10-WEEK COURSE DETAILS
The 10-week courses will commence on Tuesday September 16th and finish on Thursday November 27th with the exception of the Friday courses that will finish on December 5th, as there will be no courses on November 7th. The half term break will be from October 28th to 31st inclusive. All courses are for all abilities and can cover all aspects of embroidery, patchwork, quilting, knitting and crochet. The cost of the course is £48. Bookings are now being taken; a deposit of £5 is required to secure your place, the balance being payable at the first session. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be served at the beginning of all the sessions. It is strongly advisable to discuss your chosen project with Beryl prior to the commencement of the course. Please call us to make an appointment.
| TUESDAY | 10am to 12 noon | 2pm to 4pm | 7pm to 9pm |
| WEDNESDAY | 10am to 12 noon | 2pm to 4pm | 7pm to 9pm |
| THURSDAY | 10am to 12 noon | 2pm to 4pm | 7pm to 9pm |
| FRIDAY | 10am to 12 noon | 2pm to 4pm |
DAY COURSES
We are offering a wide variety of day courses for the autumn. Bookings are now being taken so why not join us for a friendly, informative and productive day. There are plenty of cafes locally or bring a packed lunch. Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided during the day. All courses are from 10am - 4pm unless otherwise stated. It is our intention to ensure you either complete the project in the day or are sufficiently knowledgeable by the end of the course to finish it at home. All day courses are £18 per day and a deposit of £5 is payable on booking. A requirement list will be sent to you 2 weeks prior to the course. Refunds on cancellations will only be given if the space can be filled. Samples of the day course projects will be displayed in the shop from mid August.
| SATURDAY JULY 26TH | CROCHET |
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| For the beginner a great introduction to crochet, how to hold the hook and work the basic stitches and when confident move onto small projects. For the more experienced how to read a pattern and work either a bag or squares and hexagons to start a throw. Approx cost of materials from £4 | |
| SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13TH | DRESDEN PLATE |
| A great day for beginners to learn and for the more experienced to brush up on basic patchwork techniques - cutting, piecing and quilting. Make either a panel for a cushion or add to it later to make a runner or even a quilt! Approx cost of materials from £8 | |
| SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20TH | STUMPWORK HEDGEHOG |
| Another great design in this padded and raised form of embroidery, such a cute little character with all its prickles. Frame it or make into a thimble pipkin. Cost of kit £5 | |
| SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27TH | KNITTED LACE |
| Tips and techniques for successful knitted lace, choose to knit a stylish hot water bottle cover or a silk and mohair scarf. Alternatively knit sample swatches. Approx cost of materials from £8 | |
| SATURDAY OCTOBER 18TH | AUTUMN HEDGEROW |
| Using a variety of unusual threads and different embroidery stitches create a berry laden autumnal hedgerow. Cost of kit £5 | |
| SATURDAY OCTOBER 25TH | EVENING HANDBAG |
| Make a small handbag from our basic simple pattern and dependant on your fabric choice decorate with stitch to create a totally exclusive look. Approx cost of materials from £7 | |
| FRIDAY OCTOBER 31st | STRIPS AND ANGLES II |
| An exercise in rotary cutting strips of fabric and plenty of practice in using the angle lines on the ruler for accuracy. Quick to piece by hand or machine this builds into a stunning lozenge pattern quilt top approx 40" x 60". Approx cost of materials from £20 | |
| SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1ST | STRIPS AND ANGLES II |
| Details as above. | |
| SATURDAY NOVEMBER 22ND | CROCHET WITH BEADS |
| Using two basic crochet stitches and the technique of adding beads to your work as you crochet make a delicate silk and mohair scarf. Approx cost of materials from £10 | |
| SATURDAY NOVEMBER 29TH | HARDANGER ORNAMENT |
| Work a basic hardanger star and then try out different filling stitches. The resulting pieces can then be finished as pin cushions, scissors keepers or used as tree decorations. Cost of kit £5 | |
| TUESDAY DECEMBER 2ND | QUICK CHRISTMAS TABLE SETTINGS |
| Decorate your table for the Christmas season with a quick to make quilt as you go table runner and add a centrepiece of festive twigs decorated with gifts for your family and friends. Approx cost of materials from £15 | |
| THURSDAY DECEMBER 4TH | CALICO CHRISTMAS |
| Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without the creative calico embroidered picture - this year a Christmas star festooned in neutral shades of greenery and decorations. Lots of experimental stitches and embellishments. Cost of kit £5 | |
| SATURDAY DECEMBER 6TH | CALICO CHRISTMAS |
| Details as above. | |
| TUESDAY DECEMBER 9TH | CALICO CHRISTMAS |
| Details as above. | |
| THURSDAY DECEMBER 11TH | GOLDWORK BAY TREE |
| The third and final tree in the goldwork Christmas tree series, a splendid bay tree stands equally well on its own or can be added to those of previous years. Lots of texture and sparkle created by the use of speciality metal threads. Cost of kit £6 | |