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Workshops at Stitch 'n' Craft
All our workshops are held in our shop in Shaftesbury.
BOOKING INFORMATION FEE
All full day adult classes, unless otherwise stated, run from 10am - 3.30pm. After August 2009 the workshops will run 10am to 4pm at our new venue in Semley, just over a mile outside Shaftesbury.
Tea and coffee will be provided and you are welcome to bring a packed lunch or visit one of the nearby eating establishments. Car parking is free all day in the public car park which is accessed via Tesco car park.
CANCELLATION
Should the workshop have to be cancelled we will refund your fee in full. We regret that refunds cannot be given in any other circumstances and course fees or deposits are not transferable.
HANDLING FEE
Please note that although a 60p handling charge is automatically added to your shopping cart this will NOT be charged to your credit card unless other mail order goods are purchased
PAYMENT
We will only take a 50% non refundable deposit at time of ordering with the balance due 4 weeks prior to the workshop date. Any workshops booked within 4 weeks of the workshop date will have the full amount taken at time of ordering.
Workshop Programme 2009 pdf file ( File size 412kb )
Click here to download a pdf file of our Workshop Programme 2009
June 2009
Noughts Then Crosses Cuff - Saturday 27th June
Sallyann Dunn
The cuff is made with Right Angle Weave with embellishment and the sample show it made with seed beads but it is also possible to use bicones for a different effect. A lovely supple cuff. Experience of Right Angle Weave would be useful.
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Price: £28.00
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July 2009
Summer Flower-burst Necklace - Wednesday 15th July
Elizabeth Selwood
Make a summery necklace using flat and tubular herringbone stitch. First make a v-shaped necklace, then explore colour combinations and sizes of flowers. Add as many tubular herringbone flowers as you like to create your own unique design. Some beading experience is desirable.
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Price: £28.00
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Hidden Depths - Saturday 18th July
Lynn Firth
When you look in the centre of this beautiful ruffled flower you can loose yourself in the hidden depths of the Swarovski Rivoli snuggled inside. The leaves curl lovingly around the flower to protect the precious bloom. A working knowledge of Herringbone and Peyote stitch is essential. Not suitable for beginners.
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Price: £28.00
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Beginners Crochet - Thursday 23rd July
Julia Hall
Ever thought of trying crochet but not sure where to start? Come along to this informal workshop and let Julia guide you in the right direction. You will learn basic stitches that you can then build on to create beautiful pieces of work.
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Price: £7.00
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Layer Cake - Saturday 25th July
Heather Kingsley-Heath
This crystal encrusted bracelet is easy to make, fits snugly round your wrist and goes with any outfit from jeans to ball gowns. Working on a simple seed bead base, build sparkling layers in your favourite Swarovski Crystals. Suitable for all levels.
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Price: £28.00
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August 2009
CREATE YOUR STYLE with CRYSTALLIZED -
Swarovski Elements
Monday 3rd - Saturday 8th August 10am - 4.00pm
All this week we will have some of the beautiful samples on show from the Swarovski Design Inspirations book. There will be demonstrations and taster workshops.
More details available soon.
September 2009
Multi Strand Retro Necklace - Thursday 3rd September
Liz Wright
Learn two different techniques, plating and stringing, to create multi strands for this Retro Necklace. You will learn basic stringing techniques and how to use a beading board to aid design. Suitable for beginners.Suitable for all levels.
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Price: £28.00
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3D Machine Embroidery - Saturday 5th September
Claire Muir
Make butterflies using sumptuous fabrics, crystals and beads. The course is for people who can free machine embroider. No qualifications in embroidery is necessary but you do need to have had more than one go at free machine embroidery. Not suitable for complete beginners.
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Price: £28.00
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Fleur Rings - Wednesday 9th September
Laura McCabe
This unique design was inspired by the jasmine star flowers that encompass the entrance to the Edna Valley vineyard in San Luis Obispo, California. It incorporates Ndebele and peyote stitch to create structural flowers that are linked together to form the front centrepiece. The neck strap echoes this floral design in a structural daisy chain. Not suitable for beginners.
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Sorry, workshop now full.
Price: £65.00
Master Class with Laura McCabe - Thursday 10th & Friday 11th September
Laura McCabe
Another exclusive Master Class for us by Laura.
This workshop would not have been taught anywhere else and promises to be an intense two day workshop. Laura will let us know the exciting project nearer the workshop date - 'Top Secret'! Suitable for experienced beaders only.
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Sorry, fully booked. If you would like to go on a waiting list please email lynnfirth@stitchncraft.co.uk
Price: £130.00
Fleur Rings - Saturday 12th September
Laura McCabe
This unique design was inspired by the jasmine star flowers that encompass the entrance to the Edna Valley vineyard in San Luis Obispo, California. It incorporates Ndebele and peyote stitch to create structural flowers that are linked together to form the front centrepiece. The neck strap echoes this floral design in a structural daisy chain. Not suitable for beginners.
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Sorry, fully booked. If you would like to go on our 'cancellation' list please email your details to lynnfirth@stitchncraft.co.uk
Price: £65.00
Fleur Rings - Sunday 13h September
Laura McCabe
This unique design was inspired by the jasmine star flowers that encompass the entrance to the Edna Valley vineyard in San Luis Obispo, California. It incorporates Ndebele and peyote stitch to create structural flowers that are linked together to form the front centrepiece. The neck strap echoes this floral design in a structural daisy chain. Not suitable for beginners.
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Sorry, workshop now full. If you would like to go on a waiting list please telephone the shop on 01747 852500
Price: £65.00
Victorian Beaded Pincushion - Thursday 17th September
Annette Bolton
Beautiful and practical heavily beaded in the style of Victorian pincushions. There will be different designs to choose from, or bring your own. The pincushion is complemented by a small beaded and embellished fob, filled with emery powder for cleaning your needles, and a twisted beaded fringe. Suitable for all.
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Price: £28.00
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Corona Cuff - Saturday 19th September
Lynn davy
Two bracelets in one! This clever design starts as a stylish peyote cuff with drop edging and button embellishments. The removable 'coronas' slip neatly over the buttons to change the appearance of the whole piece. Experiment with different designs and colours to find your favourite look. Suitable for advanced beaders.
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Price: £28.00
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Embellished Spiral - Tuesday 22nd September
Jane Matthews
A different approach to Spiral Rope. A chunky rope which is heavily embellished then tied with ribbon to whatever length you choose to wear it. Whether you embellish with flowers or leaves or large metal beads it's fun to do whether you're new to Spiral Rope or looking for a new take on an old favourite. Suitable for all.
Image available soon.
Price: £28.00
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Stylish Necklace - Saturday 26th September
Gillian Lamb
A beautiful plain necklace - experiment changing beads and embellishing to your taste. Gillian will have lots of samples and ideas for you. Suitable for all levels of experience.
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Price: £28.00
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October 2009
Beads, Baubles and Embellishments - Wednesday 7th October
Mary Phillips
Add that special touch to a project by making your own embellishments and accessories. There will be a wide range of beautifully dyed merino wool tops for you to experiment with. Bring along any favourite threads, ribbons, beads etc. Suitable for all.
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Price: £33.00
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Beaded Baubles - Saturday 10th October
Lynn Firth
This may be your first bauble design or one of many to add to your collection, either way the design for 2009 promises to be elegant and dazzling with glittering crystals and beads. Suitable for beaders with some experience.
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Price: £28.00
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Knit One, Purl One - Thursday15th October
Julia Hall
1.30pm - 4.00pm
If you have ever wanted to have a go at knitting but not sure where to start or how to hold your yarn, come along to this informal workshop where Julia will show you how to hold your needles, cast on and do basic knitting stitches that you could use to make a scarf or something simple.
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Price: £7.00
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Floribunda - Saturday 17th October
Heather Kingsley-Heath
Of Heather's 'realistic' beaded sculptures the floral vine tassel is the most popular, in this workshop discover her simple art of beaded flowers. We'll create leaves, petals, buds and flowers and build a garland necklace (time permitting!) You'll be working in a variety of beadwork stitches and seed beads. Not suitable for beginners.
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Price: £28.00
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Twin Connections Necklace - Thursday 22nd October
Elizabeth Selwood
This unusual necklace uses size 15 seed beads and combines at least three different stitches. Start by using peyote stitch to enclose lovely Swarovski Rivolis with beads to make a pendant and two side fasteners then make the necklet in two parts using an adapted Dutch spiral and also tubular netting. Some beading experience essential.
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Price: £28.00
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Beaded Baubles - Wednesday 28th October
Lynn Firth
This may be your first bauble design or one of many to add to your collection, either way the design for 2009 promises to be elegant and dazzling with glittering crystals and beads. Suitable for beaders with some experience.
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Price: £28.00
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Jungle Collar - Saturday 31st October
Lynn Davy
A lush and fantastic creation based on a peyote strip with lots and lots of embellishment. Come and explore the rainforest as you learn to stitch leaves, flowers, tendrils and fringing. Not suitable for beginners.
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Price: £28.00
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November 2009
Rings with Bling - Thursday 5th November
Liz Wright
Workshop runs 10am - 12.30pm
Learn how to use headpins to create these tactile rings with plenty of bling! You will need to have a certain amount of dexterity as the rings can be a bit fiddly. Suitable for all.
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Price: £16.00
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Dingly Dangly Bag Charms - Thursday 5th November
Liz Wright
Workshop runs 1.30pm - 4.00pm
Learn how to create these dingly dangly bag charms with beads, charms, chains and cords. You will learn how to use jump rings and head pins for attaching the dangles. Suitable for all
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Price: £16.00
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Angles for Dangles - Wednesday 11th November
Lynn Firth
Learn how to create 'Angles for Dangles' with Right Angle Weave. In this class you will learn how create angles in a continuous piece of beadwork that can be woven together and used to hang pendants or beadwork from. An understanding of Right Angle Weave is essential. Not suitable for beginners.
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Price: £28.00
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Fuchsia Trellis Bracelet - Saturday 14th November
Gillian Lamb
Lovely bracelet based on a very old favourite stitch. Experiment with your own combination of beads to see what you get. Suitable for all levels of experience.
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Price: £28.00
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Beaded Fobs - Tuesday 17th November
Annette Bolton
These glittery little shapes and embellished tubes make excellent fobs for hanging on handbags, scissors, notebooks or phones. Fun to make for yourself or to give as gifts. Suitable for beaders with some experience.
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Price: £28.00
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Fusing Fabric - Thursday 19th November
Margaret Beal
If you have never tried using heat techniques on fabric, you will be unaware just how exciting and creative they can be. Mark-making, cutting and fusing are the three basic techniques and by combining all three, with or without stitching, magical effects can be achieved.
Only 8 places available.
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Victoriana Bracelet - Saturday 21st November
Sallyann Dunn
This bracelet is made using Swarovski oval pendant shapes, Delica beads, size 15 seed beads and small 3 or 4 mm pearls. The pearls can be regular or irregular, whichever you wish. Students should have working knowledge of both Peyote and Right Angle Weave. Suitable for beaders with some experience.
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Price: £28.00
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Beginner Onwards - Saturday 28th November
Heather Kingsley-Heath
Links, joins and straps. A workshop for the curious, An eclectic mix of curios and collected bits, learn how to join them together with beaded links. This workshop will use seed beads and a variety of simple stitches, Use the samples to create a deliciously vintage pendant, necklace, bracelet or lariat. Suitable for all levels of experience.
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Price: £28.00
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