Forthcoming Workshops

Here are details of my forthcoming workshops;

Sat 4th October 'Encaustically Rich' 10.00-4.00 at Avant Garden Centre, Wigan Road, Leyland PR25 5XW (just off M6 J28) T 01772 433777 to book & obtain a requirement list. £35.00 for the day which includes tuition, use of encaustic equipment, light lunch & refreshments during the day. A small charge will be made on the day for any additional materials used.

You will learn how to make unique jewellery to take home, and how to apply encaustic wax to create beautiful fabrics.

encaustic earrings

'Needle felting' on Tuesday 7th October at Brabins Shop, 22 Talbot Street, Chipping, Preston PR3 2QE 10.00 to 4.00 T 01995 61221 to book & obtain details. £30.00 which includes use of equipment, a light lunch and refreshments during the day. A small charge will also be made for any additional materials used.

You will learn how to make a unique hand needle felted bracelet, box or book cover- which will be beaded & stitched-

needle felted bracelet

Forthcoming workshops will include- details to follow- WATCH THIS SPACE!

Use of the embellishing machine- beginners & intermediaries- how to start & develope
Embellish & Enhance- learn how to further enhance using hand & machine embellishing techniques with beads & embroidery.
Free Machine Embroidery for beginners & intermediaries- learn to make beautiful textiles
Experimental work- learn how to make textiles using mixed media.
Wet Felting- easy way to make lovely textured landscapes.
Design to Stitch- how do I begin? discover how to research a source, play with design techniques & translate into stitch,

craft fair - The Three Stitches

I spent all Friday preparing items for our first proper vintage & craft fair in Bolton. which will be held on Sat 20th Sept. Having labelled everything & then added them to lists I then realised that Caroline suggested that each item be given a number on the list, which is then written on the label. This will make it easier to locate on the list when making a sale.

 It makes sense but also  makes hard work. Mind you I won't say that when it comes to the craft fair.

I am hoping to add some photos of the day, to make this post more interesting, thats if I find time to take photos whilst looking down our numerous lists for the said sold item!!!

Caroline at work

We had a great day- sold a few things & learnt quite a bit- stall looked really good & we had some very nice comments- can't wait for the next one.

Forthcoming craft fairs.

4th October- Dalton Church Hall
30th November - Samlesbury Hall Christmas Fair
7th December - Chipping Village Christmas Fair

Brabins Exhibition 'Spirit of Place'

We have now set up a further exhibition at Brabin's Shop & Gallery, 22 Talbot Street, Chipping, Preston, PR3 2QE T01772 61221 4th September to 5th November(extended) .

The exhibition looks really great, some how it has taken on a new look. There are a few new items to replace the one's sold at Alston Hall, but I think its the setting which suits the theme.

The preview on Sunday 7th went very well, a beautiful sunny day, plenty of visitors & a good feel.

Hopefully we will do well, as everyone that visited had lovely comments & praise for the work.

We have been asked to extend the exhibition through to 5th November, so this will hopefully benefit the Christmas Shoppers & us of course.

Here are some photos of the work in situ.