WONDERFUL NEW WORKSHOPS

I am very excited to announce that the scrumptious new gallery, 'Studiofourseven' at the top of Redruth Fore Street - packed full of delicious new Fine Art, painting, prints, cards, quality handmade crafts, textiles, textile accessories, jewellery and furniture... I may have left something out, if I have Louise and Peter I apologise! - has a Workshop room alongside their Solo Exhibition Space. 


From the week starting 20th September 2011 I will be running weekly Sewing Machine Workshops aimed at all levels and all abilities.


Come and make the most of some ME time while the kids are at school - with a group of other people just like you.


These will be fun, relaxed and safe places to mess around with textiles, fabric and thread. Come along and have a play.


'Help, My Sewing Machine's an Alien' 


This will run on Tuesday mornings from 930-1230 - with a break for tea/coffee & essential cake intake. 


This workshop is a gentle, supportive and fun space for those of you who have a machine but would like to build your confidence in managing its knobs, buttons, levers and all those different stitches.


We will explore the mysteries of threading, tension, feet, and bobbin mastery. I will guide you through a gentle exploration of the intimate bits of your machine and support you to build your confidence as we make a selection of gorgeous textile accessories for you, your home and your family.


In particular you will gain the ability to understand what it means when your machine goes 'clunk' and what to do next.


As you create you will learn how and when to put all those stitches on your machine to their best use. You will learn at your pace, until your little Alien becomes your B.F.F.


If you would just like to refresh some sewing skills you haven't used in a while, call or email and I will be happy to build a personalised session for you.  


'Explore Freehand Machine Embroidery'


This group is for those of you who are confident with your machines, able to create your own textile treats and would love to try something a little more adventurous. Freehand Machine Embroidery is exhilarating, dramatic, luxurious and addictive!


Learn to Paint, Draw, Write quirky and original text or produce 3 dimensional Sculpture with your sewing machine. The great news is, you don't have to be able to draw. No artistic ability or training is necessary, but if you are a secret Kiki Smith, fantastic, come along and share.


You will learn to push the boundaries of what you thought you could do with your machine, stitching with paper, card, wire, plastic...in fact the list is endless.


The great thing about this technique is that your vision and passion will come through whatever you do and though you may learn to same skills as others, your creations will always be uniquely yours, like your handwriting.


This group will run on Wednesday mornings 930-1230 with tea/coffee & essential cake break.




Bookings, Prices, Very Important Silly Questions and Other Bits and Pieces...


Essential Kit
You will need to have your own electric sewing machine, you will also need to have the accessories kit and instruction book that came with your machine when you bought it.


A  small selection of fabric, thread and sewing machine needles will be need for both classes. 


The 'Alien' group will have some fabric supplied to start off with, but please bring any luscious bits and pieces you would like to experiment with.


The Embroidery Group will need to have the darning plate for your machine if it has one,( if its feed dogs do not drop) and an embroidery or quilting foot for your machine. You will need to buy this separately before you come to the group. Please call and discuss this if you have need help to source one.


When you book your workshop I will send you a welcome pack that contains a list of any other kit you may need.


Drop-In Sessions, Taster Sessions and Regular Sessions
If you are interested in coming for a taster before you buy a machine - that can be arranged  but we have limited availability for taster slots, they will be booked on a first come first served basis. Please call or email to ask (contact details below)


The classes will run every week, you can come to one session only for a refresher, if its been a while... or weekly until you are confident that you have learned all you would like to.
Please call or email to discuss your needs and I can make sure you get the best out of your workshop.


If you have a specific set of skills you would like to learn or remember, just call and ask, I am happy to help.


PRICES


Workshops are £15 per morning. £5 booking deposit payable - the balance to be paid at the start of the group.


Prices drop to £12 for 3 or more workshops booked together (£5 booking deposit per session booked)so you can save money while the group grows in confidence and learns together.


The Booking deposit is non-refundable if you cancel your place within 24 hrs of the start of the group. 


Very Important Silly Questions
I particularly like these and welcome them during the workshops. V.I.S.Q.'s make the world go round, please don't be afraid to ask anything at all.


Private tuition and evening workshops.


I am very happy to give private tuition if you are unable to attend the groups in the studio. Perhaps you would like to gather a group of friends around your kitchen table and learn in the comfort of your own home. Please contact me to discuss your learning needs and preferences.


Evening Groups. These could be available at the Studio if demand exists for them. If you would prefer to come to an evening session due to work commitments, please do contact me to discuss it.




CONTACT DETAILS

TELEPHONE; 077 25 25 49 14.  Text, voicemail or real life conversation.

EMAIL; 2wavejumpers@madasafish.com or click on the contact link at the foot of this blog to open your Mail programme and ask anything at all.

Please also, drop in to Studiofourseven at the top of town and ask Louise or Peter any burning questions. They will help all they can and refer you to me if necessary - enjoy their scrummy gallery and all its amazing work. Gather some inspiration before you come along to the workshops and start making lovely things for yourself.


I'm looking forward to hearing from you and messing about with textiles together.