All classes and day schools listed below are held in Torquay, Devon. We look forward to hearing from you.
All enquiries please email to mailto:mail@fabbeads.co.uk
Tea and coffee will be available throughout the day, and on full day classes we will indulge ourselves with one of Alison's cakes for afternoon tea. (Please bring your own lunch or there are food outlets nearby).
2013
Positively Mediaeval with Frances Pickering
May 9th and 10th Thursday and Friday 10am - 4pm Fee £85
On this course we will explore the Mediaeval period. We will use a variety of techniques and materials to make a book with a richly coloured, padded and stitched surface to create a leathery look. We will start by using a sandwich of tissue and felt.
The theme for this course comes from a new book by Frances, which will be published in 2013
To see Frances' work go to - http://www.frannyp.co.uk
Positively Mediaeval with Frances Pickering
May 14th to 17th Tuesday to Friday 10am to 4pm Fee £160
On this course we will explore the Mediaeval period. We will use a variety of techniques and materials to make a book with a richly coloured, padded and stitched surface to create a leathery look. We will start by using a sandwich of tissue and felt.
Then, because we have two extra days, we will start to fill our book. Frances will also show us how to make a decorated calico pouch to put our treasure into.
The theme for this course comes from a new book by Frances, which will be published in 2013
To see Frances' work go to - http://www.frannyp.co.uk
Scrumptious Spunbond with Kim Thittichai
June 18th Tuesday 10am to 4pm Fee £40
Spend a whole day experimenting, and developing, new techniques; with all the latest materials for surface decoration and 3D work. You will discover the joys of various weights of Spunbond and much more. We will be colouring and layering
with various products to create amazing textures and effects to stitch into by
hand or machine. Kim sometimes calls this class Earth Jewels.
To see more of Kim's work go to - http://nid-noi.com
The Journey with Kim Thittichai
June 19th Wednesday 10am to 4pm Fee £40
Never be afraid of the 'D' word again. Kim says this is the most important workshop that she teaches, and with great results.
Take a journey, imaginary or otherwise, and learn how to create your own designs and printing blocks. You will leave with several designs and printing blocks ready to start on your next masterpiece.
To see more of Kims work go to - http://nid-noi.com
Pictures of this workshop are also on her facebook and blog pages.
Embroidered Insects with Heide Henkins
September 5th and 6th Thursday and Friday 10am to 4pm Fee £65
Heide will bring her wonderful hand stitched Embroidered Insects for us to see and to make. She will bring a selection of very detailed handouts from which we can choose the insect we would like to make. Other handouts will also be available so that we can continue the process after the class.
As you can see from the pictures, Heide has made some of her insects to use as part of a necklace, but they would look stunning in any setting. They would grace any textile work, or adorn a box. Beads can also be added if desired.
Heide's work is absolutely beautiful and greatly admired. She does not have a web site but is a member of exhibiting groups and the Beadworkers Guild. Google her name and you will find sources for her varied achievements.
Saxon and Medieval Inspirations with Isobel Hall
November 7th and 8th Thursday and Friday 10am to 4pm Fee £80
Isobel is working on the theme of Saxon and Medieval inspirations. The resulting items will be exhibited in Kirkleatham Museum, Cleveland Jan-April 2013. The accompanying book will be published in 2013.
Our course will be based on the new techniques explored for this book. I will be
able to add more details once the book is published. However after the stunning work achieved by everyone in 2012 I know we will have a very rewarding, and busy, two days.
See more of Isobel's work on her website : http://www.isobelhall.co.uk
Another varied and exciting year which we hope you will enjoy
Please email for further information, and more pictures of tutors work, on these and other courses, we look forward to hearing from you.
Sylvia and Alison