Husqvarna Studio, Nottingham

9th/10th October 2009.  Further details of these Embellisher workshops will be announced shortly.  Loan machines will be available.

0115 988 1550

Forthcoming Workshops, details to be announced

Further details of these workshops will be announced as soon as they are available

Ledbury Artplace, Herefordshire

The Bramble Patch, Weedon, Northampton

Busy Bees, Newport, South Wales

Grayshott, Nr Hindhead, Surrey

Summer School, Missenden Abbey, Bucks, UK.

2nd - 9th August 2009

Abstract Landscapes in Fabric and Paper

Using photographs as a design source you will colour paper and fabric through a variety of techniques including printing.  After producing a number of postcard size design trials, a larger abstract piece will be created using hand and/or machine stitching.  A must for all keen textile artists!

Missenden Abbey   01296 383582

Day Workshops in St Ives, Cornwall

8th June 2009

The Embellisher:  Let's Get Started!  Loan machines are available if enough notice is given.

9th June 2009

Abstract Landscapes using the Embellisher machine.  Loan machines are available if enough notice is given

Further details and to book from 01736 797122

Day Workshops at Roseland Mews Studios, Liskeard, Cornwall

5th June 2009

We will be making a piece of Nuvo Felt on the Embellisher and then doing some sewing machine stitching. Loan Embellisher machines will be available if booked in plenty of time, but you will need your own sewing machine.

6th June 2009

An Embellisher Workshop is planned. More details to follow. There will be plenty of fun and loan Embellisher machines will be available if booked in plenty of time.


Further details 01579 344971

Weekend Workshop, Missenden Abbey, Bucks, UK

29th - 31st May 2009

Buttons Boxes and Bags

We will start by creating exciting surfaces on the embellisher, and then shape them into useful objects using several techniques. Great fun! If you don't own an embellisher just let us know and we will find one for you to borrow.

Missenden Abbey 01286 383582

Weekend Workshop. Missenden Abbey, Bucks, UK

6th - 8th February 2009

Dyeing Complex Colours

Yes, blue and yellow can make green, but there can be so much more to it than that.

Learn a new colour mixing technique using Fibre Reactive Dyes (Procion Dyes are a member of this 'family'). Create beautiful repeatable complex colours to use in embroidery, patchwork or many other textile techniques, and gain a new understanding of colour along the way.

Missenden Abbey 01296 383582

Husqvarna Studio

Two Embellisher workshops later this month:

Monday October 27th Bags & Boxes

Tuesday October 28th Bowls and Boots

For further details telephone 0115 988 1550

Missenden Abbey Course Update

Here is a list of the courses for 2008/09 to be held at Missenden Abbey. The Abbey is set in beautiful surroundings, if you haven't visited before you are in for a treat. Not only are the courses to a high standard, the accommodation is good, and so too the food.

13 - 15 June 2008 - The Embellisher: Let's Move On!

27 Jul - 2 Aug 2008 - A Week with the Embellisher. (It's the same title as last year, but a completely different course)

7 - 9 November 2008 - Textile Fun: Try and Embellisher for a Weekend.
Don't worry if you don't own an Embellisher, there will be plenty to borrow. Last year's course was a 'hoot'.

6 - 7 February 2009 - Dyeing Complex Colours
You will go away with a new understanding of colour for both embroidery or patchwork etc.

29 - 31 May 2009 - Buttons, Boxes and Bags
More Embellisher Fun. This course will introduce all sorts of ideas.

Missenden Abbey

If you are looking to book a date for a weekend workshop later in 2008 or 2009 I have just updated the Missenden Abbey information. You can find the entry below. No further published details yet, but at least the dates are there.

Husqvarna Studio

Further workshops will be booked later in the year.

Further details from 0115 988 1550

Ledbury ArtPlace

Ledbury ArtPlace, Ledbury, Herefordshire
01531 633100

Friday 16th May 2008 - Embellisher Workshop

Roseland Mews Studios: Cornwall

Roseland Mews Studios, Liskeard, Cornwall
Further information can be obtained from 01579 344971

Friday 18th April 2008 - The Embellisher: Let's Get Started

Saturday 19th April 2008 - The Embellisher: 3D

Busy Bees

Busy Bees, Newport, South Wales
01633 810801

Saturday 5th April 2008 - Dyeing the Colour Wheel

Summer School

Missenden Abbey Summer School

27th July - 2nd August 2008

A Week With the Embellisher

The same title as last year, but a different course. This is a residential course, but some non-residential places are available.

Further information from 0845 045 40 40

2008 Courses: Missenden Abbey

For further details of these residential courses please telephone 0845 045 40 40. Some non residential places are also available.

8-10 February 2008 - The Embellisher: Let's Get Started

11-13 April 2008 - Dyeing for Embroidery and other Textiles, including Patchwork

13-15 June 2008 - The Embellisher: Let's Move On!

7 - 9 Nov 2008 (Embellisher 'taster' weekend, details to be announced)

6 - 8 Feb 2009 (Dyeing weekend, details to be announced)

29 - 31 May 2009 (Embellisher weekend, details to be announced)

2008 Workshops: The Bramble Patch

The Bramble Patch, Weedon, Northants.
Please telephone 01327 342212 for further information

Thursday May 8th 2008: The Embellisher: Let's Keep Going

Friday May 9th: Nuvo Felt

Friday May 30th: The Embellisher: Let's Get Started

2008 Workshops: Crossways Patch

Crossways Patch is in Grayshott, Hampshire. For further details please telephone 01252 617667

Here are the dates for the programme commencing January 2008.

Embellisher Workshops:

6th February
19th March
16th April
14th May
11th June

Machine Embroidery Workshops:

30th January
2nd April
28th May