Mixed Media Quilted Wall Hanging with Sam Townsend - 6 sessions, monthly
Schedule
Tue May 21 2024 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm
Location
EH54 8 | West Lothian, SC
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Over the course of 6 x 2 hour sessions, over 6 months, you will transform a piece of white fabric (approx 22" x 16") into a pictorial or abstract quilted wall hanging. Dates for the diary.
Week 1 - 23rd April
Week 2 - 21st May
Week 3 - 25th June
Week 4 - 27th Aug
Week 5 - 24th Sept
Week 6 - 22nd Oct
For the Beginners Mixed Media Wall Hanging (which does require some basic patchwork and quilting experience) It will span 6 months with one class a month allowing time in between to work on your piece... the dates are Tuesday Evenings from 7 till 9: 23rd April; 21st May; 25th June; then a break for summer; 27th August; 24th September; 22nd October... Sam will provide you with the initial piece of fabric ready to dye and the dyes to do it on the first week, the stamps for week 2 and the drawing materials for week 3. For weeks 4,5 and 6 any extra materials such as wadding, backing and binding you will need to purchase from the shop
Week 1 - Dyeing your main background fabric and other contrasting scraps to create the base.
Week 2 - Printing and stamping your fabrics to create depth and richness.
Week 3 - learn how to create texture or a focal point through adding layers of fabrics, dyes and stitching.
Week 4 - Exploring quilting methods to add additional personalisation and depth to your work.
Week 5 - Add your own embellishments as highlights using paints, beads and couching threads, getting your quilt ready for finishing.
Week 6 - Finishing your quilted wall hanging with a faced binding and hanging sleeve.
Materials - all you need to bring to class is a ziplock bag or tub (week 1 only), your sewing machine and a sewing kit (week 3 onwards)
Note - This class can be taken using a sewing machine or by hand sewing if preferred.
Work sheets will be provided.
• initial fabric, light refreshments and 12 hours expert tuition are included in the class fee.
• Bring your own sewing machine and basic sewing kit or contact Just Sew Simple to buy the basic tools required or arrange equipment hire for the class, some backing fabrics, wadding and embellishments will be required.
• Full payment of £140 is required at the time of booking
•. Students Basic requirement list - sewing machine with cable, extension table, darning /free machining/walking/zigzag feet, sewing kit, too include scissors, needles, pins and a tape measure. Paper scissors, paper, pencil, ruler, rotary cutter and mat, quilting ruler (all available to purchase in store in advance of the class if required). Wadding, backing fabric,threads and assorted embellishments required.
• Cancellations Policy. Classes can be re-booked if cancelled with at least 7 days notice (50% with 2 days notice) With less than 48 hours, classes can only be re-booked if Just Sew Simple are able to re-book the original place.
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Where is it happening?
EH54 8, Livingston, West Lothian, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays: