EMBROIDERY NOW 2010
WINCHESTER
Classes in 2011 Early Notice of Dates
We are now arranging our bookings in Winchester for 2011. The following are the dates we have reserved at The Friends' Meeting House. Please make a note for your diaries now.
19 March 16 April 21 May 18 June 16 July 17 September 15 October
Keep visiting the site as we will be adding details of the classes in a smooth and orderly transition to Embroidery Now 2011
WHAT WE ARE ABOUT
The aim of Embroidery Now is to offer exciting and inspiring embroidery classes, which show how the traditional techniques can be put to novel and creative uses.
We are proud to have the services of the most talented and experienced tutors from the world of embroidery. They are all professionally trained and qualified as full-time working embroiderers and use their brilliant teaching and mentoring skills to pass on their wealth of fresh ideas and dynamic perspectives so you can apply them to your own work.
All skill levels are welcome. In our small groups of up to 10 everyone gets the attention they need - or seek. Many find that the opportunity to socialise with like-minded enthusiasts gives an extra impetus to their work.
Over the last three years all our classes have been held during the summer in Winchester, that beautiful and ancient cathedral city with its strong tradition of embroidery over many centuries, perhaps even from Roman times. This year we go there again, are sure our classes will continue to attract your support.
The Friends' Meeting House
16 Colebrook Street
WINCHESTER
The Friends Meeting House, Winchester
Telephone: 01962 864184
There is no car-parking for students, neither is the nearby municipal car-park suitable
for long-term parking. If you come by car it is best to park at the "Park and Ride", just off the M3, junction 10.
The current cost is £2.70 (September, 2009) including parking and return bus ride.
Click on the link for a map showing car park locations:
CLASS DETAILS
Time: 10am to 4pm
Class Fee: £49.00
The class fee does not include any materials or kit.
Class maxima are 10 students.
Materials Kits and Designs: In most cases a kit including materials and a design or designs will be available at the class. The cost will vary according to content and technique. There may be classes for which you will merely need to bring your own materials. Details will be supplied.
Apparatus: Most bring their own frames, generally an 8" seat frame. We can lend you one free of charge for the day, or sell you one for £14.00 if you prefer.
We provide each person with the use of a daylight simulation lamp (included in the class fee). We can also sell you a lamp (POA - and please let us know in advance).
Housekeeping: The class fee includes light refreshments, morning and afternoon, ie tea, coffee, biscuits (and sometimes a cake).
Lunch is taken between about 1pm to 2pm and is your own responsibility.
EMBROIDERY NOW CONTACT DETAILS:
Gill and Dick Holdsworth, 272 Raeburn Avenue, Surbiton, Surrey KT5 9EF
Tel: 020 8399 1233 (From outside UK: 44 208 399 1233)
SOME QUESTIONS - SOME ANSWERS
Why learn traditional hand embroidery?
Embroidery is an ancient skill common to most cultures which has developed out of both need and fancy over many thousand years. There are countless to discover, each with a variety of stitches, conventions and history which combine fascinating study with practical application and expertise.
New to embroidery? Will my inexperience matter?
Our classes will teach you technique and help you develop your creative outlet in the art of the stitch. It has long been a tradition of embroidery teaching for the novice and the experienced hand to work side by side. Our tutors do not just stand at the front, telling you what to do. They are well-versed in tailoring their mentoring to your individual needs and progress.
An experienced embroiderer?
Our tutors will introduce new concepts and move you on. They're not above learning from you, too, of you have something to say.
Is Embroidery Art?
Embroidery and other stitch techniques can be used as a medium for art and famous artists have done so recently. Life - and Art - are what you make them!
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