Courses - Textiles

SPINNING PREPARATION & THE DROP SPINDLE

12 May 2008
8 November 2008

You will also learn about fleeces and carding wool ready for spinning. First day of two linked workshops. 10.30am – 4.30pm

Tutor: Steve Kennett
Course fee: £45

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SPINNING: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE WHEEL

19 May 2008
15 November 2008

Following on from the first day, this day concentrates on working with the wheel, and some background to the craft. 10.30am – 4.30pm

Tutor: Steve Kennett
Course fee: £45

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CHRISTMAS RAG RUGGING

7 December 2007

Make seasonal decorations and gifts in a Christmassy atmosphere.  Traditional rag-rugging plus some glue and glitter.

Tutor: Linda Chivers
Course fee £45 to include tea and coffee.  Additional material costs to be paid direct to tutor.

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TAPESTRY WEAVING WORKSHOP

9-10 February 2008

Tapestry weaving can be used to produce wall hangings, using a simple frame loom and a variety of yarns.  Learn how to put a warp on to a frame loom, and produce a sampler to take home using both traditional techniques, and knotting and wrapping to create special three-dimensional effects. 

Tutor: Hilary Charlesworth
Course fee £85

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ELIZABETHAN WALNUTS

10 March 2008

These little drawstring bags hide a secret, they are made from covered walnut shells.  Embellished with beads, sequins and stitches, these were a popular gift in the time of Elizabeth the First.  Come and make like a queen for the day!

Tutor: Judith Balcombe
Course fee £45 to include tea and coffee. 

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KNITTING WORKSHOP

17 March 2008

For those starting out or wanting to rekindle their skills in hand knitting with an emphasis on learning a good, efficient technique, and with an adventurous approach!

Tutor: Alison Ellen
Course fee £45 to include tea and coffee. 

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PATCHWORK WORKSHOP

29 March 2008

From simple fabric pieces make a charming cushion cover or table runner; we will look at the early history of patchwork, and its place in women’s lives.  If you can thread a needle you can make a piece to be proud of. 

Tutor: Lorna Dakin
Course fee: £45

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RAG RUGGING - A TRADITIONAL TEXTILE FORM

4 April 2008
13 June 2008

Rag-rug making is a uniquely accessible folk craft. This workshop gives a lively modern feel to this Victorian textile skill. 

Tutor: Linda Chivers
Course fee: £45

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LEARN TO CROCHET

28 April 2008

Produce your own unique work of art! During the day you will learn the basics of crocheting and how to read a pattern. 10am-5pm

Tutor: Kay Hamilton
Course fee: £45

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FELTING FOR FUN

24 May 2008

An introduction to felt making. - produce a colourful piece of handmade felt using dyed wools.  Includes preparation of the fleece and some "rainbow" dyeing using synthetic dyestuffs.

Tutor: Hilary Charlesworth
Course fee: £45 includes coffee and tea.

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FELT BAG WORKSHOP

14 June 2008

Design and make a seamless bag from hand-made felt using updated traditional techniques.  Dyed and natural wool will be provided.

Tutor: Mary Chandler
Course fee: £45 includes coffee and tea.

 

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FABULOUS FELT FLOWERS

21 June 2008

A day making felt blooms, bobbles and bangles!  Try your hand making beautiful felt flowers to decorate bags, hats, jackets etc.  Felt bobbles can be used for necklaces or as buttons for bags and clothing, and thin felt rope joined in a circle can make bracelets or lengths for bag straps.

Tutor: Mary Chandler
Course fee: £45 includes coffee and tea.

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QUILTING

22 June 2008

Using the Museum buildings and environment as inspiration for the design, you will make the centre of a quilt or a cushion cover, and learn about this history of traditional English quilting.  The day is ideal for beginners – if you can thread a needle you can quilt!  10am-5pm

Tutor: Jacquie Harvey
Course fee: £45 includes coffee and tea.

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NATURAL DYEING

25July 2008

Learn the basics of dyeing with natural materials, covering different types of mordants and their effects on colours obtained, dyeing with fresh and dried materials, dye-plant identification, environmental considerations, and the effect of dyes on various fibres.  It's almost like magic!  Students will have a selection of dyed yarns to take home.

Tutor: Michelle Green
Course fee: £45

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