Workshop Programme 2025
This is a list of the dates, times and venues that workshops* will be held. Members should use the sign up sheets or contact the programme organiser to register interest. Places are reserved by paying a deposit and booking priority is given to group members. An overview of the workshop and materials list will be emailed prior to the event to participants who have paid the full fee for the workshop. If you are attending don't forget to bring a packed lunch. To find out more information about a particular speaker click on the underlined title to link to their website and go to the Gallery page to see what happened on the day.
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.* Please note workshops are at an extra cost
11 Jan
Enrolment
Activity day 10am - 4pm
As well as Enrolling for the year ahead there will be a full day of mini workshops led by Carol (Iris Folding), Kay (White on Blackwork) and Rhona & Yvonne (Tie-dye). There is also space to have a natter whilst working on your own projects and the 2025 Christmas Challenge will be issued.
9 Feb
Workshop 2pm - 4pm
Kate will be demonstrating some of the simple colouring and layering techniques that she uses within her work.
13 Apr
Sarah Rakestraw - Goldwork Tree
Workshop 10am - 4pm
For this workshop we will be working on one of Sarah's Heirloom in a day designs, learning basic principles of Goldwork and a few foundation techniques. The tree motif chosen for the workshop can be achieved within a day but could be further embellished later. .
15 Jun
Debbie Harding - An Introduction to Blackwork
Workshop 10am - 4pm
Debbie Harding from Doodle Craft will be teaching us how to read charts, how to start stitching. Participants will work on an introductory piece from a kit which will provided. There will be the opportunity to look at more detailed designs and learn how blackwork can be used today.