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| Below are details of previous workshops we have
run. If there is sufficient interest, we may consider running particular
workshops again. You can contact us to request more details, via our
Contact page. A list of Current
and future workhops can be found on the main workshop
page. |
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| Knitted Bag Design Workshop |
| Taught
by Claire Crompton |
| Knitted bags are a great way to try out new yarns and stitches. Learn how to design your own perfect bag, ranging from simple rectangles to more shaped pieces. In the workshop, we will write a pattern for the bag in any thickness of yarn to begin knitting on the day. |
| This
Workshop ran on Friday, June 13, 2008, 10:00 to 16:00
[More details..]. |
| Introduction To Crochet |
| Taught
by Celia Batorijs |
| Many of the exciting new patterns include crochet as well as knitting, so this term we are offering 3 workshops which will provide you with the basics of crochet. Celia is a highly qualified, patient & talented teacher. She will happily teach crochet to beginners or to those of a higher standard. She teaches a wide range of different types of crochet. You don’t need to bring any yarn or hooks along. They are all provided. |
| This
Workshop ran on Thursday, June 12, 2008, 10:00 to 16:00
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| Knitting With Wire |
| Taught
by Pat Cooper |
| Pat is a talented Textile Artist who has many unique pieces of work displayed in local galleries in the West Country. You will be working with very fine wire that is suitable for knitting. By adding beads and fine knitting yarns it is possible to get very interesting textures making 3D pieces suitable for bracelets, necklaces and brooches. Pat will teach the basics so that you can get used to knitting with wire. It should be possible to finish a bracelet during the course of the day�s workshop. |
| This
Workshop ran on Wednesday, June 11, 2008, 10:00 to 16:00
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| Modular (Mitred Squares) Knitting |
| Taught
by Claire Crompton |
| Modular knitting or mitred squares is a great patchwork technique recently seen in 'Vogue Knitting' and the books by Horst Schultz. Squares are joined together as you knit so there are no seams to sew and stunning colour effects are created using one yarn at a time. You will knit a sample using the basic square and be able to use this as the base for a bigger project. |
| This
Workshop ran on Friday, June 06, 2008, 10:00 to 16:00
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| Easy Lace Knitting |
| Taught
by Anniken Allis |
| Lace garments are an important trend for this summer. They are light to wear and use surprisingly little yarn. Lace is quick and easy to knit once you have mastered a few simple techniques that are practised at this workshop. |
| This
Workshop ran on Thursday, June 05, 2008, 10:00 to 16:00
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| Knit To Your Own Design |
| Taught
by Claire Crompton |
| Learn how to write a pattern for a casual stocking stitch sweater using your own measurements. You can either bring along a tension square already worked in a yarn you want to use or you can write the pattern for any standard thickness of yarn eg.DK, aran, chunky etc. We will be using simple maths (mainly multiplication in this workshop. I will give individual help to anyone who finds numbers tricky. |
| This
Workshop ran on Friday, May 23, 2008, 10:00 to 16:00
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| Peg Looming |
| Taught
by Val Grainger |
| Val farms in the Blackdown Hills. She produces beautiful hand dyed yarn from her own Dorset Down & Wensleydale sheep. Val is teaching us how to use a simple peg loom to produce some beautiful & textured warm comfortable rugs, cushions or wall hangings. |
| This
Workshop ran on Wednesday, May 21, 2008, 10:00 to 16:00
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| Jewellery Making |
| Taught
by Cat Frampton |
| Cat is an experienced artist who is passionate about making jewellery, especially silver jewellery, and has been teaching at small classes around Devon for a number of years. At the workshop you will have the chance to learn about various jewellery making techniques and will be able to make a necklace, bracelet or earrings during the day, as well as discussing design and making a start on your own project with Cat. |
| This
Workshop ran on Saturday, May 10, 2008, 10:00 to 16:00
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| Professional Finishing Techniques |
| Taught
by Claire Crompton |
| It is often the finishing details that make the difference to a garment. This workshop shows you easy techniques to make sure your garment has a professional finish. |
| This
Workshop ran on Friday, May 09, 2008, 10:00 to 16:00
[More details..]. |
| Introduction To Crochet |
| Taught
by Celia Batorijs |
| Many of the exciting new patterns include crochet as well as knitting, so this term we are offering 3 workshops which will provide you with the basics of crochet. Celia is a highly qualified, patient & talented teacher. She will happily teach crochet to beginners or to those of a higher standard. She teaches a wide range of different types of crochet. You don’t need to bring any yarn or hooks along. They are all provided. |
| This
Workshop ran on Thursday, April 24, 2008, 10:00 to 16:00
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| Introduction To Sock Knitting |
| Taught
by Anniken Allis |
| Socks are such a popular project, especially as there are so many magic self-patterning yarns around at present. |
| This
Workshop ran on Thursday, April 17, 2008, 10:00 to 16:00
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| Magic Ball Yarns |
| Taught
by Claire Crompton |
| Learn how to add multiple colours and textures to your knitting using one ball of yarn. Turn your stash leftovers and recycled knitting into a glorious yarn to knit a stocking stitch bag, cushion cover, tea cosy or wrap/capelet, any of these can be started on the day. |
| This
Workshop ran on Friday, April 04, 2008, 10:00 to 16:00
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| Introduction To Needle-Punch Felting |
| Taught
by Carol Timms |
| Carol needs no introduction as she is one of the best known teachers of felt-making in the area. As the title suggests you will be taught how to make a needle punched small sculpture such as an animal shape. |
| This
Workshop ran on Friday, March 28, 2008, 10:00 to 16:00
[More details..]. |
| Introduction To Crochet |
| Taught
by Celia Batorijs |
| Many of the exciting new patterns include crochet as well as knitting, so this term we are offering 3 workshops which will provide you with the basics of crochet. Celia is a highly qualified, patient & talented teacher. She will happily teach crochet to beginners or to those of a higher standard. She teaches a wide range of different types of crochet. You don’t need to bring any yarn or hooks along. They are all provided. |
| This
Workshop ran on Thursday, March 20, 2008, 10:00 to 16:00
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| Willow Weaving - Willow Flowers |
| Taught
by Jan Baker |
| Jan Baker has 20 years of experience as a basketmaker and teacher. Jan will teach you how to make beautiful Willow flowers & Dragonflies using local willow and adding unusual yarns. |
| This
Workshop ran on Thursday, March 13, 2008, 10:00 to 16:00
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| Knitted Flowers & Jewellery |
| Taught
by Claire Crompton |
| This is a great way to use up some of your yarn stash. In the workshop you will knit two styles of flowers and make a knitted necklace. |
| This
Workshop ran on Friday, March 07, 2008, 10:00 to 16:00
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| Introduction To Felting |
| Taught
by Gerda Hatton Ellis |
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| This
Workshop ran on Thursday, March 06, 2008, 10:00 to 16:00
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| Peg Looming |
| Taught
by Val Grainger |
| Val farms in the Blackdown Hills. She produces beautiful hand dyed yarn from her own Dorset Down & Wensleydale sheep. Val is teaching us how to use a simple peg loom to produce some beautiful & textured warm comfortable rugs, cushions or wall hangings. |
| This
Workshop ran on Wednesday, February 27, 2008, 10:00 to 16:00
[More details..]. |
| Professional Finishing Techniques |
| Taught
by Claire Crompton |
| It is often the finishing details that make the difference to a garment. This workshop shows you easy techniques to make sure your garment has a professional finish. |
| This
Workshop ran on Friday, February 15, 2008, 10:00 to 16:00
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| Willow Weaving - Baskets |
| Taught
by Jan Baker |
| Jan Baker has 20 years of experience as a basketmaker and teacher. Jan will help you create small willow baskets using a mixture of different materials. Choose from buff and white willow from the Somerset Levels, locally grown willow from Manaton and hand dyed cane. Add beautiful yarns and any other natural material that you like to create your own individual pieces. |
| This
Workshop ran on Thursday, February 07, 2008, 10:00 to 16:00
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| Understanding a Knitting Pattern |
| Taught
by Claire Crompton |
| Knitting patterns give a lot of information but they often assume that you know a lot too, which can be daunting for the novice knitter. In this workshop you will knit a small garter stitch jacket suitable for a baby or soft toy, taking you step-by-step through the knitting pattern and de-coding the jargon and abbreviations. Take home a pattern for an adult stocking stitch sweater as your next project. |
| This
Workshop ran on Friday, February 01, 2008, 10:00 to 16:00
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| Winter Mittens & Gloves |
| Taught
by Claire Crompton |
| If you've knitted enough scarves for the winter, have a go at mittens and gloves. You will have a pattern for a simple pair of mittens to get you started on the day and also one for gloves if you are more experienced. |
| This
Workshop ran on Friday, October 19, 2007, 10:00 to 16:00
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| Knitted Flowers & Jewellery |
| Taught
by Claire Crompton |
| This is a great way to use up some of your yarn stash. We will be knitting two styles of flowers and making a basic knitted necklace. |
| This
Workshop ran on Friday, September 28, 2007, 10:00 to 16:00
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| Knitting Surgery |
| Taught
by Claire Crompton |
| Claire has also made herself available for a knitting surgery to be held on Saturday, 25 August from 10.30 – 3.30pm at Spin A Yarn. She has suggested that it would be a good time to answer individual questions about knitting patterns, for demonstrating techniques such as knitting with 4 needles, basic knitting techniques or any other queries or problems that customers have encountered. This is a free service for all our customers.
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| This
Workshop ran on Saturday, August 25, 2007, 10:30 to 03:30
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| Willow Flowers, Dragonflies & Snails |
| Taught
by Jan Baker |
| Jan Baker has 20 years of experience as a basketmaker and teacher.
During the day she will help you create willow flowers or snails using a mixture of different materials. Choose from buff and white willow from the Somerset Levels, locally grown willow from Manaton and hand dyed cane. Add beautiful yarns and any other natural material that you like to create your own individual pieces.
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| This
Workshop ran on Thursday, August 16, 2007, 10:00 to 04:00
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| Peg-Loom Weaving |
| Taught
by Val Grainger |
| Val farms in the Blackdown Hills. She produces beautiful hand dyed yarn from her own Dorset Down & Wensleydale sheep.
Val is teaching us how to use a simple peg loom to produce some beautiful & textured warm comfortable rugs, cushions or wall hangings.
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| This
Workshop ran on Friday, August 03, 2007, 10:00 to 04:00
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| How to Knit a Sock from the Cuff down |
| Taught
by Anniken Allis |
| Anniken Allis is an experienced sock knitter and designer. She will teach how to knit a sock from the cuff down |
| This
Workshop ran on Thursday, July 26, 2007, 10:00 to 02:00
[More details..]. |
| Professional Finishing Techniques |
| Taught
by Claire Crompton |
| This workshop shows you easy techniques to make sure your garment has a professional finish |
| This
Workshop ran on Friday, July 20, 2007, 10:00 to 04:00
[More details..]. |
| Jewellery Workshop for Beginners |
| Taught
by Cat Frampton |
| Cat Frampton has a passion for beautiful jewellery design and has been making & selling jewellery for a number of years; as well as teaching at numerous small classes around Devon.
At the workshop, you will have the chance to learn about various jewellery making techniques and will be able to make a necklace, bracelet or earrings.
You will have time to find out about different techniques; spending the morning making a prescribed piece and the afternoon planning your own project with Cat at hand to help.
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| This
Workshop ran on Friday, July 13, 2007, 10:00 to 04:00
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| Knitting a sock from the toe up |
| Taught
by Anniken Allis |
| Knitting socks from the toe up is a more unusual way of constructing socks, but it makes it easy to knit the right size for the foot as you are able to try on the sock as you are knitting it! |
| This
Workshop ran on Tuesday, July 10, 2007, 10:00 to 02:00
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| Knitted Flowers & Jewellery |
| Taught
by Claire Crompton |
| This is a great way to use up some of your yarn stash. We will be knitting two styles of flowers and making a basic knitted necklace. |
| This
Workshop ran on Friday, July 06, 2007, 10:00 to 04:00
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| Needle-punch Felting - Fanciful Faerie Folk |
| Taught
by Carol Timms |
| At this workshop you will be able to make fanciful faerie folk, (or goblins, or just see what sort of a character emerges!) You will learn basic Needlepunch techniques: how to wind sheeps' fleece (with or without pipe-cleaners) into the form of a figure (say 6" high); adding fine detail with a barbed needle. You can then leave it "wispy"(making several small ones for a mobile perhaps), or give it a warm, soapy massage and make a cuddly toy which will survive rough play! You will also take home many ideas for more needle-felt. |
| This
Workshop ran on Friday, June 22, 2007, 10:00 to 04:00
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| Introduction to decorating felt |
| Taught
by Peter Furby |
| Anyone who has visited "Spin A Yarn" will have admired "Anna", the beautiful felted wall-hanging crafted by Peter.
Peter is going to teach the techniques you need to know, to make the beautiful felted pictures shown, using both natural colours & textures and dyed wool. |
| This
Workshop ran on Tuesday, June 19, 2007, 10:00 to 01:00
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| Knitted Bags |
| Taught
by Claire Crompton |
| Knitted Bags with Claire Crompton. This workshop will show you, with examples from Claire's new book, how to design a bag, ranging from simple rectangles to more shaped pieces. How to make different handles and straps, and how to attach bought handles. Also, how to line the bag and sew in zips. |
| This
Workshop ran on Friday, June 08, 2007, 10:00 to 04:00
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| Fair Isle And Intarsia Colour Workshop |
| Taught
by Claire Crompton |
| How to add colour to your knitting. Fair Isle creates bands of pattern whilst Intarsia is used for blocks of colour. Both techniques will be taught and used to create a knitted sample of your own colour scheme. |
| This
Workshop ran on Friday, April 27, 2007, 10:00 to 16:00
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| Peg loom Weaving - 1 day workshop |
| Taught
by Val Grainger |
| Val farms in the Blackdown Hills. She produces beautiful hand dyed yarn from her own Dorset Down & Wensleydale sheep. Val is teaching us how to use a simple peg loom to produce some beautiful & textured warm comfortable rugs, cushions or wall hangings. |
| This
Workshop ran on Wednesday, April 25, 2007, 10:00 to 16:00
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| Recycling And Remodeling |
| Taught
by Claire Crompton |
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| This
Workshop ran on Friday, April 20, 2007, 10:00 to 16:00
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| Knitted Flowers And Jewellery |
| Taught
by Claire Crompton |
| This is a great way to use up some of your yarn stash. We will be knitting two styles of flowers and making a basic knitted necklace. |
| This
Workshop ran on Friday, March 30, 2007, 10:00 to 16:00
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| Designing For Handknits 4 - Garments Using Stitch Patterns |
| Taught
by Claire Crompton |
| If you enjoy knitting something more textured than stocking stitch, this workshop will show you how to work with stitch patterns and design your own garments around them. |
| This
Workshop ran on Friday, March 09, 2007, 10:00 to 16:00
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| Jewellery Class for Beginners - 1 Morning workshop |
| Taught
by Cat Frampton |
| Cat Frampton has a passion for beautiful jewellery design and has been making & selling jewellery for a number of years; as well as teaching at numerous small classes around Devon. At the beginners morning session you will have the chance to learn about various jewellery making techniques and will be able to make a necklace, bracelet or earrings. On the alternative 2 morning course you will have more time to find out about different techniques; spending the first morning making a prescribed piece and on the second morning planning your own project with Cat at hand to help. |
| This
Workshop ran on Thursday, March 08, 2007, 10:00 to 13:00
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| Designing For Handknits 3 - Raglans, Yokes And Constructed Garments |
| Taught
by Claire Crompton |
| This workshop shows the many alternatives to a set-in or drop shoulder sleeve garment. How to design and write instructions for different sleeve and armhole styles. Also knitting a garment from side to side or from the top down. |
| This
Workshop ran on Friday, March 02, 2007, 10:00 to 16:00
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| Designing For Handknits 2 - Shaped Garment |
| Taught
by Claire Crompton |
| Introducing shaping into a garment gives a more structured fit. Armhole shaping, waist shaping, and sleeve shaping all add refinements to the basic garment shape. |
| This
Workshop ran on Friday, February 23, 2007, 10:00 to 16:00
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| Willow Flowers, Dragonflies & Snails - 1 day workshop |
| Taught
by Jan Baker |
| Jan Baker has 20 years of experience as a basketmaker and teacher. During the day she will help you create willow flowers, dragonflies or snails using a mixture of different materials. Choose from buff and white willow from the Somerset Levels, locally grown willow from Manaton and hand dyed cane. Add beautiful yarns and any other natural material that you like to create your own individual pieces. |
| This
Workshop ran on Wednesday, February 21, 2007, 10:00 to 16:00
[More details..]. |
| Designing For Handknits 1 - Basic Garment |
| Taught
by Claire Crompton |
| Introducing the basics of knitwear design by writing a pattern for a drop shoulder stocking stitch casual sweater. |
| This
Workshop ran on Friday, February 16, 2007, 10:00 to 16:00
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| "Felt Exotic" - 1 day workshop |
| Taught
by Carol Timms |
| Carol Timms, experienced feltmaker & teacher is running 4 inspirational colourful workshops this term. I�ll let Carol describe them in her own words! �Hothouse Flowers! Create your own Fantasy Flower with coloured fleece, add a touch of luster and sparkle for glamour, then make a little pot to keep it in. Ideal for those of you who already have had a bit of Feltmaking experience.� |
| This
Workshop ran on Thursday, February 08, 2007, 10:00 to 16:00
[More details..]. |
| Peg loom Weaving - 1 day workshop |
| Taught
by Val Grainger |
| Val farms in the Blackdown Hills. She produces beautiful hand dyed yarn from her own Dorset Down & Wensleydale sheep. Val is teaching us how to use a simple peg loom to produce some beautiful & textured warm comfortable rugs, cushions or wall hangings. |
| This
Workshop ran on Wednesday, February 07, 2007, 10:00 to 16:00
[More details..]. |
| "The Hair of the Dog" - 1 day workshop |
| Taught
by Carol Timms |
| Carol Timms, experienced feltmaker & teacher is running 4 inspirational colourful workshops this term. I�ll let Carol describe them in her own words! �This an introduction to the Needlepunch tool.
We shall be using it to sculpt sheepswool into miniature animals, birds��. Bring a photo along if there is a particular one you�d like to replicate, and if you want to try combining real animal hair bring that too!� |
| This
Workshop ran on Thursday, February 01, 2007, 10:00 to 16:00
[More details..]. |
| Willow Flowers, Dragonflies & Snails - 1 day workshop |
| Taught
by Jan Baker |
| Jan Baker has 20 years of experience as a basketmaker and teacher. During the day she will help you create willow flowers, dragonflies or snails using a mixture of different materials. Choose from buff and white willow from the Somerset Levels, locally grown willow from Manaton and hand dyed cane. Add beautiful yarns and any other natural material that you like to create your own individual pieces. |
| This
Workshop ran on Wednesday, January 31, 2007, 10:00 to 16:00
[More details..]. |
| Professional Finishing Techniques |
| Taught
by Claire Crompton |
| It is often the finishing details that make the difference to a garment. This workshop shows you easy techniques to make sure your garment has a professional finish. |
| This
Workshop ran on Friday, January 26, 2007, 10:00 to 16:00
[More details..]. |
| "Felt Foray" - 1 Day workshop |
| Taught
by Carol Timms |
| Carol Timms, experienced feltmaker & teacher is running 4 inspirational colourful workshops this term. I�ll let Carol describe them in her own words! �You�ll need to be able to crochet or knit a bit for this one! Bring along small samples of either, the holier the better (use the largest needles you can find, and any woolen yarn). Or we can soon knit something on the day which you can transform, with fleece into an exciting , colourful new textile.� |
| This
Workshop ran on Thursday, January 25, 2007, 10:00 to 16:00
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| "Paintbox" - 1 Day workshop |
| Taught
by Carol Timms |
| Carol Timms, experienced feltmaker & teacher is running 4 inspirational colourful workshops this term. I�ll let Carol describe them in her own words! �Ever thought of mixing together all the colours of the sunset with fleece? Or combining bamboo fibre and Shetland wool? Come and learn how to use hand and drum carders to create your own fabulous blends of colour and texture �� then use what you�ve made to felt a landscape, or whatever you fancy!� |
| This
Workshop ran on Thursday, January 18, 2007, 10:00 to 16:00
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| Understanding A Knitting Pattern |
| Taught
by Claire Crompton |
| Knitting patterns give a lot of information but they often assume that you know a lot too, which can be daunting for the novice knitter. If you have knitted enough scarves and would like more of a challenge, this workshop will take you step-by-step through a knitting pattern and de-code the knitting jargon and abbreviations. |
| This
Workshop ran on Friday, January 12, 2007, 10:00 to 16:00
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| Peg loom Weaving |
| Taught
by Val Grainger |
| Val farms in the Blackdown Hills. She produces beautiful hand dyed yarn from her own Dorset Down & Wensleydale sheep. Val is teaching us how to use a simple peg loom to produce some beautiful warm comfortable rugs & wall hangings. |
| This
Workshop ran on Thursday, November 02, 2006, 10:00 to 16:00
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| Basic Design |
| Taught
by Claire Crompton |
| A workshop for those who would like to take the first steps in creating their own designs. |
| This
Workshop ran on Wednesday, October 25, 2006, 10:00 to 16:00
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| "You'll Get Hooked" |
| Taught
by Carol Timms |
| Teacher Carol Timms, explains, �Introducing �Dry Needlepunch Sculpture�. Ten years ago, a friend presented me with a couple of barbed needles and some basic instructions for sculpting fine-featured dolls from sheep�s fleece. I was immediately hooked! I went on to sculpt dogs, horses, bears, donkeys, finding that each figure seemed to take on a character of its own. Many needles and workshops later I�ve discovered that there is no limit to this versatile type of feltmaking. The needles are cheap and various types of fleece may be used�..this is a useful addition to your toolbox for repair work and fine detail in your wall-hangings. Come and experiment!� |
| This
Workshop ran on Friday, October 20, 2006, 10:00 to 16:00
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| Professional Finishing Techniques |
| Taught
by Claire Crompton |
| It is often the finishing details that make the difference to a garment. This workshop shows you easy techniques to make sure your garment has a professional finish. |
| This
Workshop ran on Wednesday, October 11, 2006, 10:00 to 16:00
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| Nuno Feltmaking Workshop |
| Taught
by Carol Timms |
| Teacher, Carol Timms, an experienced and inspirational feltmaker explains, “Nuno is the art of combining fleece and fabric. We shall begin by incorporating merino fleece with silk or cotton chiffon (You might like to bring your own piece of either of these, dyed yourself if you wish. Otherwise white fabric will be provided.) You may then choose to experiment further:trapping scraps of lace or knitting (hand or machine, natural yarns work best) into fleece, rubbing and rolling until you have a new fabric robust enough for a small scarf, blind, fingerless gloves….You will invent new possibilities. Bring any scraps of lace, yarn or knitting you might like to play with, or just bring yourself". |
| This
Workshop ran on Friday, October 06, 2006, 10:00 to 16:00
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