2 Day Free-Motion Embroidery Course £100

 
TITLE: 2 Day Free Motion Embroidery Course
 
COST: £100
 
DATE: Sunday November 27th - Monday November 28th 2022
 
TIME: 10am-4pm both days
ONLY 8 PLACES AVAILABLE!
 
ABOUT THE COURSE:
DAY 1:
Under the expert guidance of textile artist Alyson Thomas, you will you will learn how to set up your machine (no fancy embroidery machine needed), learn and practise the basics of free-motion embroidery and spend the rest of the day designing and creating your own textile art using applique and free-motion stitching. If you feel you are not particularly arty or creative there will be templates and designs to use; or you can let your imagination run wild.
DAY 2:
After completing your design, you will learn how to apply this to a backing fabric which will then be used to construct an envelope style cushion cover. As cushions are a matter of personal taste, you should bring your own backing fabric for your cushion, plus your own cushion pad if desired.
 
ABOUT THE TUTOR:
Alyson Thomas is a talented textile artist and recently retired English Teacher. She now runs The Blue House, a beautiful haberdashery situated on the River Tawe in the picturesque village of Ystradgynlais, in the Swansea Valley.
She has a wealth of experience in exhibiting and selling her work, teaching workshops and running textile art groups. In addition, she has been a member of several craft co-operatives, sat on the committee of the Swansea Festival of Stitch and also ran her own craft shop for five years...somehow finding the time to teach teenagers during the week!
One of Alyson's many textile passions is free-motion embroidery in a variety of textile forms, including applique work, hoop art and her own handmade felt. She has a wealth of experience in exhibiting and selling her work, teaching workshops and running textile art groups. In addition she has been a member of several craft co-operatives, sat on the committee of the Swansea Festival of Stitch and even ran her own craft shop for five years, somehow finding the time to teach teenagers during the week! She is so excited about sharing her passion with you.
 
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
Sewing machines, embroidery hoops, bondaweb, scraps of fabric, threads, sewing equipment such as scissors, tape measures, fabric markers, pins, etc. will all be available for your use. You are welcome to bring your own fabric scraps and machine, if you prefer.
You will also have access to unlimited tea and coffee. Maybe even a biscuit or two!
 
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED:
Fabric for your finished cushion is not included but we do have a small selection of suitable fabrics available to buy on the day. The amount needed is 3 x the size of your finished cushion (you choose the size).
 
BOOKING & PAYMENT:
Please message or email info@nicolaridddavies.co.uk to book and arrange payment.
Your place is secured with full payment of £100 in advance.
 
CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS:
Payment is non-refundable after 14 days prior to the course start date unless a replacement booking is found.
Thank you for your interest. We hope to be welcoming you to The Little Stitchery Sewing Rooms soon!