Come make a unique, mask wall-hanging. Renee will share her method of auditioning fabric to help you look at your palette differently. Using a line drawing as a launchpad, come create a one of a kind Mask!  First you will learn how to customize the drawing to create your own masterpiece. Then we will move on to fabric selection where you get to customize your pattern even more.  To bring your mask to life, Renee will share one of her favourite fusible appliqué techniques. By the end of the day, you should have a fully fused mask.  No sewing machine required to this point. She will spend time at the end of the day discussing how to finish your mask at home. Suitable for all abilities. There is a supply list. There is also a material cost of £15 for pattern and Salal paper payable to the tutor on the day of class. NB: This is one of our new Deluxe Academy classes which includes buffet lunch and tea/coffee morning and or afternoon.

 Tuesday 1 day

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit
• 3 yards of Wonder Under Fusible Web 
• Scissors – both paper and fabric
• Straight pins
• Pencil and eraser
• Applique Pressing Sheet: 20” x 36”
• Mini iron (no personal full size irons allowed)
• 1 yard of fabric that reads as a solid to build your mask on.  This will be referred to as the ‘foundation fabric’.  I don’t recommend prints as we will be adding many different fabrics on top, and you want clear definition of each piece.  Very dark or very light fabrics work best.
• 1 ½ yards of background fabric.  Your finished mask will be appliquéd to this fabric, so you want high contrast to both your foundation fabric above and mask fabric below.  You might want to bring a couple of different pieces to choose from and we can discuss which might work best.   
• 7-10, 1½ yard pieces. You won’t use them all, or the entire half yard, but the more fabrics you have to play with the better.  On average, I use about 7 different fabrics, but don’t limit your design possibilities. Fabric should coordinate with your foundation and background fabric.

Additional supplies to complete your mask at home

• 2 yards of trim/fringe to attach to the raw edge of your mask. (You won’t need this in class, as trims added after the piece is quilted)
• Border fabrics of your choice (won’t need this in class, as borders are added later)

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £15, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Renee at: [email protected]

Using the ‘mola’ or reverse appliqué technique, we will layer fabrics over a base of metal, machine stitch (free or with the feed dogs up) our design and then cut back through the layers to reveal colours we have hidden and finally the metal layer at the bottom. Then add more stitch and beads to enhance the surface. Unleash your creativity! Suitable for intermediate level, those used to creative sewing on a machine. A small supply list is provided, plus there is a materials cost of £15 payable to the tutor on the day of class. NB: This is one of our new Deluxe Academy classes that includes a buffet lunch and tea/coffee in the morning and afternoon.

 Tuesday pre-show: 1 day class

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit
• Sewing Machine
• Machine Sewing Threads
• Hand Stitch Threads in colours to suit your machine threads.

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £15, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Alysn at: [email protected]

In this comprehensive workshop, you will design and craft a 30” x 30” quilt top, gaining expertise in piecing curves and concentric circles. Exploring various compositions, colour combinations, and shapes, you will delve into the intricacies of fabric cutting and machine sewing for complex curved shapes. Through hands-on learning, you will acquire valuable skills for executing intricate designs, enabling you to elevate your quilting proficiency. This immersive experience promises to equip you with the techniques and confidence to create visually stunning and precisely crafted quilt tops. Suitable for all abilities. A supply list is provided. NB: This is one of our new Deluxe Academy classes which includes a buffet lunch and tea/coffee in the morning/afternoon.

Tuesday pre-show 1 day class

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit
• 35” x 35” piece of fabric (it will be your background)
• Hue A : Four different values, 1FQ per value
• Hue B : Four different values, 1FQ per value
• Small scissors with a sharp point
• Glue baste it, ROXANNE, temporary basting glue (with applicator) https://a.co/d/8fZRMlu
• Pins
• Fabric marker (erasable with water or chalk marker)
• Rotary cutter (IMPORTANT with a new blade!)
• Quilting ruler
• Thread for sewing 
• Notebook and pencil for taking notes
• Starch

EXAMPLES OF COLOUR COMBINATIONS

OPTION 1

Hue 1 and Hue 2 are ANALOGOUS COLOURS and the background is their COMPLEMENTARY

EXAMPLES OF COLOUR COMBINATIONS

OPTION 2

Hue 1 and Hue 2 are COMPLEMENTARY COLOURS and the background is A NEUTRAL

For further information please email Carolina at: [email protected]

Dive into the vibrant world of art as we guide you through the unique process of painting a colourful giraffe face using Inktense pencils and Posca markers. This class offers both beginners and intermediate artists the opportunity to explore a fusion of mediums and techniques, resulting in a captivating artwork that can enhance your portfolio or adorn your walls. In this class, you will grasp the nuances of Inktense pencils and Posca markers, discerning when to employ each. You will learn to blend and layer for depth and vibrancy. The final touches segment covers adding highlights, shadows, and intricate details to elevate your artwork. You will learn the benefits of bridging traditional and modern techniques, expanding your artistic repertoire. It encourages vibrant expression, aiding portfolio development with a unique piece. Beyond skills, it boosts confidence through mastery of new techniques, addressing the common artist struggle of integrating diverse mediums. Activities include hands-on material exploration, colour mixing exercises, and a final project—a vibrant giraffe face painting. Students will emerge knowledgeable about Inktense and Posca attributes, proficient in seamless colour blending, armed with enhanced artistic skills. Suitable for all abilities. There is a supply list provided. Also a £20 cost for materials provide, payable to the tutor on the day of class. NB: This is one of our new Deluxe Academy classes that includes buffet lunch and tea/coffee morning and afternoon.

Tuesday 1 day class

Please bring with you:

• A box with more than 36, 72 or 100 colours of Inktense pencils.
• Prepare you own color palette with all the intense pencils you have on a scrap, going from very dark to very light with each pencil
• BRUSHES:  Firm flat taklon brushes (#2,4,6,8) – and  DERWENT water brush pen pack with 3 or 4 brushes(attention: the brushes can’t be too soft) 
• Fabric eraser (Bohin / Dritz)
• Sharpener (KUM)
• 1 white posca marker 1-MR and 3M
• Battery powered light box

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £20, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Alessandra at: [email protected]

Life takes many twists and turns, and this intricate quilt top is no different. Oh BUT it is, because it is a breeze to make.  Come and learn Renee’s innovative approach to creating a ‘quilt as you go’ top, using a unique fusible technique. The centre of ‘Pathways of Life’ is completed with no sewing machine. That is until you are ready to quilt it!  Side borders are optional and are added at home. No sewing machine required in class. Renee will also be discussing how to finish your pathway at home. Suitable for all abilities. There is a supply list. There is also a material cost of £20 for patterns and specialist interfacing, payable to the tutor on the day of class. NB: This is one of our new Deluxe Academy classes which includes buffet lunch and tea/coffee morning and or afternoon.

Wednesday 1 day

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit
• Freezer Paper
• 1/2” bias tape maker
• Roxanne Glue Baste It, 1-Ounce Temporary Basting Glue (with applicator)
• Large (34” x 36”) surface to build your pathway on (I recommend a piece of foam board or wool pressing mat, so your pieces are stabilized) 
• Straight pins
• Scissors – both paper and fabric
• Mini Iron (no personal full size irons allowed)
• Pencil
• Rotary cutter
• Cutting mat (at least 24” on one side)
• Quilting ruler 
• 2 yards of fabric to be used for your thin paths and side borders. I like small prints, dots or stripes as it adds interest.
• 6-8 fat quarters that read as solids
• 1/2 yd fabric for the center pathway (more if you are using the same fabric in your border)
• 1 fat quarter of very dark or very light fabric for ovals (I will have swirl patterns as an alternative)
• Assorted fabrics for side blocks and border (you won’t need this in class, as borders are added later)

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £20, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Renee at: [email protected]

You will be using Joe’s special techniques for creating a ground of patchwork which can be cut into a freeform grid for unique effects. The idea is that instead of being confining, a grid can unlock a whole new dimension of your quilt making. Using a variety of fabrics, this class can create new approaches for your quilt compositions. Suitable for intermediate level, those with some experience of patchwork and quilting. There is a supply list of materials to bring. NB: This is one of our new Deluxe Academy classes which includes buffet lunch and tea/coffee morning and or afternoon.

Wednesday 1 day

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit
• Rotary cutter, 24”ruler
• Large cutting mat
• At least 1/2 yard of five fabrics, one of which is a solid colour

For further information please email Joe at: [email protected]

Jelly roll jackets or strip jacket are quick and simple to make. They can be interlined with cotton or 80/20 wadding for a quilted look or cotton lining for a lightweight version. In this workshop you will learn how to place you pattern pieces to come up with unique designs. You will need 2.5mts of lining and wadding (opt). If using a contrast binding you will need an extra metre of quilting cotton. Come with strips pre stitched. To maintain equal length sew pieces in alternating direction. If you want to make the quilted version come with strips quilted on to wadding and extra quilting cotton for binding seams. A supply list is provided. There is also a cost of £10 for materials, payable to the tutor on the day of class. Suitable for all abilities.  NB: This is one of our new Deluxe Academy classes which includes buffet lunch and tea/coffee morning and or afternoon.

Wednesday 1 day

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit

• 1 metre wadding cotton or 80/20
• 1 metre backing contrast fabric
• 4 fat quarters or 1mt main fabric (quilting cotton)

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £10, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Janice at: [email protected]

Create kaleidoscopes from a single piece of large scale, multi-coloured print fabric. You will then stack, cut and arrange hexagon blocks for limitless possibilities of design.  You start with a fabric with a large scale print and build a kaleidoscope design. You will be using a hexagon template to cut strips into 60 degree triangles. You will arrange these into a pleasing pattern and sew together into two separate parts of a hexagon then arrange the hexagons into rows and sew together the rows. When finished you will have a quilt top with a wide variety of kaleidoscope patterns. Suitable for intermediate level, those used to patchworking. NB: This is one of our new Deluxe Academy classes which includes buffet lunch and tea/coffee morning and or afternoon.

Wednesday 1 day class

We will provide nearly everything you will need but

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit – including rotary cutter, mat, straight ruler, pins, scissors, seam ripper, neutral thread

Materials Cost:

There is a material cost of £65 for all the materials supplied, including the book One Block Wonders, payable to the tutor on the day of the class.

For further information please email Greg at [email protected]

Create a double-sided semi-transparent stained glass inspired panel using crisp cotton organdie fabric ideal to hang in a window. Inspired by traditional Korean Pojagi this contemporary approach using a sewing machine and delightfully crisp cotton organdie fabric means that we can create a beautiful double-side panel in just a few hours. Cotton organdie will be provided in a wide range of colours to suit your décor and the size can be adapted to fit your intended hanging space. Suitable for all abilities. A supply list is provided. There is also a material cost of £15, payable to the tutor on the day of class, which includes white or black cotton organdie plus four pieces of coloured organdie with a wide range of colours to choose from. NB: This is one of our new Deluxe Academy classes that includes a buffet lunch and tea/coffee morning and/or afternoon.

Wednesday 1 day

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit
• White, grey and black thread (Cotton or polyester)
• Small cutting mat
• Rotary cutter
• Ruler
• A 6” or 6.5” square ruler would be good but not essential

• Small scissors

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £15, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Mary at: [email protected]      

In this engaging workshop, discover the art of transforming quilt scraps and wadding into a vessel. You will learn how to form a new shape using wadding, creating curves and even a neck on a straight sided jar. Kate will show you various different stitching techniques to attach your fabric to the form, even how to incorporate orphan blocks into your design. She will also show you how to form a flat bottom for it to sit comfortably on and how to finish the lip. You can even sign your creation. Time permitting you can start to hand quilt or embroider it with contrasting threads. This class will hopefully give you lots of ideas about creating quilted three dimensional forms. Suitable for intermediate level, those with good sewing machine skills and comfortable with hand sewing.  A supply list is provided. NB: This is one of our new Deluxe Academy classes which includes buffet lunch and tea/coffee morning and or afternoon.

Wednesday 1 day

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit

• Scissors

• Hand sewing needles

• Thread for piecing and hand quilting 

• Scrap fabric 

• A carrier bag of wadding offcuts 
• A clean empty jar (medium size – e.g.for pasta sauce)

For further information please Kate name at: [email protected]

Learn to use Nature to create a wonderful and unique Botanical print Ikebana style on linen with a blue background. This will be ready to overstitch and quilt to transform in a wall piece. On the day you will learn to create a botanical print on linen using only natural dyes and plants and the philosophy of the Japanese Ikebana style for harmony and balanced design. Your print will be colour fast and ready to quilt in a wall panel.  You will first test leaves and dyes provided on strips to understand the natural colours before tackling the main panel. You will learn one new technique and go home with your test strips and your completed panel. This is suitable for beginners. There will be time for questions during the steaming process. A small supply list is provided. Some materials will also be provided, cost £10, payable to the tutor on the day of class. NB: This is one of our new Deluxe Academy classes which includes a buffet lunch and tea/coffee morning and/or afternoon.

Wednesday 1 day

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit
• Latex gloves and apron
• Plastic pouch to take your work home
• Any leaves you would like to try on your work

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £10, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Elisabeth at: [email protected]

Unleash your creativity and delve into the vibrant world of fabric collage! In this class, you will learn how to craft a stunning and colorful rooster using the fabric collage technique, enhanced with the precision of Posca markers for intricate details. This unique combination will elevate your textile artwork, leaving you with a masterpiece to be proud of. Explore fabric collage basics: medium comprehension, fabric selection, and prep methods. Learn seamless integration for texture and depth. Utilize Posca markers for precise detailing. Gain tips for artwork finalization. This class fosters skill development, enhancing fine motor skills and diversifying artistic techniques. Boost creativity by encouraging unconventional mediums and their combination. Develop artistic confidence through accomplishment. Combat boredom with a therapeutic, immersive escape from routine. Activities include rooster outline, hands-on fabric selection, crafting a lively collage, and guided Posca marker use. You will acquire deep fabric collage understanding, Posca marker proficiency, and a knack for intricate, combined mediums. A supply list is provided. There is also a material cost of £20 payable to the tutor on the day of class. NB: This is one of our new Deluxe Academy classes that includes buffet lunch and tea/coffee in the morning and afternoon. Also, this one day class includes free entry to the show on the day of class so you do not need to buy an entry ticket.

Thursday 1 day class

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit

• Sharp scissors (Suggestion: Karen Kay Perfect scissors)

• Tweezers

• A battery powered light box

• Fabric markers for dark and light fabric

• Scraps of fabric (refer to the colours of the rooster photo)

• 1 white posca marker 3M

• 1 black and 1 white posca marker PC-1MR
• Roxanne Glue-bast-it OR Aleene’s Tacky glue

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £20, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Alessandra at: [email protected]

A play day to introduce you to the wonderful possibilities of colouring and heat distressing. Develop your skills in the use of Brusho, printing blocks, fabric paint, Free Machine Stitching, Lutradur, Tyvek and heat distressing techniques. With the support of the tutor create your own design using your new knowledge and skills. Suitable for all abilities. There is a material cost of £15 payable to the tutor on the day of class. NB: This is one of our new Deluxe Academy classes which includes buffet lunch and tea/coffee morning and or afternoon. Also, as a one-day class, the price also includes entry to the show on the day of the class so you do not need to buy an entry ticket.

Thursday 1 day

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £15, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Helen at: [email protected]

Learn to use Nature to create a wonderful and unique Botanical print Ikebana style on linen with a blue background. This will be ready to overstitch and quilt to transform in a wall piece. On the day you will learn to create a botanical print on linen using only natural dyes and plants and the philosophy of the Japanese Ikebana style for harmony and balanced design. Your print will be colour fast and ready to quilt in a wall panel.  You will first test leaves and dyes provided on strips to understand the natural colours before tackling the main panel. You will learn one new technique and go home with your test strips and your completed panel. This is suitable for beginners. There will be time for questions during the steaming process. A small supply list is provided. Some materials will also be provided, cost £10, payable to the tutor on the day of class. NB: This is one of our new Deluxe Academy classes which includes a buffet lunch and tea/coffee morning and/or afternoon.

Thursday 1 day

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit
• Latex gloves and apron
• Plastic pouch to take your work home
• Any leaves you would like to try on your work

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £10, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Elisabeth at: [email protected]

Discover the easy process that produces complex looking results. Create the illusion curves, motion and depth with strip piecing and straight seams. You will create strip set panels, cut bargello strips of various widths from the panels, build long vertical rows, then sew rows together. Whilst working you Ruth will share tips and tricks for organizing colours, matching seams and avoiding the most common bargello mishaps. Suitable for Intermediate level. There is a small supply list and a cost of £45 for the fabric and pattern to complete the quilt top, payable to the tutor on the day of class. NB: This is one of our new Deluxe Academy classes which includes buffet lunch and tea/coffee morning and or afternoon.

Thursday 1/2 day AM

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

 Basic Sewing Kit including rotary cutter and mat, 60-degree triangle ruler, pins, scissors, seam ripper, neutral thread

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £45, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Ruth Ann at: [email protected]

Unleashing creativity is a beautiful thing. With the “Drapplique” method, expressing oneself has never been easier. The entire alphabet is at your disposal to create your own letter, and the result is a cute and sassy work of art with attitude. Creating a bespoke quilt is easier than you think. You can use pen and pigment ink to trace your desired design on white fabric. Once you have traced the design, you can colour it in, to your liking. However, there is a technique. To give the design more definition, we recommend stitching the outline with black thread either by machine or hand. With this technique, the possibilities for creating unique and personalised quilts are endless. Suitable for all abilities. There is a materials cost of £5 payable to the tutor on the day of class. NB: This is one of our new Deluxe Academy classes which includes buffet lunch and tea/coffee morning and or afternoon.

 Thursday 1/2 day AM

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit

• Black 50 weight thread.

• One 80/12 sharp embroidery machine needle.

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £5, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Pam at: [email protected]

Learn how to ‘draw’ with your sewing machine. You will be shown how to use a basic domestic sewing machine and practice foliage and flower stitching techniques. Then, working on a background of layered fabrics, you will design and create a small, individual flower meadow picture, with freehand machine embroidery and applied fabrics. Be inspired to have a go on your own machine at home. No experience necessary. You will be using a Bernina sewing machine. There is a small materials cost of £5 payable to the tutor on the day of class. This is one of our new Deluxe Academy classes which includes buffet lunch and tea/coffee morning and/or afternoon.

Thursday 1/2 day AM

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit

• Small embroidery scissors

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £5, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Wendy at: [email protected]

Make a foldable travel storage folder for your sewing threads and the notions to keep threads tangle free and organised. We will start with cutting out the tree panels to machine quilt together, then create the elasticated binding to hold the sewing spools and attach to quilted panel. You will learn how to quilt your layers together make elasticated tubes and how to attach binding using a sewing machine and hand stitching. Suitable for all abilities. A supply list is provided. There is a material cost of £20 for materials supplied, payable to the tutor on the day of class.  NB: This is one of our new Deluxe Academy classes which includes buffet lunch and tea/coffee morning and/or afternoon.

Thursday 1/2 day AM

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit, including matching thread ,needle, scissors, large safety pin
• Fabric 2 x fat quarters 22” x 18 “
• batting 15” x 20 “ light weight
• 1 metre Elastic 1 cm wide
• 5 metre binding strip x 2 inches wide

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £20, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Valerie at: [email protected]

Jogakbo, or patchwork bojagi, embodies the philosophy of recycling, as they are made from remnants of leftover fabric. Thoughtfully arranged shapes and colors in bojagi often show very modern and abstract compositions. Youngmin will teach basic jogakbo construction using Korean traditional technique, Ssamsol. This is a durable and decorative seam technique where you use two different seam allowances. Bojagi construction involves hand stitching, which can be very relaxing. While working on your bojagi, wish for the happiness and well-being of the recipient of your finished bojagi. Suitable for all abilities. A small supply list is provided. A material cost of £20 is also payable on the day of class for materials provided by the tutor.

Thursday 1/2 day AM

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic sewing kit such as needle, thread, pins
• Cutting mat (12”x18”)
• Rotary cutter
• Grid rulers
• Scissors
• Hera marker or Bone folder

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £20, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Youngmin at: [email protected]    

This is a wonderful opportunity to create your own Memory Quilt, under the guidance of experienced tutor and hand quilter Andréa Lechner. Whether you want to remember a loved one or a special occasion, this workshop will allow you to design your own quilt.   The process will involve creating the blocks which will start to be hand pieced during the workshop. Once the sandwich layers are put together, Andréa will illustrate hand quilting techniques which will ensure that your creation is entirely unique. Suitable for all abilities.

Thursday AM 1/2 day

Please bring with you:

• Basic Sewing Kit
• Rotary cutter and mat
• HB Pencil or Fabric marker
• Needles for hand piecing

This workshop focuses primarily on evoking a loved one, either somebody who passed away or a dear friend or family member. In order to make the most of the time available I would suggest either bringing:

• a selection of garments connected with the person in question
• a selection of fat quarters which might bring the person to mind. I would suggest a minimum of six fat quarters as well as some plain fabric. Ideally 100% cotton.

For further information please email Andrea at: [email protected]

In this engaging class, you will master the art of cutting and sewing gentle curves and improv soft curves, culminating in the creation of a vibrant mini quilt top. This decorative piece will serve as an enchanting addition to any cherished space within the home. Throughout the session, you will learn the precise techniques required to bring this colourful vision to life without using pins, providing you with the skills and confidence to enrich your living environment with the artistry of your own quilted creation. Suitable for all abilities. A supply list is provided. NB: This is one of our new Deluxe Academy classes which includes a buffet lunch and tea/coffee in the morning/afternoon.

Thursday 1/2 day PM

 We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit

• Quilting ruler
• Rotary cutter (with a new blade)
• Erasable pencil
• Fabrics
• 9 pieces of fabrics that measure 5” x 26”. For this project a good idea is to select a gradient of 8 different values for one colour (for example blue) and one piece of fabric in a colour that is the complementary colour (in this case orange) in the same size.

For further information please email Carolina at: [email protected]

Curves don’t have to be scary! In this workshop you will learn the basics of curved patchwork, including pinned and pin-free methods, and try your hand at sewing the classic Drunkard’s Path and Orange Peel blocks. You will leave with some sewn blocks and guidance on how to replicate the blocks at home. Suitable for beginners, new to this technique. A small supply list is provided. NB: This is one of our new Deluxe Academy classes which includes a buffet lunch and tea/coffee in the afternoon.

Thursday 1/2 day PM

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic sewing kit (including thread, pins, rotary cutter and mat)
• Paper scissors for cutting templates
• FQs x 3-4

For further information please email Cait at: [email protected]

Select a group of fabrics with lots of colour and patterns to work with. You will choose four fabrics and cut them into 6″ strips, then cut strips in half before you stack the four fabrics and cut into 4 irregular slices, mix the order of the fabrics in each stack, and sew each layer of slices together. You will be shown how to make several posts and bases to be used in building the quilt top and how to arrange pieces in an alternating pattern and sew together for a pleasing result. You will be using a Bernina sewing machine. Suitable for intermediate level, those used to patchworking. There is a material cost of £45 for all the materials supplied, payable to the tutor on the day of the class. NB: This is one of our new Deluxe Academy classes which includes buffet lunch and tea/coffee morning and or afternoon.

Thursday ½ day PM

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kitincluding rotary cutter, mat, straight ruler, pins, scissors, seam ripper, neutral thread.

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £45, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Greg at [email protected] 

Learn how to recycle shirts into an improv cushion cover. We’ll cover improv cutting and piecing, getting the most from your fabric, machine quilting and hand quilting techniques and how to finish the cushion cover. Suitable for all abilities. A supply list is provided.

Thursday 1/2 day PM

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic sewing kit
• Two shirts more or less the same size
• 2 fat quarters you want to use up – one solid and one patterned
• Hand quilting thread 
• Machine quilting thread
• 20” square of wadding or whatever size cushion cover you want to make
• 18” or appropriate size cushion insert
• Rotary cutter and quilting ruler

For further information please email Chris at: [email protected]

This workshop will take you through the stages of piecing together a patchwork quilt by hand, using a jelly roll as a starting point for block building. Sampler quilts were very popular during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, and it was often the way a young girl would be encouraged to start sewing, one block at a time. You will be invited to choose the blocks that most appeal to you from a selection provided by Andrea. During this workshop Andrea will cover the basics of colour combination, emphasizing the importance of balance in the choice of hues from a palette already provided by the jelly roll. Apart from the creativity involved in putting the blocks together, the challenge will be to ensure that the fabrics work together in harmony. Whether you stick with convention or dream up a state-of- the-art contemporary quilt, the result should be entirely personal and unique, as you follow your own instincts in the creation of a handmade Sampler Quilt. Suitable for all abilities.

Thursday PM 1/2 day 

Please bring with you:

• Basic Sewing Kit
• Rotary cutter and mat
• HB Pencil or Fabric marker
• Needles for hand piecing
• Jelly Roll of your choice

Materials Cost

For further information please email Andrea at: [email protected]

Imagine a portrait quilt made of found objects, ink, fabric, and thread, each piece telling a unique story. That’s what “Stitched Memories” is all about – a beautiful patchwork of memories and emotions beautifully woven together. Pam loves working with beautiful Indian cotton, as it’s incredibly soft and has a unique texture that enhances the overall look of her art. To create a soft portrait, she also uses leftover batting, which adds another layer of softness and depth to the piece. To bring her portraits to life, she uses a combination of coloured pencils and thread to add intricate details and shading.  During the process, she draws the portrait on see-through cotton, which allows her to easily transfer the image onto fabric. From there, she experiments with different fabrics and illustrations, which are placed randomly on the fabric to create a unique and eye-catching design.  If you’re interested in creating your own portrait, Pam will be happy to show you how! We can start by selecting an image that you’d like to recreate and explore different techniques for adding depth and dimension to your piece. With a little bit of practice and creativity, you’ll be amazed at what you can create! Suitable for all abilities. A small supply is provided. There is also a materials cost of £5 to be paid to the tutor on the day of class. NB: This is one of our new Deluxe Academy classes which includes buffet lunch and tea/coffee morning and or afternoon. Also as this is a one-day class you are also entitied to free entry to the show on the day of class, so do not need to buy a ticket for the Friday.

 Friday 1 day

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit

• Black 50 weight thread.

• Small sharp scissors

• Pencil

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £5, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Pam at: [email protected]

Saeksilnubi is a Korean traditional craft that uses two layers of fabrics, cords made with hanji (Korean mulberry paper), and colourful threads to make a quilted texture. Hanji cords are used as a batting or stuffing. This type of quilting was utilitarian in its purpose, mostly used in the making of tobacco pouches, this technique strengthened the fabric, made it lighter and more compact and even protected from humidity. Join Youngmin to learn about a very unique and beautiful Korean quilting tradition. Suitable for all abilities. A small supply list is provided. There is also a materials cost of £20 for cut fabrics, thread, hanji and needle, payable to the tutor n the day of class. As a one day class, you are also entitled to a free entry ticket for the day of class so no need to purchase a ticket for that day.

 Friday 1 day

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic sewing kit such as needle, thread, pins

• Cutting mat (12”x18) & rotary cutter

• Grid rulers

• Scissors

• Hera marker or Bone folder.

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £20, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Youngmin at: [email protected] 

Discover the easy process that produces complex looking results. Create the illusion curves, motion and depth with strip piecing and straight seams. You will create strip set panels, cut bargello strips of various widths from the panels, build long vertical rows, then sew rows together. Whilst working you Ruth will share tips and tricks for organizing colours, matching seams and avoiding the most common bargello mishaps. Suitable for Intermediate level. There is a small supply list and a cost of £45 for the fabric and pattern to complete the quilt top, payable to the tutor on the day of class. NB: This is one of our new Deluxe Academy classes which includes buffet lunch and tea/coffee morning and or afternoon.

Friday 1/2 day AM

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit,including rotary cutter and mat, straight ruler, pins, scissors, seam ripper, neutral thread.

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £45, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Ruth Ann at: [email protected]

In this engaging workshop, you will have the opportunity to construct a mini quilt top from the ground up, delving into the principles of Colour Theory and the art of creating Transparency effects with colour and fabrics. Gain invaluable insight into cutting fabrics with complex shapes and mastering the technique of joining these curved shapes using a sewing machine. This hands-on session promises to empower you with the skills and knowledge to confidently navigate the intricate process of crafting visually captivating quilt tops. Suitable for all abilities. A supply list is provided. NB: This is one of our new Deluxe Academy classes which includes a buffet lunch and tea/coffee in the morning/afternoon.

Friday 1/2 day class AM

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit

• 2 blank paper measuring 15” x 20” (approximately) with a paper weight not less than 110 grams (14 oz) OR a 2 sheet of

• Freezer paper of the same size. (Using freezer paper makes work easier)

• Masking tape

• Paper scissors

• Pencil

• Pins

• Fabric marker (erasable, can be chalk or water erasable, don’t use frixion pencil)

• Rotary cutter

• Quilting ruler

• Thread for sewing 

• 5 fat quarters (solids or monochrome printed fabrics) in 5 different colors that form either an analogous palette OR 5 fat quarters that are in the same color going from a lighter shade to a darker shade (5 values for ONE hue)

• 1 fat quarter of background fabric of your choice (Neutral will be better, like white, off white, grey, black, beige, etc.)
• Notebook and pencil for taking notes

For further information please email Carolina at: [email protected]

In this workshop we will take cord, thread, fabric strips and a sewing machine to sew a colourful bowl. Kate will walk you through how to start and finish the bowl neatly.  The session includes how to effectively wrap the cord with fabric and how to create the wall of the bowl. Teaching you her tricks and tips for creating different surface effects using fabric and thread, you will leave with a coaster and one finished bowl. You will be using a Bernina sewing machine. A small supply list is provided. There is also a materials cost of £3 for the cord, payable to the tutor on the day of class. NB: This is one of our new Deluxe Academy classes which includes buffet lunch and tea/coffee morning and or afternoon.

Friday 1/2 day AM

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit

• Fabric strips ½ to ¾ inch wide and at least 12 inches long. 50g in weight total.

• Thread 50wt in a co-ordinating colour.

• Scissors 

• Fabric glue or 20 wonder clips

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £3, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please Kate name at: [email protected]

If you want to make a sawtooth star, join this class! We will cover flying geese, the assembly of the star and how to insert a star into different projects. Whilst doing so we will sew a little rice-bag with the star on it. Dunja will guide you step by step and when you are finished, you are sure to want to make another one – It’s fun! Not only is the little bag a beautiful project bag it can be a cute storag bin. The fully prepared kits include beautiful canvas, some Liberty fabrics in different colours so you can enjoy cutting and sewing immediately. Suitable for those who are used to using a sewing machine, rotary cutter and 1/4 inch seams. A small supply list is provided. Kits cost £15 each, payable to the tutor on the day of class.

Friday 1/2 day AM

 We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit
• Ruler
• Rotary cutter

• 5 pieces of canvas

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £15, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Dunja at: [email protected]

Add colour, dimension and sparkle to your textile art projects . Use stencils, mix paint colours and learn how to create a 3D texture. Further enhance your design with foils and sparkles. You will go home with your own uniquely designed bag and some samples. You can then use the techniques learned in your other textile designs, including clothing and quilts. Suitable for beginners, new to these techniques. There is a material cost of £10, payable to the tutor on the day of class.

Friday 1/2 day AM

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £10, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Helen at: [email protected]

Create a fantasy underwater scene while playing with fabric dolls!  Mermaids are everywhere so why not create one of your own to adorn your walls. This is a fast and free form class creating a mystical mermaid, complete in her own underwater scene.  Renee will provide various mermaid drawings and clothing ‘patterns’ for you to choose from. It will be like playing with ‘fabric dolls’. We will use fusible appliqué to create your freeform underwater scene, as simple or complex as you wish to make it.  Drawings include other underwater life forms to bring your underwater scene to life.  It is a perfect gift for your daughter, granddaughter, niece or even yourself! No sewing machine required. Suitable for all abilities. A supply list is provided. There is also a materials cost of £10 for the patterns, payable to the tutor on the day of class.

Friday AM

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit
• 14” x 14” workspace to build on
• 1 yard Wonder Under
• Scissors – both paper and fabric
• Applique Pressing Sheet
• Mini Iron (no personal full size irons allowed)
• Straight pins
• Pencil and eraser
• 1 fat quarter (FQ) of background water fabric.  Your underwater scene will be appliquéd to this fabric.
• 7-10, Fat Quarter pieces.  You won’t use them all, or the entire FQ, but the more fabrics you have to play with the better.  On average, I use about 8 different fabrics, but don’t limit your design possibilities. Think stones, coral, grasses, etc…

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £10, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Renee at: [email protected]

Vendulka has used this technique for piecing complicated curves or inserting perfect straight lines on her quilt Balance, which was awarded first prize at the FOQ 2023. It is a technique she learned from Sheila Frampton-Cooper and it combines piecing and applique in a way which allows you to put together curves which would normally be very complicated. You will create a small piece which will show you the ins and outs of this intricate technique. You will also learn how to transfer it to your own designs. A supply list is provided. Suitable for all abilities. NB:This is one of our new Deluxe Academy classes which includes buffet lunch and tea/coffee morning and/or afternoon.

Friday 1/2 day PM

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit, including pins, scissors, thread etc
• Ironing surface you can also pin into like wool mat
• Paper and fabric scissors
• Fabric glue with fine tip
• Invisible thread (clear if you are working with light fabrics or smoke if you are working with dark fabrics)
• Lightbox
• Open toe foot for your sewing machine

For further information please email Vendulka at: [email protected]

Seminole is an interesting and surprisingly simple way to make effective and complex-looking patterns to create clothing and quilts. We will use strip piecing and cutting to create colourful strips of pattern, using plain and printed fabrics. These will be sewn in rows to create a sample panel. This technique is based on the traditional methods used by the Seminole people of Florida and originated with the early use of sewing machines, made easier in 21^st Century by rotary cutters and rulers! All materials will be provided, cost £7, payable to the tutor on the day of the class. NB: this is one of our new Deluxe Academy classes which includes buffet lunch and tea/coffee morning and/or afternoon.

Friday 1/2 day PM

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £7, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Gilli at: [email protected]

During this half day session, you will create graduating colour 2-fabric octagon blocks using an ombre fabric and a coordinating fabric. Cut a few strips of both fabrics into 4″ strips and with a 45 degree template cut the strips into triangles. You then combine the two fabrics together to make a pleasing light to dark pattern. Gregory will explain and show how the blocks can be combined in a variety of patterns. You will be using Bernina sewing machines.  Suitable for intermediate level, those used to patchworking. NB: This is one of our new Deluxe Academy classes which includes buffet lunch and tea/coffee morning and or afternoon.

Friday 1/2 day PM

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kitincluding rotary cutter, mat, straight ruler, pins, scissors, seam ripper, neutral thread

 Materials Cost:

There is a material cost of £55 for all the materials supplied, payable to the tutor on the day of the class.

For further information please email Greg at: [email protected]

Learn how to recycle shirts into an improv cushion cover. We’ll cover improv cutting and piecing, getting the most from your fabric, machine quilting and hand quilting techniques and how to finish the cushion cover. Suitable for all abilities. A supply list is provided.

Friday 1/2 day PM

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic sewing kit
• Two shirts more or less the same size
• 2 fat quarters you want to use up – one solid and one patterned
• Hand quilting thread 
• Machine quilting thread
• 20” square of wadding or whatever size cushion cover you want to make
• 18” or appropriate size cushion insert
• Rotary cutter and quilting ruler

For further information please email Chris at: [email protected]

An early photography process, cyanotype is a light reactive technique creating images in blue.  Make some amazing cyanotypes on fabric and paper whilst you learn about this process. It is a simple but effective way of creating beautiful prints on fabric or paper, using photo-reactive chemicals, which make your fabric or paper turn blue when exposed to light.  The prints created are permanent on fabric and can then be stitched into or used in patchwork.  In this workshop, you will learn the mechanics of how to cyanotype, including mixing and applying the chemicals, how to get the clearest prints, plus some creative techniques to make some exciting effects.  We will use leaves, feathers and digital negatives to create your prints. Suitable for all abilities. There is a small supply list and a cost of £5 for some materials, to be paid to the tutor on the day of class. 

Friday 1/2 day PM

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit

• Please bring a few leaves or feathers if you have easy access to them.
• You will need a plastic bag to take your fabric and paper home as it will still be damp at the end of the session.

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £5, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Gillian at: [email protected]

The secret of creating this visually stunning quilt is a kite template. You will cut a series of kites using the template to create a stunning four-point block.  You will then add a variety of strips 1½” and 2” wide to each side of the kite, before squaring it up. As you create more kites and put them together, different patterns will be formed. Using the Kites template is a great way to use up scraps. You will be using a Bernina sewing machine. Suitable for intermediate level. A small supply list is provided. There is a materials cost of £50 for all the fabric to complete the quilt top, the pattern and kite template.

Friday Twilight class

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kitincluding: rotary cutter, mat, straight ruler, pins, scissors, seam ripper, neutral thread

Materials Cost:

There is a materials cost of £50 for all the fabric to complete the quilt top, the pattern and kite template.

For further information please email Greg at: [email protected]

Create a vessel that you can either use as a vase or add a tea light to create a lantern whilst learning how to use Lutradur. Lutradur® is a semi-transparent spun polyester that can be painted, stitched and, then distressed with a craft soldering iron or heat gun. You will learn to add a design with both appliqué and free machine stitch techniques. Create a shaped edge and relief details. This workshop is suitable for those confident in using a sewing machine and is suitable for both those new to Lutradur and to those wanting to develop their techniques. Lutradur can also be incorporated into art quilts. There is also a material cost of £10 for material, payable to the tutor on the day of class.

Friday Twilight

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you:  

• Basic Sewing Kit

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £10, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Helen at: [email protected]

Create the illusion of depth with vertical rows of equilateral triangles and no “Y” seams. Learn how to use colour and value instead of complicated piecing to give the impression of 3D. In this class you will start by cutting 60° triangles from strips. Then, referring to a picture chart, you will build long vertical columns of triangles before piecing them together, trimming the top and bottom and adding borders. You’ll learn tips and tricks for organizing and streamlining the process, including getting all the pieces correctly oriented and the points matched. And you’ll create something that looks complicated without the hard work! There is a small supply list and a cost of £32 for the fabric and pattern to complete the quilt top, payable to the tutor on the day of class.

Friday Twilight class

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kitincluding rotary cutter and mat, 60-degree triangle ruler, pins, scissors, seam ripper, neutral thread

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £32, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Ruth Ann at: [email protected]

Explore a novel way to create accurate yet unusually different Log Cabin blocks from the traditional to Courthouse Steps and Spiral. Add an extra twist by manipulating the tucked layers. Discover a very easy way to create accurate and manipulated Log Cabin blocks. Discover an simple and speedy way to sew the basic Log Cabin design then experiment with other interpretations. Make two or three blocks in the time and achieve precision by working on a Quick Screen foundation. Add a border to one block and complete for a cushion/bag panel.  All materials provided in the class for three 12” squares and one border. Suitable for all abilities. All Materials will be provided, cost £10 payable to the tutor on the day of class.

Friday Twilight class

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit
• White or grey machine sewing thread 

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £10, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Jennie at: [email protected]

Join Margaret for this relaxed and fun class to make a wool tweed patchwork cushion – recycling at its best! You will be working with tweed off cuts and there will be a selection of pre-cut applique shapes for you to create your own unique tweed cushion (finished size 18” square). You will be encouraged to sort your tweeds and then swop to get particular colours etc which is a great ice breaker in a class. You will then cut, match and stitch random rows of tweed pieces by machine to create your own unique cushion, learning the basics of stitching with wool tweed and how to incorporate tweed into applique using both machine and hand sewing. This will be an informal learning experience, with plenty of opportunity to let your imagination run wild and spend this twilight time stitching in convivial company. Suitable for all abilities. A small supply list is provided. There is a £30 cost for the kit which includes enough fabric for cushion front and back, payable to the tutor on the day of the class.

Friday Twilight class

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kitincluding needle, pins, threads etc.

• A small cutting mat ( at least 20” square)

• Blade

• Scissors

 Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £30, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Margaret at: [email protected]       

Using metal foils, wires, beads, and possibly whatever else you wish to add to the mix (!), this is a chance to create a sculptural weaving, embossing and manipulating metal and wires to create a wild or subtle surface which can be enjoyed for itself or incorporated into other work as you please. A small supply list is provided. There is also a material cost of £15 payable to the tutor on the day of class.

Friday Twilight 5-7pm

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit

• Selection of wires, beads and fine metals if you have any

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £15, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Alysn at: [email protected]

Come create a fierce version of yourself!  Let’s get the energy flowing as we create a unique wall handing representing your alter ego using fusible appliqué techniques. Renee’s line drawing will start you off, but the fun in this class is using bold fabric to create a fierce, yet fun version of yourself.  Learn how to customize a drawing to create your unique warrior. Next learn how to look at your fabric to find elements to be precision cut and used to tailor your warrior even more!  We will use fusible appliqué to create her based on your updates. By the end of class, you should have your own individual warrior.  No sewing machine required. Renee will spend time discussing how to finish your warrior at home. Suitable for all abilities. NB: This is one of our new Deluxe Academy classes which includes buffet lunch and tea/coffee morning and or afternoon. As it is a one-day class it also includes free entry to the show on the day of class so there is no need to buy a ticket for the show for the Saturday.

Saturday 1 day

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit
• Large (24” x 40”) workspace to build your warrior on. (I recommend a piece of foam board or large wool pressing mat, so your pieces are stabilized)
• 2-3 yards Wonder Under
• Large Applique Pressing sheet (17” x 24” or larger)
• Mini Iron (no personal full size irons allowed)
• Scissors – both paper and fabric
• Straight pins
• Pencil and eraser
• 1 ½ yard of background fabric. Your finished warrior will be appliquéd to this fabric, so you want high contrast to your body and clothing fabric. You might want to bring along a couple to choose from.
• 7-10, 1/2 yard pieces. You won’t use them all, or the entire half yard, but the more fabrics you have to play with the better. On average, I use about 7 different fabrics, but don’t limit your design possibilities. A mix of floral, African and other large graphic prints work well, as you look for elements to cut out and use to create your unique warrior. (Class sample uses many solids, but the prints help to make it unique to you!)
• A couple of fat quarters of co-ordinating fabrics for her shield, or use the remaining fabrics from her clothing.
• Border fabrics of your choice (won’t need this in class, as borders are added later)

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £15, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Renee at: [email protected]

Join Sarah as we take a ‘walk’ through some simple yet effective ways to quilt your quilts, using the book ‘WALK’ by Jacquie Gerring for inspiration. Sarah will guide you through some clever ways to use your walking foot to produce striking quilting designs. This class with give you a toolkit of ideas and inspiration for future quilting projects and the opportunity to have a play and see just how easy yet effective walking foot quilting can be. Suitable for beginners, new to quilting with a walking foot. You will be using a Bernina sewing machine. A supply list is provided. NB: This is one of our new Deluxe Academy classes which includes buffet lunch and tea/coffee morning and or afternoon. As it is a one-day class it also includes free entry to the show on the day of class so there is no need to buy a ticket for the show for the Thursday

Saturday 1 day

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit
• Five 12 ½” x 12 ½” quilt sandwiches adhered with spray baste (solid fabrics, calico or cheap material is fine as it’s just for practicing)
• Cotton thread
• Hera marker or fabric marker of choice
• Quilting gloves (optional)
• Usual sewing supplies – ruler, thread, embroidery scissors
• Useful to have – WALK by Jacquie Gerring

For further information please email Sarah at: [email protected]

In this class you will learn most of the special Foundation Paper Piecing techniques of Judy Niemeyer whilst sewing four placemats in two colourways, all at one time. Cordula will also show you how to sew round seams easily. Suitable for intermediate level, those who have done foundation paper piecing before. A small supply list is provided and there is a material cost for the foundation papers, pattern and placemat tops of £50 payable to the tutor on the day of class.

 Saturday 1 day

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit
• Rotary cutter & cutting mat
• Add a quarter ruler
• Glue pen, flower head pins

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £50, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Cordula at: [email protected]

In this class, you will explore Colour Theory Fundamentals, delving into concepts like harmony and emotional impact. You will master Inktense Pencil Techniques, learning layering and blending on fabric. The class provides a holistic understanding of colour, solving common artistic challenges. It introduces a distinct medium, Inktense pencils on fabric, fostering versatility. The therapeutic aspect is highlighted through a lotus flower painting, offering a meditative experience. Activities include Colour Mixing Exercises and Inktense Pencil Trials. After the class, you will understand colour harmony, master Inktense pencil techniques, and create a Lotus Flower masterpiece. Main skills encompass Colour Mixing, Inktense Application, and Composition. Suitable for all abilities. A supply list is provided. There is also a material cost of £20 payable to the tutor on the day of class. Also, this one day class includes free entry to the show on the day of class so you do not need to buy an entry ticket.

Saturday 1 day class

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit

• Suggested colours for Inktense pencils:
• Numbers – #700 fuchsia, #710 deep rose, #600 shiraz, #2300 antique white, #225 golden sun, #1300 teal green, #1310 iron green, #1320 ionian green, #2400 outliner OR a box with 36 colours.

Prepare your color palette on a scrap with all the colors of Inktense pencils you have, going from dark to light with each colour. 

• Fabric eraser (Bohin / Dritz)

• Sharpener (KUM)

• 1 white posca marker PC-3M
• Battery powered light box

BRUSHES: 

• flat firm taklon brushes (#2,4,6,8) AND DERWENT water brush pen pack with 3 or 4 brushes ATTENTION: the brushes can’t be too soft. 

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £20, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Alessandra at: [email protected]

Have you been hoarding precious scraps, baby clothes, vintage embroidery or even fancy clothes labels? Maybe you have samples from previous FOQ classes that are looking for a home? Let’s put them together and create a keepsake fabric book in this relaxing hand sewing workshop.  Jo will be demonstrating her organic applique with embroidery techniques as you create new pages for a fabric book that you’ll finish at home. Jo will also share different ways to use recycled fabric and more ideas for pages and a cover before demonstrating how to ‘bind’ your book when all your pages are complete. A supply list is provided. Or Jo can provide a kit with a mixture of suitable fabrics and thread, enough for you to use during the class, cost £9 payable to Jo on the day of class. Please advise her in advance if you want this – contact details are on the supply list. Suitable for all abilities. As this is a One-day class, the price includes an entry ticket to the show thus you do not need to purchase an entry ticket for Saturday.

Saturday 1 day class

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit

• Orphan blocks, sample pieces, small embroideries, half-finished workshop projects. Anything you have done some work on but have never found a use for yet. All sizes can be accommodated.
• A mixture of interesting fabrics. I like to use linen mix or woven fabrics but for these sustainable books I mix in pre-loved fabrics like tea towels and napkins, curtain remnants, old baby clothes, vintage embroidered linen, screen printed fabric and any precious scraps I have been hoarding. You can also make a book out of regular craft cotton if you prefer. As you will be finishing the book at home you can just bring a smaller selection to the class.
• Fine threads for needle-turn applique such as Aurifil 80wt.
• A mixture of interesting threads for embroidery embellishment.
• Suitable needles for your thread, scissors, pins (Clover applique pins are very useful), washable pen for tracing on fabric.

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £9, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Jo at: [email protected]

Discover the easy process that produces complex looking results. Create the illusion curves, motion and depth with strip piecing and straight seams. You will create strip set panels, cut bargello strips of various widths from the panels, build long vertical rows, then sew rows together. Whilst working you Ruth will share tips and tricks for organizing colours, matching seams and avoiding the most common bargello mishaps. Suitable for Intermediate level. There is a small supply list and a cost of £45 for the fabric and pattern to complete the quilt top, payable to the tutor on the day of class. NB: This is one of our new Deluxe Academy classes which includes buffet lunch and tea/coffee morning and or afternoon.

Saturday 1/2 day AM

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit,including rotary cutter and mat, straight ruler, pins, scissors, seam ripper, neutral thread.

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £45, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Ruth Ann at: [email protected]

Combine patchwork and reverse appliqué, adding extra design with no added effort by utilising a twin needle and variegated threads. You will make your own mini quilt whilst combining the use of strip pieced patchwork, reverse applique, straight and curved stitching using a twin needle (which you will keep to use at home), variegated threads and two different stitches. Suitable for all abilities.  There is a materials cost of £10 payable to the tutor on the day of the class. NB: This is one of our new Deluxe Academy classes which includes buffet lunch and tea/coffee morning and or afternoon.

Saturday 1/2 day AM

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit

 Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £10, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Helen at: [email protected]

Learn how to ‘draw’ with your sewing machine. You will be shown how to use a basic domestic sewing machine and practice foliage and flower stitching techniques. Then, working on a background of layered fabrics, you will design and create a small, individual flower meadow picture, with freehand machine embroidery and applied fabrics. Be inspired to have a go on your own machine at home. No experience necessary. There is a small materials cost of £5 payable to the tutor on the day of class. This is one of our new Deluxe Academy classes which includes buffet lunch and tea/coffee morning and/or afternoon.

Saturday 1/2 day AM

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit

• Small embroidery scissors

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £5, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Wendy at: [email protected]

Learn how to ‘draw’ with your sewing machine. You will be shown how to use a basic domestic sewing machine and practice foliage and flower stitching techniques. Then, working on a background of layered fabrics, you will design and create a small, individual flower meadow picture, with freehand machine embroidery and applied fabrics. Be inspired to have a go on your own machine at home. No experience necessary. There is a small materials cost of £5 payable to the tutor on the day of class. This is one of our new Deluxe Academy classes which includes buffet lunch and tea/coffee morning and/or afternoon.

Saturday 1/2 day AM

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit

• Small embroidery scissors

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £5, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Wendy at: [email protected]

Let’s create a beautiful landscape using the quick and easy Draw-Sew-Trim applique technique. You can learn the basics of the Draw-Sew-Trim applique technique that can help you create fabulous applique projects. It can be combined with the fusible web technique. It is suitable for both hand and machine applique. In this workshop we will create a landscape quilt top by hand that you can finish as a quilt at home. Suitable for all abilities. A Supply List is provided.

Saturday 1/2 day class AM

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit
• Small pieces of fabrics in the desired colours
• Matching coloured threads
• Pins

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £10, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Katalin at: [email protected]

Create the illusion of depth with vertical rows of equilateral triangles and no “Y” seams. Use colour and value instead of complicated piecing to give the impression of 3D. Cut 60° triangles from strips and then referring to a picture chart, build long vertical columns of triangles. You will then sew the columns together, trim and add borders. Whilst working Ruth will provide the tips and tricks for organizing and streamlining the process, including getting all the pieces correctly oriented and the points matched. You’ll create something that looks complicated without the hard work. Suitable for Intermediate level. There is a small supply list and also £50 for materials supplied by the tutor, payable to her on the day of class. NB: This is one of our new Deluxe Academy classes which includes buffet lunch and tea/coffee morning and or afternoon.

Saturday 1/2 day PM

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit,including rotary cutter and mat, 60-degree triangle ruler, pins, scissors, seam ripper, neutral thread.

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £50, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Ruth Ann at: [email protected]

Create your own everlasting corsage or flower arrangement whilst exploring the wonderful world of Tyvek. Learn paint effects to apply to Heavy Weight Tyvek® then explore the capabilities of this fascinating material. Stitch, including wire to add shape to your leaves or petals. Add shimmer, lustre and beads then distress with heat to create shape and texture. You will complete all or some of your arrangement within the time but will go away with the skills and materials to complete at home. This workshop is suitable for those confident in using a straight and zigzag stitch on the sewing machine and is suitable for both those new to Tyvek and to those wanting to develop their techniques. Tyvek can be used in art quilting as well as textile art design. There is a materials cost of £10, payable to the tutor on the day of class.  NB: This is one of our new Deluxe Academy classes which includes buffet lunch and tea/coffee morning and or afternoon.

Saturday 1/2 day PM

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you:  

• Basic Sewing Kit

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £10, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Helen at: [email protected]

The traditional Kawandi is a hand-stitched quilt, made from scraps of fabric. It is a technique introduced by the Siddi people of African descent, based in Western India. Uniquely it is assembled from the outside in. The edges are turned under and stitched together, and wadding is laid inside. It is hand quilted in a spiral, adding more scraps of fabric as required. We will learn the technique to make a square sample panel, using a selection of patterned and plain fabrics and beautiful perle threads. All materials will be provided, cost £7, payable to the tutor on the day of the class. NB: this is one of our new Deluxe Academy classes which includes buffet lunch and tea/coffee morning and/or afternoon.

Saturday 1/2 day PM

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £7, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Gilli at: [email protected]

Jogakbo, or patchwork bojagi, embodies the philosophy of recycling, as they are made from remnants of leftover fabric. Thoughtfully arranged shapes and colors in bojagi often show very modern and abstract compositions. Youngmin will teach basic jogakbo construction using Korean traditional technique, Ssamsol. This is a durable and decorative seam technique where you use two different seam allowances. Bojagi construction involves hand stitching, which can be very relaxing. While working on your bojagi, wish for the happiness and well-being of the recipient of your finished bojagi. Suitable for all abilities. A small supply list is provided. A material cost of £20 is also payable on the day of class for materials provided by the tutor.

Saturday 1/2 day PM

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic sewing kit such as needle, thread, pins
• Cutting mat (12”x18”)
• Rotary cutter
• Grid rulers
• Scissors
• Hera marker or Bone folder

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £20, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

Join Jeanette who will firstly provide an overview of the various types of Stack and Whack blocks and how it differs from One Block Wonder patchwork. You will learn how to identify suitable fabrics to maximise the kaleidoscope effect of this patchwork, to identify fabric pattern repeats to gauge the size of blocks to make, to prepare and cut your fabric. We will compare different ways of stacking and securing the fabric repeats in readiness for cutting, learn and cut a prepared stack of fabric into blocks, to cut scraps blocks, to make corner stone blocks. You will then learn how best to sew the cut blocks together, using a sewing machine, to make up samples to take home.  Instructions on how to square up the blocks for faster quilt construction will also be covered. There will be an opportunity to view samples of products made using this technique. Suitable for beginners and those wishing to brush up their skills in this technique.

Saturday Twilight Class 5 – 8pm

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit
• Essential: 45 degree triangle ruler
• Essential: Sewing needle and thread               
• Optional: 2.5m of medium to large patterned cotton fabric, or this can be bought at the class
• Optional: 24 x 6 acrylic ruler
• Optional: Fabric Scissors & rotary cutter
• Optional: Avery Microstich Quilting tool

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £15, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Jeanette at: [email protected]

Explore a novel way to create accurate yet unusually different Log Cabin blocks from the traditional to Courthouse Steps and Spiral. Add an extra twist by manipulating the tucked layers. Discover a very easy way to create accurate and manipulated Log Cabin blocks. Discover an simple and speedy way to sew the basic Log Cabin design then experiment with other interpretations. Make two or three blocks in the time and achieve precision by working on a Quick Screen foundation. Add a border to one block and complete for a cushion/bag panel.  All materials provided in the class for three 12” squares and one border. Suitable for all abilities. All Materials will be provided, cost £10 payable to the tutor on the day of class.

Saturday Twilight class

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit
• White or grey machine sewing thread 

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £10, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Jennie at: [email protected]

Lutradur is a spun fabric which reacts to heat by crumbling into lacy patterns or cutting with a soldering iron. These can be exploited to create exciting textures and forms for your textile art. You will learn how to create textured surfaces with Lutradur, using colour, stitch, resist and texture. Suitable for all abilities. A small supply list is provided. There is also a materials cost, £15 payable to the tutor on the day of class.

Saturday Twilight 5-7pm

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit

• Selection of Hand Stitch threads and a few beads.

• Sewing machine threads

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £15, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Alysn at: [email protected]

In this fun and stress-free twilight class, we’ll turn sewing room scraps into vibrant new fabric. Using paper rolls as a foundation, Kate will guide you in transforming small bits into convenient jelly rolls. Learn to piece efficiently, reduce bulk, incorporate cherished stash remnants, and trim for a tidy, easily stored roll – unlocking endless possibilities for your future quilt patterns. Suitable for abilities. You will be using a Bernina sewing machine. A small supply list is provided. There is also a materials cost of £2, payable to the tutor on the day.

Saturday Twilight class

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit  
• Bag of fabric scraps (individual pieces no smaller than 1 1/2inch square), ironed 
• Rotary cutter 
• Scissors 
• Seam roller (optional)   

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £2, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please Kate name at: [email protected]

An early photography process, cyanotype is a light reactive technique creating images in blue.  Make some amazing cyanotypes on fabric and paper whilst you learn about this process. It is a simple but effective way of creating beautiful prints on fabric or paper, using photo-reactive chemicals, which make your fabric or paper turn blue when exposed to light.  The prints created are permanent on fabric and can then be stitched into or used in patchwork.  In this workshop, you will learn the mechanics of how to cyanotype, including mixing and applying the chemicals, how to get the clearest prints, plus some creative techniques to make some exciting effects.  We will use leaves, feathers and digital negatives to create your prints. Suitable for all abilities. There is a small supply list and a cost of £5 for some materials, to be paid to the tutor on the day of class. 

Saturday Twilight class

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit

• Please bring a few leaves or feathers if you have easy access to them.

• You will need a plastic bag to take your fabric and paper home as it will still be damp at the end of the session.

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £5, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Gillian at: [email protected]

Join this relaxed and fun twilight session and learn 12 – 20 doodle designs to practice in a sketchbook, then draw directly on photo fabric with archival ink. Fill up the fabric sheets to be taken home and sewn into a wall hanging.  You’ll also have an opportunity to invent your own doodle designs. We’ll discuss the colourfast treatment of the completed fabric sheets and cover how to construct the pattern when you get home. Suitable for all abilities. There is a cost of £50 for materials supplied, (which includes 12 sheets of June Tailor photo fabric, artist sketchbook, 3 Pigma Micron archival ink pens, pencil, ruler, wall hanging pattern, zipper case) payable to the tutor on the day of class.

Saturday Twilight class

Materials Cost:

There is a materials cost of £50, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Ruth Ann at: [email protected]

Seminole is an interesting and surprisingly simple way to make effective and complex-looking patterns to create clothing and quilts. We will use strip piecing and cutting to create colourful strips of pattern, using plain and printed fabrics. These will be sewn in rows to create a sample panel. This technique is based on the traditional methods used by the Seminole people of Florida and originated with the early use of sewing machines, made easier in 21^st Century by rotary cutters and rulers! All materials will be provided, cost £7, payable to the tutor on the day of the class. NB: this is one of our new Deluxe Academy classes which includes buffet lunch and tea/coffee morning and/or afternoon.

Saturday Twilight

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £7, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Gilli at: [email protected]

Jelly roll jackets or strip jacket are quick and simple to make. They can be interlined with cotton or 80/20 wadding for a quilted look or cotton lining for a lightweight version. In this workshop you will learn how to place you pattern pieces to come up with unique designs. You will need 2.5mts of lining and wadding (opt). If using a contrast binding you will need an extra metre of quilting cotton. Come with strips pre stitched. To maintain equal length sew pieces in alternating direction. If you want to make the quilted version come with strips quilted on to wadding and extra quilting cotton for binding seams. A supply list is provided. There is also a cost of £10 for materials, payable to the tutor on the day of class. Suitable for all abilities.  NB: This is one of our new Deluxe Academy classes which includes buffet lunch and tea/coffee morning and or afternoon. 

Thursday 1 day

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit

• 1 metre wadding cotton or 80/20
• 1 metre backing contrast fabric
• 4 fat quarters or 1mt main fabric (quilting cotton)

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £10, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Janice at: [email protected]

This hands-on class is designed for both beginners and intermediate artists who want to explore the unique possibilities of fabric as a canvas and Posca markers as a medium. In this class, students delve into Posca marker techniques for fabric, crafting vivid butterfly illustrations. Covering blending, shading, and detailing, it imparts fabric-specific insights for durability. A solution to limited mediums, it broadens artistic horizons by introducing Posca markers as a versatile fabric illustration tool. The class balances theory with hands-on activities, guiding through marker and fabric properties, and step-by-step butterfly creation. You will gain proficiency in seamless colour blending, detailed embellishments, and addressing fabric challenges. By class end, you master Posca marker use on fabric, exploring texture and dimension in compositions. Join for an enriching journey into fabric artistry with Posca markers!  A supply list is provided. There is also a material cost of £20, payable to the tutor on the day. Also, this one day class includes free entry to the show on the day of class so you do not need to buy an entry ticket.

Sunday 1 day class

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit

• A pack with 29 posca markers PC- 5M bullet bullet shaped (1.8 – 2.5mm)

• Black posca marker PC-1MR

• Inktense pencils for the shadow: deep violet #760, violet #800, dark purple #750

• Derwent outliner #2400 (tracing)

• Battery powered light box 

• BRUSHES:  flat firm taklon brushes (#2,4,6,8) AND DERWENT water brush pen pack with 3 or 4 brushes. ATTENTION: the brushes can’t be too soft.

• Fabric eraser (Bohin / Dritz)

• Sharpener (KUM)

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £20, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Alessandra at: [email protected]

We will be drawing up our own Dandelion Clock freehand on to a foundation fabric before foundation piecing and then tackling wonky improv curves. If you haven’t tried FPP before this is a very forgiving way to start. You will hopefully finish at least one quarter which can be used as a stand-alone block (measuring 12″) or you can make three more at home to create a stunning full circle. This would make a fabulous mini quilt or large pillow or make more blocks for a full-sized quilt. A supply list is provided, OR you can purchase a kit, with enough fabric for a quarter block, from Jo, cost £7 payable to her on the day of class. Please advise her in advance if you want this – contact details are on the supply list.  Suitable for intermediate level quilters. NB: This is one of our new Deluxe Academy classes which includes buffet lunch and tea/coffee morning and or afternoon.

Sunday 1/2 day AM

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit

• 1 x fat quarter for background

• 2 different 10″ pieces for the wonky curves

• 5 to 7 different fabrics, each around 4″ to 7″ for the wedges

• A pack or at least 12″ square of medium or light sew-in interfacing (non-woven is best)*

• Pencil

• Fine tipped Permanent pen

• Rotary cutter (28mm if you have one, otherwise 45mm is fine), cutting mat and ruler (these can be provided at the class if you cannot bring them)

• *I always have extra packs at the class for sale too

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £7, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Jo at: [email protected]

In this engaging workshop, you will have the opportunity to construct a mini quilt top from the ground up, delving into the principles of Colour Theory and the art of creating Transparency effects with colour and fabrics. Gain invaluable insight into cutting fabrics with complex shapes and mastering the technique of joining these curved shapes using a sewing machine. This hands-on session promises to empower you with the skills and knowledge to confidently navigate the intricate process of crafting visually captivating quilt tops. Suitable for all abilities. A supply list is provided. NB: This is one of our new Deluxe Academy classes which includes a buffet lunch and tea/coffee in the morning/afternoon.

Sunday 1/2 day class AM

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit

• 2 blank paper measuring 15” x 20” (approximately) with a paper weight not less than 110 grams (14 oz) OR a 2 sheet of

• Freezer paper of the same size. (Using freezer paper makes work easier)

• Masking tape

• Paper scissors

• Pencil

• Pins

• Fabric marker (erasable, can be chalk or water erasable, don’t use frixion pencil)

• Rotary cutter

• Quilting ruler

• Thread for sewing 

• 5 fat quarters (solids or monochrome printed fabrics) in 5 different colors that form either an analogous palette OR 5 fat quarters that are in the same color going from a lighter shade to a darker shade (5 values for ONE hue)

• 1 fat quarter of background fabric of your choice (Neutral will be better, like white, off white, grey, black, beige, etc.)

• Notebook and pencil for taking notes

For further information please email Carolina at: [email protected]

With Katalin’s guidance, you will work on a lovely picture using wool fibres and yarns, then you will free motion quilt it. Once you learn the technique, you can use it for making beautiful wall art, bags, purses, jewellery and so much more. If you don’t finish your piece at the workshop, Katalin provides further online support. Suitable for intermediate level (those with some experience of free motion). A supply list is provided. There is also a materials cost of £10, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of class. NB: This is one of our new Deluxe Academy classes which includes buffet lunch and tea/coffee morning and or afternoon.

Sunday 1/2 day AM

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit
• Water soluble stabiliser
• Wool fibres and yarns
• Matching coloured threads to your wool
• Pins
• Scissors

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £10, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Katalin at: [email protected]

In this fun half day class, you will learn to build a quilt that highlights a themed panel and a coordinating collection in an unconventional layout. Kits for the panel class contain a variety of panel sizes, (horizontal or vertical) and panel themes to choose from include flowers, animals, bright colours, scenery and others. The kit includes the panel, a coordinating fabric collection and an instruction book with all of the layout pages for six different panel size/orientation configurations. You will be using a Bernina sewing machine. A small supply list is provided. Cost of materials, payable to the tutor on the day £50. Suitable for intermediate level, those with some patchwork and quilting knowledge. NB: This is one of our new Deluxe Academy classes which includes buffet lunch and tea/coffee morning and or afternoon.

Sunday 1/2 day AM

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit,including rotary cutter and mat, 60-degree triangle ruler, pins, scissors, seam ripper, neutral thread.

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £50, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Ruth Ann at: [email protected]

The lotus is a symbol of purity, enlightenment and rebirth in many cultures. Kkojipgi is a very effective technique to show decorative lines. Youngmin often uses this technique to make gentle curved lines to make a lotus leaf mat which can be used for a tea setting or for covering food items. Using Kkojipgi, gamchimjil, and homjil, you can construct lotus leaf shape mat.  Suitable for all abilities. A small supply list is provided. There is also a materials cost of £20, for cut rami fabric, template and needle, payable to the tutor on the day of class.

Saturday 1/2 day AM

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic sewing kit such as needle, thread, pins, cutting mat (12”x18), rotary cutter, grid rulers, scissors, Hera marker or Bone folder.

• ½ yard medium weight linen or 1 yard ramie- students can purchase ramie kit from Youngmin Lee

• 40 or 50 weight cotton thread

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £20, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Youngmin at: [email protected] 

Using metal foils, wires, beads, and possibly whatever else you wish to add to the mix (!), this is a chance to create a sculptural weaving, embossing and manipulating metal and wires to create a wild or subtle surface which can be enjoyed for itself or incorporated into other work as you please. A small supply list is provided. There is also a material cost of £15 payable to the tutor on the day of class.  This is one of our new Deluxe Academy classes that includes a buffet lunch and tea/coffee morning and afternoon.

 Sunday 1/2 day class PM

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit

• A Selection of wires, beads and fine metals if you have any.

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £15, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Alysn at: [email protected]

In one class, learn and develop free-motion and walking foot quilting skills. When you see the words “quilt as desired” at the end of a project, does panic set in? In this workshop, you will have the start of a portfolio of motifs and patterns using either or both techniques to enable you to choose and execute the patterns your projects deserve.  Learn how to use your walking foot to create complex-looking patterns before breaking out of the bars of straight lines and creating walking foot curves.  Dispel your fears and learn the basics of free-motion quilting, with tips and tricks to boost your confidence. From how to set up your machine to creating easy free-motion motifs, you will learn patterns that can build into something far more complex to enhance your quilt work and get you started on your free-motion quilting journey. Learn to combine both techniques to switch up your designs and add visual complexity.  Suitable for beginners, new to free motion and walking foot quilting. There is a material cost, of £8 for 3 quilt sandwiches 16″ square, payable to the tutor on the day of class. NB: This is one of our new Deluxe Academy classes which includes buffet lunch and tea/coffee morning and or afternoon.

Sunday 1/2 day PM

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kit

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £8, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Moraig at: [email protected]

In this half day session, you will build an improv curves quilt with a stack of fat quarters. Firstly you gather a group of fat quarters with variety of colours and patterns, then select one of the fabrics and cut it into 3″ or 4″ strips. Using a rotary cutter you will cut a gentle curve and repeat the process before sewing the curves together, adding strips until reaching the desired length. Suitable for intermediate level, those used to patchworking. There is a material cost of £45 for all the materials supplied, payable to the tutor on the day of the class. NB: This is one of our new Deluxe Academy classes which includes buffet lunch and tea/coffee morning and or afternoon.

Sunday 1/2 day PM

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic Sewing Kitincluding rotary cutter, mat, straight ruler, pins, scissors, seam ripper, neutral thread.

Materials Cost:

There is also a material cost of £45, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of this class. 

For further information please email Greg at [email protected] 

In this engaging workshop, discover the art of transforming quilt scraps and wadding into a simple small vessel. You will learn how to form a new shape using wadding, creating curves and even a neck on a straight sided jar. Kate will show you various different stitching techniques to attach your fabric to the form, even how to incorporate orphan blocks into your design. She will also show you how to form a flat bottom for it to sit comfortably on and how to finish the lip. Time permitting you can start to hand quilt or embroider it with contrasting threads. This class will hopefully give you lots of ideas about creating quilted three dimensional forms. Suitable for intermediate level, those with good sewing machine skills and comfortable with hand stitching. You will be using a Bernina sewing machine. A supply list is provided. NB: This is one of our new Deluxe Academy classes which includes buffet lunch and tea/coffee morning and or afternoon.

Sunday 1/2 day PM

We will provide everything you will need but you will need to bring:

Please bring with you: 

• Basic sewing kit 

• Scissors 

• Hand sewing needles

• Thread for piecing and hand quilting 

• Scrap fabric 

• Wadding offcuts 

• A clean empty jar (small size e.g. for mustard)

For further information please Kate name at: [email protected]