DORSET BUTTON AUTUMN TREE BROOCH with Gini’s Dorset Buttons – Sunday 13.30pm
60-minute workshop – cost £18.00
Join Gini, winner of Kirsty’s Handmade Christmas, and learn how to make the traditional craft of Dorset buttons with a twist. Create a beautiful autumn tree and hear all about the history of this 400-year old craft.
Advisory Note:
This workshop is suitable for ages 16+.
Meet the Tutor
Louise Armitage, aka ‘Gini’
Gini has been teaching and keeping the 400-year old traditional craft of Dorset Buttons alive for 33 years.
Originally taught by an old lady from Dorset, who’s family skill had been passed down through generations, and now had no one left to pass it on to. Gini made her a promise that she would teach other people and continue to pass on the skills. Gini has kept this promise and taught individuals and workshops all over the UK and around the world.
Bringing the skill up to date with modern ideas and techniques she won Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas with her unique designs in 2020.
TUMBLING BLOCK Y SEAM CLASS with Clive Bruder – Sunday 1st September 2024 – 12.05pm
90-minute workshop – cost £25.00
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:
Not suitable to children under 16 years. Experience with using a sewing machine preferable.
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.”
MAKE A ZIPPED PENCIL CASE with Mark Francis – Sunday 10.10am
90-minute workshop – cost £25.00
Join Mark Francis, a contestant from the Great British Sewing Bee, to make a really useful zipped pencil case. Learn how to professionally insert a zip using a zipper foot and then how to construct the finished item.
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
2D NEEDLE FELTED RUNNING HARE WITH CORNFLOWERS with Liberty Goodswen – Sunday 10.15am
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.
BEAUTIFUL FABRIC BOXES with Pat Lumsdale – Sunday 12.45pm
3-hour workshop – cost £39.00
Join Pat in this lovely extended workshop to create a beautiful small padded box made from card, wadding and pretty fabric.
This is mostly a no-sew make, using double-sided tape and glue, with a few hand stitches to finish off. The outside of the box is covered using a lovely craft cotton and the lining a gorgeous Liberty Lawn.
Finished box size is 5 inches square, making it ideal for jewellery and other precious items.
Once you have learnt how to construct this box, you will be able to scale it up at home to make boxes of any size.
Advisory Note:
Not suitable for children, accuracy is needed to make the box work; Arthritic hands may also find it a challenge.
Meet the Tutor
Pat Lumsdale
Pat has been teaching Patchwork, Quilting and Craft courses for more years than she cares to remember! Most of those years were spend working for and teaching at the WI’s residential college until it closed down in 2020.
She now teaches by zoom, face to face workshops and residential retreats around the country.
MODERN CALLIGRAPHY NIB ART QUOTES with Emily Goodwin or Emma Cox, The Modern Calligraphy Co Sunday 11.45am
60-minute workshop – cost £18.00
Experience the soothing art of calligraphy with this introductory session where you will learn the basics of using a pointed nib, and delight in creating words and phrases using shimmering metallic inks. Take home the stunning, inspirational quote that you will complete, perfect for framing or gifting. Join this class and let your creativity shine!
Advisory Note:
This workshop is suitable for adults and children over 12 years, but they must be accompanied by an adult.
Meet the Tutors
The Modern Calligraphy Co
The Modern Calligraphy Co, run by world-renowned calligraphic artist Kirsten Burke and Managing Director Jill Hembling, has been running for 25 years, spreading their passion for Modern Calligraphy across the UK. Dedicated to making calligraphy accessible to everyone, they run workshops all over the country, including from their HQ on the South Coast.
NIB CALLIGRAPHY AND BOTANTICAL GREETING CARDS with Emily Goodwin or Emma Cox, The Modern Calligraphy Co Sunday 10.15am
60-minute workshop – cost £18.00
Join this autumn-themed Calligraphy Card Making Class and learn to create enchanting seasonal designs. Combine lettering techniques with delicate drawings, to craft pretty cards using a pointed nib and inks. Beginner friendly.
Advisory Note: This workshop is suitable for adults and children over 12 years, but they must be accompanied by an adult
Meet the Tutor
The Modern Calligraphy Co
The Modern Calligraphy Co, run by world-renowned calligraphic artist Kirsten Burke and Managing Director Jill Hembling, has been running for 25 years, spreading their passion for Modern Calligraphy across the UK. Dedicated to making calligraphy accessible to everyone, they run workshops all over the country, including from their HQ on the South Coast.
BRUSH PEN CALLIGRAPHY CARDS (WITH GEL PEN DETAILS) with Emily Goodwin or Emma Cox, The Modern Calligraphy Co – Sunday 14.45pm
60-minute workshop – cost £18.00
Brush pen calligraphy is popular for its accessible, easy-to-use nature. This fantastic workshop introduces you to brush pens, teaching basic strokes and letter formation. Learn to add details with highlights and shadows while working on a beautiful template to create your own greeting card. You’ll never need to buy a store-bought card again.
Advisory Note:
This workshop is suitable for adults and children over 12 years, but they must be accompanied by an adult.
Meet the Tutors
The Modern Calligraphy Co
The Modern Calligraphy Co, run by world-renowned calligraphic artist Kirsten Burke and Managing Director Jill Hembling, has been running for 25 years, spreading their passion for Modern Calligraphy across the UK. Dedicated to making calligraphy accessible to everyone, they run workshops all over the country, including from their HQ on the South Coast.
COLOURFUL WATER BRUSH CALLIGRAPHY ARTWORKS with Emily Goodwin or Emma Cox, The Modern Calligraphy Co – Sunday 13.15pm
60-minute workshop – cost £18.00
Join this fantastic workshop to explore creating calligraphy with water brushes. With basic strokes transforming into beautiful letters, you will discover eye-catching colour blending techniques with coloured inks, and create your own artwork to hang on your wall or gift to someone special using unique art template cards.
Advisory Note:
This workshop is suitable for adults and children over 12 years, but they must be accompanied by an adult.
Meet the Tutors
The Modern Calligraphy Co The Modern Calligraphy Co, run by world-renowned calligraphic artist Kirsten Burke and Managing Director Jill Hembling, has been running for 25 years, spreading their passion for Modern Calligraphy across the UK. Dedicated to making calligraphy accessible to everyone, they run workshops all over the country, including from their HQ on the South Coast
WILDFLOWER FABRIC COLLAGE with Yvonne Pratt – Sunday 12.15pm
90-minute workshop – cost £25.00
Learn how to machine embroider a wildflower fabric collage.
Yvonne will share tips and techniques on how to create your very own fabric art collage. Learn how to create your piece using, a ready hand painted base to work on, hand dyed fabrics, hand printed fabrics, voile netting fabric, ribbon and simplistic embroidery stitches, then lastly adding embellishments to pull the scenic fabric collage together.
During the workshop you will learn how to build your collage, then using the sewing machine to machine embroider your fabrics and wildflower design onto the prepared base.
The workshop kit provided includes a handbook with full instructions to create your wildflower fabric collage, hand-painted base, fabrics, threads, ribbon, handmade buttons, needles and thimble.
Advisory Note:
This workshop is great for beginners or intermediate level sewers over the age of 16
Meet the Tutor
Yvonne Pratt
Yvonne is a contemporary textile artist based in Norfolk, England. Having always been a creative person with a love for drawing and using texture to create art, it was not until later in life through taking on a BA(Hon) degree in Textiles Design and then, a Masters in contemporary craft practice that textiles became a passion.
Having had the privileged of working within education most of her adult life this has allowed Yvonne’s skills to be transferred to working as a freelance workshop teacher turning her hand to both hand and free-motion embroidery.
Yvonne is a truly passionate and highly motivated maker who loves to pass, on her knowledge and skills in hand crafted textiles
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