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Workshops

At the yard:ARTspace, Cheltenham, GL50 2BA

Watch this space or visit www.theyardartspace.com  for details of Day Workshops later in 2025 


DAY WORKSHOPS FOR AUTUMN 2025

DAY WORKSHOPS at theyard:ARTspace AUTUMN 2025
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GET TO KNOW THE SET STITCHES ON YOUR SEWING MACHINE

Saturday 4th October  
10.00am - 4.30pm  £100

A day to get to know and experiment with the set stitches on your sewing machine then create an abstract ‘landscape’ with fabric strips and couched threads and machine cords. 

This workshop is best for machines that have a variety of set stitches and is a good way to get to generally get to know your sewing machine.

You will need to bring your own sewing machine and bobbins but all materials will be provided.
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HAND STITCHED CRAZY PATCHWORK

Saturday 1st November
10.00am - 4.30pm £100

Learn how to make a Crazy Patchwork panel - could be used as a block for a sampler patchwork quilt or cushion.

This will include learning several embroidery stitches to embellish the panel.

You will need a basic sewing kit but all materials will be provided.
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FREE MOTION MACHINE EMBROIDERY 

Saturday 6th December
10.00am - 4.30pm £100

Spend the day learning to use your sewing machine in a different way, practicing "drawing” and free machine embroidery. Use free motion machine stitching and appliqué to create abstract flowers. 

You will  need to bring your own sewing machine and a general sewing kit but all materials will be provided.


No workshops at the moment due to Covid 19


FREE MACHINE EMBROIDERY

New Date - Saturday 13th July 2019  10.00am - 4.00pm

Saturday 19th January 2019  10.00am - 4.00pm - Full

£75 including most materials.

A day learning to "draw" with your sewing machine.  Lots of practice, tips and techniques using free motion machine stitching to create surface decoration on fabric. Get to know your sewing machine and how to use it in a different way.
You must be able to drop or cover the feed dogs on your sewing machine for this workshop.


Example by Catherine Kingzett
Example by Catherine Kingzett
Example by Catherine Kingzett
Example by Catherine Kingzett

Fabric Painting Workshop March 2019

Lots of lovely fabric created at the fabric painting workshop on March 30th 2019
Example by Catherine Kingzett

PAINTING FABRIC BACKGROUNDS

Saturday 30th March 2019 10.00am - 4.00pm

£75 to include some materials. More fabrics will be available to purchase on the day.

Spend a day experimenting with fabric paint. Build up layers of paint using stencils, brushes and other mark making tools to create beautiful backgrounds on pieces of fabric to add to your stash to use for embroidery projects, collage etc


Example by Catherine Kingzett
Example by Catherine Kingzett
Example by Catherine Kingzett
Example by Catherine Kingzett
Example by Catherine Kingzett
Example by Catherine Kingzett
Example by Catherine Kingzett
Example by Catherine Kingzett
Example by Catherine Kingzett
Example by Catherine Kingzett
Example by Catherine Kingzett
Example by Catherine Kingzett
Example by Catherine Kingzett
Example by Catherine Kingzett
Example by Catherine Kingzett
Example by Catherine Kingzett

MACHINE STITCHING ON DISSOLVABLE FILM

Saturday 12th October 2019  10.00am - 4.00pm

£75 to including most materials

The day will cover several different ways to use water soluble film. Using machine stitching alone to create a "lace" effect shape or as a stabiliser to hold sheer fabrics, threads etc.
Lovely for leaves, flower petals, angels wings and stars for Christmas.
You must be able to drop or cover the feed dogs on your sewing machine. To get the most out of the day it will be an advantage if you are familiar with free machine stitching.


Example by Catherine Kingzett
Example by Catherine Kingzett
Example by Catherine Kingzett
Example by Catherine Kingzett