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Guildford

Creative Gell Printing (GUILDFORD)
Venue: St Catherine's School, Station Road, Bramley, Nr Guildford GU5 0DF
Date: 18th January 2025
Time: 9.30 - 15.30
FEE: £ 175 / DAY (+ Cademy Fee)



*ALERT: ECT/NQT's, TRAINEE TEACHERS, TECHNICIANS & THOSE SELF-FUNDING*
Discounts available - Please contact dawn@textileskillscentre.com for more information.



An Inspiring Practical Day Learning Gell Printing with Sue Cooper
This is a hands-on practical day workshop working with a gell plate to print images and patterns onto fabric and paper.
We are thrilled to have textile teacher and Textile Artist Maker Sue Cooper, join us to lead this workshop. Sue brings her experience both as a textiles print designer and textiles teacher, developing this inspiring practical course for anyone wishing to experiment more widely with a variety of new techniques, processes and contexts, and especially for teachers who are new to the Art Textiles GCSE specification. 
The course will explore a range of interpretations, providing the opportunity to develop ideas through the use of materials, techniques and processes.




GELL PRINTING
This practical day will be spent working with a gell plate to create a portfolio of prints, both on fabric and paper. The workshop is aimed at anyone interested in developing this fantastic and versatile printing technique into their teaching practices in Art or Textile lessons.
You will spend the day creating a variety of samples on fabric and paper, using different techniques and skills these processes can be developed and made to suit many creative and assessment objectives needs.
Learn and practice how to -
Gell print several layers of design and colour by using natural materials, and manmade stencils. This process gives an opportunity to learn about the composition of a design, the layering of pattern and colour as well as the theory of colour.
Gell print using mark making tools to add texture and pattern onto fabric / paper. This is an opportunity for expression and experimentation in a personally creative way. Again developing colour and design skills.
Transfer an image from a magazine and from a colour photocopier onto paper/fabric. This technique lends itself to further development with older students using photography and drawing skills.
Transfer gold/silver or bronze leaf directly onto paper/fabric, to create unique and unusual patterns and textures. This skill can be incorporated into lots of other textile processes and developed appropriately by older students.
Learn and practice new and exciting skills that will enhance your teaching.



*ALERT: ECT/NQT's, TRAINEE TEACHERS, TECHNICIANS & THOSE SELF-FUNDING*
We offer discounts for trainee teachers, technicians, and teachers who are self-funding for this course. Please contact dawn@textileskillscentre.com for more information.




What to expect on the day:
Understand how to develop knowledge of artists from KS2 KS3 and onwards, creating independent confident students.
Develop samples using a range of techniques which link to artists' work.
Understand the process of gell printing.
Learn what equipment is needed and how it can be done on a tight budget.



What you take home:
Great achievable ideas to enhance your teaching.
A portfolio of fabric and paper gell prints.
Notes on each techniques and how they can be developed by students and linked to artists for your Schemes of work.
Continued professional and personal development.



TEACHERS: We aim to ‘inspire, challenge and motivate every student, no matter what their level of ability, while supporting you in developing creative and engaging lessons.’ (Art & Design spec (AQA))

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 is special about the Gell Printing Course.
This new course covers four very different techniques of gell imprinting that involve different styles of creativity and alternatives for potential development. Gell printing is accessible to all levels, and good results are achievable from the start. Gell printing is exciting and very enjoyable, it’s addictive and naturally leads to experimentation. 
This printing technique is adaptable and creates a vibrant and creative learning environment which allows you to gain new skills and techniques in a relaxed way. You will see first hand how gell printing can be incorporated into your lessons and delivered in an engaging and inspiring way. You can ask questions directly to the course leader and network with others. 



Course Developer and Leader:   SUE COOPER
Sue has over 25 years’ experience as a Textiles and Art teacher. She has taught Art and Design Textiles at GCSE and A Level with AQA, Eduqas and Pearson Edexcel. Sue Has been a Head of Dept. for much of this time for both Art and Textile Departments. 
She currently teaches part-time at St Catherines Bramley, with students achieving grades of 100%7-9 at GCSE and A*- B at A Level.
Sue is an active Textile Artist and tutor to local creative groups. She has her own studio where she creates her own pieces and develops ideas for her classes and workshops. Sue is passionate about Textiles, and always is keen to share her ideas and knowledge.



WHAT TEACHERS HAVE SAID ABOUT TSC EVENTS:
'Superb day - so inspirational! So much covered and a LOT of new skills learnt. Thanks!!' Jessie L.
'Loads of info which was GREAT. All really useful & relevant. Brilliant starting point for newish Art & Design teacher. Thank you so much.' Rebecca F.
'A great course with lots of hands-on sampling. Great idea to hold it in a school which is much more realistic than an outside venue, gives ideas on taking creative inspiration back to the classroom'.
'Fantastic day, really useful and applicable to both Art and D&T subjects. Thanks!'



COSTS & BOOKING VIA CADEMY: £ 175 / DAY (+ Cademy Fee)
TSC give a discount for ECT/NQTs, trainee teachers and Self-funding teachers. Please contact for information.  
All of the Textile Skills Centre events are pre-booked and payable IN ADVANCE. The Textiles Skills Centre uses Cademy to automate the bookings via credit card and BACS. When you book you will receive by email a booking confirmation and access to your invoice. 
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 offer discounts for trainee teachers, technicians, and teachers who are self-funding for this course. Please contact dawn@textileskillscentre.com for more information.

Textiles Skills Centre

Textiles

Arts & Crafts

Fashion Crafts

An inspiring practical day learning Gell printing textiles skills with textiles artist Sue Cooper.

Creative Gell Printing (GUILDFORD)

General admission

Creative Seamless Felt Making (GUILDFORD)
Venue: St Catherine's School, Station Road, Bramley, Nr Guildford GU5 0DF
Date: 7th June 2025
Time: 9.30 - 15.30
FEE: £ 145 / DAY (+ Cademy Fee)
*ALERT: ECT/NQT's, TRAINEE TEACHERS, TECHNICIANS & ANYONE SELF-FUNDING*
*NB: TSC give a discount for ECT/NQTs, trainee teachers and ANYONE SELF FUNDING* Please contact for information:    dawn@textileskillscentre.com



An Inspiring Practical Day Learning Seamless Felt Making with Margaret Maunder.
This workshop gives you a full day practicing and learning how textile teacher and Textile Artist Maker Margaret Maunder develops and creates her beautiful felt pieces and how you can easily do this yourself or with your students:)
We are thrilled to have Margaret join us to lead this workshop. She brings her experience both as a felt designer/maker and textiles teacher, developing this inspiring practical course, especially for teachers who are new to the Art Textiles GCSE specification and those who wish to experiment more widely with a variety of new techniques, processes and contexts. The course will explore a range of interpretations, providing the opportunity to develop ideas through the use of materials, techniques and processes. 




SEAMLESS FELT MAKING
This is a practical day working with merino wool tops to create a seamless felted bag. The course is aimed at anyone interested in learning this great technique and particularly good for Textile and Art teachers who are either new to, or experienced with textiles teaching. 
You will spend the day creating different felt samples, then learn how to create and make a felt bag with four layers around a plastic resist. The techniques taught are also good for garments and hats.
Learn and practice new and exciting skills that will enhance your teaching.
Develop felting skills which link to artists and designers.
Practice and learn how to make felt balls, cords, pre-felts and trappings.
How to card wools with brushes and a drum carder to blend colours.
Make a felt bag which has four layers, two for the design and two for the lining.
Suitable for all skill levels, even if you are a complete beginner. 
Please note: Wet felting is fun and does involve soapy bubbles, water and some elbow grease, so be prepared roll up your sleeves and get stuck in!
All felting materials and use of equipment are provided as part of the course alongside handout notes to help you continue to enjoy your chosen felt projects in future.

Light refreshments of tea, coffee & biscuits are provided. Please bring along a pack lunch, water proof apron and a camera to help you record your work stages.



*ALERT: ECT/NQT's, TRAINEE TEACHERS, TECHNICIANS & SELF-FUNDING TEACHERS *
We offer discounts for trainee teachers, technicians, and teachers who are self-funding for this course. Please contact dawn@textileskillscentre.com for more information.



What to expect on the day:
Develop samples using a range of techniques which link to artists' work.
Understand the process of felt making in relation to bonded fibers.
Learn what equipment is needed and how it can be done on a tight budget.
Understand how to develop knowledge of artists from KS2 KS3 and onwards, creating independent confident students.



What you take home:
Develop a felt bag of your own design
A variety of samples of felting techniques.
Great achievable ideas to enhance your own practice and/or teaching.
Continued professional development.
Develop samples as classroom reference which can be taught week by week to build up to a final product.
A scheme of work which links to artists in a practical way.
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
.’We aim to ‘inspire, challenge and motivate every student, no matter what their level of ability, while supporting you in developing creative and engaging lessons.’ (Art & Design spec (AQA))



What is special about the Seamless Felting Course.
The seamless bag allows you to create a final piece which involves no sewing. The techniques are adaptable to a range of products. It's a great learning environment which allows you to gain new skills and techniques, showing you how these can be incorporated in lesson plans and delivered in an inspiring and engaging way. You can ask questions direct to the course leader and network with others.




Course Developer and Leader: MARGARET MAUNDER
Margaret has 35 years' experience as a textile teacher. She has taught Art & Design Textiles at GCSE and A level with AQA and Pearson Edexcel. 
She is also an A level Art & Design moderator, Head of Textiles at St Catherines School, Bramley and has taught both Art & Design and Design Technology Textiles, her students achieving grades at GCSE 100% 7-9 and A*-B at A level. 
Margaret is a textile artist in her own right with a studio at home, where she develops her own pieces and teaches one-to-one classes and studio experiences for students.



WHAT TEACHERS HAVE SAID ABOUT TSC EVENTS:
'Superb day - so inspirational! So much covered and a LOT of new skills learnt. Thanks!!' Jessie L.
'Loads of info which was GREAT. All really useful & relevant. Brilliant starting point for newish Art & Design teacher. Thank you so much.' Rebecca F.
'A great course with lots of hands-on sampling. Great idea to hold it in a school which is much more realistic than an outside venue, gives ideas on taking creative inspiration back to the classroom'.
'Fantastic day, really useful and applicable to both Art and D&T subjects. Thanks!'



COSTS & BOOKING VIA CADEMY: £ 145 / DAY (+ Cademy Fee)
*NB: TSC give a discount for ECT/NQTs, trainee teachers and ANYONE SELF FUNDING. Please contact for information.*  
All of the Textile Skills Centre events are pre-booked and payable IN ADVANCE. The Textiles Skills Centre uses Cademy to automate the bookings via credit card and BACS. When you book you will receive by email a booking confirmation and access to your invoice. 
PLEASE NOTE your booking confirmation will be emailed to both the delegate and person purchasing. If you do not receive this confirmation, it is most commonly caused by typing your email address incorrectly, or it is in your SPAM folder. 
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.





An inspiring practical day learning textiles skills with textiles artist Nikki Parmenter.

Creative Seamless Felt Making (GUILDFORD)

Nr Guildford

VENUE: Prior's Field School, Prior's field Road, Godalming, Nr Guildford GU7 2RH 
DATE: TBC
TIME: 9.30 - 15.30
FEE: £ 230 + Cademy Fees (includes Pattern Pack); £195 + Cademy Fees (without Pack)
*ALERT: ECT/NQT's, TRAINEE TEACHERS, TECHNICIANS & THOSE SELF-FUNDING*
Discounts available - Please contact dawn@textileskillscentre.com for more information.



Practical Creative Pattern & Garment Making Course for Teachers of GCSE D&T and Art & Design Textiles.
This course includes 7 ‘student friendly’ patterns that can adapt to make up to 18 different garments!
Discover how both your male & female GCSE students can design and make exciting & innovative garments that can be easily and independently assembled and link to their theme and artists.

This is a totally practical workshop! Learn how to adapt the patterns to create 18 garments and how your students can easily adapt the patterns to suit their theme and techniques. The patterns are student friendly, with no darts, zips or sizing. We will be looking at how to add a variety of techniques to the toiles, there will be lots of exemplar outcomes by theme and product. We will also be looking at the sustained focus/supervised time, schemes of work and much more. All templates and guides will be available to download. We will also be looking at fashion illustration linked to the patterns and fashion designers for inspiration.
Cannot make it to Guildford? You could also opt to do this course online at home/school, in your own time: Details Here







What to expect on the day:
Learn and practice new and exciting pattern adaptation skills, that will enhance your teaching and enable students to design and make their own personal patterns, to create exciting garments that link to their theme and techniques.
How to use a variety of surface and constructed techniques to adapt the outcomes: a practical workshop.
Develop learning from KS3, creating independent, confident and enthusiastic learners at KS4/5.
Cut out and make at least one toile and learn how to do the others, using student friendly methods.
Learn how to adapt a skirt pattern to create a variety of exciting visual garments
Looking at practical solutions to create innovative fashion illustrations for GCSE outcomes that link students’ themes to your toiles
Looking at a variety of student exemplar outcomes by theme
Looking at the sustained focus/supervised time, creating independent and confident working students.



A PRACTICAL WORKSHOP: PINNING TECHNIQUES TO THE TOILES;  ARTISTS AND DESIGNERS FOR INSPIRATION



Patterns included in the Pattern Pack:
Basic skirt
Kimono style top (adapt for jacket & coat)
Sleeveless top (adapt to make sleeveless shift dress & waistcoat)
Corset (adapt for panelled dress)
Shorts (can be extended to trousers)
T shirt (adapt to make a dress, jacket or coat)
Raglan sleeve jacket (adapt to make a top or coat)
Also included on this course:
All step-by-step guides and templates
Lesson plans for KS3 and pre-GCSE and GCSE students that link to fabric research, pattern making and adaptation, working in 3D & fashion illustration
Lots of exemplar sketchbooks and design development and practical strategies to create a higher challenge classroom.
Guidance and info on other resources that could support your teaching
Links to KS4 Art & design Specifications: 
Understanding ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVE 4 Present, so that students can create a ‘personal and meaningful response that realises intentions’ 
Present: 'a personal, informed and meaningful response demonstrating analytical and critical understanding, realising intentions and where appropriate, making connections between visual, written, oral or other elements.'
'Produces skilful, personal outcomes Showing consistent application, knowledge and understanding. Effective and diverse connections are made in realising intentions.'
'Intentions are fully realised through personal outcomes, demonstrating original, imaginative, inventive and exciting qualities, with highly appropriate connections between elements.'




What you take back to school:
A set of student friendly patterns to make up 18 different garments
Your first toile
Great, achievable ideas to enhance your teaching.
Ways to create independent and successful students
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



FASHION ILLUSTRATION TEMPLATES




What is special about this workshop?
The Creative Pattern and Garment making face-to-face course is an experience that delivers textiles skills, knowledge and understanding. It is a great learning environment which allows you to gain new skills and techniques and develop classroom resources, showing how these can be incorporated in lesson plans and delivered in a fun, inspiring and engaging way. You can ask questions direct to the course developer/leader, practice new skills and network with other teachers.



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. For the past 8 years 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.”



STUDENT SKETCHBOOK & OUTCOME




What other teachers 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. Great idea to hold it in a school which is much more realistic than an outside venue, gives ideas on taking creative inspiration back to the classroom'.
'Fantastic day, really useful and applicable to both Art and D&T subjects. Thanks!'

STUDENT SKETCBOOK: FASHION ILLUSTRATION



COSTS & BOOKING VIA CADEMY: 
£ 230 + Cademy Fees (includes Pattern Pack); £195 + Cademy Fees (without Pack)
*ALERT: ECT/NQT's, TRAINEE TEACHERS, TECHNICIANS & THOSE SELF-FUNDING*
Discounts available - Please contact dawn@textileskillscentre.com for more information.
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 and invoice.
PLEASE NOTE your booking confirmation and ticket will be emailed to the person purchasing only so if you are NOT the delegate then you need to forward all information to this person. 



PLEASE NOTE:
PATTERN PACK: This course includes a Pattern Pack of 7 Patterns to take home with you. If you have already purchased this pack then there is a reduced cost ticket.
You MUST bring this pack with you to use on the course. If you do not have a pack you will need to purchase one on the day at the cost of £35.
If you have any queries, please email us on info@textileskillscentre.com and include your phone number or email so that we can contact you easily.

Art Teacher

Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Practical Creative Pattern and Gament Making Course, for teachers of GCSE D&T and Art & Design Textiles.

Creative Pattern & Garment Making (GODALMING)

FULL TICKET (Includes Pattern Pack)

For those who have already purchased the Pattern Pack

TICKET WITHOUT PATTERN PACK

Walton-On-Thames

Running on Tuesdays from 7:30-9:30pm at the&nbsp;<a href="https://riverhousebarn.co.uk/" style="color: rgb(6, 124, 204); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(6, 124, 204);">Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre</a>, in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey!My beginners crochet course, consists of four, two hour classes where you will get to grips with all the basics needed to get you competent and confident in the art of crochet.I have developed a special project that covers starting off, chaining, the basic stitches and joining motifs together for a finished item.This course is for you if you are :<ul style="color: rgb(50, 50, 50); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(50, 50, 50);"><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">a complete beginner and you&rsquo;ve never even picked up a hook.</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">someone that has dabbled in crochet but never really got to grips with it.</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">someone that may have crocheted many years ago but need refreshing on the basic techniques.</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">self-taught from the internet but want to make sure you&rsquo;re not picking up any bad habits.</li></ul>As well as my expert guidance and hands on practical work, the course includes detailed class notes with photo tutorials AND everything you need, including hook, yarn, needles, stitch markers and a handy project bag.You&rsquo;ll be making a small item which will teach&nbsp;you how to make a traditional and solid granny square. You will learn all the essential techniques that can be applied to most basic projects such as:<ul style="color: rgb(50, 50, 50); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(50, 50, 50);"><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">choosing the right size hook and yarn</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">how to hold your hook and yarn</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">chaining</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">slip stitch, single &amp; double crochet</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">crochet chart symbols</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">how to make&nbsp;a square</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">how to change colours</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">how to join motifs using sewing and crochet</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">how to make a cord</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">how to finish off</li></ul><h4 style="color: rgb(50, 50, 50); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(50, 50, 50);">Learn to Crochet Course &ndash; Tuesday Evening Dates 2024</h4>Week 1 &ndash; Tuesday 16th April 2024 7:30-9:30pm Week 2 &ndash;&nbsp;Tuesday 23rd April 2024 7:30-9:30pm Week 3 &ndash;&nbsp;Tuesday 30th April 2024 7:30-9:30pm Week 4 &ndash;&nbsp;Tuesday 7th May 2024 7:30-9:30pm<h4 style="color: rgb(50, 50, 50); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(50, 50, 50);">Cost</h4>The course consists of 4 x 2 hour session and costs &pound;95 &ndash; this covers all materials needed &amp; exclusive access to the online student resources.<h4 style="color: rgb(50, 50, 50); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(50, 50, 50);">What you might want to bring</h4><ul style="color: rgb(50, 50, 50); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(50, 50, 50);"><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Notepad &amp; pen.</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Scissors.</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Drink.</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Reading glasses if you wear them.</li></ul>This is a great way to learn a new hobby in a friendly setting where you can meet other students with similar interests as well as supporting your local arts centre.<h4 style="color: rgb(50, 50, 50); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(50, 50, 50);">Venue</h4>Riverhouse Barn Art Centre Studio (in courtyard at the back of the Riverhouse) Manor Road Walton-on-Thames Surrey KT12 2PF

Running on Fridays from 12:30-2:30pm at the St.Eronwald's Church Hall, in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey!
My beginners crochet course, consists of four, two hour classes where you will get to grips with all the basics needed to get you competent and confident in the art of crochet.
I have developed a special project that covers starting off, chaining, the basic stitches and joining motifs together for a finished item.
This course is for you if you are :
a complete beginner and you’ve never even picked up a hook.
someone that has dabbled in crochet but never really got to grips with it.
someone that may have crocheted many years ago but need refreshing on the basic techniques.
self-taught from the internet but want to make sure you’re not picking up any bad habits.
As well as my expert guidance and hands on practical work, the course includes detailed class notes with photo tutorials AND everything you need, including hook, yarn, needles, stitch markers and a handy project bag.
You’ll be making a small item which will teach you how to make a traditional and solid granny square.
You will learn all the essential techniques that can be applied to most basic projects such as:
choosing the right size hook and yarn
how to hold your hook and yarn
chaining
slip stitch, single & double crochet
crochet chart symbols
how to make a square
how to change colours
how to join motifs using sewing and crochet
how to make a cord
how to finish off
Learn to Crochet Course – Friday Daytime Dates 2025
Week 1*: Friday 17th January 12:30-2:30pm
Week 2: Friday 24th January 12:30-2:30pm
Week 3: Friday 31st January 12:30-2:30pm
Week 4: Friday 7th February 12:30-2:30pm
*Week 1 is compulsory. i.e. it is not possible to miss week 1 and jump in at week 2 because you will have missed the fundamentals we cover in the first 2 hour class.
Cost
The course consists of 4 x 2 hour session and costs £95 – this covers all materials needed & exclusive access to the online student resources.
What you might want to bring
Notepad & pen.
Scissors.
Drink.
Reading glasses if you wear them.
This is a great way to learn a new hobby in a friendly setting where you can meet other students with similar interests as well as supporting your local arts centre.
Venue
Church Hall
St. Erconwalds Catholic Church
22 Esher Avenue
Walton-On-Thames KT12 2TA

Merrian Holland

Crochet

Learn to crochet in Surrey - this is an immersive 4 x 2 hour course running on Tuesday evenings in Walton-on-Thames. 

Learn to Crochet - 4 x2 hour sessions - Friday daytimes - Walton-on-Thames

General Admission

Walton-on-Thames

Running on Tuesdays from 7:30-9:30pm at the Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre, in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey!
My beginners crochet course, consists of four, two hour classes where you will get to grips with all the basics needed to get you competent and confident in the art of crochet.
I have developed a special project that covers starting off, chaining, the basic stitches and joining motifs together for a finished item.
This course is for you if you are :
a complete beginner and you’ve never even picked up a hook.
someone that has dabbled in crochet but never really got to grips with it.
someone that may have crocheted many years ago but need refreshing on the basic techniques.
self-taught from the internet but want to make sure you’re not picking up any bad habits.
As well as my expert guidance and hands on practical work, the course includes detailed class notes with photo tutorials AND everything you need, including hook, yarn, needles, stitch markers and a handy project bag.
You’ll be making a small item which will teach you how to make a traditional and solid granny square.
You will learn all the essential techniques that can be applied to most basic projects such as:
choosing the right size hook and yarn
how to hold your hook and yarn
chaining
slip stitch, single & double crochet
crochet chart symbols
how to make a square
how to change colours
how to join motifs using sewing and crochet
how to make a cord
how to finish off
Learn to Crochet Course – Tuesday Evening Dates 2024
Week 1*: Tuesday 25th February 2025, 7:30-9:30pm
Week 2: Tuesday 4th March 2025, 7:30-9:30pm
Week 3: Tuesday 11th March 2025, 7:30-9:30pm
Week 4: Tuesday 18th March 2025, 7:30-9:30pm
*IMPORTANT – Week 1 is compulsory. i.e. it is not possible to miss week 1 and jump in at week 2 as you would have missed the fundamentals covered in the first 2 hour lesson.
Cost
The course consists of 4 x 2 hour session and costs £95 – this covers all materials needed & exclusive access to the online student resources.
What you might want to bring
Notepad & pen.
Scissors.
Drink.
Reading glasses if you wear them.
This is a great way to learn a new hobby in a friendly setting where you can meet other students with similar interests as well as supporting your local arts centre.
Venue
Riverhouse Barn Art Centre
Studio (in courtyard at the back of the Riverhouse)
Manor Road
Walton-on-Thames
Surrey KT12 2PF

Learn to Crochet - 4 x2 hour sessions - Tues evenings - Walton-on-Thames

Running on Tuesdays from 7:30-9:30pm at the St.Erconwald's Church Hall, in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey!
Let’s learn Mosaic or Overlay Crochet!
Skill Level : Improvers
You must be confident with basic stitches such as sc (UK dc) & dc (UK tr). This is NOT a learn to crochet course. All the specific stitches for this technique are taught in class.
Course Structure
The first 2 weeks we’ll be learning the techniques. For the last 2 weeks we’ll be making our final project. I have a design you can follow. More advanced students can create their own designs once they are familiar with the techniques.
Dates & Times
Week 1 – Monday 21st October, 7:30-9:30pm
NO CLASS Monday 28th October, HALF TERM
Week 2 -Monday 4th November, 7:30-9:30pm
Week 3 -Monday 11th November, 7:30-9:30pm
Week 4 -Monday 18th November, 7:30-9:30pm
Venue
St. Erconwalds Catholic Church
22 Esher Avenue
Walton-On-Thames
Surrey KT12 2TA
Cost of the Course
£90
What’s included?
4 x2 hour sessions.
Printed class notes.
Online resources for key techniques – this course does not have the full curriculum online.
Tools & Materials
You will need to supply your own DK yarn & hooks (details below) for your final project.
Hooks: 3.5mm & 4mm.
Choosing the right yarn for your project.
We will be using a DK yarn for this project.
You’ll need at least 3 colours, and 375m per colour. You will need to check the yardage of your chosen yarn. It should be roughly 3x50g balls per colour BUT PLEASE CHECK THE SPECIFIC YARDAGE of your chosen yarn if you are not using any of my suggested yarns. Get in touch if you are not sure.
Natural yarns work best, such as cotton & wool.
As usual, I would avoid very dark colours for learning the techniques.
“Stable” yarns work best – very squishy merinos and silks may not give the desired result.
Avoid silky, shiny, “fancy” or “fashion” yarns which includes fur type yarns or yarns with added “bits” or “textures” as you will struggle to work with it and it will also conceal the stitch texture.
Rule of thumb – if you are in a position to buy extra yarn to be on the safe side, please do!
Here are some suggested yarns. These are just suggestions, you don’t have to get any of these but it will give you an idea of the kind of thing that would work.
Paintbox Cotton DK
The Yarn Collective Bloomsbury DK
Valley Yarns Haydenville DK (Merino Blend)
Willow & Lark Poetry (Merino Blend)
Cascade Superwash
Booking
Places are only secured by completing the booking form below with full payment. Please make sure you read the revised cancellation and transfer policy below before booking.

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With this 2 hour workshop, you will learn to make your own lampshade. You can choose from our wide range of over 1400+ fabrics to make a lampshade. You can match this to your home decor if you so wish. 
Everything is included in this workshop including Ringtons teas, and coffee. We may even have some absolutely delicious Ringtons bisqueets, if we haven't already eaten them.... They are, Oh so scrumptious.

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