Skirt in a Day Workshop

Some lovely skirts from this day workshop next one in Autumn at the Folk House

New classes at Bristol folk House - Summer Term

Coming soon to Bristol Folk House... Booking opens on Tuesday 22nd March, please do not try to book before then, contact them on  0117 926 2987, or visit www.bristolfolkhouse.co.uk (from that date) for more information (Or ask me for further details). If you are a Bristol Folk house Co-op member booking opens on Monday.

Day Workshops:

Print Making: 30th April 10.00 - 4.00 

Skirt in a Day: 7th May 10.00 - 4.00 

Felt Making: Friday 20th May 10.00 - 4.00

Sewing for Beginners: 18th June 10.00 - 1.00 

Sewing for Improvers: 18th June 1.30 - 4.30 

Lino Printing: 2nd July 10.00 - 4.00 

Recycling Fabric Accessories: 9th July 10.00 - 4.00 

Weekly classes:

Felt Making: Tues 10.30 - 12.30 start 26 April - 5 weeks *New*

Felt Making: Tues 4.00 - 6.00 start 7 June - 5 weeks *New*

Free Machine Embroidery: Tues 4.00 - 6.00 start 26 April - 5 weeks *New*

Free Machine Embroidery: Tues 10.30 - 12.30 start 7 June - 5 weeks *New*

Print Making: Tues 1.30 - 3.30 start 26 April - 10 weeks *New*

Recycling Fabrics: Wed 7.45 - 9.45 start 27 April - 10 weeks

Retro Sewing: Wed 5.30 - 7.30 start 27 April - 5 weeks

Fabric Manipulation: Wed 5.30 - 7.30 start 8 June - 5 weeks

Felt making - Learn the basics of felt making, or improve your skills, we will be begin in 2D and work upto 3D shapes and objects.

Free machine embroidery - learn to use a sewing machine to draw, combine this with applique and create wonderful designs for your own projects

Printmaking - learn a variety of print techniques including lino, press, mono and collagraph prints, build up the techniques over weeks and learn to combine whilst working on your own projects.

New Workshops at my studio

Studio Workshops - March 2011 

Julie Roberts is offering the rare chance to take part in workshops at her studio in Easton, Bristol. For booking please contact Julie on 07890 443705, or email julie@julieroberts.co.uk

Evening Classes

Thursday 10^th March              Get to Grips with your Sewing Machine   6-9pm              £20

Inherited a machine? Recently got a new one? Not quite sure where to start? Bring your machine along and Julie will guide you through the different functions and teach you the basics of machine sewing, including threading the machine, winding the bobbin, sewing straight lines and making button holes. You will even go home with your very own cushion cover.

Thursday 17^th March              Sewing for Improvers- Appliqué Purse     6-9pm              £20

Bring along your machine and learn how to put in a zip and try appliqué (adding a design to the surface of the fabric) to make your own unique zipped purse; build upon your basic sewing knowledge.

Thursday 24^th March              Knockout Knickers                                      6-9pm              £20

Bring along your machine and try something different.  Use some of the fancier stitches on your machine and try stitching elastic. Come away with a fantastic pair of fancy pants, and the knowledge and skills to produce many more.

NB. All the above workshops require you to bring some materials and sewing machine; a list will be sent with confirmation of your booking. If you do not have access to a machine but are interested in attending, please contact Julie anyway, as a limited amount of machines may be available for your use.

Weekend Workshops

Saturday 5^th March                 Felt Making                                                    10am-4pm       £35

Explore the basics of felt making using a variety of wet felt techniques. You will make a selection of beautiful pieces to take home. No experience necessary. Most materials included in course fee.

Saturday 12^th March               Skirt in a Day                                                 10am-4pm       £30

Be the envy of your friends and make a simple unique wrap skirt in one day. You will learn how to alter your own pattern to fit and this can be taken away to make more in the future. This is suitable for all levels including beginners. You will need to bring your own sewing machine and fabric, details will be provided. (If you do not have access to a machine but are interested in attending, please contact Julie anyway, as a limited amount of machines may be available for your use.)

Sunday 13^th March                 Recycling Fabrics - Accessories                10am-4pm       £30

Ever wondered what to do with those scraps of fabrics or worn out clothes? Bring them along and turn them into stunning accessories. You will learn various textile techniques including fabric bonding, manipulation, and hand-stitch. The techniques can be applied to other fabrics to provide decorative elements to clothing as well. By the end of the day you will have lots of ideas and a selection of wonderful accessories to show off.

Sunday 20^th March                 Print Making                                                  10am-4pm       £35

Try a variety of experimental and simple print making techniques. 3 different techniques will be demonstrated throughout the day. You will go home with a variety of prints and the ability to carry on at home. No experience necessary. Materials included in course fee.

Apron Making Class

Apron making today at the Folk House summer school. (Nice to see a few familiar faces here as well.) This was a beginners sewing class to make a reversible apron, lots of nice fabric choices. Most people almost got finished, with just a very little bit to do at home, wish I had photos of the finished things, but I have been promised them! Meanwhile have a look at work in progress...