Kate visited us in January 2023, when she showed us how to make the stunning e-textile lanterns that became a feature of our Compton Verney exhibition.  Working in Series is a talk encompassing Kate’s different styles of work over the last 15 years. It includes highlights from the Hadron Collider series, which culminated in… Read More »Talk: Working in Series, by Kate Findlay

This is a workshop to make a 20cm (8”) fabric picture inspired by wild meadows and birds, mounting the work on a small canvas or board.  It is a highly creative and individual workshop with varied outcomes. Kate will demonstrate techniques and guide each student in their own style of work. If you are signed… Read More »Workshop: Mini wild hedgerow, with Kate Findlay

Inspired by the Textiles and Craftspeople of Ghana I  transport you virtually to far flung places and describe how artists and craftworkers in very underprivileged parts of the world combine their resourcefulness with what is available to them locally to produce fabulous textiles and artworks. Travelling the length and breadth of Ghana brought me into… Read More »Zoom Talk: Trash to Treasure, with Pat Archibald

Many of Pat’s quilts feature ‘ghosts’: translucent images of people or boats. Learn in easy stages how to create by machine a translucent image of a Dhow sailing away into the setting sun using layers of nets, sheers and foils. As well as her ‘ghost images’ technique, Pat will cover various stitching techniques besides gilding… Read More »Zoom Workshop: Ghost Images of the Orient, with Pat Archibald

Mini Landscapes Using small pieces of scrap fabric, we will make a mini landscape.  Working on something small will allow us time to chat and catch up with other members. Judi and Wendy will be running this Members' Day, and Judi has sent these photos of her delightful samples to give you an idea of… Read More »April Members’ Day: Stitch & Chat

Inspirations and memories come out of my suitcase and tell the story of my textile adventure. Amanda has a BA in Textiles/Fashion and has received a number of awards for her work.  She says about her work: "My creative practice is my life. It intertwines with my friends, family, home, garden, and travels... "For an… Read More »Talk: My Blue Suitcase, by Amanda Clayton

Learn or revisit hand embroidery techniques such as inlay, cutwork, applique, layering, needle darning and many more, that are now very relevant to current embroidery and quilting methods. You will be working them in neutral cloth and thread, producing a sampler strip, which will introduce you to qualities such as transparency that may be new… Read More »Workshop: A Little Strip of Leaves, with Amanda Clayton

Jess says her original textiles are a bold and tactile exploration of colour and pattern through hand stitching and embellishment. She uses a combination of processes within all of her embroideries including traditional hand embroidery techniques, hand dyeing, printing and embellished surfaces, that utilise unconventional  and recycled materials. "I'm passionate about utilising mixed media and… Read More »Zoom Talk: Journey into the Unconventional, by Jessica Grady

  In this online workshop you will learn techniques to create beautiful floral designs with a range of mixed media materials combined with hand embroidery. Jessica brings together the techniques she has developed in her practice, such as 3D folded petals, beaded stamens and curling leaves and vines, to help students create a colourful and… Read More »Zoom Workshop: Fantasy Florals, with Jessica Grady

Temari is an ancient and beautiful Japanese craft that involves embroidering the surface of a handmade ball with stunning designs. An experienced embroiderer, covering textile art from blackwork to temari, Nicola Davis enjoys stitching that blends mathematics and symmetry with unexpected twists of colour. She believes embroidery is a unique medium through which to explore… Read More »Talk: Temari balls, by Nicola Davis

Jo is a contemporary textile artist, designer and tutor. In this workshop you will learn a variety of techniques to create your finished textile piece. There will be plenty of inspiration available for you. Free motion embroidery is an exciting technique where you are able to 'draw' with the sewing machine - also known as… Read More »Workshop: Free Motion Landscapes, with Jo Hill