Coming soon to Make, Do & Mend's ever expanding list of wonderful workshops!
Rag Rugging
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Folk Art - Everything Stops For Tea! |
Come and be inspired by the wonderful Sharon Blackman, an experienced and talented textile artist renowned for her fantastic work!
In a very small group of 6 learn to make a vintage style picture using recycled fabrics, applique and simple embroidery stitches.
All materials would be provided, there will be a short break for a nice cup of tea and a biscuit. Go on, you know you want to... |
| £38 |
| Sat 7 April from 10:00 to 1:00 |
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Paper Cutting |
Join us at this fantastic workshop to learn all about paper cutting! Get inspiration from the great Rob Ryan and gain the confidence and knowledge from our skilled trained teacher. You'll design your own pattern and, using the best materials, create a wonderful paper cutting.
All materials would be provided, there will be a short break for a nice cup of tea and a biscuit. Go on, you know you want to... |
| £38 |
| Sat 14 April from 10:30 to 1:30 |
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Shoe Making Workshop |
During this amazing workshop you will make a fantastic pair of slingback, peep toe sandals in your own size with the great Hetty Rose! You will choose the fabric and leather and be guided by Hetty's clever knowledge to create these beauties (sizes 4-7).
All materials would be provided. We will stop for a half hour lunch break (lunch not included, sorry) and of course, a nice cup of tea and a biscuit as always. Go on, you know you want to...
Smallish print: Some work has to be done on the uppers of the shoes before the workshop to save time. This mean that once you have paid and chosen your fabic there will be no refunds or transferals so please make sure you are able to attend the workshop before you book. |
| £135 |
| Friday 9 March from 10-3.30 |
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Sat 12th May 2012 from 10-3.30 |
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Millinery |
With over 12 years commercial experience in the wedding industry, Charlotte Rose will be teaching you the skills and techniques you need to make your own beautiful and wearable headdresses and fascinators.
She will show you how to use the materials to create pieces you and your friends will love.
Many of the techniques and materials you will learn and use can be adapted to be other decorative items including, table favours or decorations, brooches and shoe clips, you will also be shown various ways of making fabric flowers which you can use in many ways.
Basic materials are included in the price but there will be the opportunity to buy additional sparkles for extra glamour on gorgeous new accessory! There will be a short break for a nice cup of tea and a biscuit. Go on, you know you want to... |
| £39 |
| Sat 3rd March 1.30-4.30 |
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| Sat 21st April 2:00 to 5:00 |
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Rubber Stamps |
Always want to make your own rubber stamps? Join us and we'll get you started with this wonderful craft! Whether its stamping on your wedding stationary, stamping on your handmade cards or simply stamping for fun, we'll fill you with inspiration and knowledge that will start your stamping addiction!
There will be a short break for a nice cup of tea and a biscuit. Go on, you know you want to... |
| £30 |
| Sat 21 April from 10:00 to 12:00 |
6 places left |
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Knitting For Beginners Workshop |
Trying to find a friendly knitting lesson in Chelmsford? Come join us and learn how to knit, purl, cast on, stocking stitch, garter stitch, rib and casting off. Knitting needles and wool will be provided and you can take them home to practice on. There will be a short break for a nice cup of tea and a biscuit. Go on, you know you want to... |
| £37 |
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| Sat 25 Feb from 10:00 to 1:00 |
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Next Steps Knitting workshops |
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Already know the basics? Take the next steps by learning how to read a pattern and do creative things with your knitting skills! We'll start you off with a nice easy project, you can learn to read a basic pattern while creating something beautiful! For these workshops you should be confident at the following: knit, purl, cast on, stocking stitch, garter stitch, rib and casting off. If you don't please come along to the 'Knitting For Beginner's' Workshop. |
Knitting in the Round
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| How to knit with 4 needles and pick up tips for working on circular needles while learning how to make these fabulous Knitted Flowers. Knitting needles and wool will be provided but feel free to bring your own. There will be a short break for a nice cup of tea and a biscuit. Go on, you know you want to... |
| £37 |
| Thurs 23 Feb from 10:00 to 1:00 |
5 places left |
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| Thurs 22 March from 10:00 to 1:00 |
6 places left |
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How to cable and knit with 2 colours Workshop |
We will go through the process of learning how to cable using a cable needle and then how to knit using 2 colours.
For this workshop you should already know the following: knit, purl, cast on, stocking stitch, garter stitch, rib and casting off. If you don't know these please come along to the 'Knitting For Beginner's' Workshop
Knitting needles and wool will be provided and there will be a short break for a nice cup of tea and a biscuit. Go on, you know you want to...
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| £37 |
| Thurs 9th Feb from 3-6 |
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| Sat 24 March 10:00 to 1:00 |
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Book Binding Workshop |
An introduction to book binding with Nastassia Player. Nastassia has an MA in book arts and is a professional book binder and artist.
You will learn how to use the Japanese Stab Binding technique to make an album and the wonderfully simple but very effective Pamphlet Binding to make a sketchbook.
Come to the Hardback Notebook workshop to learn how to do the Multiple Signature Bind, including how to make beautiful covers.
All materials included in the price. There will be a short break for a nice cup of tea and a biscuit. Go on, you know you want to... |
| Hardback Notebook: Thurs 5 April from 7:00 to 9:00 |
£32 |
3 places left |
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| Sketchbook & Album Binding: Sat 21April 10:00 to 12:00 |
£32 |
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| Sketchbook & Album Binding: Tues 15 May 2012 from 7:00 to 9:00 |
£32 |
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Introduction to Lino Cutting & Printing |
Join us to learn about designing and cutting your own lino, get inspired by our talented teacher, be creative and have fun! Joe will teach you about how to transfer your design onto the lion, tips for effective cutting techniques and how to get the best printing results.
All materials included in the price. There will be a short break for a nice cup of tea and a biscuit. Go on, you know you want to... |
£38 |
| Tues 27 March from 6:00 to 9:00 |
6 places left |
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| Sat 14 April from 2:30 to 5:30 |
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Introduction to Screen Printing Workshop |
In this three hour workshop you will design your own stencils and print onto a tote bag or card.
All materials included in the price. There will be a short break for a nice cup of tea and a biscuit. Go on, you know you want to... |
£38 |
| Wed 29 Feb from 10:30 to 1:30 |
4 places left |
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Dressmaking Course |
Want to know more about dressmaking? Come along to our 5 or 6 week course in Chelmsford! This course is suitable for those with some basic sewing skills. We will teach you how to take your measurements, choose the pattern size, read the pattern envelope, read and follow pattern instructions and layouts, lay and cut out fabric, identify markings and transfer these from pattern to fabric, cut fabric correctly, sew darts, insert zips, finish seams and create the fastenings to complete the project.
Please note: you'll need to provide the pattern you want to make (if you are a beginner please choose an easy one!), the fabric, cotton and any notions stated on the pattern. For the first session please bring the pattern and the fabric |
| 6 week course every Tuesday evening 7.00-9 .00(12 hours contact time) 24th Jan - 28 Feb 2012 |
£160 |
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| 6 week course every Thursday evening 6.00-9 .00(18 hours contact time)19th April - 24th May 2012 |
£190 |
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Introduction to Machine Embroidery Workshop |
This is your opportunity to learn how to draw, embroider and embellish with a domestic sewing machine. Small samples that will be mounted in cards will be created using both your automatic stitches and free machining. You will get to know about appropriate threads, materials and colours whilst understanding what your machine is capable of. Create a contemporary quilted design on silk that you would be proud to frame, use as book cover or cushion panel.
All materials included in the price. There will be a short break for a nice cup of tea and a biscuit. Go on, you know you want to... |
| £38 |
| Thurs 12th April from 6.30-9.30 |
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Beginners Sewing Workshops |
Have you always wanted to make your own clothes but never had access to the knowledge or the equipment needed? Well look no further! This is an absolute, assuming no knowledge beginners class. You will learn on the job by making something from scratch! Try the Envelope Clutch Bag if you'd like to learn how to do buttons and buttons holes! Or the Scatter Cushion workshop if you want to give zips a go! The Little Girl's Frock will teach you about shirring! Each workshop is designed to go through a technique while you make something fabulous and individual! If there is something you have always wanted to know, we can fit that in too.
All materials included in the price however if you wish to bring your own fabric you are welcome to. Please let us know if you are left-handed. There will be a short break for a nice cup of tea and a biscuit. Go on, you know you want to... |
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Sewing Survival Guide!
Has your hem come down? A button popped off? A zip broken? Save your favourite items of clothing from the bin by learning how to make those crucial fixes and key alterations!
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| Tues 10 April from 6:00 to 9:00 |
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Zip special: Scatter Cushions!
Learn how to put in a zip at the Scatter Cushion workshop! You'll make an 18" panelled cushion cover with either a feather or foam inner cushion. Materials included in the price. |
| Sat 25th Feb from 10.00 to 1.00 |
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| Sat 10th March from 2.00 to 5.00 |
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How to make an Animal Cushion Workshop
Learn the basics while making a beautiful animal shaped cushion! Choose from Harold the owl, Betsy the cat, Dolly the bird, Godfrey the fish, Frank the bat or Zebadee the zebra
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| Sat 3 March from 10:00 to 1:00 |
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Beginner's Patchwork Workshop!
£35
You'll learn how to make square patchwork (pictured) and traditional hexagon patchwork with paper templates! |
| Sat 10th March from 10.00 to 1.00 |
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"Patch"
With Essex Book Festival!
Come and learn the technique of patchwork , working with Cath Kidston's new book'Patch'! Price includes the book
Fri 23rd March 11-1 |
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**By popular demand we have had to add another date! **
Fri 23rd March 2.30-4.30 |
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Upholster a Footstool Workshop! |
Create your own individual 10x14” footstool with 'Queen Anne' legs with the help of a professional upholsterer! You can bring along your own fabric or choose from the range available at the shop.
All materials included in the price, there will be a short break for a nice cup of tea and a biscuit. Go on, you know you want to... |
| £61 |
| Sat 25th Feb from 2.00 to 6.00 |
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| Sat 7th April 2.00 to 6.00 |
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Beginners Crochet Workshop |
Learn the basic skills of crochet during this three hour workshop and leave with your very own granny square or flower! Granny (or Afghan) squares are the most popular blanket making technique. Crochet hooks and wool will be provided and you can take them home to practice with. There will be a short break for a nice cup of tea and a biscuit. Go on, you know you want to... |
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| Granny Squares: Wed 22 Feb 11:00 to 2:00 |
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Crochet Flowers:
Sat 3 March from 2:00 to 5:00 |
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Granny Squares:
Sat 7 April from 10:00 to 1:00 |
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Crochet - The Next Steps: How to Read a Pattern |
Already know how to crochet? Take the next steps at this 3 hour workshop! We will run through how to read a pattern so you can embark on bigger and better projects! Crochet hooks and wool will be provided and you can take them home to practice with. There will be a short break for a nice cup of tea and a biscuit. Go on, you know you want to... |
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| Sat 31 March from 2:30 to 5:30 |
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Introduction to Felt Making Workshop |
Learn to make your own felt traditionally using the soap and water method and then make a beautiful flower with added beads!
All materials included in the price. There will be a short break for a nice cup of tea and a biscuit. Go on, you know you want to... |
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| Thurs 8 March from 6:00 to 9:00 |
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Beginners Curtain Making Workshop! |
On this beginner's workshop you will learn how to make curtains, from the measuring to the construction. You will be shown how to mitre corners and insert lining.
You will produce a sample curtain to take away on the day. After this one day workshop you will be ready to start that project for you home. You will learn from a fully qualified curtain maker all the tricks of the trade, while producing a professional finish.
All materials included in the price however if you wish to bring your own fabric you are welcome to. There will be a short break for a nice cup of tea and a biscuit. Go on, you know you want to... |
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| Tues 20 March from 6:00 to 9:00 |
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Curtain Making - The Next Steps |
This workshop is designed for people who already have basic curtain making skills. You will make 3 different types of heading, Pinch pleat, goblet and Eyelets and will leave with samples of all 3 to apply to handmade curtains of your choice, with the know how from a professional curtain maker!
All materials included in the price however if you wish to bring your own fabric you are welcome to. There will be a short break for a nice cup of tea and a biscuit. Go on, you know you want to... |
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| Thurs 5 April from 10:30 to 1:30 |
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Roman Blind |
Learn how to make a Roman Blind with Sarah, our professional curtain maker. She will take you through the process step by step and you'll leave with a finished blind! How exciting!
All materials included in the price however if you wish to bring your own fabric you are welcome to. There will be a short break for a nice cup of tea and a biscuit. Go on, you know you want to... |
| £38 |
| Tues 13 March 2012 from 6:00 to 9:00 |
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Introduction to Silver Clay Jewellery Making Workshop! |
In this 4 hour workshop you will learn the basics of working with silver clay. It will cover how to handle, texture and shape Silver Clay, how to create different finishes and you will go home with a bespoke piece of Pure Silver jewellery made by you. You will be supplied with 5 grams of 100% silver art clay, use of all the tools and equipment and expert tuition! There will be a short break for a cup of tea and a biscuit. Go on, you know you want to! |
| £60 |
| Sat 17th March from 10.00 to 2.00 |
5 places left |
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Vintage Hair & Make Up Workshop |
Something a bit different for Make, Do & Mend but in keeping with our vintage style! You will learn how to do a Victory Roll and Pin Curls as well as hints and tips on make up for achieving that vintage look!
Bring along lots of kirby grips, a rats tail comb, hair putty and the firmest hold hairspray you can find! Remember to have washed your hair the night before. For health and safety reasons you must also bring along your own eye liner, we recommend something like 'Barry M Liquid Eyeliner' and red red lip stick. Tea and coffee will be provided. Go on, you know you want to! |
| £17 |
| Sat 24 March from 2:30 to 5:30 |
6 places left |
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