Workshops | Mysite 1

Welcome to my courses 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.

My workshop 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 6 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 deli and a pub that does amazing 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.

Courses Available

Paper, Ink and Textiles

Landscape or Seascape

Friday 7th July 2023

10am-3.30pm

Mark making with acrylic paints and inks onto watercolour paper and sewing on top to create a seascape or landscape.

You will need your own sewing machine and threads. All other materials will be provided.

In person at my studio in Sheriff Hutton, York

£75

Basic introduction to free machine embroidery

Friday 29th August 2023

10am-12.30pm

Have you ever wanted to have a go at free machine embroidery but didn't know where to start? This course will show you the basics to get you going in your own time. You will need to contact me prior to booking so we can discuss if your machine can do this. Most machines can!

In person at my studio in Sheriff Hutton, York

£30

Landscape in recycled fabrics

Saturday 11th February 2023

10am-3.30pm postponed

Create a moorland picture using recycled fabrics. I will talk you through each step of a given picture so that you can learn the skills to create your very own landscape art. You will need your own sewing machine with a drop feed dog.

ZOOM

£55 without materials supplied

£75 with materials supplied and posted.

Free machine embroidery bowls made with soluble fabric

Saturday 4th March

10am- 3.30pm

Create a 3D bowl using threads, fabrics and soluble fabric. You will need your own sewing machine with a drop feed dog and threads. All other materials will be provided.

In person at my studio in Sheriff Hutton, York

£75

Experimental Textiles including Kunin Felt and Tyvek

Friday 31st March 2023

10am-3.30pm

Looking closely at the properties of these materials and completing a range of experimental tasks. You will need your own sewing machine with a drop fee dog and threads. All other materials will be provided.

In person at my studio in Sheriff Hutton, York

£75

TBC Arboretum Course

Sewing woodland

11-13th April

Using your sewing machine we will be creating 3D leaves to surround a chosen piece of architecture from the Arboretum using soluble fabrics and Bondaweb.

This course will be bookable through the Arboretum.

£250 with lunch provided

Seascape in recycled fabrics

Saturday 15th June 2023

10am-3.30pm

Create a seascape picture using recycled fabrics. I will talk you through each step of a given picture so that you can learn the skills to create your very own landscape art. You will need your own sewing machine with a drop feed dog.

ZOOM

£55 without materials supplied

£75 with materials supplied and posted.

Experimental Textiles including Lutradur and Bondaweb

Friday 28th April 2023

10am-3.30pm

Looking closely at the properties of these materials and completing a range of experimental tasks. The day will progress to a collage challenge using these materials.You will need your own sewing machine with a drop fee dog and threads. All other materials will be provided.

In person at my studio in Sheriff Hutton, York

£75

Pebbles on the Beach

Saturday 26th May 2023

10am-3.30pm

An artwork using recycled fabrics and heat shrink to create an almost 3D artwork. You will need your own sewing machine with a drop feed dog and threads. In person at my studio in Sheriff Hutton, York.

£75

Kunin Felt play and vases

Saturday July 1st 2023

10am-3.30pm

A look at this diverse fabric made from recycled plastic bottles.You will have a "play" with the materials and make a Kunin Felt vase which can house LED lights. You will need your own sewing machine with a drop feed dog and threads. All other materials will be provided.

In person at my studio in Sheriff Hutton, York

£75

Bondaweb and snippets

Friday 14th July 2023

10am-3.30pm

You will have a play with bondaweb and collage before creating your own piece of art work using recycled fabrics and organza before free machine embroidering on top.

You will need your own sewing machine with a drop feed dog and threads. All other materials will be provided.

In person at my studio in Sheriff Hutton, York

£75

Hills and Moors

26th-28th July at Higham Hall

This course will explore a range of techniques needed to create your own moorland artwork using recycled fabrics. This course is bookable via the Higham Hall contact.

Higham Hall, Cumbria

Residential £250

Non residential £180

Sewing Architecture and landscape

31st July-2nd August

Using your sewing machine we will be creating a wonderful scene based on the landscape and architecture. We will be using bondaweb and soluble fabric to create layers and textures. We will be following a set image to create a piece of art from recycled fabrics. You will need your own sewing machine with a drop feed dog and threads. All other materials will be provided.

£180

Sewing Woodland

22-23rd August

Using your sewing machine we will be creating a small woodland picture. This will be based on a set image but you can adapt it to suit and of the seasons such as autumnal or bluebell colours.

You will need your own sewing machine with a drop feed dog and threads. All other materials will be provided.

£140

Free Machine Embroidery

Sunflower

Saturday 26th August 2023

10am-3.30pm

To create a beautiful sunflower using free machine embroidery. You will need to bring your own threads and sewing machine. All other materials will be provided.

In person at my studio in Sheriff Hutton, York

£75

One Day landscape course (in person)

22nd July 2023

10am-3.30pm

Using your sewing machine we will be creating a landscape/ moorland course out of recycled fabrics. You will learn the basics of layering and blending to produce a completed landscape. All materials are provided except for sewing threads for you machine. Delivered at my studio in Sheriff Hutton.

£75

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