Join Birmingham-based illustrator and street artist Roots in the Pebeo zone for a 30 minute workshop, where you’ll dive into the world of Pebeo’s brand-new Origin acrylic paints. During this session, Roots will guide you through the process of recreating one of her popular characters—a kawaii cactus—using the vibrant and versatile Origin acrylics. You’ll have the opportunity to learn simple yet effective techniques that can easily be applied to your own creative projects.
Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting out, this hands-on workshop promises to be both fun and educational. Plus, you’ll get to take your finished artwork home as a memorable keepsake! Don’t miss this chance to explore the possibilities of these innovative new paints and take advantage of the fantastic show deals that Art Shop Skipton has on offer.
2D NEEDLE FELTED RUNNING HARE WITH CORNFLOWERS with Liberty Goodswen Friday 11:15pm
2-hour workshop – cost £36.00
In this workshop you will needle felt a 2D Hare racing through the corn. The first stage is building up and sculpting the shape with core wool and then you will bring colour to the Hare as well as adding ears, texture and character!
The beautiful blue cornflowers and wheat come next using carefully selected different types of wool and fibres.
Liberty will show you when to use different gauge needles and how to achieve a fine finish to your felting. You will have the eco felting mat, needles and spare wool to take home.
Advisory Note:
Suitable for beginners and beyond, over the age of 15 years.
Meet the Tutor
Liberty Goodswen
Liberty is an award-winning needle Felter -– you may have seen her win on the Channel 4 programme, ‘Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas’ with her Donkey Wreath and also spotted her tree full of felted animals again in 2023! Liberty has been a professional Felter for over 13 years both in Italy and England with lots of teaching experience and a gallery in Somerset, which has come to be known as Liberty’s Felterie. Over the years she has experimented and developed various techniques, which she loves to share so that others can really enjoy and progress their felting. Much of her work is based on birds and animals with an emphasis on giving them their own characters.
2D NEEDLE FELTED FLUFFY SQUIRREL with Liberty Goodswen Thursday 14:45pm
2-hour workshop – cost £36.00
In this workshop you will needle felt a 2D squirrel with his bushy tail as he rushes to catch the golden falling leaves.
The first stage is building up and sculpting the main shape with core wool and then you will add colour to the squirrel as well as ears, texture and character!
The falling golden leaves are added next and as many toadstools as you wish, using carefully selected different types of wool and fibres.
Liberty will show you when to use different gauge needles and how to achieve a fine finish to your felting. You will have the eco felting mat, needles and spare wool to take home.
Advisory Note: Suitable for beginners and beyond, over the age of 15 years
Meet the Tutor
Liberty Goodswen Liberty is an award-winning needle Felter -– you may have seen her win on the Channel 4 programme, ‘Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas’ with her Donkey Wreath and also spotted her tree full of felted animals again in 2023! Liberty has been a professional Felter for over 13 years both in Italy and England with lots of teaching experience and a gallery in Somerset, which has come to be known as Liberty’s Felterie. Over the years she has experimented and developed various techniques, which she loves to share so that others can really enjoy and progress their felting. Much of her work is based on birds and animals with an emphasis on giving them their own characters.
JAIPUR PATTERN PRINTING WORKSHOP with Anna Weatherley-Hastings, The Indian Block Craft Company
90-minute workshop – cost £25.00
Explore using repeat patterns, borders and multi colour printing. Using hand carved Indian printing blocks to block print either a cushion cover, Turkish hand towel or a large toiletry pouch.
Advisory Note: This workshop is suitable for adults and children over 12 years, but they must be accompanied by an adult.
Meet the Tutor
Anna Weatherley-Hastings Anna has been part of The Indian Block Print Co. from the beginning. With over 10 years experience running block printing workshops she will share her in depth knowledge and tips with all things Block Printing.
MIXED MEDIA SHROOM PINCUSHION with Alex Hellawell – Saturday 28th September 2024 09.45am
2-hour workshop – cost £36.00
Add a little woodland magic to your sewing table with this beautiful versatile pincushion that also has a holder for your small thread scissors too.
In this class you will be using mixed media to:
Create a Shroom stem with a tin foil armature, wrapped in Quick Cure Clay (QCC)
Sew and stuff your pincushion head
Paint your stem using acrylics
Attach Shroom base to wooden slice using a hot glue gun
Attach pincushion head
Use tacky glue to attach moss to Shroom base.
Advisory Note:
Not suitable for children under 12 years of age due to the heat of the clay and hot glue. Adult supervision is required. Open to ALL abilities
Meet the Tutor
Alex Hellawell
Alex is a mixed media clay artist who creates whimsical, colourful, dark imaginative sculptures. She uses clay, paint, paper and found objects to craft sculptures and wall pieces, these can be playful, quirky and charming or dark and brooding.
Woodbury Woodturning Club
Members of the Woodbury Woodturning Club will be demonstrating the Art and Craft of woodturning. Come and see the shavings fly as items are created from wood before your very eyes!
TUMBLING BLOCK Y SEAM CLASS with Clive Bruder – Saturday 13.15pm
This class is a wonderful opportunity for beginners and experienced sewers alike to enhance their skills and create beautiful projects. Y seams are a unique sewing technique used to connect three or more fabric pieces together at angles that cannot be sewn using regular straight seams. In this class, you will learn all the essential techniques and tips to successfully sew Y seams, including marking and cutting fabric, sewing accurate seams, and achieving smooth and professional finish.
Clive will ensure that you gain confidence and mastery in sewing Y seams. Whether you are interested in quilting, garment construction, or any other sewing project, this class will equip you with the skills to tackle complex designs and create stunning creations. Join this sewing class and unlock a whole new world of sewing possibilities with Y seams!
Advisory Note:
Suitable for beginners, 16 years plus.
Meet the Tutor
Clive Bruder
Clive started sewing when he was around 10 years old. With the help of his Mum he made some curtains for their home on an old hand cranked Singer sewing machine that was gifted to them by a relative. Ever since Clive has been hooked on sewing.
He went on to college to study textile design, followed by The University College for the Creative Arts in Epsom, to achieve a Fashion BA Honours Degree.
Over the past few years with the support of family and friends Clive was encouraged to start his own business Bruderful Design. Unfortunately like many, his business was badly impacted by COVID, but despite the pandemic he’s been extremely lucky with new exciting opportunities. This included a regular guest slot on Sewing Street TV, the launch of @WeSewToo and along with his husband Mark he has attended many sewing shows and together with Mark’s successful brand, they have released lots of sewing patterns too.
Clive says, “Nothing makes me happier than being at my sewing machine and being creative.”
TUMBLING BLOCK Y SEAM CLASS with Clive Bruder – Friday 12.15pm
This class is a wonderful opportunity for beginners and experienced sewers alike to enhance their skills and create beautiful projects. Y seams are a unique sewing technique used to connect three or more fabric pieces together at angles that cannot be sewn using regular straight seams. In this class, you will learn all the essential techniques and tips to successfully sew Y seams, including marking and cutting fabric, sewing accurate seams, and achieving smooth and professional finish.
Clive will ensure that you gain confidence and mastery in sewing Y seams. Whether you are interested in quilting, garment construction, or any other sewing project, this class will equip you with the skills to tackle complex designs and create stunning creations. Join this sewing class and unlock a whole new world of sewing possibilities with Y seams!
Advisory Note:
Suitable for beginners, 16 years plus.
Meet the Tutor
Clive Bruder
Clive started sewing when he was around 10 years old. With the help of his Mum he made some curtains for their home on an old hand cranked Singer sewing machine that was gifted to them by a relative. Ever since Clive has been hooked on sewing.
He went on to college to study textile design, followed by The University College for the Creative Arts in Epsom, to achieve a Fashion BA Honours Degree.
Over the past few years with the support of family and friends Clive was encouraged to start his own business Bruderful Design. Unfortunately like many, his business was badly impacted by COVID, but despite the pandemic he’s been extremely lucky with new exciting opportunities. This included a regular guest slot on Sewing Street TV, the launch of @WeSewToo and along with his husband Mark he has attended many sewing shows and together with Mark’s successful brand, they have released lots of sewing patterns too.
Clive says, “Nothing makes me happier than being at my sewing machine and being creative.”
TUMBLING BLOCK Y SEAM CLASS with Clive Bruder – Thursday 15.45pm
This class is a wonderful opportunity for beginners and experienced sewers alike to enhance their skills and create beautiful projects. Y seams are a unique sewing technique used to connect three or more fabric pieces together at angles that cannot be sewn using regular straight seams. In this class, you will learn all the essential techniques and tips to successfully sew Y seams, including marking and cutting fabric, sewing accurate seams, and achieving smooth and professional finish.
Clive will ensure that you gain confidence and mastery in sewing Y seams. Whether you are interested in quilting, garment construction, or any other sewing project, this class will equip you with the skills to tackle complex designs and create stunning creations. Join this sewing class and unlock a whole new world of sewing possibilities with Y seams!
Advisory Note:
Suitable for beginners, 16 years plus.
Meet the Tutor
Clive Bruder
Clive started sewing when he was around 10 years old. With the help of his Mum he made some curtains for their home on an old hand cranked Singer sewing machine that was gifted to them by a relative. Ever since Clive has been hooked on sewing.
He went on to college to study textile design, followed by The University College for the Creative Arts in Epsom, to achieve a Fashion BA Honours Degree.
Over the past few years with the support of family and friends Clive was encouraged to start his own business Bruderful Design. Unfortunately like many, his business was badly impacted by COVID, but despite the pandemic he’s been extremely lucky with new exciting opportunities. This included a regular guest slot on Sewing Street TV, the launch of @WeSewToo and along with his husband Mark he has attended many sewing shows and together with Mark’s successful brand, they have released lots of sewing patterns too.
Clive says, “Nothing makes me happier than being at my sewing machine and being creative.”
SEW A BOXED ZIPPY POUCH with Mark Francis – Saturday 09.45am
90-minute workshop – cost £25.00
Join Mark Francis, a contestant from the Great British Sewing Bee, to make a really useful zipped pouch, perfect for make up, toiletries or holiday essentials. This pouch is fully lined, with zip tabs and boxed out corners finished with bias binding.
Advisory Note:
Not suitable to children under 16 years. Experience with using a sewing machine preferable.
Meet the Tutor
Mark Francis
Mark’s practical sewing experiences began quite late in life, but his relationship with sewing began when he was a small child. However, needlework was not something that little boys were encouraged to do in the 1980’s.
Many years passed until he found the confidence to finally learn to use a sewing machine, and he discovered his passion for making clothes and costumes. Then, a few years ago, Mark’s husband entered him for series 6 of the Great British Sewing (2020) and life has never been the same since!
Mark now works across the sewing industry, teaching, presenting talks and developing his growing range of sewing patterns.
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