Treat yourself to some time out!  Learn a new skill and come away with a special hand-made item to keep or use as a gift. Click on the workshop title below for more information.

Monday 4th September 2017 -
Evening at Betty's Sewing Box
Sashiko Pin Cushions (4 places remaining) - £20
Learn this rural needlecraft technique from Northern Japan to create a pin cushion and another to take home!

Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th September
Threads 5 year Anniversary 1/2 day Workshops
Open to existing Threads customers only
no charge - a few places now available

Friday 22nd - Sunday 24th September 2017
Derbyshire Gritstone Sheep Crewelwork Weekend (1 place now available) -  £175
You are invited to join us on a relaxing weekend away at Beechenhill Farm, close to Dovedale and the pretty village of Ilam. Maximum of 12 students (price not including accommodation).

Saturday 30th September 2017
Poppy for Remembrance (fully booked) - £39
Make a poppy using stumpwork techniques, in organza and pure silk thread.  (£1 for each place booked will be donated to the British Legion Poppy Appeal)

Thursday 5th October 2017
Temari Balls for Beginners (2 places remaining) - £39
Learn the Japanese art of Temari; how to wrap, measure and embroider a temari ball.

Saturday 7th October 2017
Bayeux Stitch Spectacle Case (fully booked) - £45
Learn the stitch of the Bayeux tapestry to make a spectacle case using pure silk threads.

Thursday 12th October 2017
Set of 8 Peahole Napkin Rings (places available) - £45
A combination of drawn and pulled thread work makes up the peahole hemstitch used to decorate pure linen to make napkin rings. For stitchers with some experience.

Saturday 14th October 2017
Temari Balls for Beginners (fully booked) - £39
Learn the Japanese art of Temari; how to wrap, measure and embroider a temari ball.

Thursday 19th October 2017
Pomegranate Pillow (fully booked) - £39
A crewelwork embroidery suitable for all, that can be made up afterwards into a pot pourri 'pillow'.

Saturday 4th November 2017
Bayeux Stitch Rooster Rack (fully booked) - £45
Learn the stitch of the Bayeux tapestry to make this colourful Rooster embroidery that can be made up into a letter rack.

Thursday 9th November 2017
Fabric Piecing by Hand (fully booked) - £45
Piece together a leaf design in cream & white cotton fabrics using the freezer paper method, then quilt, edge and decorate it using gold & decorative threads & beads.

Saturday 11th November 2017
Temari Christmas Chyrsanthemum (fully booked) - £39
A new design for those who have attended he Beginner's workshoop or made a temari ball before. The Chrysanthemum is worked on both 'sides' of the ball, overlapping in the centre. Bring a pre-wrapped ball with you.

Thursday 30th November 2017
Temari Christmas Chyrsanthemum (2 places remaining) - £39
A new design for those who have attended he Beginner's workshoop or made a temari ball before. The Chrysanthemum is worked on both 'sides' of the ball, overlapping in the centre. Bring a pre-wrapped ball with you.

Saturday 10th February 2018
Chicken Scratch Tray Cloth (places available) - £39
Learn the foundation and winding stitches that come together to make the lovely lace-like appearance of Chicken Scratch.
Full Day Workshops:
Location:         Alstonefield Village Hall (pictured above)
Times:             10.00 am. to 4.00 pm. with 30 minutes for lunch, which can be taken in the 'Old School Garden' opposite the Village Hall in good weather.
Materials:         Included in the price
Equipment:      Everything is provided for your use on the day, including battery operated LED lights and standard embroidery hoops & frames. You are welcome to bring your own sewing kit if you wish.
Refreshments: Home-made biscuits & cake and tea/coffee are provided. Gluten-free options available on request. Should you have any food allergies or specific requirements, we will do our best to accommodate you. However, as cakes and biscuits are prepared in a home kitchen, we are unable to guarantee that the baking is 100% nut free. I am often asked for recipes and these can be viewed on Pinterest
To Bring:           Yourself and a packed lunch!
Facilities:          Large car park, free Wi-Fi, hearing loop, disabled facilities,  microwave, refrigerator.
Numbers:          The number of students on each workshop will not normally exceed 15 where there are 2 Tutors and 12 with one Tutor. The minimum number required for a workshop to run is 6 persons.
Cost:                  Between £39 and £45 including materials
Accommodation: You may wish to  consider staying in Alstonefield or its surrounding area overnight and an excellent range of quality B&B and self-catering accommodation can be found in our area. Please click here for a listing of places to stay.

Evening Workshops:
Location:          Betty's Sewing Box, Cockayne Avenue, Ashbourne, DE6 1EJ
Times:               6.30 pm. to 8.30 pm.
Materials & Equipment:    All included, as above.
Refreshments:  Tea/coffee & cake are provided and served part-way through.
To Bring:            Yourself!
Car Parking:       Small car park at premises, free parking on road opposite.
Numbers:            There will be a maximum of 12 students, the minimum number required for a workshop to run is 6 persons.
Cost:                    £20 including all materials.

Weekend Workshops:
Venue:                  Beechenhill Farm, near to Dovedale and Ilam.         
Times:                  Tea-time on Friday until tea-time on Sunday
Materials & Equipment:  All included, as above.
Refreshments:     Home-made light lunch on Saturday & Sunday,  tea/coffee & home-made biscuits & cake on Friday, Saturday & Sunday, all included.
To Bring:               Yourself!
Facilities:              Car parking on site, free Wi-Fi, disabled access.
Numbers:             There will be a maximum of 12 students, the minimum number required for a workshop to run is 8 persons.
Cost:                      £175, not including accommodation.
Accommodation: Self catering options at Beechenhill. Click here for other places to stay near Beechenhill.
More Details:         Click here.

Bespoke Events:
If you would like to make a group booking for a special celebration in the location of your choice, please contact us for an individual quotation and further details.