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Workshops bookings

Book your jewellery making lesson, sewing lesson, dressmaking, knitting or crochet lesson here. Pay with a credit or debit card through PayPal. Contact me for other payment options.

If you are looking for a special workshop that is not listed just contact me and I'll see what I can do.

Digbeth Court

Suite 5

162 - 164 High Street Deritend

Digbeth

Birmingham

B12 0LD

Please read the t's & c's for the workshops.

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Introduction to sewing lesson where you'll learn how to sew straight & curve seams plus more and make a small pincushion.

Progress onto the dressmaking lessons for more skills. Lesson is 2 hours long

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The dressmaking course where you will learn the various seam types, darts, gathers, pleats, pin tucks, understanding a commercial pattern and more. All essential for the beginner. If you can already sew then this is also ideal for you if you just want to improve whilst developing new skills. Five 2 hours long lessons

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Get you child sewing on my fun kids sewing club.

They will learn to make a variety of projects before progressing onto making clothes.

Saturdays only.

Age restriction applies.

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Learn to make clothes for you little one. Basic sewing skills needed. Lessons are 2 hours duration.


Wednesday 10:30

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Learn how to make a tote bag or a simple cushion cover whilst learning basic sewing skills, cutting and pressing skills

lesson is approx 2 hours duration.

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Pattern cutting course designed to enable you to create personal pattern block to your body measurements. You will make a toile for fitting and any necessary adjustments.

Basic blocks include bodice, sleeve, skirt.


Contact for full details.

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Learn how to make a shirt on this 5 week course. You will learn about the various shirt patterns/styles, how to layout your fabric, cutting skills, collar styles, sewing techniques, pressing and finishing techniques. This course is suitable for intermediate and above but can be adapted to all levels. You will need to bring your own fabric and buttons but all other materials supplied contact me for more details. Max 3 per course - book early.


Schedule: Contact for next dates

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Book onto this fabulous course and learn how to make two lovely cushion covers. One with an envelope closing and one with a zip closing. If you don't want to insert zip you can do bit of applique You will need to bring your own fabric. Please contact me for more information.


Schedule: Dates on request

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Learn to make your own slippers. You can add a strap or even ribbon.You will need to bring your own fabric. Other materials are available at an additional cost - details on request. Daytime and evening options available PLEASE NOTE: Intermediate/advance level.


Schedule: Contact for details

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Learn how to make alterations to your favourite clothes or turn unwanted clothing into something new. Classes running on a Thursday afternoon

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Learn to make a Scottie dog door stop. It can also be filled as a soft toy. You will need to bring your own fabric. Other materials are available at an additional cost - details on request. Daytime and evening options available PLEASE NOTE: Intermediate/advance level.


Schedule: Contact Ellie to book

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This beginner’s jewellery making workshop is excellent for anyone who wants to make their own jewellery. You will learn the essential techniques required to make most jewellery. This includes making the important loop on a headpin, opening and closing jump rings securing beads in place with crimping beads. You will make 3 pieces of wearable jewellery - necklace, bracelets and a pair of earrings. The cost of the workshop covers materials.

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Expand you jewellery making skills on this all day workshop. You will learn to make: * multi-strand necklace. * learn how to wire wrap your loops and make a bracelet . Cost includes materials

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Book onto this very popular workshop where you will learn to create this byzantine chain maille bracelet using silver plated jump rings. Ask me about sterling silver.

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Learn basic jewellery making skills with these 2 hour lessons. Build up on your experience or refine your techniques.


Schedule: By Appointment

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Whether you are looking to learn a new skill or make one for that special occasion - wedding, evening cocktail, races etc using sinamay, feathers, crystals plus other materials.


Schedule: By Appointment

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These gift vouchers make a perfect gift for the creative person. Voucher can be personalised with any name. They can be used towards any lesson or craft that I am teaching.

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Learn how to crochet. You will learn the basic stitches from creating a chain to learning the basic stitches double crochet, treble and half treble You will make up samples and aim to work on your own project. Fees includes sample yarn and use of hook during the lesson. You can also purchase a hook on the day or bring one with you. Book & pay for 4 lessons in advance then get the 5th one free.

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Learn to knit. You will learn how to cast on, plain knitting, purl stitch and casting off. Stitch pattern learnt will be garter stitch and stocking.You'll make small sample piece, Book 4 lessons get one free - where you'll learn more stitches and techniques plus working on projects at home.

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