Textile Courses
Honiton LaceCourse Full - Add me to Waiting List21st Feb to 23rd Feb 2025
Tutor: Alison ThoburnFriday to Sunday
This course is suitable for all levels, from beginners to the experienced. The aim is to tailor the course to the individual. For those new to the discipline, instruction will be given using a project which covers the basic techniques. The more experienced Honiton lacemaker will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills in technique, design, and interpretation..... read more
It was everything that I'd hoped it would be and more. Excellent tutor.
Mosaic Knitting and Slip-stitch Colourwork22 Feb 2025
Tutor: Anna NikipirowiczSaturday
Mosaic and slip stitch knitting are great techniques to achieve beautiful colourwork while working just one colour per row..... read more
Mosaic and Overlay Mosaic Crochet 23 Feb 2025
Tutor: Anna NikipirowiczSunday
Mosaic crochet is a colourwork technique worked in dc (double crochet) and tc (triple crochet). It follows the same chart as mosaic knitting and produces gorgeous patterns..... read more
Japanese Embroidery14th Mar to 16th Mar 2025
Tutor: Janet CroninFriday to Sunday
This course will cater for all level of student. Beginners will have the opportunity of stitching a simple design designed by the Japanese Embroidery Centre. There is a choice of one of four designs that will teach up to about 6 beginners stitches. Advanced stitchers will be able to carry on with their existing project. For those who have stitched some Japanese Embroidery I have a selection of small and straightforward designs at various levels..... read more
Milanese and European LacesCourse Full - Add me to Waiting List14th Mar to 16th Mar 2025
Tutor: Claire BonitoFriday to Sunday
This is a weekend course with a primary focus on Milanese lace with other European laces supported. This course offers individual tuition to focus on a new project, a new lace or continue and make progress on an existing project. Weekend courses give you more concentrated time than a weekly class to make significant progress. The course is taught through individual learning and group demonstrations of techniques as appropriate..... read more
" The course and tutorial was amazing and most enjoyable." (Summer School 2022)
Raffia Hat Making12th Apr to 13th Apr 2025
Tutor: Claire RichardsSaturday to Sunday
Make your own beautiful raffia hat during the two days. Relax with raffia, plaiting and learning the skills to make your own hat and many more for family and friends if you wish. Raffia is a lovely material to work with - natural, sustainable and very flexible, which also means forgiving(!) - these days are good for complete beginners. All materials are provided, please just bring a smile!.... read more
" Claire's course content was spot on. I would sign up for another class with this excellent tutor without hesitation." (Summer School 2022)
Bedfordshire and Bucks Point Lace9th May to 11th May 2025
Tutor: Louise WestFriday to Sunday
This is a weekend course on Bedfordshire and Bucks Point lace, with individual tuition to focus on a new project, a new lace or continue and make progress on an existing project. Weekend courses give you more concentrated time than a weekly class to make significant progress. The pattern can be supplied before the course by contacting the tutor. This course is taught through individual learning and group demonstrations of techniques as appropriate. .... read more
As a total beginner I was surprised how much I was able to complete over the three days. (Summer School 2023)
Japanese Embroidery6th Jun to 8th Jun 2025
Tutor: Janet CroninFriday to Sunday
This course will cater for all level of student. Beginners will have the opportunity of stitching a simple design designed by the Japanese Embroidery Centre. There is a choice of one of four designs that will teach up to about 6 beginners stitches. Advanced stitchers will be able to carry on with their existing project. For those who have stitched some Japanese Embroidery I have a selection of small and straightforward designs at various levels..... read more