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.
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WORKSHOPS FOR GUILDS AND GROUPS
TIVERTON 2024
Booking is essential.
As well as Coffee and Cloth days, I will be offering a series of Messy Play days this year for those who want to expand their creative practice into paint, print, collage etc. I do not teach on these days, but will advise and share ideas and techniques.
April 9th - Workshop - Raised Surfaces - four places available
April 23rd - Messy play - fully booked
May 14th - Coffee and Cloth -fully booked
May 28th - Workshop - Cut, Slash, Distress - fully booked
June 11th - Workshop - Cut, Slash, Distress - three places available
June 25th - Messy Play - Powertex (additional charge of £10 for materials) - fully booked
July 9th - Workshop - Webs, Nets and Holes - Fully booked
July 23rd - Coffee and Cloth - two places available
August 13th - Workshop - Webs, Nets and Holes- three places available
August 27th - Messy Play - three places available
September 10th - Workshop - Stitched Herbaceous Borders - Fully booked
September 24th - Workshop - Stitched Herbaceous Borders - two places available
October 15th - Coffee and Cloth - Fully booked
October 29th - A Seasonal workshop - subject to be confirmed - fully booked
November 12th - A Seasonal workshop - Subject to be confirmed - four places available
November 26th - Coffee and Cloth - Fully booked
December 3rd - Coffee and Cloth - one place available
December 10th - Coffee and Cloth - fully booked
Booking essential
Workshops - £35 (£15 deposit required in advance)
Coffee and Cloth Days - £15 (£10 deposit payable in advance)
2024 Workshps and Coffee and Cloth days
Places are limited at these workshops. Please get in touch if you would like to go on a waiting list.
Booking is essential.
April 11th - Coffee and Cloth - fully booked
April 25th - Coffee and Cloth - fully booked
May 16th - Workshop - Cut, Slash, Distress - fully booked
May 30th - Coffee and Cloth - fully booked
June 13th - Coffee and Cloth - fully booked
June 27th - Workshop - Webs, Nets and Holes - fully booked
July 11th - Coffee and Cloth - fully booked
July 25th - Coffee and Cloth - fully booked
August 15th - Workshop - Stitched Herbaceous Borders - fully booked
August 29th - Coffee and Cloth - fully booked
September 12th - Coffee and Cloth - two places available
September 26th - Coffee and Cloth - two places available
October 17th - Seasonal Workshop - theme to be confirmed - fully booked
October 31st - Coffee and Cloth - two places available
November 14th - Coffee and Cloth - fully booked
November 28th - Coffee and Cloth - two places available
December 5th - Coffee and Cloth - fully booked
December 12th - Coffee and Cloth - fully booked
Booking essential
Workshops - £35 (£15 deposit required in advance)
Coffee and Cloth Days - £15 (£10 deposit required in advance)
Saturday 24th February - Plym Piecemakers - Freeform Applique
Friday 8th March - South Devon Stitchers
Monday 8th April - Hardy Quilters
Tuesday 7th May - Purbeck Stitchers
Tuesday 4th June - Textiles and Stitch around Marlborough - Raised Surfaces
Friday 21st June - Bridport
Tuesday 17th September - Wimborne
COLLITON BARTON TRAINING CENTRE, BROADHEMBURY - 2024
I will be teaching workshops at Jam on Top Textiles in 2024. Sandra is the new owner of Jam on Top Textiles and is looking forward to meeting those who attend the workshops.
As well as workshops, there will be Coffee and Cloth days and Jam TArt days. The 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.
Jam TArt 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.
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 20th April - RAISED SURFACES - one place available
DAY TWO -Saturday 18th May - CUT, SLASH, DISTRESS - four places available
DAY THREE - Saturday 15th June - WEBS, NETS AND HOLES - four places available
STITCHED HERBACEOUS BORDERS - Saturday 20th July, Saturday 17th August - places available on both dates
CHRISTMAS TREE WALLHANGING - Saturday 19th October, Saturday 16th November - places available on both dates.
Workshops cost £40 for the day including notes, tea, coffee and biscuits. A £20 deposit is required to secure your place.
The workshops will start promptly at 10am and finish at 4pm
SEWING SATURDAYS
A series of workshops suitable for beginner sewers and those with some experience who would like a day sewing something useful.
Two Useful Tote Bags - Saturday 25th May
Emily’s Basket and a Book Jacket - Saturday 8th June
Zipped Pouches - Saturday 13th July
Boxy Trug - Saturday 26th October
Christmas Crackers - Saturday 23rd November
COFFEE AND CLOTH DAYS 2024
I will be hosting my popular Coffee and Cloth days at Jam on Top Textiles. These are social sewing days - no teaching, bring your own projects to work on.
Booking is essential.
These will be on the following dates (please note at the beginning of the year these will be Tuesdays):
April 29th, May 27th, June 24th, July 29th, August 26th, September 30th, October 28th, November 25th, December 16th.
The cost for the day will be £12. Please book with me.
TEXTILE ART DAYS - JAM TARTS 2024
I will be hosting “messy play” days each month. The emphasis will be on creative play and developing ideas for textile art projects. There will 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.
13th May, 10th June, 8th July, 12th August,9th September, 11th November, 2nd December
The cost for the day will be £15. Please book with me
