Chevron Lariat
Tutor - Gillian Ashwell

Saturday 23 February 2008
10.30am - 4.30pm

A very simple but vey elegant and extremely wearable lariat worked in linked double strands of the St Petersburg chain technique using seed beads of two different sizes. On both ends, to add a touch of glamour, it is finished with a tassel incorporating Swarovski crystals.

Cost £25

Sewing Necessaire
Tutor - Tanya Haines

23 February 2008
10.30am - 4.30pm

When closed this necessaire looks like a stitched needle book, but when opened, it reveals a pocket for your scissors and laying tools and three mother of pearle thread rings for your threads. This necessaire is stitched on 32ct antique Belfast linen and s worked using a variety of counted thread stitches such as Kloster Blocks, Wave stitch and Four-sided stitch.

Cost £35

Machine Embroidered Organza Panel
Tutor - Kathleen Laurel Sage

1 March 2008
10.30am - 4.30pm

Using layers of see through organza layered between soluble film. Machine your floral design over the film trapping all the fabrics. Dissolve the film away leaving a new fabric from which we will cut away layers to expose hidden fabric adding new shades and tones before finally heating up a soldering iron to remove unwanted areas and add details. It's great fun - come on and have a go.

You will need to purchase a kit for this project on the day of the class. The kit costs £9.00 and includes all fabrics, beads, dissovable film, instructions, design, diagram and process chart. You will be able to choose from a selection of kits, i.e. Poppy, Tulip, Clematis, Sunflower, Butterflies and Geraniums.

Cost £35

Pansy Ornament
Tutor - Jane Jordan

1 March 2008
10.30am - 4.30pm

This stunning ornament is embroidered in silk thread on silk dupion. It depicts a pansy in vibrant purples and yellows with gold beads and a little bit of gold thread. It is finished off with a multi-coloured tassel and cord. This would look beautiful hanging from a door knob or bureau.

Cost £35

Machine Embroidered Organza Jewellery
Tutor - Kathleen Laurel Sage

5 April 2008
10.30am - 4.30pm

Using layers of organza trapped between soluble film, we will machine our pendant design before soaking the film away leaving a layered jewellery element. Some of the layers will be cut back to let underneath colours show through and we will use a soldering iron to cut it out and add details, before stitching it onto a PVC backing. Using traditional beading techniques you will create a stunning piece of jewellery that you won't see anyone else wearing.

You will need to purchase a kit for this project on the day of the class. The kit costs £10.00 and includes all organza fabrics, dissovable film, design, diagrams, process charts, seed beads, feature beads, jewellery fixings, beading thread and plastic for mounting the embroidery onto. A choice of kits will be available on the day.

Cost £35

Pincushion
Tutor - Tanya Haines

5 April 2008
10.30am - 4.30pm

A very simple pincushion can be made from some fabric, ribbons, laces and trims. If you don't already have a pincushion you might like to have a go at making this one. You will also learn how to make ribbon flowers and leaves.

Cost £35

Starburst Necklace
Tutor - Gillian Ashwell

27 April 2008
10.30am - 4.30pm

A very simple pincushion can be made from some fabric, ribbons, laces and trims. If you don't already have a pincushion you might like to have a go at making this one. You will also learn how to make ribbon flowers and leaves.

Cost £25

Snowdrop Tassel
Tutor - Jane Jordan

27 April 2008
10.30am - 4.30pm

This snowdrop is the second in the series of Jane's unique 3-dimentional flower tassels. It is stitched using silk ribbon, beads and our very own Chameleon threads. Jane will guide you step by step through this very special tassel.

Cost £40

Goldwork Dragon
Tutor - Kathleen Laurel Sage

3 May 2008
10.30am - 4.30pm

Learn traditional and simple gold work techniques to make this grand Medieval dragon. Techniques taught will be simple couching, padded and raised leather work, use of purl purl and simple surface stitches. It's not hard to do and sometimes the simplest of things can look very complicated until you are shown. Beginners welcome and advanced.

Cost £50

Hardanger Part 1
Tutor - Sue Hall

3 May 2008
10.30am - 4.30pm

This project is a mat that has been designed for complete beginners. It is worked on a cream fabric using variegated hand-dyed perle. In this class you will learn how to stitch Kloster Blocks, Faggoting, Eyelets, Greek Crosses, tackle cutting and buttonhole sitch. Part 2 is on Saturday 7 June.

Cost for Part 1 and 2 £50

Hardanger Part 2
Tutor - Sue Hall

7 June 2008
10.30am - 4.30pm

In this class you will complete the Hardanger mat you started in the class on Saturday 3 May.

Cost for Part 2 is included with Part 1

Grape vine pincushion
Tutor - Jane Jordan

7 June 2008
10.30am - 4.30pm

This project is a great introduction to stumpwork. You will embroider a base leaf and then create a bunch of grapes using a variety of beads and coiled wire for the tendrils. The embroidered piece will then be placed in half a walnut shell.

Cost £30

Drawn Thread Sampler
Tutor - Lynda Bodkin (Loopylou)

21 June 2008
10.30am - 4.30pm

This stunning sampler, designed by Loopylou, is a perfect introduction to Drawn Thread embroidery. It is worked on 27 count antique white linen sing Chameleon silk threads and is embellished with pearl beads and Amethyst Swarovski crystals. There are four rows of Drawn Thread work, each covering a different technique: Interlace stitch, Double hem stitch, Coral stitch and Woven circles. These bands are surrounded by delicately embroidered Ribbed Spider Web flowers and leaves.

Cost £35

Tanya's Tassel
Tutor - Tanya Haines

21 June 2008
10.30am - 4.30pm

This stunning tassel is worked using Oliver Twist threads and a variety of beads, crystals and silk ribbon. The top is embellished with hand-dyed lace, wire-edged ribbon roses and a twisted cord.

Cost £35

Hardanger Lavender Sachet
Tutor - Sue Hall

5 July 2008
10.30am - 4.30pm

This Lavender sachet is worked on a green hand-dyed fabric using variegated hand-dyed threads. This project is for those who already have some knowledge of Hardanger.

Cost £25

What a lovely pear!
Tutor - Jane Jordan

5 July 2008
10.30am - 4.30pm

This sweet pear, designed by Meg Hawkey from Crabapple Hill, is a delight to stitch! Each side has a different flower embroidered on it. It can be used as a pincushion or just pretty as a "whatnot". Basic embroidery stitches are used, so it is suitable for beginners but fun for all level.

Cost £35