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

Rust Dyeing

No dyes, just rusty old metal! Lunch is included!.

Workshop to be held in Aldershot, Hampshire, at Studio Fay & Kay on Wednesday 21st October 2009 from 10am to 4pm.

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

Email for further details

For a taste of what you will do take a look here!

Glorious Grilon!

Explore the possibilities of the incredible shrinking thread with lunch included!.

Workshop to be held in Aldershot, Hampshire, at Studio Fay & Kay on Wednesday 7th October 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.

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

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

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.

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

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

The Bramble Patch

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

Husqvarna Studio, Nottingham

Workshops for Husqvarna Studio

1 The Embellisher: Let's Get Started. Looking at Fabrics and Yarns Tuesday October 23rd 2007

2 The Embellisher: Let's Get Started. Fabulous Fibres. Wednesday October 24th 2007

The two above workshops will look at some techniques featured in the book, but will also cover new effects that will further delight! Some of the 'fabrics' made will be suitable for conversion at the 3D workshop listed below.


3 Nuvo Felt. An opportunity to discover this fantastic fabric which is suitable for many items, including clothing. Friday January 18th 2008

4 3D items using the embellisher. Saturday January 19th 2008

For information on cost and to book - here is the link.

Missenden Abbey

These are the courses that are booked for Missenden Abbey. Further information is on the website

Dyeing to Rust: Weekend 15th-17th June 2007

A Week with the Embellisher: Summer School 5th-11th August 2007

2nd - 4th November 2007
Textile Fun - Try an Embellisher for the Weekend

No need to buy a machine for this course, one will be provided for each student. Experience the delights of the machine, creating easy textures and effects. Prepare to be amazed at how easy it is, and how a machine could transform your stitching!


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

The new embellishing machines open up lots of possibilities for textiles. Bring your own machine (Babylock, Pfaff, Janome etc) and create a variety of textures and effects using a selection of materials. Suitable for beginners and for those with some experience


11th - 13th April 2008
Dyeing for Embroidery and other Textiles including patchwork:

Can you resist dyeing? Not only will we experiment with colour but also a variety of ways to 'resist'. Learn the basics or extend your knowledge.and build your own portfolio of samples.
Weekend April 11th-13th

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

The Embellisher can not only be used to create effects, but also for construction etc. Have fun as you discover some new uses for your machine, and also combine samples with simple stitching

Newport, South Wales

There are two workshops planned for Busy Bees at the Craft Workshops at Tredegar House. If you would like to book or for more information email here.

Saturday November 24th 2007
Embellisher Workshop. If you would like to do the workshop but don't have a machine there may well still be space. You can borrow one of mine.

Saturday April 5th 2008
Dyeing the Colour Wheel. This is a continuation of a series of workshops that have been running at Busy Bees. They have been great fun. Each one is complete in itself, and is open to beginners as well as those with some experience.