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/Messy Play days:
Meetings will be just once a month in 2026
January 13th, February3rd, March 3rd, April 7th, May 5th, June 2nd, July 7th,
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/Messy Play 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 20th July, Monday 24th August, Monday 14th September, Monday 12th October, Monday 9th November, Saturday 5th December, 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.
Monday 27th July, Friday 21st August - Space Dyeing (additional £10 charge), Saturday 22nd August, Saturday 5th September - Collage focus, Monday 28th September, Saturday 3rd October, Monday 26th October, Monday 23rd November. Saturday 5th December, Monday 21st December
The cost for the day will be £15. Please book with me
