Welcome to my workshop page. I run a range of workshops in a variety of places. These include my very own studio/ gallery based in Sheriff Hutton, North of York. My studio is modern and contemporary and based in the heart of the beautiful village.
This page will be regularly updated but if there is a particular workshop you would be interested in please let me know. I also do bespoke workshops for 7 people if you would like to do these with a group of friends.
The vast majority of my workshops will require you to be confident (but not an expert) on your own sewing machine. Some of which need to use free machine embroidery. If you dont know if your machine has access for this facility, please still get in touch and I can guide you through finding out what we can do to help. Most of the classes will have materials supplied but I do ask you bring your own thread on the day.
There is a lot going on in the village with its very own post office that offers snacks and a pub that does bar meals. We have a beautiful church, our very own castle steeped in history and lots of lovely walks. There is a wide range of unusual accommodation in the area so please let me know if you plan to stay over. Please see seperate page for more info.......
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Workshops Available 2025
Other workshops to consider
Workshops will be added throughout the year so please keep an eye out for updates. I will also be running workshops at the Biscuit Factory Newcastle which will be loaded onto their website.
Ina ddition to short courses I run week long retreats and an extended year long experimental textiles course. Some information can be found below or contact me to express interest and find out more.
Woodland Workshop
14th and 15th February
10am-3.30pm
This 2 day workshop explores a range of techniques to produce your own woodland artwork using recycled fabrics and a range of experimental textile techniques. You will leave a completed artwork which you can embellish at home if you wish to take it further. You can choose the season you would like to create. I will be demonstrating with a bluebell theme but it is easily adaptable for each of you. A popular course and spaces go quickly. All materials provided and bring your own sewing machine or borrow from the studio.
Sheriff Hutton Studio
Suitable for beginners
£165
Gel Printing for beginners
14th March
10am-3.30pm
The workshop will explore a wide range of techniques from the very beginning to the advanced. Gel printing is a type of mono printing using a gel plate which can be used to create a huge array of textures and patterns. Equipment and resources will be discussed and you will be guided through the process at each stage. We will explore working on paper and on fabric. This is a popular workshop but prepare to be addicted.
Sheriff Hutton Studio
Suitable for beginners
£85
Moorland Workshop
16th May
10am-3.30pm
Using recycled fabrics you will create your own Moorland scene. I will demonstrate how to create a realistic moorland artwork using a range of blending and layering techniques. Each step has been carefully designed to help you confidently create a piece you can take home to embellish further.
All materials will be supplied. You can bring your sewing machine or borrow one from the studio.
Sheriff Hutton Studio
Suitable for beginners
£FULL reserves being taken
Seascape Workshop
27th June
10am-3.30pm
Using recycled fabrics you will create your own Seascape scene. I will demonstrate how to create a realistic seascape artwork using a range of blending and layering techniques. Each step has been carefully designed to help you confidently create a piece you can take home to embellish further.
All materials will be supplied. You can bring your sewing machine or borrow one from the studio.
Sheriff Hutton Studio
Suitable for beginners
£FULL reserved being taken
Botanical Gel Printing
11th July
10am-3.30pm
The workshop will explore a wide range of techniques using a gel plate and found foliage from the garden. Gel printing is a type of mono printing using a gel plate which can be used to create a huge array of textures and patterns. Equipment and resources will be discussed and you will be guided through the process at each stage. We will explore working on paper and on fabric. This is a popular workshop but prepare to be addicted.
Sheriff Hutton Studio
Suitable for beginners
£85
Woodland Workshop
1st and 2nd August
10am-3.30pm
This 2 day workshop explores a range of techniques to produce your own woodland artwork using recycled fabrics and a range of experimental textile techniques. You will leave a completed artwork which you can embellish at home if you wish to take it further. You can choose the season you would like to create. I will be demonstrating with a summer theme but it is easily adaptable for each of you. A popular course and spaces go quickly. All materials provided and bring your own sewing machine or borrow from the studio.
Sheriff Hutton Studio
Suitable for beginners
£175
Moorland Workshop
12th September
10am-3.30pm
Using recycled fabrics you will create your own Moorland scene. I will demonstrate how to create a realistic moorland artwork using a range of blending and layering techniques. Each step has been carefully designed to help you confidently create a piece you can take home to embellish further.
All materials will be supplied. You can bring your sewing machine or borrow one from the studio.
Sheriff Hutton Studio
Suitable for beginners
£90
Woodland Workshop
10th and 11th October
10am-3.30pm
This 2 day workshop explores a range of techniques to produce your own woodland artwork using recycled fabrics and a range of experimental textile techniques. You will leave a completed artwork which you can embellish at home if you wish to take it further. You can choose the season you would like to create. I will be demonstrating with a autumn theme but it is easily adaptable for each of you. A popular course and spaces go quickly. All materials provided and bring your own sewing machine or borrow from the studio.
Sheriff Hutton Studio
Suitable for beginners
£175
Seascape Workshop
17th October
10am-3.30pm
Using recycled fabrics you will create your own Seascape scene. I will demonstrate how to create a realistic seascape artwork using a range of blending and layering techniques. Each step has been carefully designed to help you confidently create a piece you can take home to embellish further.
All materials will be supplied. You can bring your sewing machine or borrow one from the studio.
Sheriff Hutton Studio
Suitable for beginners
£90
Gel Printing- Christmas Cards
14th November
10am-3.30pm
The workshop will explore a wide range of techniques using a gel plate and die cutter to create exciting designs for Christmas cards to take home. Equipment and resources will be discussed and you will be guided through the process at each stage. This is a popular workshop but prepare to be addicted. The Christmas lights will be up!
Sheriff Hutton Studio
Suitable for beginners
£90
NOW TAKING EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR 2026/27
EXPERIMENTAL TEXTILES
Starts September 2026 with an exhibition of students work in the summer of 2027
From September 2026 I will be running my experimental textiles course over the year. There will be a full year schedule of sessions looking at a range of unusual and interesting materials and techniques. These include Tyvek, Lutradur, Bondaweb, Heat treatment, foils and much more. Dont worry if you dont know what these are.....thats what the course is about! But it will change the way you approach artwork and textiles. You will all be invited to take part in an exhibition of work at the end of the year. A very popular event. The classes of 2026 will be holding their exhibition on Saturday 18th July 26.
There will be 18 sessions (2.5 hours each) which will be bookable termly. Each term will be 6 sessions. These will take place on a Friday morning OR afternoon. If this is something that interests you please register your interest and let me know if it would be morning or afternoon that would interest you the most.
All from my Sheriff Hutton Studio
£850 for the full 18 sessions or ask about installment options
NOW TAKING EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR 2026
EXPERIMENTAL TEXTILES
SUMMER SCHOOL
THEME: WOODLANDS
Dates: Monday 27th July- Friday 31st July
I will be running a summer school based on the theme of woodlands. We will be using a wide range of experimental techniques condensed into one week.
Consider this.....a full week to fully immerse yourself in all things experimental textiles. How does that sound? All in a lovely contemporary studio with everything to hand.
During the first day you will experiment with a range of ways to decorate Tyvek and Lutradur. Both textile materials. Don't worry if you haven't heard of them before. This will open you up to the more creative aspect of textiles. We will then work with Free Machine Embroidery, Kunin Felt, Expandit, Soluble Fabric, Bondaweb and some printing techniques.
This is a full weeks course based on the theme of woodlands. Please see workshop above. Each technique will be demonstrated and discussed and and will be suitable for beginners. At the end of the week you will have a decorated vase, bowl and mini artwork.
For those of you who wish to extend the week, I am also running a 2 day woodland workshop the weekend immediately after.
All from my Sheriff Hutton Studio
£500
all materials, equipment and lunches provided
only 7 places available
