Courses

Come and learn these button making techniques which date back to the 16^th century. Use them to create earrings, bag charms, brooches, and buttons of course !

Using a selection of vintage style fabrics and embellishments make a slip-on cover for a book. Learn how to adapt this technique to fit any size of book. This method can be used to make themed covers to give as a special gift.

Choose from my wide selection of fabrics and trimmings to make a number of small hand-stitched and embellished panels. These can then be combined to make unique phone cases, bags, book covers or needlecases.

Learn the beautiful technique of silk shading, or thread painting as it is sometimes known. This method of embroidery, when worked in conjunction with Goldwork, can  give a stunning effect.

Use wool fabrics combined with blanket stitch to create a cushion, wall hanging or decorative mat.

Wool embroidery inspired by traditional Jacobean designs of flowers, foliage, fruit and insects. Worked in two ply worsted yarn using a variety of stitches.

Interpret a landscape or building in fabric and stitch. Choose from our selection of images or bring your own – why not work your own house?  This technique uses fabric applique with hand or machine stitch.

Choose from our large selection of fabrics and embellishments and create a hand or machine pieced panel for a cushion, a bag, a quilt or throw. Have fun embellishing your work with stitch and trims.

Learn this counted method of embroidery and create a canvaswork sampler, needlecase or pincushion. Worked on canvas fabric using a variety of threads, you will learn many stitches specific to this exciting technique.

Another traditional technique, this is raised embroidery with which you can create beautiful 3-dimensional pieces of work. The sheep project is aimed at beginners, I also have insect and flower projects which are suitable for those with more experience.

Learn the techniques and stitches used in this beautiful and traditional form of embroidery. Start a stunning piece of work whilst you learn to use metal threads and more.

Spend a fun day creating your own lino print blocks. Bring your design ideas or get inspiration from our wide selection of designs. Print your blocks onto fabric and learn how to add stitch. For details of other print courses available at the studio contact kevtheprint@outlook.com

Experiment with a variety of different threads and materials to create your own original design

Learn lots of embroidery stitches whilst working either a stitch sampler or a cottage garden picture.

Recycle your old clothes and create something fabulous ! Using traditional rag rugging techniques start to make your own rug, cushion, bag or hanging.