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Workshops at IDC
Courses available from Inkberrow Design Centre
May 2010
23rd May
Basic Silk Painting (For beginners
Learn basic silk painting skills creating panels from
templates and colour blending, Gutta work, salt effect and Batik.
Maximum 8 people
Lucy Holbrook
£45 + Materials
30th May
Fabric Decoration
Using a range of items like T-shirts, bags & shoes, pieces of fabrics, bead and sequinsfrom
your sewing box will be used to update and customise items, as well as using
silk painting, machine embroidery and fabric paints for the decoration.
Maximum 8 people
Lucy Holbrook
£45 + Materials
June 2010
6th June
Bag & Accessory Making
The chance to make your clutch bag, necklace & brooches. Using a range of accessories like beads and buttons, and an array of fabrics to create an individual design.
Maximum 8 people
Lucy Holbrook
£45 + Materials
20th June
Pattern Cutting
Design you own camisole, skirt or dress & create a paper pattern, to make up a toile.
Maximum 8 people
Lucy Holbrook
£45 + Materials
26th – 27th June
Hat Making Workshop Millinery
On this two day course you choose... do you want to block and make your own felt hat? Create a parisisal straw hat perfect for that special summer occasion? or perhaps a hat to enhance your wedding season outfit? You can also attend for one day at the reduced price of £65 to create a fascinator.
Maximum 6 people
Bobbi Heath
£130 + Materials
28th - 29th June
Vintage Cushions and Bolsters
Using recycle fabrics, eveningwear, Bridal wear outfits, maybe !!!
Save your memories in a decorative/ ornate vintage cushion
Maximum 6 people
Liz Fletcher
£130 +Materials
July 2010
Helen McCook
from the
Royal School of Needlework
Hampton Court, London
1st – 2ndJuly
Hand Embroidery – Intermediate Level
Learn techniques including; Traditional gold work and the dazzling effects produced using gold threads. Silk Shading, known as needle painting of long or short, shaded designs can be subtly rendered in single or double strands of silken thread. Jacobean in Crewel Wools, using variety of stitches to create texture and pattern in designs incorporating tree of life, animals, flora and fauna neatly worked into woollen embroidery threads. Canvas Stitches wide ranging techniques of unending variety of stitches to compliment the chosen design.
Maximum 10 people
Helen McCook
£105 + Materials
4th July
Fabric Decoration
Using a range of items like T-shirts, bags & shoes, pieces of fabrics, bead and sequins from your sewing box will be used to update and customise items. As well as using silk painting, machine embroidery and fabric paints for the decoration
Maximum 8 people
Lucy Holbrook
£45 + Materials
Helen McCook
from the
Royal School of Needlework
Hampton Court, London
5th – 7th July
Hand Embroidery – Advanced Level
Learn techniques including; Traditional gold work and the dazzling effects produced using gold threads. Silk Shading, known as needle painting of long or short, shaded designs can be subtly rendered in single or double strands of silken thread. Jacobean in Crewel Wools, using variety of stitches to create texture and pattern in designs incorporating tree of life, animals, flora and fauna neatly worked into woollen embroidery threads. Canvas Stitches wide ranging techniques of unending variety of stitches to compliment the chosen design.
Maximum 10 people
Helen McCook
£150 + Materials
5th – 6th July
Vintage Cushions and bolsters
Using recycle fabrics, eveningwear, Bridal wear Outfits, maybe!!!
Save your memories in a decorative/ornate vintage cushio
Maximum 6 people
Liz Fletcher
£130 +Materials
Helen McCook
from the
Royal School of Needlework
Hampton Court, London
8th July
Hand Embroidery – Beginners Level
Learn techniques including; Traditional gold work and the dazzling effects produced using gold threads. Silk Shading, known as needle painting of long or short, shaded designs can be subtly rendered in single or double strands of silken thread. Jacobean in Crewel Wools, using variety of stitches to create texture and pattern in designs incorporating tree of life, animals, flora and fauna neatly worked into woollen embroidery threads. Canvas Stitches wide ranging techniques of unending variety of stitches to compliment the chosen design.
Maximum 10 people
Helen McCook
£55 + Materials
11th July
Bag & Accessory Making
The chance to make your clutch bag, necklace & brooches. Using a range of accessories like beads and buttons and an array of fabrics to create an individual design
Maximum 8 people
Lucy Holbrook
£45 + Materials
Helen McCook
from the
Royal school of needlework
Hampton Court, London
12th July
Hand Embroidery – Beginners Level
Learn techniques including; Traditional gold work and the dazzling effects produced using gold threads. Silk Shading, known as needle painting of long or short, shaded designs can be subtly rendered in single or double strands of silken thread. Jacobean in Crewel Wools, using variety of stitches to create texture and pattern in designs incorporating tree of life, animals, flora and fauna neatly worked into woollen embroidery threads. Canvas Stitches wide ranging techniques of unending variety of stitches to compliment the chosen design.
Maximum 10 people
Helen McCook
£55 + Materials
Helen McCook
from the
Royal School of Needlework
Hampton Court, London
15th July
Hand Embroidery – Beginners Level
Learn techniques including; Traditional gold work and the dazzling effects produced using gold threads. Silk Shading, known as needle painting of long or short, shaded designs can be subtly rendered in single or double strands of silken thread. Jacobean in Crewel Wools, using variety of stitches to create texture and pattern in designs incorporating tree of life, animals, flora and fauna neatly worked into woollen embroidery threads. Canvas Stitches wide ranging techniques of unending variety of stitches to compliment the chosen design.
Maximum 10 people
Helen McCook
£55 + Materials
18th July
Pattern Cutting
Design you own camisole, skirt or dress & create a paper pattern, to make up a toile.
Maximum 8 people
Lucy Holbrook
£45 + Materials
19th July
Vintage Cushions
One day only
Using recycle fabrics, eveningwears, bridal wear Outfits, maybe!!!
Save your memories in a decorative/ornate vintage cushion
Maximum 6 people
Liz Fletcher
£65 +Materials
20th July
Roman Blind
Learn to make and design your own individual blind which can benefit any window
Maximum 6 people
Liz Fletcher
£65 +Materials
25th July
Basic Silk Painting (For beginners)
Learn basic silk painting skills creating panels from templates and colour blending, Gutta work, salt effect and Batik.
Maximum 8 people
Lucy Holbrook
£45 + Materials
26th – 27th July
Block Making Workshop Millinery
Make a brim and a crown block to your own design on this very intensive two day workshop.
Maximum 6 people
Bobbi Heath
£130 + Materials
28th – 29th July
The Embellished Surface (Incorporating wet and dry techniques)
Create a whole new textile using Embellishing Machine and needle felting techniques. Re cycle wool and fabric fragments, add ‘bits of glitz’ to enhance and transform your textile pieces.
Maximum 10 people
Maggie Swain
£130 + Materials
28th – 29th July
Hat Making Workshop Millinery
On this two day course you choose... do you want to block and make your own felt hat? Create a parisisal straw hat perfect for that special summer occasion? or perhaps a hat to enhance your wedding season outfit? You can also attend for one day at the reduced price of £65 to create a fascinator.
Maximum 6 people
Bobbi Heath
£130 + Materials
Helen McCook
from the
Royal School of Needlework
Hampton Court, London
29th – 31st July
Hand Embroidery – Advanced Level
Learn techniques including; Traditional gold work and the dazzling effects produced using gold threads. Silk Shading, known as needle painting of long or short, shaded designs can be subtly rendered in single or double strands of silken thread. Jacobean in Crewel Wools, using variety of stitches to create texture and pattern in designs incorporating tree of life, animals, flora and fauna neatly worked into woollen embroidery threads. Canvas Stitches wide ranging techniques of unending variety of stitches to compliment the chosen designs
Maximum 10 peopl
Helen McCook
£150 + Materials
August 2010
1st August
The chance to make your clutch bag, necklace & brooches. Using a range of accessories like beads and buttons and an array of fabrics to create an individual designs
Maximum 8 people
Lucy Holbrook
£45 + Materials
Helen McCook
from the
Royal School of Needlework
Hampton Court, London
1st August
Hand Embroidery – Beginners Level
Learn techniques including; Traditional gold work and the dazzling effects produced using gold threads. Silk Shading, known as needle painting of long or short, shaded designs can be subtly rendered in single or double strands of silken thread. Jacobean in Crewel Wools, using variety of stitches to create texture and pattern in designs incorporating tree of life, animals, flora and fauna neatly worked into woollen embroidery threads. Canvas Stitches wide ranging techniques of unending variety of stitches to compliment the chosen designs
Maximum 10 people
Helen McCook
£55 + Materials
2nd – 5th August
Classic 4 day Corset
Workshop
Have you always wanted your very own corset made to measure?...Why not make your own!
Learn techniques and create your own over the bust style corset.
Maximum 8 people
Laura Callard
£220 +Materials
Helen McCook
from the
Royal School of Needlework
Hampton Court, London
3rd– 4th August
Hand Embroidery – Intermediate Level
Learn techniques including; Traditional gold work & the dazzling effects produced using gold threads. Silk Shading, known as needle painting of long or short, shaded designs can be subtly rendered in single or double strands of silken thread. Jacobean in Crewel Wools, using variety of stitches to create texture and pattern in designs incorporating tree of life, animals, flora and fauna neatly worked into woollen embroidery threads. Canvas Stitches wide ranging techniques of unending variety of stitches to compliment the chosen design.
Maximum 10 people
Helen McCook
£105 + Materials
Helen McCook
from the
Royal School of Needlework
Hampton Court, London
5th– 6th August
Hand Embroidery – Intermediate Level
Learn techniques including; Traditional gold work and the dazzling effects produced using gold threads. Silk Shading, known as needle painting of long or short, shaded designs can be subtly rendered in single or double strands of silken thread. Jacobean in Crewel Wools, using variety of stitches to create texture and pattern in designs incorporating tree of life, animals, flora and fauna neatly worked into woollen embroidery threads. Canvas Stitches wide ranging techniques of unending variety of stitches to compliment the chosen design.
Maximum 10 people
Helen McCook
£105 + Materials
6th August
Waspie Corset Workshop
Create a short waist clinching corset perfect for accessorising a dress or classic shirt.
Maximum 8 people
Laura Callard
£65 + Materials
8th August
Pattern Cutting
Design you own camisole, skirt or dress & create a paper pattern, to make up a toile.
Maximum 8 people
Lucy Holbrook
£45 + Materials
9th August
Vintage Cushions
Using recycle fabrics, eveningwear, Bridal wear Outfits, maybe!!!
Save your memories in a decorative/ornate vintage cushion
Maximum 6 people
Liz Fletcher
£65 +Materials
14th - 15th August
Handbag Making Workshop
Within the 2 days of workshops, you will make a structured, lined handbag to your own design.
Maximum 8 people
Laura Callard
£90 + Materials
15th August
Fabric Decoration
Using a range of items like T-shirts, bags & shoes, pieces of fabrics, bead and sequins from your sewing box will be used to update and customise items. As well as using silk painting, machine embroidery and fabric paints for the decoration
Maximum 8 people
Lucy Holbrook
£45 + Materials
16th – 17th August
½ Scale Mannequin Workshop
Design and Make your own garment in 1/2 scale in 1/2 of the time.
Using 1/2 scale mannequins this two day workshop will take you through the design process from start to finish, allowing you to learn techniques to take away and re create on a life size version.
Maximum 8 people
Laura Callard
£90 + Materials
16th August
Vintage Cushions
Using recycle fabrics, eveningwear, Bridal wear Outfits, maybe!!!
Save your memories in a decorative/ornate vintage cushion
Maximum 6 people
Liz Fletcher
£65 +Materials
17th August
Roman Blind
Learn to make and design your own individual blind which can benefit any window
Maximum 6 people
Liz Fletcher
£65 +Materials
22nd August
Pattern Cutting
Design you own camisole, skirt or dress & create a paper pattern, to make up a toile.
Maximum 8 people
Lucy Holbrook
£45 + Materials
23rd – 24th August
Kids Workshop
Two days of creativity and fun for children. Introduction to decorative techniques and machine skills.
Lucy Holbrook
Age range 8 – 12 years.
£35 +Materials
(£20.00 for one day)
Helen McCook
from the
Royal School of Needlework
Hampton Court, London
25th August
Hand Embroidery – Beginners Level
Learn techniques including; Traditional gold work and the dazzling effects produced using gold threads. Silk Shading, known as needle painting of long or short, shaded designs can be subtly rendered in single or double strands of silken thread. Jacobean in Crewel Wools, using variety of stitches to create texture and pattern in designs incorporating tree of life, animals, flora and fauna neatly worked into woollen embroidery threads. Canvas Stitches wide ranging techniques of unending variety of stitches to compliment the chosen design.
Maximum 10 people
Helen McCook
£55 + Materials
Helen McCook
from the
Royal School of Needlework
Hampton Court, London
26th– 27th August
Hand Embroidery – Intermediate Level
Learn techniques including; Traditional gold work and the dazzling effects produced using gold threads. Silk Shading, known as needle painting of long or short, shaded designs can be subtly rendered in single or
double strands of silken thread. Jacobean in Crewel Wools, using variety of stitches to create texture and pattern in designs incorporating tree of life, animals, flora and fauna neatly worked into woollen embroidery threads. Canvas Stitches wide ranging techniques of unending variety of stitches to compliment the chosen design.
Maximum 10 people
Helen McCook
£105 + Materials
29th August
Basic Silk Painting (For beginners)
Learn basic silk painting skills creating panels from templates and colour blending, gutta work, salt effect and Batik
Maximum 8 people
Lucy Holbrook
£45 + Materials