WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES 2012

ART AND STITCH Peterborough Beginners Machine Embroidery Saturday 12th May 2012 Conquer your fears of free machine embroidery and learn the basics in this fun class. Produce several small samples that will boost your confidence and leave you eager to learn more. Classes run from 10am to 4 pm For details of the individual classes click on the link below or contact Gina for information. www.artandstitch.co.uk 36 -37 Aston Business Park, Shrewsbury Avenue, Peterborough PE2 7BX Tel: 01733 230898

BEE CRAFTY Ellington, Nr Huntingdon Tassels, Cords and Beads Friday 27th April 2012 Using your sewing machine learn how to make beautiful cords, glorious tassels and fabulous beads and then combine all three to make a stylish pendant that will be ready to wear by the end of the class. Bonded Books Friday 18th May 2012 Learn a variety of machine embroidery techniques involving bonding layers of fabric and paper with real leaves and use this to create a cover for a precious little folding book. Diva Dolls Thursday 7th & 14th June 2012 Over this two day class learn how to make yout own soft sculpted doll. On day one, you will learn how to make the head, sculpt and draw the dolls face as well as make hands. The second day will look at how to create different types of doll's bodies. As ever, a fun class which will result in everyone creating a doll with a unique personality. Classes run from 10am to 4 pm For details of the individual classes click on the link below or contact Gina for information. www.beeingcrafty.co.uk Suite 5 The Granary, Brook Farm, Thrapston Road, Ellinton, Hunts PE28 0AE Tel: 01480 891746

ART VAN GO Knebworth Now You See it, Now You Don't I Tuesday 28th February 2012 Now You See it, Now You Don't II Wednesday 18th April 2012 Now You See it, Now You Don't III Tuesday 24th July 2012 Now You See it, Now You Don't IV Friday 2nd November 2012 These classes will explore a range of machine embroidery techniques, combined with some hand stitching using various dissolvable fabrics. The different types of fabrics available and their unique properties will be discussed and samples will be produced that can be used in a variety of projects. The classes can be taken individually or as a series, as different techniques will be covered in each class. Suitable for both beginners and those with some experience, although all students must be fully familiar with their machines. Classes run from 10am to 4 pm For details of the individual classes click on the link below or contact Gina for information. www.artvango.co.uk 1, Stevenage Road, Knebworth, Herts SG3 6AN Tel:01438 814946

THE SETTLEMENT Letchworth Machine Embroidery Thursday afternoons 1.15 pm to 3.45 pm Ten week term starting 12th January 2012 A relaxed informal weekly class designed to introduce a range of techniques, fabrics and threads. Learn how to create rich textures and decorative surfaces that can be used for numerous exciting projects. Suitable for all abilities from beginners to those wishing to broaden their skills. As ever, the emphasis is on fun! Basic Bookmaking Thursday afternoons 1.15 pm to 3.45 pm Six week course starting 19th April 2012 Cut, fold, stitch and stick - using these simple techniques learn how to create individual and beautiful books. During this six week course you will learn a variety of basic book making techniques ranging from simple folded and stitched books, Japanese stab bindings and traditional book construction, using a wide range of materials. For booking details click on the link below or contact Gina for information. www.letchworthsettlement.org.uk 36 -37 Nevells Road, Letchworth Garden City, Herts SG6 4UB Tel: 01462 682828

MISSENDEN ABBEY Great Missenden Machine Embroidery Workshop for Beginners 17th - 19th February 2012 A structured but fun introductory course in machine embroidery designed to explore thre creative potential of your sewing machine. You will learn a range of exciting techniques using a variety of beautiful threads and fabrics. The emphasis is on confidence building. The workshops may be taken alone or as a pair as different techniques will be taught over each weekend. Machine Embroidery Workshop 25th - 27th May 2012 Join us for another inspiring weekend discovering techniques, ideas and skills in machine embroidery. Suitable as a stand alone workshop for those with a little experience or ideal as a follow up to Gina's beginners's workshops. More fun guaranteed! For full details of all the classes at the Abbey and how to book, or to request a brochure, click on link below or contact Gina for information. Missenden Abbey Missenden Abbey, Great Missenden, Bucks HP16 0BD

Gina will also be running the Diva Doll workshop at the Embroiderer's Guild Eastern Region Spring Residential Workshop 9th - 11th March 2012. For more details see Embroiderer's Guild East

Please contact Gina for more details of any of the classes mentioned above

Gina also teaches a variety of dayclasses on Machine Embroidery to Guilds and other organisations, including small groups of friends in people's own homes
These can be tailored to your own requirements
Please contact Gina to discuss details or to request a brochure