printing blocks hand carved
cuff using two colours of seed beads, needle in India and water-based fabric paints
and thread, stitching one bead to another. supplied by Colouricious, you will be using
The open lattice work results in a beautiful the equipment you need to get consistently
tactile fabric, that is light and easy to wear. good results every time. You will also learn
No previous experience necessary. how to apply the paint and how to care for
Thursday your blocks. Take home your own beautifully
printed calico bag. Suitable for any level.
Beadwork on Canvas Friday
Eliza McClelland
Create a sassy motif in beads! Learn the Blossom Necklace: Twisted Beads and Wire
beautiful technique of Victorian beadwork; Kath Orsman
how to make a bead soup and grade your This unusual necklace requires the minimum
colours, how to give it texture and use the of skills and creates a delightful, wearable
correct canvas and needles. Eliza will also piece. Create your own beads from spirals
show you how to give it a modern twist so of wire and intersperse these with pretty
that you can use your work fabulously and feature beads. In the hour long workshop
appliqué it onto cushions, bags, your jeans, you will learn how to twist wire, make ‘beads’,
anything! Suitable for any level. threading and completing your necklace.
Saturday Come and start an exciting and unusual new
hobby! Don’t worry if you are a complete
Beat the Buttonhole Blues beginner as Kath will teach you all the skills
Celia Banks, Sew Fundamental required. Children aged 8+ also welcome.
Do you avoid making projects that require Saturday & Sunday
a buttonhole? Do you have problems
achieving professional-looking machine Bound Necklines
buttonholes? Then this one hour class is for Claire Tyler
you. You will be shown how to prepare the Using bias binding to neaten a neckline is a
fabric by marking and interfacing carefully great alternative to a facing. You will learn
and then practice a variety of machine – how to use binding as a feature, neaten an
worked buttonholes on different fabrics. edges on woven and stretch fabrics and get
You will also be introduced to some useful a perfect finish. Lots of samples and notes
haberdashery items that will help you to to take home. Suitable for intermediate level
produce the perfect buttonhole. Suitable for (with some knowledge of dressmaking)
any level. Saturday
Friday
Butterfly Loom: Make a Handy Project Bag
Big Stitch Quilting Fantastic Feathers Mandy Whitfield
Angela Daymond Make a handy project bag, ideal for keeping
Hand stitching is having a huge revival as your crafty tools neat. Using the Magic size
more people discover how relaxing it can Butterfly Loom and following our ‘wrap &
be, using a thicker perle thread means that knot’ technique, you will learn how to make
your quilting will progress much faster. In daisy pattern on squares which will be joined
this relaxing hand stitching workshop you together using our simple Butterfly Twist. After
will quilt traditional feather motifs onto the lesson you can further embellish your bag
cotton fabric using a cotton 8 perle thread. by adding a handle or lining. No knitting or
You will learn how to transfer the traditional crochet experience required and is suitable
design and mark the cotton fabric, how to for any level including children aged 10 or over
tack and layer up your cotton, wadding and when accompanied by an adult.
backing fabric, how to start and end your Sunday
stitching and which needles are best to use
with thicker threads. Angela will talk about Butterfly Loom: Make a Scarflette
the huge variety of threads on the market Mandy Whitfield
that can be used for quilting. This workshop Make a short scarf on the small size
is suitable for all levels and all materials are Butterfly Loom by following our ‘wrap &
provided knot’ technique. Learn how to make daisy
Sunday pattern and pom poms on squares which
can be joined together to make bags scarves,
throws, cushions, the list is limited only by
your imagination! You will make a number of
squares which can be slip stitched together
after the workshop. No knitting or crochet
experience required and is suitable for any
level including children aged 10 or over when
accompanied by an adult.
Friday
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Buttons and Buttonholes by Machine Clamshells: How to Piece by Hand
Claire Tyler Molly Brown
If buttons and buttonholes make you In this workshop you will find out how to join
nervous and you avoid garments with this this very attractive patchwork shape by hand,
fastening then this is the workshop for using ‘Molly’s method’. You will learn how to
you. Practice machine buttonholes for prepare and join these pieces, to incorporate
different fabrics, make a bound buttonhole, into all sorts of projects. In the workshop you
try a covered button and learn an industry will make a sample that can be made into a
technique for sewing on buttons. Suitable coaster to be completed at home. Suitable for
for intermediate level (some sewing machine any level, including children aged 12 plus when
experience). accompanied by an adult. This class is upstairs
Saturday in Palm Court 5, only accessible by stairs.
Thursday & Sunday
Canadian Smocking Sample
Molly Brown Clever Collars and Cuffs
Join Molly for a fun hour learning how to Celia Banks, Sew Fundamental
work Canadian Smocking. Having mastered This 2-hour workshop will de-mystify the
the technique, when you get home you can processes of creating perfectly sewn collars
let your creative flair go and use this to make and cuffs in a variety of styles in woven
vintage style ‘50s cushion covers in fabulous fabrics. Learn how to avoid bulky seams,
modern fabrics, giving a new twist to an how to create double layer collars and the
old technique. Suitable for beginners and difference between types of cuffs in tailored
children aged 12 or over. garments. Create eye-catching details on
Sunday cuffs and even eliminate them altogether
with fun alternatives. During this workshop
Cathedral Window Pin Cushion you will learn how to get perfect collar
Janet Goddard points and cuff edges on a shirt or blouse
Cathedral window looks like an intricate and how to redesign different styles of
unsolvable puzzle, however it is amazingly collars from a basic round neck garment
simple to construct. Learn how to use this and make a number of samples for future
folded patchwork technique by stitching a reference. Suitable for intermediate to
sweet little pin cushion. During the session advanced level (those with dressmaking skills
we will also explore a number of variations wishing to expand and further knowledge).
to the technique, with ideas for future This class is in Palm Court 4, upstairs by the
projects. Suitable for any level. Organisers office and only accessible by
Friday stairs.
Saturday
Chenille Cushion Cover: Intro to Fabric
Manipulation Colourful Reversible Obi-Style Belt
Molly Brown Karen Arthur
During this 1 hour workshop you will be This gorgeous belt is designed to wrap
shown how to Chenille Fabric. The materials around your waist and will update any
to make a cushion cover will be provided outfit making it an indispensable addition
for you to make during the workshop. to your wardrobe! One size fits most! Join
Ideas around how to use this technique Karen Arthur, Fashion Designer and tutor at
in many other ways will be shown to you Reddskin UK and learn to make a reversible
in the workshop. There are many ways to Obi style Wrap belt – black one side and
use Chenille in soft furnishings, clothing African print fabric on the other. You will
and pictures. You will be provided with a use basic sewing machine straight stitch to
worksheet with useful information to help create two long straps and add interfacing to
you continue learning beyond the workshop. stiffen the body of the belt before stitching
Suitable for beginners. these together and hand finish to complete
Saturday your stunning belt. Along the way you will
glean tips on sewing in a straight and curved
Christmas Redwork lines, sewing through thicknesses, top
Sukhbeer Dryden, Sew n Beads stitching and invisible neat hand finishing.
Sit back, relax and stitch. Join Sukhbeer for All fabric and notions provided. Suitable for
this fun 90 minute ‘twilight’ session in which intermediate level, those with some basic
you will have fun creating this wonderful sewing machine skills.
Christmas Redwork. You will learn different Thursday
embroidery stitches to complete the work.
This workshop will be relaxing and you can
all work at your own speed. Don’t worry if
you don’t finish as you will be giving enough
material and instructions to take your piece
home to complete. Suitable for any level.
Thursday
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Combine Textile Techniques: Continuous Bias Binding Made Easy
Create Unique Fabric Claire Tyler
Alison Nicholson Join Couture Expert Claire for an early-bird
By combining textile techniques such as breakfast club class. Making bias binding
knitting and crochet, stitched water soluble doesn’t have to use a lot of fabric. In this
fabric, felt and other precious offcuts you workshop you will learn to make meters of
can create a one off piece of beautiful bias binding from a small square of fabric.
fabric which can be used in a project of You will then learn how to use the binding
your choosing to finish when you get home. to neaten raw edges for a lovely finish to
This will appeal to anyone who is happy unlined garments, quilts and other craft
with a sewing machine. Good results can be projects. Suitable for beginners. As part of
achieved whether you are a free machine the Breakfast Club class programme, your
embroiderer or prefer to use straightforward ticket includes a light breakfast of breakfast
stitch. Equally felters will learn unorthodox muffin, tea or coffee. You will also be first
techniques that they can incorporate into into the show when it opens at 10am, beating
future work. Everything needed to create the crowds and queues.
your own unique fabric piece will be Thursday
supplied by the tutor. Suitable for any level
of adult learner. Create a Wire Work & Hand Stitched
Saturday & Sunday Felt Brooch
Laura Guida
Comfty PJ Shorts In this session we will use wirework
Katya Essery, Sew Pretty techniques to make a wire brooch which
Making your own pyjama bottoms has its will be used to support a hand stitched
benefits. Besides saving money, one can design created from ecoprinted wool felt.
work with soft fabric that is easy to sew and A number of different hand stitched and
find the colour and print of your choice. This wirework designs and combinations are
is a fun 2 hour class where you can master possible allowing each participant to create
a range of the sewing techniques. You can their own unique brooch design. Suitable for
also choose from kids age (7-12) and mans any level.
pyjama’s pattern if you don’t fancy making Thursday
one for yourself. Suitable for beginners
and those with some knowledge of using a Creative Crochet Flowers
sewing machine. Annemarie Benthem
Thursday Enjoy a pre-show class with Annemarie and
learn how to crochet flowers. No specific
Confetti: Knitting in Wire Bracelet experience is required for this workshop. You
Kath Orsman will learn the basic crochet stitches (chain
Knitted in wire, this attractive bracelet is stitch, slip stitch, treble crochet). Once you
beaded with a mixture of beautiful beads. A have mastered those stitches you’ll learn
variety of sizes, shapes and colours of beads how to make a simple crochet flower. We will
adds to its charm. In the hour long workshop practice the simple flower a few times until
you will learn how to knit in wire, discover its you are able to do it all by yourself. For those
differences and limitations compared to yarn students that learn quickly, there are more
but also its advantages, and start an exciting flower patterns to try during the workshop.
and unusual new hobby! The skills required At the end of this workshop you’ll have at
are being able to cast on, knit and cast off. least one flower to take home. As part of the
Don’t worry if you are a complete beginner Breakfast Club class programme, your ticket
as Kath will teach you all the skills required. includes a light breakfast of breakfast muffin,
Children aged 8+ also welcome. tea or coffee. You will also be first into the
Saturday & Sunday show when it opens at 10am, beating the
crowds and queues
Construct, Deconstruct: Experimental Friday
Material Samples
Nicole Line
In this workshop you will use limited tools to
create unusual material samples. Provided
will be stables, hole punches, tape and string.
Your task is to create up to four samples
in this one hour workshop by joining other
materials together. The aim is to work with
colour and surfaces which you would not
normally use in your work and to construct
materials to help build confidence in making.
Suitable for any level including children
when accompanied by an adult.
Saturday
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Creative Machine Embroidery Crochet a Mandala
Beach Hut Picture Jo Smith
Abigail Mill This will be a fun crochet workshop
Textile artist and author of ‘Applique Art’, perfect for crocheters keen to move on
Abigail Mill, will be running this multi level from granny squares: we will be playing
2-hour workshop, based on an Embroidery with a kaleidoscope of colours , learning
kit, for mixed sewing levels. Previous free confidence in making different stitches and
motion machining is not essential, as she learning a few “top tips” on the way (joining,
will run through the technique to start. hiding ends, blocking, following patterns
Once we’ve grappled the basics, we will and symbol charts …)we’ll work together on
start to build up the Beach Hut picture, one pattern and I will give you 3 of my tried
layering up fabric and prepping up strips, and tested mandala patterns to take home
cutting out the motifs using a pattern, then so you too can dive into your stash and go
machine embroidering the picture together, mandala mad. Suitable for intermediate level
embellishing with lace and other trimmings. (able to crochet).
Please bring your own special trimmings Friday
if you’d prefer to personalize your picture!
Suitable for any level. Crochet a Poppy
Saturday Sam Sabido
Learn to make this beautiful crochet
Creative Textiles using Transfer Paints poppy which looks lovely as a brooch or
Jenni McGill, Its Sew Simple embellishment. You will learn to work in
Using transfer paints on paper, using small the round using different crochet stitches
natural and found objects you will firstly to shape your work. You will receive a kit
create samples and then design different containing a pattern with photo tutorial and
nature patterns, these designs will be a link to YouTube clips that can be used
developed and decorate a length of fleece to support your learning at home, as well
material. Your design will be heat pressed as enough yarn, brooch backs and beads
onto fabric and all you need to do is cut the to make 2 poppies (so that you can make
tassels and the scarf is yours for the winter. another one when you get home!) This is an
Suitable for any level. intermediate class and is suitable for anyone
Thursday with at least some basic experience of
crochet. This class is upstairs in Palm Court 5,
Crochet a Bobble Stitch Flower Keychain only accessible by stairs.
Annemarie Benthem Thursday
This is a chance to learn a new crochet
technique before the show opens. In this Crochet an Owl in the Round
early-bird Breakfast Club class you will make a Annemarie Benthem
pretty flower keychain using the bobble stitch. Join Annemarie for an early-bird Breakfast
Annemarie will show you how to make the Club class and learn how to crochet in the
bobble stitch and how to join stitches. Whilst round. Suitable for those that can already
you will not finish this keychain during the crochet a chain stitch and a single crochet
workshop, you will be able to confidently finish Annemarie will show you how to increase,
it at home. Suitable for those who can already how to join stitches and how to change
chain stitch, single crochet and treble crochet. colour. You will not finish this owl during the
As part of the Breakfast Club class programme, workshop, but you will be able to confidently
your ticket includes a light breakfast of finish the owl at home. As part of the
breakfast muffin, tea or coffee. You will also Breakfast Club class programme, your ticket
be first into the show when it opens at 10am, includes a light breakfast of breakfast muffin,
beating the crowds and queues. tea or coffee. You will also be first into the
Sunday show when it opens at 10am, beating the
crowds and queues.
Crochet a Love Heart Bag Charm Saturday
Jo Smith
Get a head start at the show and join Jo
for an early-bird Breakfast Club Class. You
will learn how to make a 3D heart which
can then be embellished and made
into a delightful bag charm. Suitable
for intermediate level (able to do basic
crochet). As part of the Breakfast Club class
programme, your ticket includes a light
breakfast of breakfast muffin, tea or coffee.
You will also be first into the show when
it opens at 10am, beating the crowds and
queues.
Thursday & Friday
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Crochet Edge Fabric Coasters Cushion Cover with Piping
Sam Sabido Sukhbeer Dryden, Sew n Beads
Learn how to add a pretty crochet edging Learn how make your own covered piping
to a ready made fabric coaster. You will be and attach it neatly and easily. Cushion
provided with a fabric coaster and will be pieces will be pre cut. You will learn how
taught how to sew in blanket stitch then use to attach the piping to the cushion pieces
groups of treble crochet to add a crochet giving you a professional looking cushion.
shell edging. You will receive a kit containing Suitable for beginners new to the subject.
a pattern with photo tutorial and a link to Saturday
YouTube clips that can be used to support
your learning at home, as well as the fabric Darning & Needle Weaving
coaster and all the yarn you need. You will Elizabeth Healey
be given all the skills and confidence you Who says darning has to be boring! Darning
need to make your coaster but may need to or needle weaving can be used decoratively
complete it at home. This is an intermediate to add interest to clothes and fabric
class designed for people who can crochet accessories, as well as to prolong the life of
but who would like to extend their skills. much loved, but worn textiles that we can’t
Friday bear to part with, or are simply to lovely to
throw away. Suitable for any level including
Crochet: Sedge Stitch Cowl children.
Hannah Johnson Friday
In this workshop Hannah will demonstrate
the sedge stitch and you will have the Declutter & Organise your Sewing Space
opportunity to be able to create your Nadia Arbach
very own cowl in a range of colours. Basic Is a cluttered sewing space preventing you
crochet knowledge is recommended, from doing your best creative work? Join
however beginners are welcome in the Nadia Arbach, Professional Declutterer
class as Hannah will be doing a full tutorial and Organizer and host of the ‘Declutter
on the piece, as well as giving out a paper and Organize Your Sewing Space’ podcast
pattern for those who are more experienced. for this 2-hour workshop. Nadia will guide
Depending on skill level, a cowl can be you through clear, detailed, and practical
finished in roughly 90 minutes, so everybody exercises and strategies to create your own
in the class will have something to take blueprint for a decluttering and organizing
away. The aim of the class is to begin to plan. You will take away your personalized
understand more complex stitches within 16-page plan to apply at home, confident
the craft, whilst making a piece to take away. that you can begin transforming your sewing
Suitable for beginners to intermediate level. space from unruly mess to inspiring creative
Thursday area! Suitable for any level.
Friday
Crochet Stars
Annemarie Benthem Design and Sell your Own E-book
Join Annemarie for an early-bird Breakfast Knitting Patterns
Club class and learn how to make a crochet Nina Fern
star. For this workshop you need to know You are creative and love knitting? Why
how to make the basic crochet stitches not design and write your own patterns? In
(chain stitch, slip stitch, single crochet, treble this 3-hour class we learn about designing
crochet). You will learn the other stitches garments and choosing materials. You will
during the workshop. Those students that learn how to get from inspiration boards
learn quickly can also learn how to join over swatches to a finished pattern. We will
the stars so you can make a shawl or a discuss how to write patterns so they are
blanket out of joined stars. At the end of easy to understand, prepare design samples
this workshop you’ll have at least one star and how to decide on a design. Lastly we will
to take home and you will be inspired to explore how to market and sell your patterns
make many more. As part of the Breakfast online. Each designer will receive a knowhow
Club class programme, your ticket includes handbook and material kit to make swatches.
a light breakfast of breakfast muffin, tea or (This is a design class, you will not learn how
coffee. You will also be first into the show to knit). This class is upstairs in Palm Court 5,
when it opens at 10am, beating the crowds only accessible by stairs.
and queues. Saturday
Thursday
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Design your Own Fabric with Spoonflower Double your Fun with Twin Needles
Katy Holmes, Spoonflower Katya Essery, Sew Pretty
Flex your creative muscles during a class Knowing how to thread a double needle
of fabric design with graphic designer and and then use it properly can make the
Spoonflower textile designer Katy Holmes! difference between your garments and can
Learn the basics of design repeats while taking be incredibly satisfying. But, can you double
a drawing and turning it into a fabric design. your fun and use the twin needle for other
Each participant will receive one fat quarter purposes? Come and find out in this hour
of fabric featuring their design, printed in our workshop. Suitable for intermediate level.
Berlin facilities. Suitable for any level. Thursday
Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
Embellished Knitwear
Design, Measure and make Funky Leggings Terry Harper
on a Babylock Overlocker This bang-on trend never fails to receive
Miss Libby Rose compliments when worn! Even men are
Create your very own personalised pair of now enjoying embellished jumpers. Using
stylish leggings or yoga pants. You will draw a choice of colours, you will learn how to
up a pattern to your own measurements so transform jumpers, scarves and hats with
we can design, style and make these funky large hand-embroidery and Swiss-darning
trousers and learn how to make these up methods. After designing on paper you
with the overlocker using stretchy jersey will be shown 4 stitches. You will also learn
fabric. Take away the skills to carry on about texture and wool weights necessary
designing and making for friends, family or to obtain a stunning effect. Suitable for any
for business. There will be a limited range of level, including children aged 12 plus when
fabrics to choose from, cost £6 to be paid accompanied by an adult.
to the tutor on the day or you are welcome Sunday
to supply your own cotton stretch jersey: 2
metres. This workshop is open to adults and Embroidery Patch
children who have basic sewing knowledge. Sonia Bienek, City Lit
Sunday Embroidery patches are everywhere! It’s the
perfect way to make a subtle statement or
Discover Decorative Stitches: Textured instantly update an old jumper you’ve had
Cushion Cover hidden away. Patches become even more fun
Molly Brown and intriguing when you have stitched them!
Have fun with a sewing machine in this You will be guided through some basic
early-bird Breakfast Club class. Using straight hand embroidery stitches to create your
forward sewing techniques, Molly will patch. Using one of the provided templates,
take you through how to make this lovely or working from your own artwork, you
textured finish on a cushion cover. You will will transfer your design onto fabric, which
have the opportunity to try some different will perform as your stitching guide. You
decorative stitches, so often left unused on will create patch of around 7cm x 7cm.
our lovely machines. Molly will show you Depending on the complexity of your design.
some other applications for this technique Suitable for beginners to intermediate level.
with your other sewing projects. Suitable for Saturday
any level including children aged 12 or over
when accompanied by an adult. As part of English Paper Piecing Hexagons
the Breakfast Club class programme, your Helena Marriott
ticket includes a light breakfast of breakfast You will be shown how to recreate the
muffin, tea or coffee. You will also be first traditional craft of English paper pieced
into the show when it opens at 10am, beating patchwork. Using paper patterns you will sew
the crowds and queues. beautiful fabrics to these and then be shown
Friday how to create a hexagonal piece made up
of 7 individual hexagons. These can be taken
Dorset Buttons home and sewn on to cushions or made
Elizabeth Healey into table mats, or they can be added to and
Learn the traditional craft of needle woven made into quilts. Kit will include contrasting
buttons. Perfect for personalising knitted fabric and paper patches, sewing cotton and
garments, and beautiful in their own right, needles will be available.
this 1-hour workshop shows how to make the Saturday
Dorset Cartwheel (AKA Crosswheel) button.
Suitable for any level.
Thursday
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Essential Dressmaking Techniques Fabulous Fabric Flower Brooches
Claire Tyler Janet Goddard
It’s so easy when you know how! Come and This is the perfect workshop to try out
find out how to get perfect seams, darts, new techniques before the show opens.
blind hems and buttonholes. Find out what Fabric flower brooches make beautiful and
ease stitching and stay stitching means, how versatile additions to clothing, hats and
and why you understitch, clip, notch and bags. During the workshop you will hand
neaten seams. You will make small sample stitch a brooch using fabric, felt, organza and
pieces to keep as reference so you can embellishments. A number of techniques
confidently tackle your own dressmaking and methods will be taught and instructions
projects in future. Suitable for those with and materials will be provided for two
some experience using a sewing machine different brooches. Make it and wear it at
and anyone wanting a refresher. the show! As part of the Breakfast Club class
Saturday programme, your ticket includes a light
breakfast of breakfast muffin, tea or coffee.
Everlasting Rag Rug Bouquets You will also be first into the show when
Elspeth Jackson, Ragged Life it opens at 10am, beating the crowds and
Have fun turning old t-shirts and fabric queues.
offcuts into recycled works of art with the Saturday
age-old skill of rag rugging. Taught by rag rug
expert and author Elspeth Jackson, in this Fabulous Knitted Flowers
beginners’ class you will learn the traditional Molly Brown
shaggy technique of rag rugging whilst Join Molly for an early-bird Breakfast
making a pretty rag rug flower to build your Club class and learn how to knit beautiful
very own everlasting fabric flower bouquet. flowers, from simple poppy shapes, to more
Elspeth will share with you all her tips and complicated 3D flowers. Molly will show
tricks on how to make successful shaggy you how to knit these lovely flowers shapes,
rag rugs so that you’re able to embark on introducing you to some simple techniques
beautiful upcycled projects for yourself at for creating petals and then moving on to
home. Suitable for all levels. more complex methods. Something for
Friday everyone, learn the techniques, then let
your creativity fly with your own choice of
Fabric Covered Books by Hand colour and texture. It’s a great way to use up
Helena Marriott oddment of yarn when you get home. As part
Learn how to create a pattern and cover of the Breakfast Club class programme, your
your favourite book or notebook. Using ticket includes a light breakfast of breakfast
contrasting fabrics you will create and muffin, tea or coffee. You will also be first
decorate an attractive reversible cover. into the show when it opens at 10am, beating
Suitable for any level. the crowds and queues.
Saturday Thursday
Fabric Manipulation: Pleats, Tucks & Ruffles Fair Isle Knitting: Creative and Fun
Jenni McGill, Its Sew Simple Monica Russel, KnitKnacks
This is a very experimental, fun workshop This workshop is suitable for anyone who
that will uncover many more variations on wants to look more closely at how colour and
the techniques you have used in the past. pattern and changing colours combine to
Working on a Janome sewing machine make a successful item. Monica will enable
you will create samples using creative you to become confident at changing colours,
techniques, ranging from; a diamond box reading charts and she will give you ideas
pleat, pin tucking, tuck and fold pleats, to a of how to incorporate Fair Isle patterns into
shaped fabric ruffle. These can be used to up garments, scarves snoods and hats. She will
cycle your old clothes in the future. Suitable also give you the opportunity to design your
for any level. own Fair Isle. Suitable for intermediate level.
Friday Thursday & Saturday
Fabric Origami Bag Felt a Small Funky Bag
Celia Banks, Sew Fundamental Carole Waddle
This is a great little 1 hour workshop in which Explore and learn wet felting 3D seamless
you will machine stitch a folded fabric bag techniques. Let your imagination run riot to
using ideas gleaned from the Japanese art create a small funky felt bag with a handle
of paper-folding. The drawstring bag will be and with felt buttons as closure. Use colour
made using two different quilting cotton blended fleece and/or other fibres to
fabrics and will have one main compartment produce a richly decorated surface, which
and several smaller outside pockets. It can could later be embellished with hand
be used for make-up, toiletries or even to stitching, beads or sequins etc. Suitable for
hold your sewing kit. Suitable for any level, adult learners of any level.
including children capable of using a sewing Sunday
machine independently.
Saturday
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Felt Making: Create a Colourful Needlecase Free Motion Tree Silhouettes
Laura Guida Molly Brown
In this session we will use wet felting Free motion is great fun and once you have
techniques to create colourful felt using mastered it – you will want to use it on many
merino wool and silk fibres. The felt will be different projects. In this special ‘twilight’
stitched together with inner felt leaves to session, you can relax and learn how to set
create a needlecase with a bead fastening. up the machine and then freely stitch with
This session will provide an introduction to free hand embroidery on a sewing machine.
feltmaking and is suitable for all levels. Having tried it out, you will then create
Friday beautiful tree silhouettes. Molly will show
the techniques used to make these simple
Festive Fabric Notebook Cover but effective pictures and you will make a
Miss Libby Rose picture to take away with you at the end
Come and join Miss Libby Rose in this fun of the workshop together with a hand out
Breakfast Club class and make festive of the techniques so you can repeat the
fabric notebook covers. Learn applique experience in the comfort of home. Suitable
techniques including different stitches, using for beginners. As part of the Breakfast Club
Bondaweb and hints on how to stitch neatly class programme, your ticket includes a light
around shapes. Then you can layer it up breakfast of breakfast muffin, tea or coffee.
with buttons, ribbons and other festive fun! You will also be first into the show when
(These would be great gifts for secret Santa!). it opens at 10am, beating the crowds and
Suitable for any level. As part of the Breakfast queues.
Club class programme, your ticket includes Thursday
a light breakfast of breakfast muffin, tea or
coffee. You will also be first into the show Freehand Machine Embroidered Seascapes
when it opens at 10am, beating the crowds Wendy Dolan
and queues. Learn how to ‘draw’ with your sewing
Sunday machine. You will be shown how to use a
basic domestic sewing machine and practice
Free Form Crochet Taster stitching techniques. Then, working on a
Steph Phillips simple painted background, you will design
Freeform crochet allows exploration and create a small, individual seascape
of colour, shape, texture and pattern picture, with freehand machine embroidery
outside the boundaries of traditional and and applied fabrics. Be inspired to have
conventional crochet techniques. This 2 a go on your own machine at home. No
hour taster session is suitable for adult experience necessary. Suitable for any level
learners with a knowledge of the basic including children aged 14 or over when
crochet stitches who wish to be inspired to accompanied by an adult.
use their skills to create a unique piece of Sunday
freeform crochet art, which can be further
worked on at home if wished. NB: Due to Freehand Machine Embroidery:
the nature of freeform crochet and the Flower Meadow
many yarns involved, this workshop would Wendy Dolan
not be suitable for those who are sensitive Learn how to ‘draw’ with your sewing
/allergic to wool or other yarns, including machine. You will be shown how to use a
synthetic yarns. Suitable for adult learners basic domestic sewing machine and practice
of intermediate level. This class is upstairs in foliage and flower stitching techniques. Then,
Palm Court 5, only accessible by stairs. working on a simple painted background,
Saturday you will design and create a small, individual
flower meadow picture, with freehand
Free Motion Sketching machine embroidery and applied fabrics. Be
Sukhbeer Dryden, Sew n Beads inspired to have a go on your own machine
The sewing machine will be set up to do free at home. No experience necessary, also
motion embroidery with lowering the feed children aged 14 plus are welcome when
dog and using an embroidery foot. You will accompanied by an adult.
have a little practice doing the free motion Friday
before starting the main piece. You will be
given several sketches to choose from to
draw on your top fabric and will be layered
onto tear away stabilizer and then you will
follow the pencil line with your sewing
machine. Colour can be added by using
different coloured threads. The panel you
take home can then be made into a bag or a
cushion cover. Suitable for beginners to free
motion.
Friday
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