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WORKSHOPS

As an experienced adult tutor Louise offers practical day workshops at her studio in North Nottinghamshire. This is a unique opportunity to work with vintage and reclaimed textiles to make something truly special and personal
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Basic sewing skills are helpful but not essential on most workshops, usually enthusiasm overcomes all! Places are limited to ensure a relaxed and enjoyable experience with stitching, chatting, music and biscuits the order of the day.

Held in her new studio studio they are accessible to wheelchair users. All materials and equipment are supplied along with refreshments so you just need to bring yourself! Lunch can be taken at nearby The Lime House café which serves a stylish menu however many people prefer to bring their own lunch and keep on sewing!

All workshops are £40 per person unless stated.
Times: 10am - 4pm

Directions to the studio can be found on the contacts page

WORKSHOPS

A Present for Baby & Little One's..........Sat 26th April
Make the most special item from a host of design ideas including blanket bears, memory cushions and quilts, vintage style clothing and mementoes of childhood.

Altered Books & Boxes..........17th May ...
An experimental day working with the paper remnants of the past. Combining bound books, found objects, photographs, found objects with stitch and mixed media. Craft journals, history story boards,memory books or boxes.

Bespoke Bags.........1st June ...
A popular course where you are guaranteed to make a truly original soft bag. Using an effortless but effective pattern you can put your all into creating a truly one- off design with mountains of vintage fabrics and trims to choose from.

Nostalgic Inspired Jewellery ..........14th June
Learn the fundamentals of jewellery construction using recaimed beads, delicate textiles, pearl buttonsand old buckles. Create evocative textile brooch pins, bag clasps and pocket charms along with earrings, bracelets and necklaces.

The Perfect Skirt......... 29th June.......(change of date to brochure)
Construct vintage and hand embroidered cloths into the most distinctive A-line skirt with a bespoke fit. A full and fun day, some sewing skills required. Limited to six places only 9.30 - 5pm £65

Treasure Trove.........13th July
Working with textiles of the past, reclaim and renew heaps of fabrics, garmens and haberdashery into new forms. The design work is up to you but patterns, ideas and samples will be on hand to inspire. A great course for those who enjoy textiles and creative thinking.

The Cosy Home.........19th July........FULL
Take time out and make gorgeous but practical items for the home that could be really special presents or something to treasure. Country style door stops, laundry and peg bags, cushions and retro aprons are just a few ideas to consider.

Personalsed Bags & Purses..........9th August
Another opportunity to make bags (and purses) but with chance to work on methods of personalisation. Stitch, transfer print, applique and embellish to form individual peices that capture a moment or celebrate a special someone.

Vintage Quilts - Remade with Love .......30th August
I have some lovely original but very sad looking quilts that are in need of drastic but posetive action. In order to prolong their journey and following true quilting principles join me in a day of cutting up and remaking into new forms that link the past and the present.


HOW TO BOOK
Please call Louise (07833 743886) or email to check availability.
A deposit for half the amount of the cost of the course is payable to secure a place, cheques should be made to Louise Presley and sent to 7 Tan Gallop Welbeck, Worksop, Nottinghamshire. S80 3LW

Textiles, Time & Tea

NEW POP IN SESSIONS...................NO NEED TO BOOK

Have you got a project that you just can't find the time or the space to work on?.....Or an embarrasing amount of materials and great ideas but no motivation? Does the idea of dedicated time to create and chat in a friendly relaxed surrounding sound just wonderful!

No deposits or booking required just turn up and pay for the day or half day. I I will be on hand to offer advice and encouragement. Sewing equipment, some materilas and unlimited tea and biscuis will be availiable.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Saturday 24th May
Tuesday 24th June
Sunday 20th July
Sunday 31st Augus
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Times : Moring 10- 1pm Afternoon 1.30 - 4.30

COST: £15 per half day. ......£30 per day

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"



 

 


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