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

Excellent tutor! Please can we have her again.  (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

Honiton Lace4th Aug to 6th Aug 2025
Tutor: Alison ThoburnMonday to Wednesday

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.

Japanese Embroidery6th Aug to 8th Aug 2025
Tutor: Janet CroninWednesday to Friday

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 six 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

Raffia Hat Making7th Aug to 8th Aug 2025
Tutor: Claire RichardsThursday to Friday

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)

Ply-split Braiding - Get Started!11th Aug to 12th Aug 2025
Tutor: Helen Leaf - NEW TUTORMonday to Tuesday

This course is an introduction to ply-split braiding, giving a good grounding in the key structures and techniques that are used. We start simply and build gradually, making braids, mats and small projects - these will all embody certain skills and techniques, which you can refer back to in the future if you take things further..... read more

Batik - Beautiful trees on tissue and fabric11th Aug to 12th Aug 2025
Tutor: Jenny OLeary NEW TUTORMonday to Tuesday

Using Jenny's contemporary approach to this traditional technique of batik (hot wax resist) we will create pieces of work inspired by trees - the structure, leaves, shape, seasons. We will work on different surfaces - tissue, found papers and fabric. Working with wax, bleach and inks to create fabulous textures and effects, exploring markmaking with different tools. An exciting course allowing for exploration and discovery.The work will be suitable for further development such as adding stitch. .... read more

Knitting: Knit a Fabulous Pair of Socks12th Aug to 13th Aug 2025
Tutor: Anna NikipirowiczTuesday to Wednesday

Anna will teach you how to knit your own pair of fabulous socks. Never buy a pair again!.... read more

Hand Embroidery Workshop - Inspired by Hundertwasser13th Aug to 15th Aug 2025
Tutor: Janet EdmondsWednesday to Friday

Hundertwasser was an Austrian artist with a strong individual style. His work shows bright, intense colour and quirky images of lines, spirals and eyes meandering around organic shapes. We will use these characteristics together with an imaginary walk through familiar places to create a spontaneous design. This will be interpreted into a small piece of stitching, with raised areas that could become a small panel..... read more

"Always inspiring and encouraging - a good opportunity to learn new techniques in a supportive atmosphere, and polish up old ones.  I now have enough skills and ideas to keep me going for the next few months!" (November 2019)

Tiny Silk and Calico Treasure Books13th Aug to 15th Aug 2025
Tutor: Paula WatkinsWednesday to Friday

Using Indian block printing with painting fabric, paper, mixed media, found objects, vintage haberdashery and stitch we will create sumptuous tiny books full of texture and surprises. We will be exploring lots of simple techniques which combine to produce beautiful unique art books to treasure. .... read more

"A very enjoyable course delivered in a very friendly and informative way." (Summer School 2019)

Milanese and European LacesCourse Full - Add me to Waiting List18th Aug to 20th Aug 2025
Tutor: Claire BonitoMonday to Wednesday

This is a three day 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. This course will 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

"I really enjoyed Claire's course." (April 2022)

Hand Stitching - A Little Piece of Africa18th Aug to 19th Aug 2025
Tutor: Janice Gunner MA MSDCMonday to Tuesday

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..... read more

"Excellent, enjoyable day." (Summer School 2019)