November 2018
Start Stitching – Red Christmas pudding
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Find out more »Rose Among the Oak Leaves
Mountmellick work is a white work originating in Ireland. This design, using traditional Mountmellick fabric and thread, explores many different stitches to give a textured effect. The finished embroidery could be framed or made into a table centre, cushion, or tea cosy. Tutor Deborah Love Class code DL11/11 Class cost $60 (members); $80 (non-members) Kit $30 to be paid to the Tutor at the class - includes fabric, thread, needles and notes Class registration and enquiries Bookings are essential, with…
Find out more »January 2019
Children’s Holiday Class
In 2019, our theme for the children’s classes will be ‘how to use free patterns from the Internet’. We will start by making ‘money bags’ with free patterns from Kelly Fletcher and Annie Belcher. This is a 2-day class, from 9.30 am until 2.30 pm on: Tuesday, 15th January and Thursday, 17th January, 2019. Class Cost $55 for 2 days, which includes lunch and kit. Class Code CHJA Class Registration Complete the Class Registration Form Class Enquiries Contact the…
Find out more »February 2019
‘What’s next?’ Floral Fantasy
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Find out more »March 2019
Discovering Hardanger – Day 1
This is a two-day class to be held on Saturday 16 March (Day 1) and Saturday 30 March (Day 2). Students will focus on the various basic techniques used in Hardanger Embroidery – such as gridding preparation, satin stitch, kloster blocks and buttonhole edging. On the second day, students will delve into needleweaving including woven bars and dove’s eyes. Students will gain the knowledge to interpret and adapt commercial patterns. The class is designed for those who have not undertaken…
Find out more »April 2019
Start Stitching – Autumn leaf
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Find out more »May 2019
Start Stitching – Snowflake Candle
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Find out more »Colour for Embroidery Class
Mabel’s cats for inspiration - this design will not be done in the class as it is used only to inspire you! Understanding colour is important in designing a beautiful and effective piece of embroidery. This class—one of six Essential Embroidery Skills classes— focuses on which colours go well together and which don’t—and why. All you need to bring to this class is your notebook and pencils or pens. You will be exploring colours, rather than stitching, and…
Find out more »June 2019
Start Stitching – Winter Blues
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Find out more »‘What’s next?’ Crimson Butterfly Cord Keeper (a twist on traditional Blackwork style)
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