Don't forget these workshops at my studio

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Folk House Summer School workshop dates

Julie will be running many workshops as part of the Folk House Summer School between 30th July & 7th August.  Contact them to book on  0117 926 2987 or visit  http://www.bristolfolkhouse.co.uk

*Please note bookings do not open until  Tues 7th June*

• Clutch Bag in a Day
  30 July 10 - 4
• Free Machine Embroidery
  31 July 10.30 - 3
• Felt Making 
  1 August 10 - 4
• Sewing for Beginners: Cushion  
  1 August 6 - 9
• Recycling Fabrics 
  4 August 10 - 4
• Print Making
  4 August 6 - 9
• Lino Printing 
  6 August  10 - 4 
• Sewing for Improvers
  7 August 11.30 - 3

Clutch Bag Workshop

A lovely example of a clutch bag made at my workshop on Saturday, next date at the Folk House on Sat 30th July 10 - 4, Contact them to book 0117 926 2987 (from Tuesday)

MERL 1950's bag printing / painting workshop

Half term always brings a nice range of activities, this time 1950's inspired designs and paper making... the Fifties stuff is great, I'm determined to use some of this in my house somewhere.

Have a look at what the young people created, aged 4 -14 (ish)

Spaces left in these classes...

Spaces still left on these classes:
contact  me to book

Saturday 4^th June                   Clutch Bag in a Day               10am-4pm                   £35

Build up your basic sewing skills in this day workshop. Learn to follow a basic pattern and construct and personalize a clutch bag. Use the basic pattern and shape and adapt the design to your taste. Please bring along your machine to the session.

Monday 6^th June         Knockout Knickers        6.30 -9.30pm               £25

            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. Suitable for those who have a minimum of basic machine skills and those who want to try something different.

Thursday 9^th June      Textile Jewellery    6.30 -9.30pm               £25

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.

Saturday 25^th June                 Lino printing            10am-4pm                   £35

During this class we will explore the wonderful world of lino printing! We will look at building layers and colour work and you will design and print your own blocks. You will go home with a good knowledge of lino cutting and the skills to carry on at home.

Monday 27^th June       Sewing Surgery              6.30 -9.30pm               £25

Bring along your sewing problems and your machine and Julie will help you get on your way. Suitable for those who need a bit of help with their projects or alterations.

NB. Some of 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.

Booking or more information please contact Julie on 07890 443705, or email julie@julieroberts.co.uk

Native American workshops

Year 5 pupils made designs based on traditional patterns and printed them on to fabrics to create banners.

They also made headdresses each...

Paper Making at Chepstow Museum

Using the wonders of the Wye Valley and plant materials a workshop for adults to create handmade paper