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Workshops 2011 |
We are sorry for any disappointment but there will be no scheduled workshops offered in 2011 - we are taking a year's break.We hope you will understand that running workshops each month is very time consuming in the planning and organisation and in the making up of sample projects as well as the day itself. We each feel we need some time for our own projects and some time to develop new ideas and techniques and keep up to date with new products etc. We will be continuing our regular LimeTarts meetings and hope to use our time productively and be able to come back next year with some fab new ideas. Below are details of our most popular and our favourite previous workshops offered. If there is anything that you would like us to repeat or you would like a 'one off' workshop for you + a group of friends please email and we will do our best to accommodate you - please also look in the Gallery for more ideas The cost of any 'one off' workshops will remain at 2010 prices - £25 including all materials. |
Starting a Sketchbook |
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A sketchbook is a very useful tool for textile artists Learn how to create a working sketchbook to record and develop your ideas for future projects Paint print and embellish pages and discover several different techniques for making beautiful backgrounds to display your inspirational photos and samples (Don't be put off by the word 'sketch' - you don't have to be an artist to create these lovely books. Some people prefer to use the term 'workbook' - less scary!) |
Felted Flowers - main tutor Mary-ann Farmer |
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Lovely Bouquets - A very popular workshop Learn how to make felt and discover several different techniques to construct these beautiful flowers You will also be shown how to make the wired and felted stems and how to turn your flowers into wearable corsages Finish the flowers with pretty embellishments, buttons and beads |
Printing on Fabric - main tutor Evelyn Ramsay |
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Design your own fabric Learn different methods of printing on fabric. Make your own stamps for printing, try disperse dye prints and photo transfers, stencils and paints.
Evelyn will be taking this workshop so you can be sure to end up with loads of ideas and inspiration - not to mention some great fabrics!
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Fabric Books - main tutor Linda Aston McKeen |
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Make a 'ZigZag' book entirely from fabric Create your book using hand dyed fabrics, printed designs and photos, machine and hand embroidery and lots of embellishments Here is a chance to really play with your beautiful threads, beads, buttons and keepsakes to make a memorable book with something different on every page You will also be shown how to construct the book and put the finishing touches |
Collaged Evening Bag - main tutor Mary-ann Farmer |
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Make a decorative bag You will be shown how to use collage techniques under chiffon to make the background fabric for this beautiful evening bag Next you will decorate with embroideries and trimmings which may be machine or hand stitched The lining in this sample is sumptuous velvet but you may use silk or other hand dyed fabrics You will also be shown how to make the handle and put the finishing touches to the bag |
Felted Tea Cosy - main tutor Mary-ann Farmer |
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Keep your teapot warm! Learn how to make seamless felt to construct these pretty and very useful tea cosies Decorate with hand embroidery and embellishments These make great gifts |
Wholecloth Painted Quilt - main tutor Evelyn Ramsay |
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TWO day workshop (£50 total) Day 1: Learn how to draft your design on paper and scale it up to full size. Paint your design onto plain white fabric using procion dyes and Manutex thickener Wrap it and take it home to cure and set the dyes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Day 2: Layer the quilt top with wadding and backing You will be shown several different techniques to free motion machine embroider the quilt to make your designs really zing |
Rockpools - main tutor Linda Aston McKeen |
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Make a rockpool entirely from fabric and threads Fold and manipulate hand dyed silks to form crevices and layer this onto soft backing fabrics to make your rockpool Learn how to make seaweed using free motion machine embroidery on dissolvable fabric, and how to construct corals from threads Hide shells and beads in amongst the crevices and plants Finish with hand and machine embroidery |
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