A course for those who wish to explore the exciting world of machine embroidery. No previous experience is needed. Learn basic techniques and develop skills while producing samples and a small finished piece of work. The tutor studied Embroidered Textiles at Goldsmith College, is a published textile artist and teaches internationally.
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‘Shibori’ is the Japanese term used for techniques in which dye is controlled to create beautiful designs and patterns. Methods include folding, twisting, tying and clamping. Students will use steam-fixed acid dyes to make two lovely silk scarves. The techniques are easy to learn and require no experience. Your personal choice of colour and design will ensure highly individual results. The tutor is internationally known as a resist dyer and is the dyeing Features Editor for the Journal of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers. This course is suitable for complete beginners but those who have done some shibori and would like to develop their skills further will also benefit. If you have attended a course with Isabella before, you will learn new folds, techniques and variations.
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Learn from an experienced stained glass artist the techniques involved in making a stained glass panel, including cutting glass and soldering lead. Create a panel to your own design, working at your own pace in a relaxed atmosphere.
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This is a one-day taster in the art of creating a small leaded glass panel. Every student will learn how to cut class, follow a template, cut and fit lead and solder the panel together. All tools and materials are provided by the tutor. This is one of two tasters held on consecutive days. You might also be interested in our Picture Framing Taster on Thursday 13 June.
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This course provides a step-by-step guide to upholstering a chair with stuffover upholstery, which can be sprung or unsprung. You will be taught the traditional techniques, including applying webbing, attaching springs and various stitching methods, to reupholster your own piece.
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