Hand Stitching - A Little Piece of Africa
Tutor: Janice Gunner MA MSDCCourse Code: 3425-03

Summary

This course is an introduction into some of the amazing African textiles available today, the techniques used to create them and how to use them in your work. Working by hand you will make a small textile artwork that includes piecing, applique, and simple embroidery. Spend the weekend immersed in some mindful stitching to create a unique piece of work.

Description

You will learn how to piece; applique and hand quilt/embroider a delightful little mini art quilt made using amazing African fabrics.  You might like to turn it a small purse or make some more mini quilts and join them to turn your work into a long, skinny wall hanging. Samples will be available to show these.
The finished work will be approx. 30 cm x 15 cm (12” x 6”).

Please bring with you

A kit containing all you need to make your piece is available from Janice in advance or on the day. Cost £36.00
Janice will bring extra kits and spare fabric and thread with her for the weekend too.

Please bring a general sewing kit with you to include:
Fabric scissors
Small scissors
Tacking thread
Needles, pins, thimble etc.
Note pad and pen
Rotary cutter, mat, and rule – optional.
 

The following items can be purchased from your tutor

A kit containing all you need to make your piece is available from Janice in advance or on the day. Cost £36.00.

Level

Suitable for all levels

Course Location

Missenden Abbey
Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire HP16 0BD

Tutor

Janice Gunner MA MSDC

Janice Gunner is textile artist, quilter and author. She learned how to embroider at the age of five, made her own clothes from the age of 10, has been quilting for 49 years and has spent almost 30 years of those teaching patchwork & quilting, including 23 years teaching City & Guilds courses. Janice was awarded the MA Textiles with Merit in August 2020 from The University for The Creative Arts (UCA), Farnham  .

www.janicegunner.co.uk

18th to 19th Aug 2025
Monday to Tuesday
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Timetable

Monday
9.15amStudents arrive (coffee available)
9.30amTeaching session
12.45-1.45Lunch for all
1.45-5pmTeaching session
6.45 for 7pmDinner for residents
Tuesday
7-9.00amBreakfast for residents
9.30am-1pmTeaching session
12.45-1.45Lunch for all
1.45-5pmLast teaching session
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