Name: Creative Textiles Skills Workshop (LEIGHTON BUZZARD)
Price: 195 GBP
Availability: InStock

Milton Keynes

Are you ready to embark on a creative journey and learn the art of sewing from scratch? Welcome to my personalized 1-to-1 sewing classes for adults, specifically designed for beginners. These classes offer a unique opportunity to receive tailored instruction and hands-on guidance, ensuring you build a strong foundation in sewing. From understanding your sewing machine to mastering essential stitches and techniques, you&rsquo;ll gain the confidence and skills needed to bring your creative ideas to life. Join me in a supportive and inspiring environment, and let&#39;s start your sewing adventure together! I teach face to face classes in Bed, Hearts and Bucks. There may be a small fee for travel expenses.Please contact me for more info and for full T &amp; c"s

Are you ready to embark on a creative journey and learn the art of sewing from scratch? Welcome to my personalized 1-to-1 sewing classes for adults, specifically designed for beginners. These classes offer a unique opportunity to receive tailored instruction and hands-on guidance, ensuring you build a strong foundation in sewing. From understanding your sewing machine to mastering essential stitches and techniques, you’ll gain the confidence and skills needed to bring your creative ideas to life. Join me in a supportive and inspiring environment, and let's start your sewing adventure together!


I teach face to face 1 to 1 classes at a time to suit you at Westbury Arts Center Milton Keynes.
Please contact me for more info and for full T & c"s

Stephanie Thannhauser

Sewing

Hand Embroidery

Sewing Machine

Needlework

Teaching & Training

My beginner's sewing course will teach you the basics, from operating a sewing machine to mastering essential stitches. You'll work on simple projects, gaining hands-on experience and confidence. With personalized 1-to-1 instruction, you'll quickly develop the skills to bring your creative ideas to life. Join me and start your sewing journey today!

One 2 one sewing classes

Join my face-to-face sewing classes in Milton Keynes, where beginners can dive into the world of sewing in a friendly joyful class. Learn the basics, from operating a sewing machine to completing simple projects, in a supportive and engaging environment. Perfect for adults looking to start their sewing journey with confidence and hands-on guidance. Let&#39;s create something amazing together! Take a look at all my face to face classes here<a data-fr-linked="true" href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/steph-thannhauser-22584887244" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/steph-thannhauser-22584887244</a>

Join my face-to-face sewing classes in Milton Keynes, where beginners can dive into the world of sewing in a friendly joyful class. Learn the basics, from operating a sewing machine to completing simple projects, in a supportive and engaging environment. Perfect for adults looking to start their sewing journey with confidence and hands-on guidance. Let's create something amazing together!


Take a look at all my face to face classes here
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Join my face-to-face sewing classes in Milton Keynes for a day of learning and sewing. Perfect for beginners, you'll learn the basics and complete simple projects in a supportive environment. My classes are small so you get lots of personal attention and help. Start your sewing journey with confidence and hands-on guidance!

Face to Face Sewing Classes in Milton Keynes

General Admission

Carlisle

A relaxed and informal Blackwork Embroidery course in the lovely setting of a converted 18th Century cotton mill in&nbsp;Warwick Bridge, Carlisle.This course has been designed to guide the complete beginner or act as a refresher for those who may have dabbled in Blackwork embroidery in the past.We will cover the history, styles of Blackwork embroidery, threads and techniques.<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">You will learn; The history of Blackwork embroidery. </li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">How to use thread thickness and colour to shade.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Specific Blackwork Stitches. </li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">How to read charts. </li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Use of part stitches. Adapting a Blackwork stitch to fill in a shape.</li></ul>All guided by your tutor who has over 25 years experience in professional embroidery.  <h3 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Learning Outcome</h3>At the end of this course you will have learned all the essential blackwork embroidery techniques to allow you to go on and create your own pieces.Certificate upon completion.Delegates will receive a certificate of achievement.Course dates:Arranged upon request - we require a minimum of 5 students. &nbsp; Included in the kit;*Fabrics. &nbsp;(We use a high quality Zweigart Aida and even weave). with pre drawn design in water soluble ink on main project piece. *Spiral bound, lay flat course booklet or Access to our Online learning course (English text). *A full set of our Unique Blackwork threads.* Relevant charts and designs. *Needle book containing the appropriate high quality John James needles and needle threader. All presented in a box which you can use to keep your work clean as you stitch.<h3 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">What&rsquo;s not included</h3>Scissors. &nbsp;Please bring your own stitching scissors. &nbsp;We may have some available on the day but past experience is that these items seem to go missing easily, so in order to control costs, we kindly request you bring your own.Basic skills required No previous skill is required but you will need fairly good eye sight (or your glasses/magnifier) and be able to hold a sewing needle.Refreshments and food Light refreshments will be provided and we are lucky to have a Sallys cafe only 3 minutes away for lunch. &nbsp;You are also welcome to bring your own.Allergy Advice Our embroidery kits are packed in our studio which does use natural animal fibres.Purchases on the dayA number of items from our studio will be available for sale during the course and we can accept most major (UK registered)&nbsp;debit and credit cards.About The VenueWarwick Mill Business Village is conveniently located on the A69 just 3 miles outside Carlisle City Centre.There is plenty of free parking at the Mill.Warwick Mill is fully accessible but please let us know if you have special requirements.Travelling by train; Find a bus to Warwick Bridge from Carlisle bus station which is about a 10 minute walk from the Railway Station. You need the 685 service from Carlisle to Brampton/Newcastle. Let us know if you plan to do this and I will send exact&nbsp;directions to you.Alternatively, there are many taxi services available.&nbsp;

A relaxed and informal Blackwork Embroidery course in the lovely setting of a converted 18th Century cotton mill in Warwick Bridge, Carlisle.
This course has been designed to guide the complete beginner or act as a refresher for those who may have dabbled in Blackwork embroidery in the past.
We will cover the history, styles of Blackwork embroidery, threads and techniques.
You will learn;
The history of Blackwork embroidery.
How to use thread thickness and colour to shade.
Specific Blackwork Stitches.
How to read charts.
Use of part stitches.
Adapting a Blackwork stitch to fill in a shape.
All guided by your tutor who has over 25 years experience in professional embroidery. 
Learning Outcome
At the end of this course you will have learned all the essential blackwork embroidery techniques to allow you to go on and create your own pieces.
Certificate upon completion.
Delegates will receive a certificate of achievement.
Course dates:
Arranged upon request - we require a minimum of 5 students. 

Included in the kit;
*Fabrics. (We use a high quality Zweigart Aida and even weave). with pre drawn design in water soluble ink on main project piece.
*Spiral bound, lay flat course booklet or Access to our Online learning course (English text).
*A full set of our Unique Blackwork threads.
* Relevant charts and designs.
*Needle book containing the appropriate high quality John James needles and needle threader.
All presented in a box which you can use to keep your work clean as you stitch.
What’s not included
Scissors. Please bring your own stitching scissors. We may have some available on the day but past experience is that these items seem to go missing easily, so in order to control costs, we kindly request you bring your own.
Basic skills required
No previous skill is required but you will need fairly good eye sight (or your glasses/magnifier) and be able to hold a sewing needle.
Refreshments and food

Light refreshments will be provided and we are lucky to have a Sallys cafe only 3 minutes away for lunch. You are also welcome to bring your own.
Allergy Advice
Our embroidery kits are packed in our studio which does use natural animal fibres.
Purchases on the day
A number of items from our studio will be available for sale during the course and we can accept most major (UK registered) debit and credit cards.
About The Venue
Warwick Mill Business Village is conveniently located on the A69 just 3 miles outside Carlisle City Centre.
There is plenty of free parking at the Mill.
Warwick Mill is fully accessible but please let us know if you have special requirements.
Travelling by train; Find a bus to Warwick Bridge from Carlisle bus station which is about a 10 minute walk from the Railway Station. You need the 685 service from Carlisle to Brampton/Newcastle. Let us know if you plan to do this and I will send exact directions to you.
Alternatively, there are many taxi services available. 



Maire Curtis Lakeland Studio

A relaxed and informal Blackwork Embroidery course in the lovely setting of a converted 18th Century cotton mill in Warwick Bridge, Carlisle.

This course has been designed to guide the complete beginner or act as a refresher for those who may have dabbled in Blackwork embroidery in the past.

We will cover the history, styles of Blackwork embroidery, threads and techniques.

Introduction to Blackwork Embroidery in Cumbria

General admission

Leighton Buzzard

Venue: Cedars Upper School, Mentor Rd, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard LU2 2AE
Date: Saturday 15th March 2025
Time: 9.30 - 15.30
FEE:  £195 (+ Cademy admin fee)
*ALERT: ECT/NQT's, TRAINEE TEACHERS, TECHNICIANS & THOSE SELF-FUNDING*
There are discounts for this course if you qualify. Please contact dawn@textileskillscentre.com for more information.



A full day workshop practicing a variety of textiles techniques with Nicky Simpson
This course is perfect if you want to learn new skills and get inspiration for your textiles projects. It is open to all abilities, but basic use of a domestic sewing machine is an advantage.
You will learn not just one new and exciting textiles technique or skill, but several and how to develop ideas using them. Techniques will include using dissolvable fabric, free machine embroidery, reverse appliqué, crashing, circular slashing, pleating, ruffles, flounces, gathering and more.



Course Reviews:
"Fantastic creative day with Nicky Simpson again. Learnt a lot of new skills to teach my textiles students. Such a treat to have a day off and spend time with fellow textilers!! Loved every minute"






This course is especially useful for textile and art teachers, or anyone who wants to spend a whole day adding techniques to their resources.
Techniques will be linked to themes, primary, relevant artists and designers and we will look at how they can be used in a scheme of work and fashion outcomes. All templates and guides will be available.
Learn and practice new and exciting practical skills that will enhance your textiles projects or your teaching.
For teachers - Develop learning from KS3, creating independent, confident and enthusiastic learners at KS4/5.
Techniques: for example; using dissolvable fabric, free machine embroidery, reverse appliqué, crashing, pleating, ruffles, flounces and gathering, circular slashing and more.
This course is different to the normal Fabric Manipulation Face-to-Face courses. You will be learning different techniques.



*ALERT: ECT/NQT's, TRAINEE TEACHERS, TECHNICIANS & THOSE SELF-FUNDING *
We can offer discounts for this course. Please contact dawn@textileskillscentre.com for more information.




Course Review:
"I have been lucky enough to attend a few of the Textiles Skills Centre courses and they have all been absolutely fantastic. These courses have been an absolute game changer - I came away with so many ideas which I was able to put into practice immediately. 
Nicky provides so many examples of sketchbooks and final outcomes that you can see first hand how the skills being delivered translate to student work. The skills themselves are varied yet equally really accessible and she provides lots of suggestions on how to approach tight budgets. 
Nicky's enthusiasm and expertise is really inspiring and you can't wait to go away and try it all! The student results following the introduction of the projects developed off the back of these courses were outstanding and moderator feedback was really positive too."



What to expect on the day:
Learn, practice and make a range of exciting constructed techniques.
An understanding of how to link these constructed techniques to themes, primary sources and contextual research of designers & artists.
How to take these constructed techniques forward in the design process
Link these constructed techniques to refined ideas for final outcomes
Creative ways to illustrate these techniques
Lots of exemplar sketchbooks and design development to look at.
FOR TEACHERS:
How to link these constructed techniques to a school schemes of work
How this can be used by learners independently.
Understand how to develop knowledge of constructed techniques from KS3, creating independent, confident and enthusiastic learners at KS4/5.
Practical strategies to create a higher challenge for learners.
Guidance and info on other resources that could support you or your teaching.



FOR TEACHERS:
Links to KS4 Art & design Specifications: 
‘Students will be able to contextualise their research and ideas, drawing inspiration from artists and designers. Students will also evaluate the art, craft and design they study, and develop an appreciation of the impact it has on their own work and that of others.’
What you take back to school:
A fabulous practical sketchbook jammed packed with samples, ideas and inspiration
Great, achievable ideas to enhance your teaching
Develop best practices in teaching and learning and be able to use these to create a dynamic course that is fast paced and engaging.
An awareness of available resources to support/expand your existing practice.
Make secure decisions and save time with gained knowledge and experience.
Plan the future with confidence.
Continued professional development.



What is special about this Creative Textile Techniques course a?
This face-to-face course is an experience that delivers textiles skills, knowledge and understanding not available in our other face-to-face courses. It is a great learning environment which allows you to gain new skills and techniques, showing how these can be used in your own work or, if you are a teacher, incorporated into lesson plans and delivered in a fun, inspiring and engaging way. You can ask questions direct to the course developer/leader, practice skills, create a sketchbook resource for yourself or the classroom and network with others.






Course Developer and Leader: NICKY SIMPSON


Your course leader is NICKY SIMPSON, a contemporary textiles artist, who has 12 years teaching experience, heading up Fashion & Textiles at a school in Kent. She has taught Art & Design Textiles at GCSE and A Level, Design and Technology/Textiles at GCSE & A Level and BTEC Level 3 Fashion. 
Her last set of grades were: A Level 100% A-A*; GCSE 70% A-A* (100% A*-B). She had a previous 22-year career as a print designer and colourist, creating print ranges for the international market. 
Since 2016 Nicky has been a workshop developer and leader for the online and F2F courses for Textile and Art teachers on behalf of the Textile Skills Centre, including pattern development. Nicky has mentored many graduate trainees, and now mentors many fellow teachers through the TSC mentorship programme.
Moderator’s comments:
“Textile candidates’ personal portfolios were brimming with ideas, experiments and references to textile and fashion designers as well as fine artists. Overall, the submission was exceptional in the engagement and industry and imaginative use of materials.’ 
'In Textiles, the standard of the work was outstanding…The course structure was strong. Finished pieces were often exciting and innovative. The individuality of the candidates was clearly seen in the diversity of colours, styles and techniques carefully annotated in work books and then displayed in the final outcomes.”
“The course gave candidates a very strong framework on which to build a response to the theme. Ideas were developed showing depth and thought so that the work of the highest achieving candidates was original, creative and in-depth.” 





What others have said about Nicky's workshops:
'Having been to one of Nicky's workshops, I used one of her lessons and received an 'Outstanding' observation.'
'Superb day - so inspirational! So much covered and a LOT of new skills learnt. Thanks!!'
'Loads of info which was GREAT. All really useful & relevant. Brilliant starting point for newish Art & Design teacher. Thank you so much.'
'Fabulous presenter. Gave loads + loads of information and ideas. I feel really inspired! Loved the practical samples we did. Would highly recommend!
'A great course with lots of hands-on sampling.
'Fantastic day, really useful and applicable to both Art and D&T subjects. Thanks!'




COSTS & BOOKING VIA CADEMY: £ 195 / DAY (+ Cademy Fee) 
All of the Textile Skills Centre events are ticket only and payable IN ADVANCE. The Textiles Skills Centre uses Cademy to automate the bookings via credit card and cheque/BACS. When you book you will receive by email a booking confirmation. 
If you have any queries, please email us at: info@textileskillscentre.com and include your phone number and/or email so that we can contact you easily.



*ALERT: ECT/NQT's, TRAINEE TEACHERS, TECHNICIANS & SELF-FUNDING TEACHERS *
We can offer a 20% discount for this course. For more information please contact dawn@textileskillscentre.com

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