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Where workshops are fully booked, please contact us to join a reserve list and/or register interest for future dates. You can sign up for our newsletter here to keep informed of new workshop dates & projects.

Monday 17th June 2019 Evening Workshop
at Betty's Sewing Box, Ashbourne
Spring Bulbs BEGINNERS - (fully booked) 
​£20 including refreshments
Embroider this hyacinth design with 2 basic stitches using hand-dyed silk 

Saturday 22nd June 2019
​Dragonflies by Twilight (Stumpwork) INTERMEDIATE 
(fully booked) - £49
Worked with silk on silk, this project provides an introduction to stumpwork and incorporates the use of wire on organza with metallic thread and beads.

Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th September 2019
Bayeux Tapestry Boat Weekend  BEGINNERS 
(fully booked) - £160
Join us for a relaxing weekend in Alstonefield working this lovely boat from the Bayeux Tapestry.

Saturday 14th September 2019
Temari Spindles (level 2)  INTERMEDIATE (fully booked) £42
For those who would like to develop their 'temari' skills. You should have attended a beginner's workshop or made a temari ball previously.

Thursday 19th September 2019
Stumpwork Poppy INTERMEDIATE (fully booked) - £49
Make this poppy corsage in time for Remembrance Sunday using organza and pure silk threads. £1 for each place booked will be donated to the British Legion Poppy Appeal.

Saturday 21st September 2019
​Dragonflies by Twilight (Stumpwork) INTERMEDIATE 
(fully booked) - £49
Worked with silk on silk, this project provides an introduction to stumpwork and incorporates the use of wire on organza with metallic thread and beads.

Thursday 3rd October 2019
Make a Temari Ball for Beginners BEGINNERS 
(fully booked) - £45
Learn how to wrap, measure and embroider a Japanese Temari Ball.

Saturday 5th October 2019
Stumpwork Poppy INTERMEDIATE (fully booked) - £49
Make this poppy corsage in time for Remembrance Sunday using organza and pure silk threads. £1 for each place booked will be donated to the British Legion Poppy Appeal.

Thursday 10th October 2019
Blackwork Honey Bees BEGINNERS (fully booked) - £45
Suitable for beginners to Blackwork, stitch this honeycomb and bee design, learning 3 easy geometric 'diaper' patterns.

Saturday 12th October 2019
Udaipur Elephant Scissor Keeper INTERMEDIATE
(fully booked) - £45
This little scissor keeper is worked with silk threads on grey silk dupion and introduces a number of embroidery stitches.

Saturday 19th October 2019
Pomegranate Pillow (Crewelwork) BEGINNERS
(fully booked) - £45
An introduction to Crewelwork (surface embroidery using wool on linen twill). Learn a range of stitches.

Thursday 24th October 2019
​Dragonflies by Twilight (Stumpwork) INTERMEDIATE 
(fully booked) - £49
Worked with silk on silk, this project provides an introduction to stumpwork and incorporates the use of wire on organza with metallic thread and beads.

Saturday 2nd November 2019
Make a Temari Ball for Beginners BEGINNERS 
(fully booked) - £45
Learn how to wrap, measure and embroider a Japanese Temari Ball.

Thursday 7th November 2019 - in aid of Waterberry Community Projects in Zambia
Finishing Off Day (fully booked) - £20 on the day
Bring your unfinished projects, places must be booked and confirmed by one week beforehand. Pay on the day. Maximum 15 people. Flexible start and finish between 9.30am & 3.30pm

Saturday 9th November 2019
Temari Christmas Chrysanthemum (level 3)  ADVANCED 
(fully booked) - £45
For those who would like to develop their 'temari' skills. You should have attended at least a beginner's workshop AND made a number of temari balls previously.

Thursday 14th November 2019
Udaipur Elephant Scissor Keeper  INTERMEDIATE
(fully booked) - £45
This little scissor keeper is worked with silk threads on grey silk dupion and introduces a number of embroidery stitches.

Saturday 16th November 2019 
Bayeux Stitch Rooster BEGINNERS 
(fully booked) - £45
Learn the stitch of the Bayeux Tapestry, working this Rooster design in pure silk threads. Suitable for beginners.

Thursday 27th February 2020
Dorset Feather Stitchery
'Lady in the African Sun'  BEGINNERS
(fully booked) - £49
Learn the various stitches that make up Dorset Feather Stitchery using variegated silk on this unique design.

Saturday 29th February 2020
Dorset Feather Stitchery
'Lady in the African Sun'  BEGINNERS
(fully booked) - £49
Learn the various stitches that make up Dorset Feather Stitchery using variegated silk on this unique design.

Thursday 5th March 2020 - in aid of Waterberry Community Projects in Zambia
Finishing Off Day (places available) - £25 on the day
Bring your unfinished projects, places must be booked and confirmed by one week beforehand. Pay on the day. Maximum 15 people. Flexible start and finish between 9.30am & 3.30pm

Saturday 7th March 2020
Make a Temari Ball for Beginners BEGINNERS 
(places available) - £45
Learn how to wrap, measure and embroider a Japanese Temari Ball.

​Saturday 14th March 2020
Blackwork Honey Bees BEGINNERS (fully booked) - £45
Suitable for beginners to Blackwork, stitch this honeycomb and bee design, learning 3 easy geometric 'diaper' patterns.

Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd May 2020
Bayeux Tapestry Boat Weekend BEGINNERS 
(2 places now available) £160
Join us for a relaxing weekend in Alstonefield working this lovely boat from the Bayeux Tapestry.
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: Tea, coffee, home-made biscuits and cake are provided on workshops. Gluten-free cake options are available on request. Should you have any food allergies or specific requirements please let us know and 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:          Workshops will run with a minimum of 6 students. Numbers will not normally exceed 13 persons. However, there may be some circumstances when numbers will vary dependent on the workshop project.
Cost:     Workshops are individually priced and all include 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 by Betty's and served part-way through, including gluten-free options.
To Bring:            Yourself!
Car Parking:       Small car park at premises, free parking on road opposite.
Numbers:            Workshops will run with a minimum of 6 students. Numbers will not normally exceed 12 persons.
Cost:                    £20 including all materials

Weekend Workshops
I sometimes run weekend workshops.  These include lunch and refreshments, but not accommodation.  Please see Bayeux Tapestry Boat for information on the next weekends.