10-WEEK COURSE DETAILS
The 10-week courses will commence on Friday January 8th and finish on Friday March 26th. The half term break will be from Tuesday February 16th to Friday February 19th inclusive. There will be no course on Friday March 12th. All courses are for all abilities and can cover all aspects of embroidery, patchwork, quilting, knitting and crochet. The cost of the course is £55. 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
Why not join us for a friendly, informative and productive day here at Leven Crafts. Courses are from 10am – 4pm. Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided during the day, either bring a packed lunch or sandwich shops and cafes are nearby. It is our intention to ensure you either complete the project on the day or are sufficiently knowledgeable by the end of the course to finish it at home. All day courses cost £22 per day with a deposit of £5 payable on booking. Refunds on cancellations will be given if the space can be filled and full refunds will be given if we need to cancel a course. A requirement list will be sent to you, via e-mail if possible 2 weeks prior to the course. This enables you to bring any of the items required from home; however should you not have any of the things they will be available to purchase on the day of the course. Samples of the day course projects will be displayed in the shop from the end of December
| THURSDAY JANUARY 7TH | MASTERING YOUR MACHINE |
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| Are you hoping to receive a new sewing machine for Christmas? Or would you simply like to brush up your machine skills? This is the course for you, we will cover maintenance, different types of stitching and machine quilting. You need never be frightened of your machine again.
Approx cost of materials – from £3 | |
| SATURDAY JANUARY 16TH | WINTER WONDERLAND |
| The last of the seasons series stitch a delicate winter picture using a variety of hand embroidery stitches and threads.
Cost of kit £5 |
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| SATURDAY JANUARY 23RD | CHARM TRIANGLES |
| Start this very quick to piece quilt, great for using a charm pack or scraps from your stash – you would never think there were so many ways of arranging triangles in designs! Lots of tips on basic cutting, making triangles without having to cut them and adding borders to your work. Approx cost of materials from £15 | |
| SATURDAY JANUARY 30TH | FILET CROCHET |
| This delicate sachet worked in crochet cotton makes a great introduction to working with the finer threads and filet designs, just perfect for small gifts. It is not necessary to be able to crochet to do this course as the basic stitches will be covered. Approx cost of materials from £4 | |
| SATURDAY FEBRUARY 6TH | CASALGUIDI |
| Working on linen fabric stitch a handbag mirror pouch that features a raised flower design set on a base of four sided stitch, which is the traditional feature of this work. A combination of counted threadwork and freestyle embroidery with tips on neat hems. Cost of kit £6 | |
| SATURDAY FEBRUARY 13TH | HOMESTYLE |
| With the latest trend for simple yet designer homewares, now is the time to learn how to make them for yourself at a fraction of the price, even recycle for that vintage look! You will impress all your friends with your exclusive aprons, tea cosies, oven mitts, peg bags, simple totes, stylish cushions etc. Lots of choice on the day and lots of patterns to take home. Approx cost of materials from £5 | |
| SATURDAY FEBRUARY 27TH | STUMPWORK NARCISSUS |
| Another in the ever-popular series of botanical designs features a narcissus in raised and padded embroidery. Cost of kit £5 | |
| SATURDAY MARCH 6TH | KNITTING SHELLS |
| Taken from a very old design learn how to knit shell shaped blocks, how to create eyelet edges, to decrease and neat ways of stitching up. The blocks can be stitched together to make a round cushion, a trendy handbag or lots to make a stunning throw. Approx cost of materials from £5 | |
| SATURDAY MARCH 20TH | APPLIQUE |
| Stitch a small cushion using different appliqué techniques to work curved stems and delicate flowers. Designs and tips on quilting will be demonstrated so as you will be able to complete it at home. Approx cost of materials from £5 | |
| SATURDAY MARCH 27TH | JACOBEAN CREWELWORK |
| Working on linen union fabric in your choice of colours of crewel wool stitch a traditional Jacobean design incorporating many of the different stitches typical of this work. The sample can be framed or made into a small cushion. Approx cost of materials from £6 | |