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COURSES SEPT 2009 TO JULY 2010

A NEW SERIES JUST FOR YOU
EXPLORING DIFFERENT STITCHES AND TECHNIQUES 
Tutor Sue Rajan  
10.00am – 4.00pm
Fridays 11th  Sept,  9th Oct,  6th Nov,  4th Dec 2009 - 
22nd Jan,  26th Feb,  19th March, 23rd April,  21st May, 25th June and 23rd July 2010                                                                              
These courses are a taster to explore your interest in different techniques and stitches. They are suitable for beginners as well as embroiderers who have some knowledge and want to broaden their horizons. Sue will be covering different types of stitches and techniques with different types of embroidery. When you book the courses please let us know which type of embroidery you wish to have a go at first, so that Sue can plan the day accordingly. You may have a piece of embroidery you have always wanted to do, a technique you have always wanted to learn, a kit where you do not know where to start, help with an interpretation of design or work that you need help in finishing. Sue will try to give all the advice you need to get you on your way. Techniques to be covered are-
Surface Embroidery – White Work – Black Work – Ribbon Embroidery – Canvas Work – Counted Cross Stitch – Elizabethan Embroidery – Taste of Stumpwork – Brazilian Embroidery – Hardanger ( counted open thread embroidery) A minimum of three dates need to be booked.
Cost of each day - £35.00
 
STUMPWORK WORKSHOPS 
Tutor Sue Rajan
10.00am – 4.00pm
Saturdays 12th September,  10th October, 7th November,  5th December 2009                                  
23rd January, 27th February, 20th March, 24th April, 22nd May, 26th June,24th July 2010
Stumpwork is a fascinating range of techniques creating a great deal of interest at the moment in the embroidery world. Raised embroidery, now known as stumpwork, is drawn from the expressions and vivid designs of 17th Century embroidery. The motifs and other pieces are often embroidered separately and then applied to the main piece to give dimensions and reality involving a fascinating range of techniques and are very challenging to work. These workshops are for students who have already gained some knowledge of stumpwork. 
Cost of each day - £35.00
 
GOLDWORK WORKSHOP
Tutor Sue Rajan   
11.15am – 4.45pm
Sundays 13th September,  11th October,  8th November,  6th December 2009
24th January, 28th February,  21st March, 25th April,  23rd May,  27thJune and 25th July 2010
Goldwork is currently a fairly uncommon skill, even among embroiderers who work in other free embroidery styles; it is now most commonly used for the highest-quality church vestments and art embroidery. It has always been reserved for occasional and special use. This rich and historical technique incorporates many techniques. This course will cover all the basic techniques in Goldwork embroidery including gold thread couching. It is suitable for beginners and experienced embroiderers who have never tried these techniques before. Samples can be seen at the Centre.
Cost of each day - £35.00

PATCHWORK AND QUILTING
BEGINNERS SAMPLER QUILT
Tutor Maureen Crawford
Thursdays 17th September,  1st,  15th,  29th October  5th,  19th November
10.00am – 1.00pm
Make this 6 block lap quilt/wall hanging using 3 different types of patchwork – appliqué, template piecing and over papers and then quilt the 3 layers together either by hand or machine.
Cost of course - £99.00
 

FREESTYLE EMBROIDERY WITH ROWANDEAN
MINI LANDSCAPES
Tutor Katrina Witten – designer and owner of Rowandean kit company
Saturday 19th September                                                                              
10.00am – 3.30pm
Create a mini landscape in wonderful fabrics and thread that are provided on the day, using easy free style stitches and gentle colours.  This course is suitable for beginners and all other levels of expertise - every student will go home with a unique landscape. All materials are included in cost of course.
Cost of course - £47.00

PATCHWORK & QUILTING
HEARTS AND NINE PATCH QUILT
Tutor Maureen Crawford
Sundays 20th,  27th Sept,  25th October, 1st,  22nd  29th November             
1.30pm – 4.30pm
This course is over 6 half days and is suitable for beginners and any skill level – Make this lovely single quilt incorporating a 9 pieced block, combined with an appliqué block and added borders (some homework involved) A sewing machine and rotary equipment are necessary.
Cost of course – £99.00

 
BEADING
LINKS, SWIRLS AND LOOPS
Tutor Kay Thomas                                           
Saturday 26th September                                                                           
10.00am – 4.00pm
Using wirework techniques make a long necklace with earrings, and a short necklace plus earrings. Also create a bracelet using a different wirework technique. You will be amazed at the range of jewllery you will take home. All tools, findings are beads provided to make up the jewellery. No previous experience necessary. Models can be viewed at the Centre.
Cost of course – £39.00
 
KNITTING
PROFESSIONAL FINISH 
Tutor Emma King
Saturday 3rd October                                                                               
10.00am – 4.00pm
This very popular workshop will provide you with all the necessary skills needed to give your hand knitted projects a professional finish. Techniques covered will include picking up stitches for neck and button bands, short row shaping, grafting and mattress stitch. You will be required to knit and bring with you some small stocking stitch samples which will enable you to get the most out of your day. Instructions for these will be sent nearer the time. This course is suitable for intermediate and experienced knitters. New knitters must have knowledge of the basic techniques.
Cost of course – £40.00

DUE TO DEMAND FOR PLACES WE HAVE ADDED ANOTHER PROFESSIONAL FINISH COURSE BELOW

KNITTING
PROFESSIONAL FINISH
Tutor Emma King
Sunday 4th October                                                                               
11.15am – 4.45pm
This very popular workshop will provide you with all the necessary skills needed to give your hand knitted projects a professional finish. Techniques covered will include picking up stitches for neck and button bands, short row shaping, grafting and mattress stitch. You will be required to knit and bring with you some small stocking stitch samples which will enable you to get the most out of your day. Instructions for these will be sent nearer the time. This course is suitable for intermediate and experienced knitters. New knitters must have knowledge of the basic techniques.
Cost of course – £40.00

LEARN TO CROCHET
Tutor Heike Gittins
Saturday 17th October                                                                              
10.00am – 4.00pm
This is a workshop aimed at the complete beginner or someone who hasn’t crochet for many years and wants to pick it up again. Participants learn basic stitches, how to change colour and come away having learned how to crochet an Afghan (granny) square.
Cost of course - £40.00

BEADING
SPARKLY PARTY JEWELLERY
Tutor Kay Thomas
Sunday 18th October                                                                                 
10.00am – 4.00pm
Make a fabulous necklace and earring set using faceted beads and jump rings. There are lots of loops to make up, so patience is needed but the end result is well worth it- also create a sparkly bracelet to match. Again you will be amazed at the range of completed jewllery you will take home. All tools, finding and beads are provided to make up the jewellery. Models can be viewed at the Centre.
Cost £39.00
 
FREESTYLE EMBROIDERY WITH ROWANDEAN
BRITISH FLORA NOTEBOOK
Tutor Katrina Witten – designer and owner of Rowandean kit company
Saturday 24th October                                                                            
10.00am – 3.30pm
Recreate a beautiful English garden - this is the inspiration for a free style design using easy embroidery stitches.  As in all Rowandean courses the materials, threads and the notebook are included in the cost of this relaxing course.
Cost of course –£47.00

SHADOW WORK EMBROIDERY
Tutor Pat Jones
Friday 13th November                                                                                   
1.00pm – 4.30pm
Learn the white work embroidery technique of shadow work, which was traditionally used on fine cotton garments, baby wear and fine household linens. You will stitch a classic bow with a padded satin stitch centre on swiss batiste fabric, which you can later use to decorate a greeting card, lavender sachet or incorporate into a special item for baby. Kit included in cost of course.
Cost of course £35.00

FREESTYLE EMBROIDERY WITH ROWANDEAN
CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA
Tutor Katrina Witten – designer and owner of Rowandean kit company
Saturday 14THNovember                                                                          
10.00am – 3.30pm
With as many beads, sparkle and shiny fabrics as you can manage create a collection of unique Christmas cards and tree decorations for your home. As with all Rowandean courses all materials are included in the cost of the course.
Cost of course - £47.00

 
BEADING
CHRISTMAS GIFTS
Tutor Kay Thomas
Sunday 15th November                                                                             
11.15 pm – 4.45pm
Make up a selection of individual gifts for Christmas, - such as a bookmark, bag charm, key ring, bling ring, necklace, bracelet and earrings. Have a fun packed day and start your Christmas presents. No experience needed.  As with all Kay’s workshops tools, finding and beads are provided to make up the jewellery. Again you will be amazed at the amount of completed jewellery you will take home. Models can be viewed at the Centre.
Cost of course - £39.00

PATCHWORK & QUILTING
MINIATURES IN QUILTS
Tutor Barry Moss
Friday 20th November                                                                                   
10.00am – 4.00pm
We will explore how to use miniature star blocks to spice up your quilts. Using a few basic methods you will make a miniature Ohio Star block and use it to make a pincushion.You will also have the opportunity to make a miniature mystery block.
Cost of course - £35.00

PATCHWORK & QUILTING
CHRISTMAS GIFTS
Tutor Maureen Crawford                                                                                             
Saturday 21ST November                                                                            
10.00am – 4.00pm
Get into the Christmas spirit making decorations for the tree and centerpiece for a table. One large item and 3-4 small three hanging items are included. The kit required for this course is £10.00. Students need only to bring their sewing kit. No machine is needed.
Cost of course - £35.00

SMOCKING
Tutor Pat Jones
Friday 27th November                                                                                   
10.00am – 4.00pm
Learn to sew a selection of traditional smocking stitches on pleated cotton lawn. You will also learn how to prepare the fabric for smocking and see a demonstration of a smocking pleated. This course is suitable for beginners and those who require a refresher course. Fabric and needles included in cost of course.
Cost of course - £45.00

 KNITTING
CHRISTMAS KNITS
Tutor Emma King
Saturday 28th November                                                                           
10.00am – 4.00pm
This project based workshop has a festive theme and offers you a chance to try a variety of different knitting techniques including fairisle, intarsia, knitting with beads and sequins and textured stitches such as cables and bobbles. We will work from a selection of patterns for decorative knitted Christmas sacks whilst using festive colours and yarns to create some eye catching Christmas inspired designs!
Cost of course - £40.00
 
KNITTING
KNITTING WITH COLOUR – FAIRISLE AND INTARSIA
Tutor Emma King
Saturday 12TH December                                                                            
10.00am – 4.00pm
This workshop will show you the different techniques of knitting with colour which are’ fairisle and intarsia’. Whilst working on a simple fairisle panel you will learn the two-handed method of carrying yarns which will help you to achieve an even tension and neat flat fabric. You will then learn how to manage your colours and avoid holes whilst working on a simple intarsia panel. The two panels can them be sewn together to make a cute drawstring bag.
Cost of course - £40.00  

KNITTING
FESTIVE KNITS
Tutor Heike Gittins
Sunday 13th December                                                                                
11.15am – 4.45pm
Come and spend a day in a calming atmosphere before the Christmas rush starts! Relax and knit some quick, fun projects to keep or to give as gifts. You will have time to make small items during the day and leave with many ideas for when you get home.
Cost of course - £40.00

 

2010
 
KNITTING
FUN AND FUNKY KNITTING JEWELLERY
Tutor Emma Kingaturday 9TH January                                                               
10.00am – 4.00pm
This workshop is based on Emma’s book ‘Fun and Funky Knitting’. Taking inspiration from the accessories in the book you will work on designs such as knitted cuffs, necklaces and corsages. You will experiment with techniques such as knitting with beads and sequins whilst having fun with yarn and colour. This course is suitable for both experienced knitters and new knitter with knowledge of the basic techniques.
Cost of course - £40.00

KNITTING
KNIT AND ACCESSORISE
Tutor Emma King
Sunday 10th January                                                                                 
11.15am – 4.45pm
This workshop draws inspiration from Emma’s book ‘Fun and Funky Knitting’ .Knitted accessories are great fun to make and provide the perfect chance to experiment with colour and texture. Today we will be working on a pair of cosy hand warmers combining cables, stripes (you will learn some tricks that will help to eliminate the ends of working in stripes!) and beads.
Cost of course - £40.00

 
PATCHWORK AND QUILTING
HEARTS AND 9 PATCH QUILT
Tutor Maureen Crawford
Thursdays 14th 28th January, 11th 25th February, 11th 25th March                                   
10.00am – 1.00pm
A fast and easy rotary cut quilt, this quilt goes together quickly and easily. Another form of patchwork. Students must have rotary cutting equipment and sewing machines at class to make this quilt.
Cost of course - £99.00
 
FREESTYLE EMBROIDERY WITH ROWANDEAN
SNOWDROPS
Tutor Katrina Witten – designer and owner of Rowandean kit company
Saturday 16th January                                                                                          
10.00am – 3.30pm
Snowdrops are one of the first signs that Spring is on the way! Carpets of white snowdrops and woodland views are the inspiration for this design. Learn how to create a three dimensional tree and detailed close ups of snowdrops. As with all Rowandean courses an array of fabrics and threads are included in the cost of this relaxing day.
Cost of course - £47.00
 
PATCHWORK & QUILTING
ROTARY CUT QUILT
Tutor Maureen Crawford
Sundays 17th, 31st January, 7th, 21st February, 7t, 28th March                                      
1.30pm – 4.30pm
Make a unique easy patchwork quilt using rotary cutting and a sewing machine. This course is over 6 half days and is suitable for beginners to intermediate skill level.
Cost of course – £ 99.00                                  

PATCHWORK & QUILTING
FREE MOTION MACHINE QUILTING
Tutor Maureen Crawford
Saturday 30th January                                                                                              
10.00am – 4.00pm 
Learn to use your sewing machine with freedom as you learn to vermachelli, (spaghetti/stippling), trace patterns onto the fabric, sew/mark onto dark fabrics, create patterns and basically enjoy yourself for a day. Students must have a sewing machine in good working order. A kit of cut squares and fluff at a cost of £4.50 is available on the day- from Maureen.
Cost of course – £35.00                                                                                                           

KNITTING
KNITTING WITH TEXTURE
Tutor Heike Gittins
Saturday 6th February                                                                                             
10.00am – 4.00pm
Spend the day exploring some of the many techniques of incorporating texture into your designs. We will cover bobbles, cables and some lace, to name a few, and you will be taking home a project at the end of it. This course is those knitters who have knowledge of the basic techniques.
Cost of course - £40.00
 
BEADING
BEGINNERS JEWELLERY
Tutor Kay Thomas
Saturday 13th February                                                                                          
10.00am – 4.00pmLearn jewellery making techniques using wire and crimps to create two different necklace andearring sets - then go on to make a bracelet to match. Again you will be amazed at the amount of jewllery you will take home. Models can be view at the Centre. All tools, finding and beads are provided to make up the jewellery.
Cost of course - £39.00 

KNITTING
PROFESSIONAL FINISH
Tutor Emma King
Saturday 20th February                                                                                         
10.00am – 4.00pm
This very popular workshop will provide you with all the necessary skills needed to give your hand knitted projects a professional finish. Techniques covered will include picking up stitches for neck and button bands, short row shaping, grafting and mattress stitch. You will be required to knit and bring with you some small stocking stitch samples which will enable you to get the most out of your day. Instructions for these will be sent nearer the time. This course is suitable for intermediate and experienced knitters. New knitters must have knowledge of the basic techniques.
Cost of course - £40.00   FULL

KNITTING
PROFESSIONAL FINISH
Tutor Emma King
Sunday 21st February                                                                                         
11.15am – 4.45pm
This very popular workshop will provide you with all the necessary skills needed to give your hand knitted projects a professional finish. Techniques covered will include picking up stitches for neck and button bands, short row shaping, grafting and mattress stitch. You will be required to knit and bring with you some small stocking stitch samples which will enable you to get the most out of your day. Instructions for these will be sent nearer the time. This course is suitable for intermediate and experienced knitters. New knitters must have knowledge of the basic techniques.
Cost of course - £40.00

  
FREESTYLE EMBROIDERY WITH ROWANDEAN
TWEED LANDSCAPES
Tutor Katrina Witten – designer and owner of Rowandean kit company
Saturday 6th March                                                                                               
10.00am – 3.30pm
This is one of Katrina new designs using Scottish tweed fabric, textured fabrics and threads to create an unusual and unique landscape. All materials and threads are included in cost of course.
Cost of course - £47.00     

 

 

PATCHWORK & QUILTING
MAKE A BAG
Tutor Maureen Crawford
Saturday 13th March                                                                                     
10.00am – 4.00pm
Enjoy making this bag (see sample at the front till) As we go to the printers Maureen is still deep in thought about the design of this bag. New information will be on the website or please give me a ring.
Cost of course – £35.00
 
BEADING
ALL WIRED UP
Tutor Kay Thomas
Sunday 14th March                                                                                       
11.15am – 4.45pm
With craft wire and using a wrapping technique, make a necklace, bracelet and earrings set. No previous experienced is needed and you will be amazed at the finished jewllery you will take home.. All tools, findings and beads provided to make up the jewllery. Models can be seen at the Centre.
Cost of course - £39.00
 
KNITTING
KNITTING WITH TEXTURE PART TWO
Tutor Emma King
Saturday 27th March                                                                                      
10.00am – 4.00pm
This course will explore textured stitches such as cables, twists, bobbles and tucks and will include how to work from charts. Instructions will be provided to turn the panel produced on the day into a bag or hanging. Suitable for intermediate/advanced knitters (Participants don't need to have done Knitting with Texture 1).
Cost of course - £40.00
KNITTING
SOCKS ROCK
Tutor Heike Gittins
Saturday 10th April                                                                                          
10.00am – 4.00pm
With all those lovely sock yarns out there, more and more of us want to knit our own, but many of us are put off by the concept of sock knitting. During this workshop we will be knitting a pair of small socks and learn how to cast on. Shape a heel and gusset and finish with the toe. All with 5 needles.
Cost of course - £40.00

FREESTYLE EMBROIDERY WITH ROWANDEAN
COLOURFUL SKIES
Tutor Katrina Witten – designer and owner of Rowandean kit company
Saturday 17th April                                                                                                 
10.00am – 3.30pm
Colourful skies are the inspiration for the day. Learn how to paint on silk and develop a small landscape based on a colourful morning or a dusk coloured sky.  As usual all materials included in cost of course.
Cost of course - £47.00

PATCHWORK & QUILTING
FINISHING TECHNIQUES
Tutor Barry Moss
Sunday 18th April                                                                                            
11.15am – 4.45pm
Bring in your finished quilt top or your finished blocks and we can explore ideas and techniques on how to finish your top. We will discuss how important borders and sashings are as well as wadding selection, backing, quilting and finally a no-fail mitred binding. The right finishing can take your quilt from “How beautiful” to “Wow”
Cost of course £35.00

 BEADING
SUMMER FUN
Tutor Kay Thomas
Saturday 1st May                                                                                                       
10.00am – 4.00pm
Make a necklace, bracelet and earrings set using cord, and then another set using tiger tail. All tools, findings and beads are provided to make up the jewellery. Models can be seen at the Centre.
Cost of the course - £39.00
 
KNITTING
BAGS TO KNIT
Tutor Emma King
Saturday 8th May                                                                                                    
10.00am – 4.00pm
This workshop is based on Emma’s new book ’25 More Bags to Knit’ which follows from the success of ’25 Bags to Knit’. Knitted bags are great fun to make and provide the perfect opportunity to experiment with yarns and colours. Come along and knit your own bag whilst trying out different techniques such as knitting with colour, beads and sequins. Fun knitted flowers, frills and cords will also be shown.
Cost of course - £40.00

CONTEMPORARY EMBROIDERY
ONLY ONE STITCH
Tutor Hilary Naghashi
Sunday 9th May                                                                                                 
11.15am – 4.45pm
Choosing one embroidery stitch at a time, create a contemporary piece of work by changing size, thickness, length etc of stitch and using different textures and weights of threads – all hand stitching. You will complete several small samples during the day. A kit is provided in the cost of the course.
Cost of course - £39.00                                                                              

FREESTYLE EMBROIDERY WITH ROWANDEAN
SUNFLOWERS AND POPPIES
Tutor Katrina Witten – designer and owner of Rowandean kit company
Saturday 15th May                                                                                                
10.00am – 3.30pm
Using vibrant red and yellow materials and threads, create a warm  Summer unique picture.  As with all Rowandean courses all materials are included in cost of course.
Cost of course - £47.00

CROCHET
LEARN TO CROCHET
Tutor Heike Gittins
Sunday 16th May                                                                                                   
11.15am – 4.45pm
This is a workshop aimed at the complete beginner or someone who hasn’t crochet for many years and wants to pick it up again. Participants learn basic stitches, how to change colour and come away having learned how to crochet an Afghan (granny) square,
Cost of course – £40.00

 
FREESTYLE EMBROIDERY WITH ROWANDEAN
DELPHINIUMS
Tutor Katrina Witten – designer and owner of Rowandean kit company
Saturday 5th June                                                                                                
10.00am – 3.30pm
Delphiniums lend themselves to a textured English summer garden. During the day your inspiration will come from the blues and purples of spectacular Delphiniums. As with all Rowandean courses all materials included in cost of course.
Cost of course - £47.00

BEADING
SHELL AND SEMI PRECIOUS
Tutor Kay Thomas
Sunday 13th June                                                                                                    
11.15am – 4.45pm
Using a shell pendant and semi precious chips make up a pretty summer necklace and co-ordinating earrings. Using different shapes of semi-precious make up another complete set. You will be amazed at the amount of jewellery you will take home! All tools, findings and beads are provided to make up the jewellery. Models can be seen at the Centre. No previous experience required.
Cost of the course - £39.00 

KNITTING
BEADED KNITS
Tutor Heike Gittins
Saturday 3rd July                                                                                                
10.00am – 4.00pm
Make your knitting sparkle and shine! Spend the day working on a cushion project, learning how to thread on beads, read a beaded pattern and how to knit with beads. The course will cover different beading methods and their applications as well as giving you ideas on how to incorporate beads into colour work.
Cost of course - £40.00
 
KNITTING
EXPLORING COLOUR
Tutor Emma King
Saturday 10th July                                                                                                  
10.00am – 4.00pm
On this course you will explore the basic of colour theory through knitted swatches. Whilst exploring the relationship between knitting and colour, the aim is to build confidence in putting together your own colour palette.
Cost of course - £40.00
 
FREESTYLE EMBROIDERY WITH ROWANDEAN
SUMMER COLOURS
Tutor Katrina Witten – designer and owner of Rowandean kit company
Saturday 17TH July                                                                                                  
10.00am – 3.30pm
Herbaceous red borders, gentle pinks and purples, prairie grasses are the inspiration for a unique cushion or wall panel made by you.  As always with Rowandean all materials are included in cost of course.
Cost of course - £47.00
 
BEADING
FUN WITH CHAIN
Tutor Kay Thomas
Sunday 18th July                                                                                                     
11.15am – 4.45pm
Chains of various lengths along with matching bracelets and earring will be created during the day. All tools, findings and beads are provided to make up the jewellery. No previous experience required. Models can be seen at the Centre.
Cost of the course - £39.00

ANY EXTRA COURSES THAT WE CAN PLAN DURING THIS TIME WILL BE ON OUR WEBSITE.
GUIDE TO TUTORS
Debbie Abrahams was a design consultant for Rowan Yarns. Specialising in accessory designs, Debbie combines beads with her passion for colour and texture to create hand knits that have knitters inspired around the world. In 2002 Debbie’s first book was published “Blankets and Throws to Knit” and was an instant success. Debbie holds workshops inspired by the book at the Centre, and workshops on other knitting related projects.
Maureen Crawforda well known local quilter joined us to teach Patchwork & Quilting. She is a member of the local and national Guild of Quilters and has won prizes at the national competitions for her quilts.
Heike Gittins is a mobile Rowan Design Consultant based in Ruthin near Chester. Heike has a keen love for all things textile and enjoys sharing this love through teaching others.. A German national, having lived in the UK for more than 20 years. Heike has been knitting and crocheting since childhood, her workshops are mostly project based with an emphasis on accessories for body and home. Heike also teachers the continental technique as well as sock knitting with 5 needles
Emma King  is a freelance knitting consultant. After working with Rowan yarns Emma is now writing knitting books and has been on a workshop tour of the West Coast of America in Spring 2006
Sue Rajan is a meticulous stitcher who has been a tutor at the Centre for the last few years specialising in the modern interpretation of 17th and 18th century embroideries. , Sue has also been tutoring highly successful bead workshops.
Katrina Witten is co-designer of the internationally-known surface embroidery kit company, Rowandean. In Autumn 2002, Katrina was invited to British Hills, near Tokyo, Japan to give a lecture on the History of English Embroidery. Katrina also ran workshops on free style embroidery whilst there. On each course at the Centre, Katrina brings a mouth-watering array of threads and textures for use by the students as they create their own unique English country scenes under her guidance. 
Kay Thomas is a jewellery designer from Chester who supplies various shops in the area with her modern and tasteful jewellery. Kay enjoys all crafts particulary beading and has been teaching jewellery making for many years
All fees must be paid in full at the time of booking. In the event of a class becoming fully booked your name will be added to a waiting list.
Telephone bookings will be taken and payment by Credit or Debit Card or by cheque will be accepted.
Once you have booked and paid for a place on a workshop, you will receive confirmation of your place together with details of requirements you need for that specific course.
Please note that tea and coffee are included in all class fees. Lunch is not provided, but can be obtained at the Country Mouse in the courtyard or a packed lunch can be eaten on the premises.
We reserve the right to cancel the course if bookings are insufficient. Students for whom places were booked will be notified as soon as possible and may transfer to another class if they wish or a refund will be given in full.
If you have to cancel your place on any course, please give at least 2 weeks notice otherwise we may not be able to offer a refund.
We reserve the right to any reasonable alterations to the class programme or substitute tutors.
Students are requested to bring their own basic sewing box, to include scissors, needles, thimbles if used and also a pencil and notebook for any note taking, Please note that on some of the courses customers will receive a requirement list on booking a course – it is possible to let customers know before what is on the list for them to purchase. On receiving a booking fee a confirmation letter with a requirement list (if applicable) is sent to the student.
Courses can be arranged for private groups, but must have a minimum of 8 students
 
IF YOU BOOK A BLOCK OF FOUR OR MORE COURSES  FOR YOURSELF RECEIVE 10% OFF
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
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