Courses and craft fairs
Come along to see some of the Pinky and Boo items at one of the craft fairs I’ll be at this year or book onto one of my courses and learn how to make beautiful handmade items yourself.
Craft fairs
Friday 17th and Saturday 18th July 10 – 4:30, Croquet lawn, West Bridgford, Nottingham.
Friday 18th and Saturday 19th September 10 – 4:30, Croquet lawn, West Bridgford, Nottingham.
Friday 16th and Saturday 17th October 10 – 4:30, Croquet lawn, West Bridgford, Nottingham.
Friday 27th and Saturday 28th November 10 – 6pm, Croquet Lawn, West Bridgford
Courses
11th and 12th July – Transferring Images
Day 1 we will be having a play with various techniques for transferring designs to fabric, including crayons, transfer dyes, pens, photocopies, as well as shoving random bits and bobs through an ink jet printer like printable cotton, Aida and Vilene. A fun day that is a bit like playing, and getting messy!
Day 2 we will spend making an item or items out of your creations from the day before, whether an embellished picture, bag, purse…. the limit is your imagination! If this course fills up I will be offering more dates as it’s a popular course and we can’t have more than 6 or 7 in a group.
If you want to take part and have pictures/ photos you want to print, please bring these along with you on CD or USB stick.
25th and 26th July – Recycling clothes
A chance to refashion some of your/ your childrens’/ your partners’ clothes into something new – we all have plain tops, skirts, cardi’s etc that are perfectly fine, but maybe you are a tad bored with. Learn techniques such as applique, embroidery (hand and machine) as well as basic alterations to help fit. If you are a bit scissor happy then this is a constructive way of having some credit- crunch fashion help!
1st and 2nd August – Bag and purse making
2 days of making yourself a handbag (or handbags if you are a super fast sewer!) and co-ordinating zip purse from a variety of patterns. Patterns will be copied at full size a available for you to take away. Materials such as interfacing, lining, zips and fasteners will be available for use, as well as some fabric, although we would strongly suggest you bring along your own fabric for the outer (some of the donated fabric we have is a bit dated rather than vintage…) – 1 metre would be sufficient. The Textile Workshop also stocks Moda and Amy Butler fabrics so you could treat yourself to some yummy fabric whilst you are there!
8th and 9th August – Beginners sewing machine skills
A 2 day course to help familiarise yourself with the basic functions of your sewing machine, including setting your machine up, selecting threads, feet and needles as appropriate, different stitches for different uses, putting in a zip (they really aren’t scary!), making a button hole as well as having a play with free machine embroidery. At the end of the 2 days you will have made either a cushion or a purse as well as an embroidered corsage. If you have your own machine and would like to bring it with you so you can learn on it, please feel free.#
29th and 30th August – Hand and Machine embroidery
Day 1 we will be covering a variety of hand embroidery stitches, as well as covering all you need to know to get started – if you have ever tried a stitch and not “got” it, then this course is ideal for you, as well as being an ideal start to those considering my 20 week course in and embroidery starting in September! All materials will be provided for you including threads, hoops, and a variety of materials to embroider onto.
Day 2 we will be covering the basics of free machine embroidery, including using different threads for different effects, and how to combine both hand and machine embroidery. If you have your own machine and would like to learn on this feel free to bring it along with you.
If you like the sound of the courses and want to book on to any of them, please contact Karen Taylor (course co-ordinator) at the Textile workshop on 07809 158606, or at the shop on 0115 9603337 and she will be happy to help.
September courses
20 week courses starting Monday 21st September.
All are 20 week courses accredited by NCFE (Newcastle College of Further Education) and run by South Nottingham College, and delivered in Sherwood at the Textile Workshop.
Mondays, 6.30 – 9.30 Making things from vintage patterns
20 weeks of sewing clothing, household items and accessories form a variety of vintage patterns. Course suitable for beginners as well as more experienced as you work on your own individual projects. Ever fancied making a vintage style skirt? Fancy yourself as a domestic goddess and need the perfect apron/ handbag to match. Techniques learned will include using patterns, adapting a pattern for your own design, cutting, sewing (hand and machine) skills, finishing as well as developing the ideas through embellishment appropriate to item and era such as appliqué, embroidery and beading. Perfect for those of use who have a love of vintage!
Tuesdays, 6.30 – 9.30 Hand Embroidery
A course that suitable for both beginners and the more experienced needlewoman. Learning a variety of hand embroidery techniques and stitches, including cross stitch, canvas work, black work and silk ribbon embroidery. Learn how to make your own embroidery transfers, develop designs and chose fabrics and threads to produce different effects. 10 weeks of taught skills and 10 weeks of individual project work to develop the techniques you enjoy the most.
Fridays, 6.30 – 9.30 Mixed crafts
Fancy doing some crafting but not sure which course to pick? Mixed crafts is just the ticket for you! 10 weeks of a variety of crafts that include felting (wet and dry), appliqué, embroidery, printing and painting onto fabric, weaving, crochet, papermaking and many more. You then have 10 weeks to have a play and expand on some of the techniques you have learned and take it further. Ideal for beginners as well as experienced crafters.
To enrol on these courses wither contact Karen at the Textile workshop on 07809 158606, or at the shop on 0115 9603337, or via South Nottingham College (www.snc.ac.uk) or on 0115 9146400.
