I teach workshops and host social sewing days – Coffee and Cloth – in Tiverton and South Brent. I also teach occasional workshops at Jam on Top Textiles (Colliton Barton) and Exeter Sewing Machine Co.
As well as my regular workshops, I travel to groups and guilds in the West Country and beyond. If you would like details of my workshops for your group please get in touch.
TIVERTON 2026
This year the Coffee and Cloth days will combined with Messy play. For those who want to expand their creative textile practice into paint, print, collage etc. they are welcome to bring slightly messy projects. I do not teach on these days, but will advise and share ideas and techniques.
Coffee and Cloth days 2026:
Meetings are held once a month:
August 4th, September 8th, October 6th, November 3rd, December 1st
These dates are are fully booked, but if you would like to go on a waiting list, please get in touch.
Booking essential
Coffee and Cloth Days - £15 (£10 deposit payable in advance)
COLLITON BARTON TRAINING CENTRE, BROADHEMBURY, EX14 3LJ - 2026
I am now working from my own studio situated at Colliton Barton Training Centre. Jam on Top Textiles is next door so if you are visiting for a workshop there is also a lovely fabric shop to tempt you.
As well as workshops, there will be Coffee and Cloth days and Studio days for creative textile art projects.
Coffee and Cloth days are social sewing days - bring along your own projects to work on. Advice may be asked for, but there is no teaching on these days.
Studio days are for those who want to experiment with a more art based approach to textiles and mixed media projects. No teaching, just enjoy being creative with others.
Please book your place with me via email. I will send you a booking form and details for payment.
At present all workshops for the Autumn are fully booked. Please check again in September when more dates may have been addes.
Small sewing projects: Zipped Pouches, Boxy Trug, Christmas Crackers - These projects are available to book as individual or small tutored groups.
COFFEE AND CLOTH DAYS/STUDIO DAYS 2026
I will be hosting my popular Coffee and Cloth days at my studio. These are social sewing days - no teaching, bring your own projects to work on.
Booking is essential.
COFFEE AND CLOTH DAYS - These will be on the following dates: Monday 12th October, Monday 9th November, Monday 7th December.
The cost for the day will be £15. Please book with me.
STUDI0 DAYS - 2026
I will be hosting studio days where the emphasis will be on creative play and developing ideas for textile/mixed media art projects. There may be a little bit of tuition, but I will be playing too. I will be encouraging participants to enjoy the processes - keeping a messy journal and seeing where the ideas lead.
Saturday 5th September - Collage focus, Saturday 26th September, Monday 28th September (Full)
Saturday 3rd October (Full), Monday 5th October, Saturday 10th October Make a book - (Full), Monday 26th October (Full), Saturday 31st October
Monday 2nd November, Friday 13th, Monday 16th, Monday 23rd November (Full, Monday 30th November.
Saturday 5th December (Full), Monday 14th December, Friday 18th December, Monday 21st December (Full)
The cost for the day will be £15. Please book with me
