Classes and Events

One Day Classes - Summer 2023

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Thursday, 10th August 10.00-1.30
EPP Pincushion with Linda Earl
English Paper Piecing is a mindful technique that creates accurate points and is very portable. Learn how to do EPP with the correct tools and threads. Cost £24.

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Friday, 11th August 10.00-3.30
Easy Fun Circles with Sheila Wilkinson
Learn how circles can be fun and create dramatic designs with an expert. This is a machine stitching day. Cost £48.
Saturday, 12th August 10.00-3.30
Seascape with Linda Earl
This is all about painting with fabric. Linda with guide you through layering fabrics and adding textures with threads, embroidery and some imagination. A fun creative day. Cost £48.

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Thursday, 17th August 10.00-2.00
Hand Trapunto with Linda Earl
Enjoy half a day of hand stitching to create raised quilting designs. The piece you make during the class could be made into a needle-case, pin cushion or lavender sachet. We have put together a kit with essential bits and a design this is included in the cost of £30.

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Friday, 18th August 10.00-3.30
Reflections with Yvonne McAtamney
Cut, stitch and re-cut and sew again to create a unique wall-hanging or centre panel. A great way to use either panels or pattern
repeats. There are samples in the shop. Cost £48.

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Tuesday, 22nd August 10.00-1.30
Joys of Hand Appliqué with Linda Earl
There are a number of different ways to apply pieces of fabric one on top of another by hand. Try out the different techniques to see what works for you. It is a really relaxing activity once you find the one for you. See the samples in the shop. Cost £24.

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Thursday, 24th August 9.30-12.30
Make an Advent Calendar with Yvonne McAtamney
It is never too early to get a start on Christmas. This class is
designed for the newbie sewer who wants to make a unique advent calendar for the special people in their life.
Cost £15 for tuition.
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Saturday, 26th August 9.30-12.30 and 1.00-4.00
Introduction to Parrs Quilting Rulers with Shirley Parrs
You may have seen Shirley on TV demonstrating these wonderful rulers. We have two opportunities, either morning or afternoon, for you to have some up close demos and advice. You bring your sewing machine (with extension table and Parr rulers if you have them) and Shirley will show you how to use these rulers on your machine.
Cost is £25 per session.

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Class Booking

Class fees are payable when booking, as this confirms your place in the class. We are happy to accept credit card bookings by phone, or you can pay in person in the shop.

Classes run from 10am and finish at 3.30pm, unless otherwise stated. Please come a bit earlier to settle yourself in and meet your classmates. Car parks are nearby, but do drop heavy equipment at the shop before parking. Tea and coffee are available all day, and please bring your own cup!

Class Cancellations

Here are the boring bits, if we need to cancel a class we will issue you with a full refund, or you may transfer your fee to an alternative class.If you cancel a stand alone class refund will be made on the following basis:

Over 21 days prior to the class a 75% refund
14 – 21 days prior to the class a 50% refund
if less than 14 days prior to the class we regret that there will be no refund.