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)
2026 Coffee and Cloth days
Places are limited at the South Brent Coffee and Cloth days, but occasionally I have a cancellation. Please get in touch if you would like to go on a waiting list.
Booking is essential.
January 29th, February 26th, March 19th, April 23rd, May 28th, June 25th,
July 30th, August 27th, September 25th, October 29th, November 26th, December 10th
Booking essential
Coffee and Cloth Days - £15 (£10 deposit required 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.
2026
STITCHING IN SPACE- Saturday 17th January - We start 2026 with one of my favourite workshops - create trees, ferns, flowers and more with this free motion technique in which you stitch across a hole in the fabric. One space available
STITCHED SURFACE TEXTURE - the following three workshops will focus on ways of creating your own unique textiles using different fabrics, free motion embroidery and a variety of base fabrics. They are ideal for those who enjoy making bags, home accessories etc. and wish to move their creations onto another level or for those who want to explore and create art textiles.
DAY ONE- Saturday 28th February 2026 - RAISED SURFACES - Using free motion embroidery you will raise the surface of your fabrics to create rich textured surfaces. Fully booked - repeat Saturday 7th March - Fully booked
DAY TWO - Saturday 11th April 2026 - CUT, SLASH, DISTRESS - Create exciting textures by cutting back layers of fabric - from the precision of chenille to layers of fabric cut randomly with a knife. You will create a variety of textures using a variety of fabrics in surprising combinations. Repeat day Saturday 16th May - places available on both dates
DAY THREE - Saturday 20th June - WEBS, NETS AND HOLES - At this workshop you will be taught a variety of ways to create lacy textures which can be applied onto other fabrics or incorporated into larger pieces of work. Places available
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 9th February, Monday 2nd March, Saturday 4th April, Monday 20th April, Monday 11th May, Monday 8th June, Monday 13th 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 19th January, Saturday 31st January, Saturday 7th February, Monday 23rd February, Monday 16th March, Friday 17th April, Friday 22nd May, Monday 27th July, Friday 21st August, Monday 28th September, Saturday 3rd October, Monday 26th October, Monday 23rd November. Monday 21st December
The cost for the day will be £15. Please book with me
Workshops in 2025:
Monday 31st March - Paignton Embroidery and Creative Textiles - Stitching in Space
Monday 7th April - Pinhoe Creative Textile Group - Raised Surfaces
Saturday 26th April - Avalon Stitchers - Cut, Slash, Distress
Monday 12th May - Pinhoe Creative Textile Group - Cut, Slash, Distress
Tuesday 20th June - Bridport Embroiderers - Stitching in Space
Monday 7th July - Pinhoe Creative Textile Group - Webs, Nets and Holes
Tuesday 2nd September - Purbeck Threads - Shimmering Leaves
Saturday 13th September - SWISH, Frome - Herbaceous Borders
Saturday 11th October - Quarter Jack Quilters, Wimborne - Confetti Stitching and Free Motion Embroidery
Monday 10th November - Poundbury Quilt Group - Confetti Stitching and Free Motion Embroidery
