Sarah runs a range of workshops on felt, beadwork and embroidery related
courses. Usually this is by invitation from organised groups. However, Sarah
does also offer tuition to individuals or small groups by arrangement. Email
for details.
Sarah runs workshops in Newark from time to time. If you would like to be
informed of these workshops please email.
Sarah does not believe in ‘cloning’. There is a strong
emphasis in all Sarah’s courses on inspiring the individual to develop their
own interpretations of the methods that Sarah has developed. Sarah aims to
provide strategies to make each participant extend their own creative potential.
Sarah’s target is for every student to complete the course with work that they
can truly call their own.
Stress is placed throughout each course on individuality of
design, craftmanship and attention to detail, whilst assuring that the course is
an enjoyable and memorable experience.
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Introduction to Feltmaking |
1 day |
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There are many ways of making felt, not all of them
good! In this course participants learn the basic principles of feltmaking
and learn sound and reliable methods of felting with minimum effort and
maximum results. Numerous ways of using wool fibres to create patterns and
innovative techniques of felting are demonstrated and used, making this
course suitable for beginners and those with some knowledge of feltmaking. |
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Feltmaking for Embroiderers |
1 day |
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A course tailored towards the Embroiderer who may wish
to use felt in her work. Basic techniques for quality feltmaking are
demonstrated and practised. Participants are introduced to a number of
felting methods to create surfaces suitable for further embellishment with
stitch or dye. |
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Feltmaking with Silk |
1 day |
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The addition of silk to wool fibres in feltmaking can
enhance the finished surface in innumerable ways. Discover how to make the
transformation in this course. The end result can form a decorative piece
in its own right, or be further adorned with stitchery. |
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Silk Papers |
1 day |
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Discover how to make ‘paper’ from silk to capture
its unique lustre. Silk paper has a myriad of uses from machine
embroidery, collage to jewellery. |
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Fabulous Fripperies - Embroidered Jewellery |
1 day |
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The course is designed for participants to learn some
new techniques that can be applied to their own work, but are tailored to
making small items of jewellery during this exciting course.
No experience of jewellery making is necessary, just
the courage to wear what you make! |
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Beadwork |
1 day |
| Looking
at creative colour and texture possibilities afforded by the use of beads,
this course will show you how to make chains, beaded beads and tassels. |
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Embroidery for Embroiderers |
1 day |
| This
full day course is designed to broaden your awareness of techniques for
both machine and hand stitchery . |
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Give the dog a rest! (Machine Embroidery) |
1 day |
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How to become the master of your machine (and not
vice-versa)! Discover the wonders of free machining! |
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Polymer Clay for Embroiderers |
1 day |
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An introduction to the use of polymer clay, with
particular emphasis on its use for embroiderers |
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Hybrid Felt for the Embroiderer |
2 days |
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Learn how to design and create a hybrid felt
wallhanging - combining felt with non-felting fabrics to create a seamless
material with great depth of texture and subtlety. The course is ideally
suited to Embroiderers wishing to widen their horizons and looking to try
something new. Students design and make their own fabric. The aim is to
create a seamless transition between conventional felt and woven fabrics
and not to be able to see the join!
The course covers Sarah’s own approach to pattern
design, pattern image application to fabric and the process used to
incorporate non-felting fabrics into hand made felt yardage. This allows
the student to retain a high level of control of colouring and imagery and
to produce a fabric that has great depth of texture, yet still retains a
high degree of drape.
No previous feltmaking experience is necessary. |
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Advanced Decorative Techniques for Felt |
2 days |
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This course, of an advanced nature, gives participants
an insight into the amalgamation of pure embroidery techniques and the art
of felting. Emphasis is made on developing the student’s own ideas into
reality with help and guidance, through demonstration, practice and
discussion. Emphasis is placed on individuality of design, craftmanship
and attention to detail, whilst ensuring that the course is a thoroughly
enjoyable experience.
Confidence in free machine embroidery is essential for
this course |
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Papermaking |
1 day |
| Make
your own handmade paper using recycled materials to create highly
decorative papers with minimal effort! Discover what to do with it. Simple
booking binding techniques are demonstrated |
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Laminated Papers |
1/2 day |
| Sarah
really enjoys making these! It’s fun, cheap, chic and not too messy! |
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Specialist Training Courses for Teachers |
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| Sarah
runs in-service professional development courses for teachers. These can
be tailored to your specific requirements. Please contact for Sarah for
further details. |
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Talk: Aspects of My Work |
2 hours |
| Sarah
talks about her life and work with anecdotes and examples of her work.
Sarah always brings a selection of her work and sketchbooks that can be
viewed after the talk. |
