Inspired Embellishing Level One DVD

It was a surprise to be asked to do the first DVD in a new series of 'Inspired' DVD's.  You can find out more here where you can also buy it.

Busy Bees, Newport, South Wales

Learn some new techniques, then assemble them into an abstract landscape. The techniques you learn can be adapted for other purposes too. A limited quantity of loan machines are available. Book early to make sure you don't miss out!

Telephone 01633 810801 for further details or to book.

Abstract Landscapes on the Embellisher

Learn some new techniques, then assemble them into an abstract landscape.  Lunch is included!.

Workshop to be held in Aldershot, Hampshire, at Studio Fay & Kay on Wednesday 18th November 2009 from 10am to 4pm.

Comfortable bed and breakfast can easily be arranged at reasonable cost.

Email for further details

Husqvarna Studio, Nottingham

Two days of fun, but each can be booked independently!

Abstract Landscapes on the Embellisher: 9th October 2009

Crazy Crazy Patchwork on the Embellilsher 10th October 2009

Telephone 0115 988 1550 for further information.

Make a bag on the Embellisher

This is a fun day with lunch included. The bag will easily be completed in the given time. Don't forget that there are loan machines available if you don't already own one.

Workshop to be held in Aldershot, Hampshire, at Studio Fay & Kay on Wednesday 23rd September 2009 from 10am to 4pm.

Comfortable bed and breakfast can easily be arranged at reasonable cost.

Email for further details.

Studio Fay & Kay, Aldershot, Hampshire

There will be an introductory day workshop for the Embellisher on Tuesday 12th May 2009 at Fay and Kay's new studio. Lunch is included, and it will be a fun day. Learn basic techniques - the easy way to change a needle - how to avoid needle breakage - much more too. Lunch is included. Comfortable bed and breakfast can easily be arranged at reasonable cost.

Email for further details.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Roseland Mews Studios, Liskeard, Cornwall

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

Saturday 19th April 2008
The Embellisher: 3D

Further details and booking information from 01579 344971

Missenden Abbey Information

I have just updated the Missenden Abbey information. Dates and further information on the courses are now included.

The Bramble Patch

A day workshop has been arranged for Friday 12th October. More details (and to book) can be found here.