Amanda Cook – from Fiddle Fingers to Artist in Residence

Kennet Valley Hall Kennet Valley Hall, Lockeridge

Amanda will share her artistic journey; things she has discovered along the way and the joy in using materials most would regard as rubbish. Amanda completed an A level in […]

Sketch & Stitch Day

Kennet Valley Hall Kennet Valley Hall, Lockeridge

A repeat of our very successful day last year.

Angela Knapp – Bird Workshop

Kennet Valley Hall Kennet Valley Hall, Lockeridge

In this workshop, Angela will take you through creating your own image of a long tailed tit, including building fabric image, a discussion about fabric and thread choice, image selection, […]

Jill Salmons – Costumes and Cultures of South America

Kennet Valley Hall Kennet Valley Hall, Lockeridge

Jill will be giving a talk on a study of costumes from 3,000 years ago to present day with particular reference to Peru, Mexico and Guatamala  (Costumes and Hats will […]

Tase Woolf – Introduction to English Paper Piecing

Kennet Valley Hall Kennet Valley Hall, Lockeridge

English paper piecing (EPP) is a patchwork technique dating back to the 1770s. The techniques folds fabric over paper templates, which makes sewing shapes such as hexagons and diamonds much […]

Jayne Emerson – A Journey Through My Creative Life

Kennet Valley Hall Kennet Valley Hall, Lockeridge

Jayne will be talking about her life, including studying Textiles at Central St Martins, having her own upcycled fashion label, writing 6 books, selling designs to international fashion and interior […]

Jan Tillett – Stitched Surface Texture

Kennet Valley Hall Kennet Valley Hall, Lockeridge

Using Free Motion Stitching you will learn a variety of ways to raise the surface of your fabrics to create rich, textural surfaces. You will go home with a variety […]