Crafts
8010 CanvasWork/Needlepoint – Bags of Shape (Wed 13 –Thurs 14 Aug)
9.30am-12.30/1.30-4.00pm £93
Derived from ethnic sources, take advantage of simple folded construction to create a small decorative bag. In this workshop we will use canvas work stitches combined with interesting background effects to maximise the different surface qualities of colour and texture in stitch and thread. Tutor: Jill Carter
Creative Embroidery - Easter and Summer
8011
Tues 25 – Fri 28 Mar 9.30am-12.30/1.30-4.00pm £183
8012
Mon 11 – Fri 15 Aug 9.30am-12.30pm £135
8013
Mon 11 – Fri 15 Aug 9.30am-12.30/1.30-4.00pm £205
This well-established course is for beginners and those with experience of embroidery. The Easter course is four days, whereas the Summer course is structured so you can attend for the mornings only – or stay all day!
Students attending at Easter and Summer are offered a discount. Contact the office for details. You will explore different types of embroidery including gold-work; appliqué silk and wool work; raised and stump work. Tutor: Ruth Chamberlin
Machine Knitting - Tutor: Beryl Jarvis’ 
8014
Mon 11 Aug 9.30am-12.30/1.30-3.30pm £48*
8015
Tues 12 – Fri 15 Aug 9.30am-12.30/1.30-3.30pm £149*
8016*
(i.e. Courses 8014 and 8015 combined) Mon 11 – Fri 15 Aug 9.30am-12.30/1.30-3.30pm £165
This has been a sought after course for the last five years. Beginners and experienced knitters alike learn how this craft can be used to make knitwear that fits, and other non-clothes items.
Materials (£10-£12) and Brother punchcard machines are available, or you can bring your own yarn and machine if you prefer.
If you are a novice or want a refresher you will be taught on both the single bed and/or with a ribber attachment. We will look at tension, shaping, reading and adapting patterns, using charting devices, making it fit – and more.
During the week you can use a Garter Bar, knit in beads, perfect cables and buttonholes on a single or ribber bed. You will also knit pattern fabrics eg fair-isle, tuck, slip, and learn how they are formed. This will enable you to go on and create your own designs.
The first day can be taken as a stand-alone day for beginners or those looking to refresh their knowledge or as part of a full week for experienced knitters. The last day will be devoted to making up and neat finishing including cut and sew. Tutor: Beryl Jarvis
Please select the days you wish to attend.
Upholstery Easter and Summer
8017 Tues 25 – Fri 28 Mar 9.30am-12.30/1.30-4.00pm £159
8018 Mon 11 – Fri 15 Aug 9.30am-12.30pm £118
8019 Mon 11 – Fri 15 Aug 9.30am-12.30/1.30-4.00pm £179
As you learn, you will also enjoy the pleasure of seeing an old piece of furniture come back to life in its former, or renewed glory – or be adapted to blend with your home’s new colour schemes. We aim to help you complete one project during the course – and give you the know-how to progress other projects by yourself afterwards. Materials can be bought from the tutor with whom you will probably have contact before the course.We are offering a four-day week at Easter and/or you can choose whether you want to do mornings or full days in summer! Students attending at Easter and Summer are offered a discount. Contact the office for details. Tutor: BettyWillmer
Woodcraft
8020 (Tues 5 –Thurs 7 Aug)
9.30am-12.30/1.30-4.30pm £165