U N L O C K Y O U R C R E A T I V E

P O T E N T I A L

At Old Bank

Studios we

offer a range of

courses and

full day work –

shops. The

fully equipped Textile studio and former

Edwardian banking hall provide ideal spaces

where students can work in a relaxed,

ambient atmosphere. Whether a complete

novice or an experienced artist you are sure to

find workshops to suit your needs.

All full day workshops include homemade lunch and refreshments

We are located in the heart of Old Harwich, just a

few yards from the Electric Palace Cinema.

TEXTILE & CRAFT 2017 PROGRAMME

www.oldbankstudios.co.uk

Old Bank Studios

U N L O C K Y O U R C R E A T I V E P O T E N T I A L

Sunday 9th April £49 Rosie MacRae – Needle Felting Dogs Even absolute beginners can make wonderful felt dogs and other animals on this fun day of sculpting Marino wool. All Materials Included

Old Bank Studios, 19 Kings Quay St. Harwich, Essex, CO12 3ER

01255 242930 / 07944 133902

info@oldbankstudios.co.uk

www.oldbankstudios.co.uk

Saturday 4th November £79

Felt By Bridget – Felt Hat Making Learn how to make fabulous felted flowers and progress onto a beautiful hat of your own design. All Materials Included

Saturday 22nd April £59

Kris Marriott – Wet Felting - Bag Making Workshop All Materials Included

Make a felt bag in your choice of style and size.

Monday 24th April £95

Melanie Blakie – Beginners Silver Clay Includes £25 worth of materials Make three pieces of jewellery in solid silver.

Sunday 7th May £75

Deb Hart – Willow Obelisk and Sunflower All Materials Included Deb Hart will have you completing a Garden Obelisk and a Sunflower garden ornament.

Sunday 17th September £75

Deb Hart – Traditional Willow Basket All Materials Included Make a functional basket with handle in a day.

Saturday 25th November £55

Lois Codellia – Festive Paper-Cutting for Beginners Learn the basic techniques of knife paper-cutting with a festive theme – Christmas card? All Materials Included

Sunday 19th March £75

Deb Hart – Traditional Willow Basket All Materials Included Make a functional basket with handle in a day.

Saturday 1st April £55

Lois Codellia – An Introduction to Paper-Cutting Beginners Welcome Learn the basic techniques of knife paper-cutting. All Materials Included

The following Full Day Workshops start at

10.00am and finish at 4.00pm. They include 2

course homemade lunch and refreshments.

Craft Workshops

Saturday 11th & 18th February £98 Alex Waylett – Contemporary Panel (2 day workshop) You will cover a multitude of different techniques – from design transfer to preparing your fabric for paint and applique

Sunday 23rd July £49

Bev Caleno – Beginners Textile Art, Machine Embroidery Learn how to create beautiful artwork, using textiles as the medium. All Materials Included

Saturday 5th August £49

Alex Waylett – Laminated Stitch Make a contemporary panel using clear plastic and other materials. All Materials Included

Monday 14th August £49

Amanda Walker – Beginners Dressmaking Summer School (day 1 pyjama bottoms)

Friday 17th November £55

Alex Waylett – Soldered Book Cover Layers of printed fabric are sandwiched and stitched before using a soldering tool to reverse applique. All Materials Included

Saturday 9th September £98

Amanda Walker – Beginners & Improvers Dressmaking (unlined coat 2 day course)

Tuesday 23rd May £49

Alex Waylett – Machine Embroidery Stitched Samples This day is ideal for beginners as well as those wishing to build up a library of different stitch effects for your own future reference. All Materials Included

Friday 26th May £65

Jacky Linney – Textile Screen Printing Learn the basic techniques of screen-printing, to go home with a unique fabric of your own design. All Materials Included

Mon. 15th & Tues 16th May £130

Janice Gunner - Shibori Dyeing with Indigo (2 day course) Be introduced to the magical and ancient art of Indigo Dyeing using a variety of tie dye/Shibori techniques. All Materials Included

Monday 12th June £59

Janice Gunner – After Boro This workshop will introduce you to how simple scraps of fabric can be put together to make a small piece of work inspired be Boro.

Sat. 10th & Sun. 11th June £98

Amanda Walker – Beginners Dressmaking (nightwear) Using patterns provided by Amanda you will cut out and make two garments.

Tuesday 28th March £52

Alex Waylett – Indian Tile Panel Create a highly ornate panel with the use of water soluble fabrics combined with appliqued space dyed velvets and decorative cords. All Materials Included

Tuesday 15th August £49

Amanda Walker – Beginners Dressmaking Summer School (day 2 little girls dress)

Wednesday 16th August £49

Amanda Walker – Beginners Dressmaking Summer School (day 3 little boys shirt)

Thurs. 24th & Fri. 25th August £98

Alex Waylett – Contemporary Panel (2 day workshop) You will cover a multitude of different techniques – from design transfer to preparing your fabric for paint and applique

Sunday 3rd September £55

Alex Waylett – Clutch Bags Design and construct a fully lined purse with machine embroidered front panel All Materials Included

Monday 13th March £95

Amanda Walker – Beginners Dressmaking 6 week course Monday mornings 10.00 to 12.30 Starting 13th March, Monday mornings ending on 8th May (3 week break for Easter).

Starts 29th September £150

Alex Waylett – Art to Stitch (5 Sessions) Fridays 10.00 to 3.00 Creating sketchbooks and samples which can be transferred to your stitched textile work. Does not include lunch

Sunday 9th July £55

Bev Caleno – Applique Cushion All Materials and Feather Cushion Pad Included Suitable for Beginners and Improvers.

Sunday 4th June £59

Lynda Monk – Mixed Media and Thermofax Printing A fast and furious day playing with Tyvek, Lutradur, Tissue Paper, Kunin Felt, dyes, paints and stitching. All Materials Included

Monday 16th October £59

Janice Gunner – Liberating Log Cabin Fast, fun and very few rules! This technique can have as much “attitude” as you like. This is irregular log cabin style technique.

Sunday 19th February £75

Anne Schwegmann – Upcycled Mosaic Panel Create your own Mermaid, Merman or fish panel using a variety of recycled materials. All Materials Included Monday 6th March £65

Melanie Blakie – Polymer Clay Jewellery Design and make several pieces of jewellery in this relaxed, fun day. All Materials Included

Sunday 12th March £59

Tessa Spanton – Silk Painting, Scarf Paint a silk scarf for yourself or as a gift for a friend. No previous experience of silk painting or drawing necessary All Materials Included