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Tatting workshop: Sunday 22 April 2012
10am to 4pm
The course
Tatting is the art of creating lace edgings and inserts using a shuttle and thread. It uses a knotting technique to create the lace. Traditionally tatting has been used to edge ladies handkerchiefs, collars and cuffs, lace inserts for clothing, or to make dressing table sets, etc. More modern patterns incorporate beading and include tree decorations, pendants, greetings cards etc.
The course will provide instruction and demonstration of the knotting technique. Once this has been mastered participants will be able to create basic pattern rings. More advanced techniques will be explored where the pattern rings are joined together using the picot knots with a tatting hook or by the chain stitch method. Participants should then be able to create a simple but attractive lace edging.
The tutor
Angela Kiel has been interested in various crafts for many years and has enjoyed creating gifts for friends and family. She was taught how to tat by her grandmother who continued to make lace edgings well into her 80s! When Angela’s children were young she made many of their clothes and often used tatting to create unusual lace edgings for her daughter's dresses. She particularly enjoys tatting as it does not require much in the way of equipment, is small and can be taken on holiday as it does not take up much room in your suitcase! Angela is now interested in exploring the more contemporary uses for tatting, but also use the traditional methods for her grandchildren's clothes
Participant information
The course is limited to six participants, who will receive practical tuition.
A basic tatting kit, including a shuttle, hook, threads and instruction booklet, will be provided for each participant to take home.
Fee
£45 per person to include materials, tuition, teas and coffees. The Museum café will be open, or you can bring along a packed lunch.
To book, download a form here. Alternatively, fill in the booking request below.
