Workshop Programme 2008
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March
| Milestones, Fences & Telegraph Poles - Images of Journeying - Val Stoddart | £75* |
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11th. & 12th. March (Tues/Wed) We will use the embellisher, applique and stitchery to create impressions of the landscape as seen fleetingly in passing. It is not essential to have an embellisher machine for this class – there will be some machines available to share, but bring one if you can. |
| Introducing Free Machine Embroidery - Pat Lewis | £70* |
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26th./27th March (Wed/Thur) Learn the techniques of free machine embroidery using a variety of threads and fabrics. A sewing machine on which you can lower the feed dog, or cover it with a plate, is essential. Enjoy discovering just what you and your sewing machine can achieve together! |
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April
| Inspiration for design from African Sources - Mary Sleigh | £85 |
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15th/16th April (Tue/Wed) Using Mary's collection of African textiles and beadwork, or your own cultural sources, for inspiration, you will be encouraged to interpret your personal responses and ideas into fabric and stitch. We shall observe, study and record initial ideas; |
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May
| Handcrafted Books for all Occasions - Alison Rennie | £75* |
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4th/5th May (Sun/Mon) | |
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Have fun learning how to make simple books which can be used for inserts into embroidered covers, sketch books, holiday notebooks or unusual gifts to impress your family and friends. A variety of techniques and construction methods will be used. |
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| Hand stitched Gorgeous Gardens - Toni Hanley | £75* |
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27th/28th May (Tues/Wed)
Combine the fun elements of stencilling and printing with the relaxation of hand stitching.
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June
| Designing with the Greatest of Confidence - Sally Scott Aiton | £130 |
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18th, 19th & 20th June (Wed/Thur/Fri) This creative course will teach you how to take an image which inspires you to a cross stitch or canvas work project of your own with guidance from Sally in choosing colour schemes, fabrics and threads.A visit to the wonderful needlework collection at Mellerstain House, just 3 miles from Burnbrae, will provide inspiration for design. Return to Burnbrae to plan, print and begin to stitch your creation.Whether your taste is traditional or contemporary, whether you are a novice to art and embroidery or experienced, you will find a treasure of design knowledge, artistic tricks and myths quashed! All materials (art and needlework) required for the workshop will be provided. Price includes fee for entrance to Mellerstain House and guide book |
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July
| Caskets - Janet Edmonds | £85 |
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17th/18th July (Thu/Fri) Medieval caskets provide images of richly ornamental
surfaces mixing patinas of metallics, colours and pattern. Students should have a working knowledge of their sewing machine. |
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September
| Surfaces to Stitch and Dye - Ruth Issett | £85* |
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2rd/3th September (Tue/Wed)
Explore the possibilities of stitch, dye and colour. This course will cover a range of different ideas, techniques and processes from composition, use of stitch to build surfaces and textures and finally the addition of colour through use of dye. |
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October
| Mixed Media, Metal and More - Sandra Meech | £85 |
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1st/2nd October (Tue/Wed) We will explore the many types of metallic detail to be found in contemporary stitched textiles from
metallic paint (stamps and stencils) to lurex and other fabrics. 
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November
| Line as a Journey - Jean Draper | £85 |
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3rd/4th November (Mon/Tues) |
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For experienced embroiderers willing to spend time on preparations for the workshop to inform the work and give it a personal slant. The focus will be on line as a powerful and essential force in design which, when used well, can visually enhance and strengthen work. This very basic element, line, needs to be re-visited occasionally, even by the most seasoned artist, in order to see it in a fresh light. Jean will challenge you with initial experimental starting points which could reveal a range of interesting possibilities and lead you to think of totally new applications for your personal work. |
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| Embroidered Metalwork Sampler - Tracy Franklin | £85 |
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11th/12th November (Tues/Wed) The course will be an experimental and creative insight into gold and metal work. This will give the opportunity to use all kinds of gold and metal threads as well as other metal materials worked within a sampler. Techniques covered will include laid work couching, cut purl work, chip work, Pearl purl, plate, mesh, foil, etc. |
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Notes
Our tutors are all highly qualified and experienced. The tutors whose names appear in yellow are members of the Scottish Embroidery Tutors, who undertake regular training and assessment to maintain high standards of tuition as well as developing their own work.
Jean Draper is a freelance lecturer, tutor and textile artist, exhibiting widely at home and abroad. Her work is in many public and private collections.
Janet Edmonds is a tutor, textile artist and author of the recent books "Three Dimensional Embroidery" and "Embroidered Boxes".
Tracy Franklin trained and taught at the Royal School of Needlework. She now works freelance, teaching and exhibiting also working on commissions. She is author of the book "New Ideas in Goldwork" and co-author of the new book "Contemporary Whitework".
Ruth Issett is a textile artist, teacher and author of several books, the latest being "Print, Pattern and Colour". She is well known for her love of colour and texture.Sandra Meech trained as a graphic artist and designer before going on to study embroidery and textiles. Author of "Creative Quilts" and "Contemporary Quilts", she lectures, teaches and exhibits in U.K. and abroad.
Sally Scott Aiton is the designer and creator of Cobweb Designs. The company excels in needlework, with clients throughout the heritage world. Her talent, experience of embroidery design, needlework skills and use of colour is an inspiration.
Mary Sleigh, author of "African Inspirations in Embroidery", is a leading textile artist, freelance tutor, lecturer and external verifier for City & Guilds.
Prices are for 2 days tuition, including lunches and refreshments, except for the June workshop, which
is 3 days.
* indicates that price includes some, or all,of the materials provided.
For more information about Sandra Meech and images of her work, visit www.sandrameech.co.uk
The website of Practical Study Group www.practicalstudygroup.co.uk has information about Jean Draper, Ruth Issett and Mary Sleigh.
For information about Cobweb Designs, visitwww.cobweb-needlework.com.
For information about further classes, courses and workshops offered by Tracy A Franklin, in all aspects of traditional embroidery, click here.
For details of workshops and classes by Patricia Archibald and pictures of some of her work, click here
Information about other courses offered by members of Scottish Embroidery Tutors is available on their web site www.setutors.co.uk/