BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-// - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241105T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241105T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191127 CREATED:20240320T113203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240929T132119Z UID:13624-1730800800-1730822400@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Annabel Wilson - Discover Stitched Shibori DESCRIPTION:Explore 4 or 5 stitched shibori techniques to create you own stunning fabrics\, inspired by the natural world\, leaves\, shells\, flowers or landscape \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPayment button appears for members on September 4thnon members on October 9th URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/annabel-wilson-discover-stitched-shibori/ LOCATION:Kennet Valley Hall\, Kennet Valley Hall\, Lockeridge\, SN8 4EL CATEGORIES:Group Meeting,In Hall,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Annabel-Wilson-multi-of-work-x8-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241104T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241104T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191127 CREATED:20240523T111110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T111113Z UID:13749-1730727000-1730736000@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Annabel Wilson - Creating with Shibori DESCRIPTION:Annabel has a passion for stitched shibori and loves to teach her skills to others and see the wonderful creative fabrics they can create with her guidance. To achieve this\, she runs workshops and gives talks about shibori. Her shibori speciality is to create forms from the natural world such as flowers\, leaves\, and shells. \n\n\n\nAlso\, Townhill Studio provides a very informative blog and beautiful shibori design patterns for sale. The art of shibori can be used in mending and repurposing clothes in the movement to more sustainable living. URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/annabel-wilson-creating-with-shibori-2/ LOCATION:Kennet Valley Hall\, Kennet Valley Hall\, Lockeridge\, SN8 4EL CATEGORIES:Group Meeting,In Hall,Speaker ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Annabel-Wilson-multi-of-work-x8-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241021T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241021T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191127 CREATED:20240902T104531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T100350Z UID:14352-1729504800-1729526400@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Experimental Mark Making and Printing Day - Ann Smith DESCRIPTION:A fun day experimenting with unusual mark making tools and then combining these with a few new Gelli printing techniques for you to try. \n\n\n\nThis is an opportunity to create a collection of printed and painted papers which will be ready to use when you want to make cards\, wrapping paper or small art works. There will be a variety of papers to use which could also be layered. \n\n\n\nPaint will be provided and your could choose to go with traditional Christmas colours ready to use in the mini workshops in December or use any colour palette you fancy \n\n\n\nThis will be a relaxing day and you will get very messy; remember to bring an apron! The day will be structured with plenty of time to experiment and produce some interesting paper. \n\n\n\nMembers only URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/experimental-mark-making-and-printing-day-ann-smith/ LOCATION:Kennet Valley Hall\, Kennet Valley Hall\, Lockeridge\, SN8 4EL CATEGORIES:In Hall,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_4196-rotated.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241007T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241007T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191127 CREATED:20240523T110159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T092356Z UID:13739-1728307800-1728316800@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Vanessa Rolf - Unearthed - Stories Told Through Stitch DESCRIPTION:Textile Artist Vanessa Rolf will introduce her working methods researching archives\, using maps and delving into stories about people and landscapes. Her series of works\, created in response to Hampshire Cultural Trust’s archives of archeological artefacts questions the value of things\, what we choose to keep\, how we treasure objects\, and how these shape our ideas about being human. Vanessa primary uses hand stitch and inlaid appliqué methods with wool felt. Her practice also often includes reusing fabric that holds traces of its previous story URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/vanessa-rolf-unearthed-stories-told-through-stitch-2/ LOCATION:Kennet Valley Hall\, Kennet Valley Hall\, Lockeridge\, SN8 4EL CATEGORIES:Group Meeting,In Hall,Speaker ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/VanessaRolf_Stratigraphy_detail-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240903T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240903T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191127 CREATED:20240523T105100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T072627Z UID:13734-1725357600-1725379200@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Suzette Smart - Treasure Boxes DESCRIPTION:Membership Type\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Members £35.00 GBP\n \n \n Non-Members £45.00 GBP\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nIn this workshop you will use fabric collage and free machine stitching to create a beautiful and detailed lid for your treasure box. Suzette will share her ideas on how to create bunches of daisies and other flowers with fabric and stitch and how to include paper in your design too. You might want to include a vintage button or charm for the finishing touches. When your piece of work is finished\, it will be folded and tucked and will need just a couple of stitches to keep it in place. The base of your box can be covered in a fabric to compliment. There will be plenty of treasure boxes for inspiration! \n\n\n\nSuzette is a Textile Artist and Tutor who delivers workshops and talks throughout the UK and SW France for French General in 2023/24. She creates stitched narratives which draw on her connections within landscape and the paths that lead her through and home. \n\n\n\nIn 2019 her work Draw My World was selected for the inaugural Fine Art Textile Award Gallery at the Festival of Quilts URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/suzette-smart-treasure-boxes/ LOCATION:Kennet Valley Hall\, Kennet Valley Hall\, Lockeridge\, SN8 4EL CATEGORIES:In Hall,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/SS-90924-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240715T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240715T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191127 CREATED:20240515T102218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T102221Z UID:13690-1721037600-1721059200@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Sketch and Stitch Day DESCRIPTION:Another one of our popular days where you come along and work on a project of your choosing with other members URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/sketch-and-stitch-day/ LOCATION:Kennet Valley Hall\, Kennet Valley Hall\, Lockeridge\, SN8 4EL CATEGORIES:Group Meeting,In Hall ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Sketch-and-Stitch-day.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240701T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240701T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191127 CREATED:20240320T105710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T105712Z UID:13615-1719837000-1719846000@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Summer Lunch DESCRIPTION:Our annual summer lunch! URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/summer-lunch-4/ LOCATION:Kennet Valley Hall\, Kennet Valley Hall\, Lockeridge\, SN8 4EL CATEGORIES:Group Meeting,In Hall ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Textiles-and-Stitch-Around-Marlborough.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240607T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240609T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191127 CREATED:20230306T104839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T102508Z UID:11392-1717754400-1717948800@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Textiles & Stitch Exhibition DESCRIPTION:An exciting exhibition of our members’ work URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/textiles-stitch-exhibition/ LOCATION:Kennet Valley Hall\, Kennet Valley Hall\, Lockeridge\, SN8 4EL CATEGORIES:Exhibition,In Hall ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Exhibition-Flyer-photos-only.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240604T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240604T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191127 CREATED:20230828T151802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T094859Z UID:12643-1717493400-1717516800@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Jan Tillett - Stitched Surface Texture DESCRIPTION:This workshop is available to non members \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Membership Type\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Members £35.00 GBP\n \n \n Non-Members £45.00 GBP\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nUsing 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 of samples to inform future work. \n\n\n\nJan is a Textile Artist/Tutor from Devon. Lots of experimentation with techniques to create textured surfaces – mixing fabric\, stitch\, paint and more ! URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/jan-tillett-stitched-surface-texture/ LOCATION:Kennet Valley Hall\, Kennet Valley Hall\, Lockeridge\, SN8 4EL CATEGORIES:In Hall,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/JT0624-2-rotated.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240603T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240603T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191127 CREATED:20231010T125929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T125929Z UID:12638-1717421400-1717430400@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Jayne Emerson - A Journey Through My Creative Life DESCRIPTION: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 companies\, being on TV with Kirstie Allsopp and sharing her experimental ideas through online courses and her group the No Rules Textile Society. \n\n\n\nJayne is a practising textile designer\, author and tutor based in north Gloucestershire\, UK. She has an MA in Fashion from Central St Martins and a 1st class degree in Textiles from Loughborough College of Art and Design. \n\n\n\nFor the past 25 years she has created innovative textile samples that explore the boundaries of modern embroidery\, patchwork and needle felting. These ‘seeds of ideas’ have sold to clients including Chanel\, Calvin Klein\, Nina Ricci\, Louis Vuitton\, Dior and Balenciaga. She predominantly uses vintage and reclaimed fabrics and her studio is a treasure trove of inspiration. Jayne regularly teaches experimental textile workshops and taught Kirstie Allsopp how to needle felt on TV. She has written six books Simply Felt (with Margaret Docherty)\, The Impatient Patchworker\, The Impatient Embroiderer\, New from Old\, Simply Needle felt and Boho Felt Crafts with Rachel Henderson. \n\n\n\nDuring lockdown she recorded three online courses\, Experimental Needle Felting\, No Rules Patchwork and Water Soluble magic. Jayne opened her membership The No Rules Textile Society in March 2021. Website www.jayneemerson.co.uk –  Instagram @jayneemersontextiles –  Facebook @JayneEmersonTextileDesign URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/jayne-emerson-a-journey-through-my-creative-life/ LOCATION:Kennet Valley Hall\, Kennet Valley Hall\, Lockeridge\, SN8 4EL CATEGORIES:Group Meeting,In Hall,Speaker ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/JE0624-2StudioRansome_JayneEmerson_Branding356.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240514T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240514T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191127 CREATED:20230904T105231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T071905Z UID:12632-1715679000-1715702400@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Tase Woolf - Introduction to English Paper Piecing DESCRIPTION:Membership Type\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Members £35.00 GBP\n \n \n Non-Members £45.00 GBP\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nEnglish 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 easier than sewing with a machine. All you need to start is a little fabric\, a needle\, thread and scissors; as so little equipment is needed\, projects are really portable and can be picked up almost anywhere! \n\n\n\nIn this workshop you will learn how to: \n\n\n\n\nprepare the fabric for piecing\n\n\n\nhow to sew with an almost invisible stitch\n\n\n\npiecing the elements together and make either a needle case or a pincushion or starting your own quilt!\n\n\n\n\n\nExamples of English Paper Piecing URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/tase-woolf-introduction-to-english-paper-piecing-3/ LOCATION:Kennet Valley Hall\, Kennet Valley Hall\, Lockeridge\, SN8 4EL CATEGORIES:In Hall,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/EPP-images-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240513T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240513T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191127 CREATED:20240307T083912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T084033Z UID:13586-1715607000-1715616000@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Liz Ashurst - Inspiration from Eastern Europe DESCRIPTION:Liz will talk about her journeys to Poland and Russia with a sketchbook and camera\, giving a personal view of the landscape\, life-style and folk art and its influence on my work as an artist. \n\n\n\nLiz Ashurst trained at Chelsea & Goldsmiths College of Art where she obtained the City and Guilds Embroidery certificate parts I and II and the Goldsmiths Diploma in Art & Design. She is a member of the Designer Craftsmen\, Embroiderers Guild and New Embroidery Group. She is a qualified teacher\, working freelance and exhibiting her work both nationally and internationally. In 1998 she met Zbys (pronounced Spish) the proverbial Polish builder and her life has never been the same since ! URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/liz-ashurst-inspiration-from-eastern-europe/ LOCATION:Kennet Valley Hall\, Kennet Valley Hall\, Lockeridge\, SN8 4EL CATEGORIES:Group Meeting,In Hall,Speaker ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/0524-3-Red-Star-Odyssey.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240408T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240408T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191127 CREATED:20230828T143724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T143726Z UID:12627-1712583000-1712592000@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Jill Salmons - Costumes and Cultures of South America DESCRIPTION: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 be shown). \n\n\n\nJill has a BA in History from the University of Warwick and an MA West African Studies from Birmingham University. She has undertaken 7 years of research in West Africa and research and voluntary work in China\, Peru\, Madagascar and India. Jill own a large collection of costumes. URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/jill-salmons-costumes-and-cultures-of-south-america/ LOCATION:Kennet Valley Hall\, Kennet Valley Hall\, Lockeridge\, SN8 4EL CATEGORIES:Group Meeting,In Hall,Speaker ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/JS0424-3-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240305T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240305T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191127 CREATED:20230828T142323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T142528Z UID:12604-1709631000-1709654400@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Angela Knapp - Bird Workshop DESCRIPTION: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\, stitching on machine to add colour\, detail and creating a realistic image. \n\n\n\nThere will be a charge of £8 for a basic fabric kit and a requirements list provided for additional materials. \n\n\n\nAngela is a self taught free motion embroiderer and hand stitcher. Her work is inspired by the bird world\, increasingly focused on threatened British birds. Se is a member of Society Graphic Fine Art\, Society of Embroidered work and Contemporary Quilters West. URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/angela-knapp-bird-workshop/ LOCATION:Kennet Valley Hall\, Kennet Valley Hall\, Lockeridge\, SN8 4EL CATEGORIES:In Hall,Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240304T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240304T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191127 CREATED:20240108T111225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T113804Z UID:13147-1709559000-1709568000@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Katy Rundle DESCRIPTION:Katy Rundle is a British contemporary textile artist. Her art business was founded in 2018 and she creates from a studio in Hampshire.  She is best known for her vibrant embroidered textile collages. \n\n\n\nWinner of the ‘David Shepherd Wildlife Artist of the Year 2023 Newcomer Award\, and finalist of ‘Women’s United Art prize 2022’\, Katy is in demand as a creator of bespoke\, original art commissions. Her work is collected on both sides of the Atlantic.  \n\n\n\nIn addition\, Katy was selected for Sky Arts’ TV program ‘Landscape Artist of the Year’ (2018)\, and her work has graced multiple magazines. \n\n\n\n“My art business was born out of a passion for colour\, light\, nature\, and textiles. My vision is for people to experience a celebration of life through vibrant uplifting art.” URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/katy-rundle/ CATEGORIES:Group Meeting,In Hall,Speaker ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Rundle-040324-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240212T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240212T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191127 CREATED:20230313T105655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T105808Z UID:11632-1707732000-1707753600@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Sketch & Stitch Day DESCRIPTION:A repeat of our very successful day last year. URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/sketch-stitch-day/ LOCATION:Kennet Valley Hall\, Kennet Valley Hall\, Lockeridge\, SN8 4EL CATEGORIES:In Hall,Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240205T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240205T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191127 CREATED:20230828T141616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T125854Z UID:12598-1707139800-1707148800@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Deborah Wheeler - History and Workings of Whitchurch Silk Mill DESCRIPTION:Deborah will be giving a talk on the Whitchurch silk mill based in Hampshire including an insight into the history\, flora\, fauna\, weaving and future of Whitchurch Silk Mill URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/deborah-wheeler-history-and-workings-of-whitchurch-silk-mill-2/ LOCATION:Kennet Valley Hall\, Kennet Valley Hall\, Lockeridge\, SN8 4EL CATEGORIES:Group Meeting,In Hall,Speaker ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/0224-Whitchurch-Silk-Mill.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240108T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240108T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191127 CREATED:20230704T144554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T144635Z UID:12394-1704720600-1704729600@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Amanda Cook - from Fiddle Fingers to Artist in Residence DESCRIPTION:Amanda will share her artistic journey; things she has discovered along the way and the joy in using materials most would regard as rubbish. \n\n\n\nAmanda completed an A level in Textiles as an adult and continued her education with an Art foundation course. She held a solo exhibition in 2021 and then became the Artist in Residence at Marlborough College 2022-23 URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/amanda-cook-from-fiddle-fingers-to-artist-in-residence-2/ LOCATION:Kennet Valley Hall\, Kennet Valley Hall\, Lockeridge\, SN8 4EL CATEGORIES:Group Meeting,In Hall,Speaker ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/AC0124-03.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231120T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231120T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191127 CREATED:20230904T104655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T124542Z UID:12646-1700474400-1700496000@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Mini Workshops for Christmas DESCRIPTION:Join us for our third annual mini workshop day! \n\n\n\nThree of our talented members will each run a short workshop and you should be able to participate in all three during the day. \n\n\n\nMaterials will be provided for a small cost of £3 for each of the three workshops and if you are required to bring anything else yourself\, we will let you know. \n\n\n\nYou will have the opportunity to make …….. \n\n\n\nChristmas Cards\, a small Christmas Stocking to decorate your tree or use as a gift bag or to adorn a gift and a festive gift tag. \n\n\n\nThere will be cake\, biscuits and drinks available to purchase but you will need to bring your own lunch. The cost of a place is £10  and there will be a limited number of places available.  \n\n\n\nHave fun creating Christmas themed items with three of our talented members \n\n\n\nThis workshop is for members only and the payment button will appear in the member area URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/mini-workshops-for-christmas/ LOCATION:Kennet Valley Hall\, Kennet Valley Hall\, Lockeridge\, SN8 4EL CATEGORIES:In Hall,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/CW201123-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231107T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231107T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191127 CREATED:20230926T130042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T125943Z UID:12793-1699351200-1699372800@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Eco Printing with Ann and Tase DESCRIPTION:Another chance to learn about Eco printing\, but this time with Ann and Tase. In the morning you will learn how this fascinating technique works\, which types of leaves give the best results and what type of fabrics to use. You will use various leaves to print a piece of fabric which will be steamed during the day. \n\n\n\nIn the afternoon we will experiment with different papers and teach you how to steam these to get the best results and discuss what can be done with them! \n\n\n\nThere will be lots of examples for you to look at\, and between us we have lots of books to inspire you.  There will be a small charge for materials\, and a small materials list which we will send out later. URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/eco-printing-with-ann-and-tase/ LOCATION:Kennet Valley Hall\, Kennet Valley Hall\, Lockeridge\, SN8 4EL CATEGORIES:In Hall,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Lizzie-G-14.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231107T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231107T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191127 CREATED:20230324T141319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T125453Z UID:11706-1699347600-1699372800@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:*** Cancelled ***- Nicky Barfoot - Stitched Selfie DESCRIPTION:This workshop has now been replaced URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/nicky-barfoot-titched-selfie/ LOCATION:Kennet Valley Hall\, Kennet Valley Hall\, Lockeridge\, SN8 4EL CATEGORIES:In Hall,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/NB071123Stitched-Selfie-workshop_6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231106T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231106T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191127 CREATED:20230324T142834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T130429Z UID:11728-1699277400-1699286400@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us for a stitch day and our AGM. Lots of tea and perhaps some nice biscuits! \n\n\n\nPlease note that the original speaker is now unable to attend. URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/11728/ LOCATION:Kennet Valley Hall\, Kennet Valley Hall\, Lockeridge\, SN8 4EL CATEGORIES:Group Meeting,In Hall ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/NB-061123-Android-Selfie-web-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231016T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231016T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191127 CREATED:20230324T145541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T143352Z UID:11740-1697450400-1697472000@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Tase - Christmas Mug Rugs! DESCRIPTION:A mug rug is a mini quilt that’s a cross between a coaster and a placemat; the perfect place to keep your mug and snack. Easy to make and give\, they are an excellent way of using up scraps or that gorgeous piece of fabric you can’t bear to cut up! \n\n\n\nIn this workshop you will learn: \n\n\n\n\nThe basic structure of the mug rug\n\n\n\nDecoration ideas including piecing and applique\n\n\n\nBinding for the perfect finish\n\n\n\n\nYou’ll be able to use one of the designs provided or Tase will help you design your own! URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/tase-christmas-mug-rugs/ LOCATION:Kennet Valley Hall\, Kennet Valley Hall\, Lockeridge\, SN8 4EL CATEGORIES:In Hall,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Mug-rug-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231002T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231002T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191127 CREATED:20230324T140031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T141112Z UID:11692-1696253400-1696262400@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Sarah Madison - Stitching My way Through Life DESCRIPTION:Stitch in all forms has been part of Sarah’s life since the age of 11\, thanks to the creative women around her; it’s been an enduring passion and has been her best friend through both good and stressful times. Travel with her from her first dress\, through quilts to what inspires me now in my mixed media textile work. \n\n\n\nSarah is predominately a textile artist\, but includes mixed media in her work. She learned creative embroidery skills with City and Guilds\, gaining a coveted Highly Commended at the end of the programme\, but has always taken a very fluid and organic approach to her work – no endless samples\, just getting stuck in\, working and letting it grow. \n\n\n\nSarah is always learning and trying to move in her own style and way – rules are there to be broken! \n\n\n\nSince completing her C&G Sarah has had successful solo exhibitions in Hampshire\, exhibited with group in Suffolk and has been a part of the wonderful Art Arcade crew at Folk East. Sarah now works alongside six other textile artists in a new group – The Alchemists’ Needle – who had their first show late last 2022. \n\n\n\nSarah lives near the Hampshire/ Wiltshire border and is constantly inspired by the ancient landscapes around her and their spirituality.  she is mad about hares\, crows\, standing stones and Suffolk. URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/test-event/ LOCATION:Kennet Valley Hall\, Kennet Valley Hall\, Lockeridge\, SN8 4EL CATEGORIES:Group Meeting,In Hall,Speaker ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/SM021023-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230905T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230905T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191127 CREATED:20230203T112053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T090526Z UID:11061-1693908000-1693929600@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Lizzie Godden - An Introduction to Natural Dyeing & Eco Printing DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the exciting process of using plants to dye and print onto fabric and paper. You will take away dyed and eco-printed pieces of silk\, cotton and cartridge paper. You will also have the opportunity to experiment with some shibori techniques and to dye stitched fabric with natural plant dyes \n\n\n\nLizzie has been interested in plant dyes and embroidery since the early 90s\, and has developed her skills during this time. She has exhibited at the Festival of Quilts and other more local venues. Lizzie has been teaching arts & crafts – predominantly textiles – for more than 25 years and has included eco-printing and natural dyeing in her programme for more than 10 years. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlaces are limited to 12 for this workshop \n\n\n\nPayment button will go live on 5th July URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/lizzie-godden-an-introduction-to-natural-dyeing-eco-printing/ CATEGORIES:In Hall,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Godden-040923-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230904T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230904T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191127 CREATED:20230522T164943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T165428Z UID:12114-1693834200-1693843200@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Lizzie Godden - Natural Dyeing\, Eco Printing & Embroidery DESCRIPTION:Lizzie will give a fascinating talk about her work\, who she has learned from\, who and what inspires her and who she exhibits with. \n\n\n\nLizzie has been interested in plant dyes and embroidery since the early 90s\, and has developed her skills during this time. She has exhibited at the Festival of Quilts and other more local venues. Lizzie has been teaching arts & crafts – predominantly textiles – for more than 25 years and has included eco-printing and natural dyeing in her programme for more than 10 years. URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/1-lizzie-godden-natural-dyeing-eco-printing-embroidery/ CATEGORIES:Group Meeting,In Hall,Speaker ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Godden-040923-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230717T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230717T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191127 CREATED:20230618T172642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230618T173011Z UID:12311-1689588000-1689609600@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Summer Workshop - Denim Pockets DESCRIPTION:This is our first day coming together to work on something for the exhibition next year.  \n\n\n\nThe idea is that we all decorate a pocket from jeans or a jacket in any way we want; machine or hand stitch/print/distress/applique – you get the idea – which will give us the beginnings of a display for the exhibition.  \n\n\n\nWe can decide how to put them together at a later date.  \n\n\n\nPlease remember this is supposed to be fun; Ann will bring some denim pockets for anyone who doesn’t have one. \n\n\n\nIf you don’t want to do this\, please just come along and stitch whatever you are working on! \n\n\n\nAs we need to cover the cost of the hall there will be a £5.00 charge; payment button is in the Member Area of the website URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/summer-workshop-denim-pockets/ CATEGORIES:Group Meeting,In Hall,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/170723-1-1-rotated.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230703T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230703T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191127 CREATED:20230403T101737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T101918Z UID:11779-1688387400-1688400000@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Summer Lunch DESCRIPTION:Annual Summer Lunch; format to be advised URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/summer-lunch-3/ LOCATION:Kennet Valley Hall\, Kennet Valley Hall\, Lockeridge\, SN8 4EL CATEGORIES:Group Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/lee-myungseong-y1XXWct5rBo-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230606T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230606T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191127 CREATED:20230111T111615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T083439Z UID:10677-1686045600-1686067200@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Wendy Hermelin - Fabulous Fish DESCRIPTION:Membership Type\n Members £35.00 GBP\n Non-Members £45.00 GBP\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a free machine Workshop. You will create a shoal of wonderfully bright coral sea fish (or butterfly or your own choice of a colourful creature) using soluble film and free machining. \n\n\n\nYou will be free machining onto a soluble material\, for example ‘solufleece’\, to create one or more exotic looking fish in glorious technicolour! These may be used for decorating a bag\, made into a brooch or a card\, or become part of an underwater scene in a picture. \n\n\n\n£35/Members £45/non-members URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/wendy-hermelin-fabulous-fish/ LOCATION:Kennet Valley Hall\, Kennet Valley Hall\, Lockeridge\, SN8 4EL CATEGORIES:In Hall,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/WH0623-3-FABULOUS-FISH-workshop-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230605T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230605T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191127 CREATED:20230531T181453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T181706Z UID:12241-1685971800-1685980800@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Wendy Hermelin - Dancing Into Textiles DESCRIPTION:Listing Update: Please note that there is no charge for this talk as previously indicated \n\n\n\nWendy says “I stitch\, I dance\, I walk and love being in the rawness of nature. I trained in art and dance and taught in a junior school for a while. Later I took City and Guilds creative embroidery courses and now work in the community running workshops in both art and dance.” URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/1-wendy-hermelin-dancing-into-textiles/ LOCATION:Kennet Valley Hall\, Kennet Valley Hall\, Lockeridge\, SN8 4EL CATEGORIES:Group Meeting,In Hall,Speaker ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/WH0623-2-FLOWER-GARDEN-workshop-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR