April Courses

Saturday 3rd – Ashford Day
We are delighted to welcome Richard Ashford from Ashford Handicrafts, New Zealand, Kate his export manager and David from Frank Herring and Sons. Richard will talk about the history of the company and the development of new products. He will demonstrate equipment and answer any of your technical questions. Please feel free to bring any Ashford equipment along with work in progress. Any topic you would like covered please let me know. The day will be held at Cheddleton Community Centre, Hollow Lane, Cheddleton, Nr. Leek from 10.00am – 3.30pm. The cost will be £5.00 to include refreshments. All are very welcome, please pass the word as I would love a great turn out. Please phone to book your place. Our sales table will be there.

Thursday 8th – Woven Landscape
Use a frame put on a warp until the horizon and use our hand dyed wools to create a seasonal landscape. Combine a selection of tapestry weaving techniques to produce different textures for fields, trees and rocks. Finish with hand embroidery to emphasise details.

Saturday 10th – Montgomery Guild
I shall be running a workshop and sale of supplies.

Sunday 11th – Inches
Create miniature works of art using textiles and mixed media techniques. Their small size means they are perfect for trying out new techniques and materials using scraps of fabrics, yarns and embellishments. An exciting workshop run by Debbie.

Saturday 17th – Leicester Guild
I will be leading a felt workshop and selling craft supplies.

Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th – Wonderwool Wales, Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells.
A wonderful event with hundreds of stalls of crafts people, supplies, workshops and a fashion show. See us there.

Thursday 29th – Spring Surprise
Come and join us for a complementary spinning afternoon from 1.30 to 4.30pm. Be inspired by our bunches of spring flowers. All materials provided. Booking essential.