Crochet a Christmas Garland
COST: £55
DATE: Sat 3rd Dec 2022
TIME: 9.30am-4pm
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:
Your tutor Becky will welcome you to the studio with mince pies and a hot drink while she introduces you to the basic crochet techniques needed to produce a beautiful Christmas garland. She will explain the differences in UK and US crochet terminology and show you some examples of crocheted items.
Your tutor Becky will welcome you to the studio with mince pies and a hot drink while she introduces you to the basic crochet techniques needed to produce a beautiful Christmas garland. She will explain the differences in UK and US crochet terminology and show you some examples of crocheted items.
The Christmas garland project includes 5 basic stitches and allows the maker to produce a finished item using basic techniques, which they can build upon and/or replicate at home. With patient guidance, demonstraitions, instructions, pattern sheets, diagrams and lots of practice, you will learn to:
- Hold the crochet hook, managing yarn tension with demonstration, diagrams and practice
- Make a chain
- Make the basic stitches- i.e., double crochet, treble crochet, half-treble crochet, double-treble crochet
- Finishing – if motifs need to be applied to a completed chain, they can be pegged, stitched or fastened with a double crochet. Motifs can be embellished if desired with buttons, beads etc.
WHO IS IT SUITABLE FOR?
This workshop is suitable for absolute beginners.
This workshop is suitable for absolute beginners.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BRING:
Yarn in your chosen colour scheme (there will be a selection to buy for a minimal cost).
Yarn in your chosen colour scheme (there will be a selection to buy for a minimal cost).
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
Instructions and pattern sheets will be provided to take away. Crochet hooks, darning/tapestry needles, scissors and some practice yarns will be provided for your use but participants may bring their own if they wish. You will also have access to unlimited tea and coffee. Maybe even a biscuit or two!
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED:
Yarns for your finished garland are not provided. Participants are welcome to bring their own, or a small selection of yarns will be available to buy in small quantities, suitable for the project.
Yarns for your finished garland are not provided. Participants are welcome to bring their own, or a small selection of yarns will be available to buy in small quantities, suitable for the project.
Embellishments for decorating finished motifs – these may include buttons, beads, ribbon or anything else that can be stitched onto or crocheted into motifs and/or the string itself. A selection will be available at minimal cost or participants are welcome to bring their own.
ABOUT THE TUTOR:
Becky Ellliot has spent most of her time, in education, work and otherwise, mastering the mediums of paint, pencils, wood, metal, fabric, yarn, clay and ink. In 1998 she graduated from the University of Brighton with a suitably eclectic BA(Hons) in Wood, Metal, Ceramics & Plastics. Having managed an art gallery, run her own craft business and taught Art & design Technology from primary to adult education, she has a broad experience of the arts including drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics and a particular passion for all things textile-related. Whether they be 6 or 86, Becky is excited by facilitating others on their own creative journey. The rush of encouraging others to experiment and grow creatively has never left her and remains a source of inspiration and joy.
Becky Ellliot has spent most of her time, in education, work and otherwise, mastering the mediums of paint, pencils, wood, metal, fabric, yarn, clay and ink. In 1998 she graduated from the University of Brighton with a suitably eclectic BA(Hons) in Wood, Metal, Ceramics & Plastics. Having managed an art gallery, run her own craft business and taught Art & design Technology from primary to adult education, she has a broad experience of the arts including drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics and a particular passion for all things textile-related. Whether they be 6 or 86, Becky is excited by facilitating others on their own creative journey. The rush of encouraging others to experiment and grow creatively has never left her and remains a source of inspiration and joy.
BOOKING & PAYMENT:
Please use the message button on here or email info@nicolaridddavies.co.uk to book and arrange payment. Your place is secured with full payment of £55 in advance. Vouchers can also be bought and gifted.
Please use the message button on here or email info@nicolaridddavies.co.uk to book and arrange payment. Your place is secured with full payment of £55 in advance. Vouchers can also be bought and gifted.
CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS:
Payment is non-refundable after 14 days prior to the course start date unless a replacement booking is found.
Payment is non-refundable after 14 days prior to the course start date unless a replacement booking is found.