Wednesdays 6.30pm 8.30pm commencing 18 April 2001 141. Thursdays 10.00am 12noon commencing 19 April 2001 142. In this class you can tackle a wide variety and types of Embroidery and Stitched Textiles, adopting modern and traditional techniques, e.g. patchwork, quilting, goldwork, blackwork, drawn, pulled and counted thread, canvaswork, smocking, surface stitchery, appliqu , machine embroidery. You can explore a wide range of related Creative Textile techniques e.g. fabric painting, fabric manipulation, felt making, paper making etc. With the assistance of the tutor, you are encouraged to design and create your own work.
All classes are mixed ability, catering for beginners to advanced students.
9.30am 11.30am commencing 17 April 2001 144. All dressmaking classes are mixed ability, catering for the beginner and the advanced student. Tuition is given on the use of modern sewing machines, paper patterns, selection of fabrics, cutting out and construction techniques, including pressing and fitting. The class will take you step by step from choosing the pattern, to fitting the finished result. Most students choose to make for themselves, but you may wish to make for children or another family member.