Two new classes in July

Upcoming Classes

            

Introduction to Low Water Immersion Dyeing and Shibori techniques

Date:  July 6^th, 6-9 pm

Cost:  £27.50

This workshop is so much fun!  We will be learning how to use Procion Fibre Reactive dyes to create one-of-a-kind fabrics for your next sewing project.  We will also experiment with the Japanese method of dyeing cloth by binding, stitching, folding, twisting, and compressing fabric to create patterns.  All you need to bring is pre-washed 100% cotton white fabric or white t-shirts.  All other supplies will be provided for you.

Sewing Boot Camp: Beach bag or tote

July 9th, 1-4pm

Cost:  £27.50

Are you new to sewing?  This course is designed for you.  We will be starting from the very beginning.  You will learn how to use a sewing machine, read sewing patterns and other general advice about sewing and quilting.  At the end of the course, you will have a useful tote bag or beach bag made by YOU.

Allotment Textile Art Collaboration with Susan Syddall

I spent yesterday with textile artist Susan Syddall experimenting with new image making techniques and fabric dyeing as part of a brainstorming exercise for an upcoming exhibition: Allotment.  The project is a mixture of independent and community art work.  We will be visiting various allotments in Bolton to collect stories about planting, growing, brewing up and all things in between.  It will also be an opportunity for our studios to get involved in the project and try something new.

We had a go dyeing fabric with eucalyptus bark...

 

And image transfer on to fabric....

 

But we spent most of our time brainstorming and eating biscuits.