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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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