Suitability - Intermediate Suitable for anyone who has attended the workshop 'Making a Temari Ball' or who have made a Temari ball previously.
Dates There will be a dedicated Temari Ball workshop for levels 2 & 3 published each Autumn.
Cost £59 per person including all materials and access to a YouTube tutorial after the workshop. Currently £35 for any subsequent workshop to work the same project (with tutoring but no materials provided).
Times 10.00 am. to 4.00 pm. with 45 minutes for lunch Arrival: from 9.30 am. Please note that you may start stitching from 9.30 am. if you wish.
Location Alstonefield Memorial Hall (The Village Hall) Postcode for Satnav - DE6 2FR Click for Directions
Refreshments Tea & coffee is provided throughout the day, with home-made biscuits mid-morning and cake mid-afternoon.
What you need to bring A packed lunch One pre-wrapped polystyrene ball* (so that we can begin measuring at the start of the workshop) (Pins and a needle are included with your kit and embroidery & paper scissors are provided for your use on the day. However you are welcome to bring your own sewing kit if you prefer).
* Please use a 60 mm polystyrene ball. The ball should be wrapped to the cotton stage and be ready for measuring at the start of the workshop. Please make sure that you don't use less than 10g of DK wool to do your wrapping and please bring the cotton used to wrap the ball with you.
All other materials and equipment are provided. N.B. you will be provided with a poly ball and as part of your pack, to replace the one you have wrapped.
About the Workshop The workshop is limited to 12 persons, who may be working on different projects. You will learn to measure the ball into 6 squares and work any of the designs pictured in photograph above. There will be a range of coloured threads to choose from. A link to the video tutorial will be e-mailed to you after the workshop in order for you to be able to complete the embroidery at home or return to attend another workshop at a reduced price.