Mixed Media artist and Nottingham Craft Mafia member Gillian Lee Smith is teaching a selection of workshops at the Debbie Bryan Shop & Studio.  The next up-coming workshop is Lace Market Legacy – a journal making workshop to be held on Saturday 12th September. Inspired by the history and atmosphere of the beautiful Nottingham Lace Market this will be a fun relaxing day where the only goal is to immerse yourself in an indulgent day of creating! The result will be a unique and personal hand bound book.

Places are still available and you can find out more details on Gillian’s website as well as finding out about future dates.

You can also meet Gillian and see her at work at a Sunday Tea Party at the Debbie Bryan Shop & Studio in a ‘Meet the artist’ day to celebrate her collaboration with Debbie and to chat to the artist as well as partake in some tea and cake!! 11am till 5 pm with tea and cake served 2 till 3pm.

Hannah Wroe of Hannah and Bella fame and local seamstress extraordinaire has been lovely enough to send us details for her forthcoming classes this Autumn. To book please call in at the Textile Workshop at 678 Mansfield Road, Nottingham, call 0115 9603337 or email hannahandbella[at]gmail.com.

Hannah is also offering Private Home Tutition for those who want to ‘make friends with their sewing machine’! At £35 / £30, Hannah will give you a whistlestop tour of your unused machine and in an hour and a half you’ll be raring to go!

September

Tuesday 1st September, 6pm-9.30pm
Frilly Knickers Night!
Make a pair of cotton frilly knickers in one evening.
Materials cost : £5.00. Evening class: £25/£23 concessions.

Tuesday 8th September, 6pm-9.30pm
Remake and Remodel Your Wardrobe
Bring your own project to remake, alter or mend.
Materials cost £5.00. Evening class: £25/£23 concessions.

Tuesday 15th September, 6.30-9.30pm
Leather Flower Corsages
Make a vintage inspired corsage out of leather and suede.
Materials cost £5.00. Evening class: £25/£23 concessions.

Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September, 9.30am-4pm
Bodice and Sleeve Pattern Drafting*
Draft your own bodice and sleeve block and learn how to alter them to create your own designs.
Materials cost £8.00. Two day workshop: £85/£80 concessions.

October

Saturday 31st October, 9.30am-4pm
Vintage Slippers*
Come and make your own pair of beautiful slippers perfect as the long nights draw in.
Materials cost £10. One day workshop: £45.00/£40.

November

Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th November, 9.30-4.30pm
Pattern Draft your own skirt to fit*
Make a skirt block and alter it to fit then create a pattern for you own skirt design.
Materials cost: £8.00. Two day workshop: £85/£80 concessions.

Sunday 15th November, 9.30am-4pm
Clip frame purses
Make your own clip frame purses from vintage fabrics and decorate them with applique and stitch.
Materials cost £5.00. One day workshop: £45.00/£40.

December

Sunday 13th December, 9.30am -4pm
Vintage Flowers
Make a selection of flower corsages using vintage techniques and inspiration.
Materials cost: £5.00. One day workshop: £45.00/£40.

January

Saturday 9th January, 9.30am-4pm
More Vintage Flowers:
This is a follow on from the ‘Vintage Flowers’ class looking at more vintage corsages using ribbons and fabrics.
Materials cost: £5.00. One day workshop: £45.00/£40.

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Here at the NCM, we always love hearing about local happenings – especially those set up by individuals looking to spread the crafty message and share their skills and experience! The Knitting Academy are a knitwear design duo with a combined 35 years in the industry. With their classes and workshops, they aim to teach everyone how to hand-knit!

So gather up your ideas, your enthusiasm, and go along to the next Beginners workshop. All “ingredients” are provided, and there is a Goodie Bag for every new Beginner, individually designed and brimming with crafty items for you to take away!

Beginners Knitting at The Knitting Academy
25th July 2009 11am – 5pm
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Email them or phone 0115 8450688 for more details and how to book.