SPRING WORKSHOPS 2010

All workshops £40 per person. 10am - 4pm (unless stated)

Janet Bolton 27th & 28th Feb.. FULL
A fantastic opportunity to work with this international textile artist renowned for her wonderfully simple but meaningful textile pictures, quilts and books. Janet will share her working methods and inspiration as well as demonstrating hand-sewing techniques and ways of framing work. The emphasis of the workshop will be on individual development and working freely with materials to form a textile picture of your design.
Full details available upon request. Early booking advisable.
1 day - £58 2 days - £100 10 – 4pm www.janetbolton.com

Bags of Time - 7th March FULL
Bags are such an essential item, why not make one to your very own design! Convert charming embroidered cloths, linens & vintage prints into a contemporary accessory.

Cosy Home - 20th FULL or 21st March FULL
Patch, stitch and appliqué to make gorgeous and practical items for the home. Ideas include bunting, door stops, laundry & peg bags, retro aprons, cushions & keepsakes.

Julie Arkell: Curious Objects and Jewellery - 27th or 28th March
Exciting news...Jukie Arkell is coming to the studio to do two one day workshops! Julie will share her newest ideas and passion for making
things with wool, fabrics, cardboard and old papers all pieced together
with embroidery, words and stories. FULL 11 - 4pm £55

Treasure Trove - 18th April FULL
A fun day making anything you fancy from an array of quality textiles that need a new home and sense of purpose. Louise will share her ideas and experience & give individual help.

A Stitch in Time - 25th April Spaces available
Capture a memory within a textile sampler or cushion using sentimental scraps of fabrics combine with eiderdown prints, and soft cottons printed with nostalgic imagery .

SUMMER WORKSHOPS 2010

MADE WITH LOVE - 9th MAY
A playful day using the sweetest summer fabrics and trims. Ideas include lavender hearts, patchwork keepsakes, a 1940’s bunny or even a lovely traditional style Teddy.

WHITE WORK - 15th OR 16th MAY
Create timeless textiles from specially sourced continental linens, wool blankets and fine damasks. Working “white on white” explore texture and motifs with embroidery, appliqué, quilting and traditional tufting methods all demonstrated.

MILINERY - 6th JUNE
OLD SKILS, NEW IDEAS
Mary Jane Baxter is a renowned maker who will show you how to create a hat, headdress or vintage accessory utilising traditional techniques and skills used in the millinery trade. A variety of ideas will be demonstrated and you might go home wearing a dainty 50’s style hat, a contemporary cashmere beanie or even the most fabulous corsage.
“This is an inspirational workshop with a chance to learn old working methods that will set off so many ideas whether you’re a hat person or not– defiantly one for the girls!
*All materials will be provided but there will be a cost for specialist materials used on the day

SUMMER BAGS - 12th OR 13th JUNE
This is a lovely course where you will design and make a bag from fantastic vintage textiles. The pattern is so versatile you can make a shopper a shoulder bag or even a giant beach bag. Good for the beginner to build up sewing skills.

COSY HOME - 26th OR 27th JUNE
Patch and appliqué stripes, spots and vintage floral's together to make gorgeous and practical items for the home. Ideas include, door stops, laundry & peg bags, retro aprons, country cushions, lavender hearts and keepsakes.

A STITCH IN TIME - 4th JULY
Capture a memory within a textile sampler or make a special “cherish cushion”. Transfer a family photograph, love letter, a favourite poem or just anything special on to cloth using a heat transfer method. The results are so genuine everyone will be charmed by their originality and vintage appeal.

TREASURE TROVE - 17th OR 18th JULY
A whole day to play with vintage and rescued textiles! This is a great chance to explore salvage design and develop your own ideas but Louise will share her experience and give individual help. Patterns and samples will be on hand as well as practical sewing help for beginners.

LOVED AGAIN - 15th AUGUST
Combine vintage textiles and jewellery skills to create contemporary accessories including bracelets, trinket brooches, earrings, charm inspired kilt pins, button jewellery and whole collection of corsages!

RAG RUGS - 21st AUGUST
Heather Ritchie is a internationally recognised as one of Britain's most experienced rug makers. Over 35 years ago she made her first utilitarian mats to cover the stone floors of her home. Since then she has developed the craft way beyond the ordinary and her fine-hooked richly-detailed pictorial work has been called 'painting with fabric.'

Heather will demonstrate the mixed texture work for which she is well-known as well as the techniques of proddy and hooky. This is a great chance to learn a traditional skill and make something for your home whether it be a sampler rug for the side of the bed, a gorgeous heart cushion or a wonderful country style wreath for the door.

*All material and equipment will be provided but there will be small charge for backing cloth and a chance to buy hand crafted tools on the day if you fall in love with rag rugs!

HOW TO BOOK
Please check availability first by either calling Louise on 07833743886 or email louise@hopeandelvis.com. Places are only confirmed upon receipt of a deposit . Payment can be made by cheque for £20 per person payable to Louise Presley at

HOPE & ELVIS
Harley Foundation Studios
7 Tan Gallop Welbeck,
Worksop, Nottinghamshire.
S80 3LW

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Comments

"...wonderful fabrics - and so good to be able to get something finished. Thanks for a great day - Helen"

"...A fantastic day! Lots of fun, enjoyment and a real sense of achievement. Thank you for inspiring me to sew - Ann Marie"

"Great! & generous with both ideas and materials - Kate"

© Louise Presley 2010