Please find listed below the classes for March at Fabrication. All the classes are now nearly full
We also have a couple of places left on our recycled clothing class this coming Saturday
To book any of the classes go to our website, www.fabric-ation.co.uk where you can pay by PayPal or print off a booking form and send a cheque
We are now also running a number of in-house and outreach classes for community groups as well as hen and birthday parties, corporate events etc and all our classes, past and present, can be adapted to suit various situations. If you would like a list and prices then please lmk
Next Steps in Sewing
March 6th 10.30-5.30
Advanced Skirt Making using your own machine
Following on from our basic skirt making class, this one covers, pleats, gores, godets, yokes and other style details
Please note this is not a beginners class and you will need to know how to use your machine and have some basic experience of cutting out, sewing seams, zips etc and making a basic skirt.
Please note all our classes need to be prebooked
cost £40 + materials, please bring your own and a pattern featuring some of the above style details.
Refreshments, but not lunch, included
2 places left
Make a Regency Dress
March 13th-14th 10.30am-4.30pm each day
Learn how to cut, sew and finish a regency style dress with costume maker Dawn Wood
You will learn how to adapt a pattern from extant clothing information, to fit you and learn historical stitch techniques to get the correct finish.
You will then be given information on how to use this basic pattern to make a variety of regency style garments covering the period 1795-1815
The class takes place over days.
Please note all our classes need to be prebooked
£70 plus materials, please bring your own. Refreshments, but not lunch, included
1 place left
Next Steps in Sewing
March 20th 10.30-5.30
Make a pair of Basic Trousers using your own machine
You will learn how to cut a trouser pattern, make pockets and a fly front fastening
Please note this is not a beginners class and you will need to know how to use your machine and have some experience of cutting out, sewing seams, zips etc and basic garment making
Please note all our classes need to be prebooked
cost £40 + materials, please bring your own and a pattern. Refreshments, but not lunch, included
2 places left
Make a Simple Summer Dress
Following on from our trouser making class you will learn how to cut out and make a simple summer dress with either a halter neck or straps, vintage or modern
Please note this is not a beginners class and you will need to know how to use your machine and have experience of sewing seams, zips etc
Please note all our classes need to be prebooked
cost £ 40+ materials. please bring your own and a pattern. Refreshments, but not lunch, included
1 place left
Our Club Nights
Crochet Club 1st Thursday every month 6.30-9.pm
There seems to be lots of knitting clubs around these days but what about those of us who want to crochet. Well we have the answer. Come along to Crochet Club and bring your projects, wool, cake, gossip and tea. If you Knit, macramé, lace make etc you are also welcome
Cost £6 inc refreshments and cake
You will need to prebook this event so we have an idea of numbers
Costume Clinic is for those making their own burlesque, theatre or historical costumes, of any description, who may need a hand to sort out problems they are experiencing with floppy bows, quick release systems etc or just an extra pair of hands and eyes to help them.
It will run the 2nd thursday of every month
Crafty Club 3rd thursday every month 6.30-9.pm
Because we all have projects we want to start/finish/ stop being bored of but get distracted by the telly/kids/hubby once a month we can get together, get inspired and finally finish them all with the addition of cake and gossip.
This is not a teaching workshop for a specific craft but a fun creative night just getting on with stuff 3rd thursday every month. Cost £6 inc refreshments and cake
You will need to prebook this event so we have an idea of numbers
Wednesday, 24 February 2010
Friday, 1 January 2010
Weekend Workshops for 2010
Jan 16th tbc
Jan 23rd Learn to Sew more...
Jan 30th Make do and Mend, How to reline a coat more...
Feb 6th and 7th Vintage Hair and Makeup more...
Feb 13th Valentines Candles and Potions more...
Feb 20th Make a Basic Skirt more...
Feb 27th Make do and Mend, How to revamp and recycle your wardrobe more...
March 6th Make an Advanced Skirt more...
March 13th tbc
March 20th Make a basic pair of trousers more...
March 27th Make a Simple Dress
April 3rd Vintage Hair and Makeup more...
April 17th Spring Clean Swap and Alter day
April 24th Make a Blouse or Shirt more...
May 8th Make a tailored dress more...
Please note all these workshops take place in an upstairs room with no lift facility
All classes must be prebooked and paid for prior to the day. Places are ltd to 6 for clothes making classes so we can give you more attention
If there is a class you want to us to run then let us know and if enough folks also want it then we will try and organise it. If you really want to attend one of our classes but work weekends etc then we may be able to run in an evening if enough people want to
Jan 23rd Learn to Sew more...
Jan 30th Make do and Mend, How to reline a coat more...
Feb 6th and 7th Vintage Hair and Makeup more...
Feb 13th Valentines Candles and Potions more...
Feb 20th Make a Basic Skirt more...
Feb 27th Make do and Mend, How to revamp and recycle your wardrobe more...
March 6th Make an Advanced Skirt more...
March 13th tbc
March 20th Make a basic pair of trousers more...
March 27th Make a Simple Dress
April 3rd Vintage Hair and Makeup more...
April 17th Spring Clean Swap and Alter day
April 24th Make a Blouse or Shirt more...
May 8th Make a tailored dress more...
Please note all these workshops take place in an upstairs room with no lift facility
All classes must be prebooked and paid for prior to the day. Places are ltd to 6 for clothes making classes so we can give you more attention
If there is a class you want to us to run then let us know and if enough folks also want it then we will try and organise it. If you really want to attend one of our classes but work weekends etc then we may be able to run in an evening if enough people want to
Monday, 30 November 2009
Gift Vouchers
We have been asked if we can provide gift vouchers so that folks can have classes as pressies so we have now created some. See here for more details http://www.fabric-ation.co.uk/giftvoucher.htm
We are just putting the finishing touches to our course list for next term so if you are interested in running a class with us please get in touch
We are just putting the finishing touches to our course list for next term so if you are interested in running a class with us please get in touch
December at Fabrication
Dec 5th/6th Christmas Accessories and Vintage Glamour weekend
Saturday
Make a Fabric Scarf 10-12.30pm
Make a glamorous fabric scarf or shawl. Learn how to roll a hem and add bead trim
£20 + materials
Vintage Hair and Makeup 1.00pm-5.pm
Join burlesque bombshell Anna Fur Laxis for a vintage hair and makeup session. you will be taught how to do roll, curl, and flick getting you ready for the party season
Sunday
Make a fabric clutch. 10.30-1.00
You should have basic sewing skills for this class and know how to use a machine. You may bring your own to use in the class
Cost £20 + materials
Simple Bead Jewellery 2.00pm-4.00pm
Learn how to make simple bead jewellery, stringing and knotting techniques etc
£25 inc materials
Please note all our classes need to be prebooked
refreshments provided at each class
Book all 3 craft sessions and save £10, book 2 craft sessions and save £5
Dec 12th Credit Crunch Christmas, 10.30-4.30pm
Stuck for Christmas presents and want to give something more personal this year, we have a created a number of days where you can just come along and make pretty stuff.
Today we are making candles, bath bombs, lotions and potions using very simple recipes you can replicate at home. Make as many or as few items as you can fit into the day
Please note all our classes need to be prebooked
£35 + materials. Refreshments, but not lunch, included
Dec 19th Winter Flowers Bringing in the Green
3 sessions through the day:
9.30 - 11.30 Christmas Wreaths and Door Hangings
Learn how to make your own wreath or door hanging using traditional or more contemporary styles.
Price £25 including all materials
1.30 - 3.30 Make a traditional Christmas swag
For your mantelpiece, over the top of a door or hanging on the wall, a workshop to make a beautiful swag full of traditional Christmas greenery and colour.
Price £25 including all materials
4 - 5pm A Christmas Planter
Brighten up your doorstep or make a gift of beautiful seasonal colour - impressive, but quick and easy to do!
Price £25 including all materials
Book all 3 sessions and save £10. Price for all 3 sessions only £65.
Book 2 sessions and save £5. Price for any 2 sessions only £45
Our Club Nights
Crafty Club 3rd thursday every month 6.30-9.pm
Because we all have projects we want to start/finish/ stop being bored of but get distracted by the telly/kids/hubby once a month we can get together, get inspired and finally finish them all with the addition of cake and gossip.
This is not a teaching workshop for a specific craft but a fun creative night just getting on with stuff 3rd thursday every month. Cost £6 inc refreshments and cake
You will need to prebook this event so we have an idea of numbers
Crochet Club 1st Thursday every month 6.30-9.pm
There seems to be lots of knitting clubs around these days but what about those of us who want to crochet. Well we have the answer. Come along to Crochet Club and bring your projects, wool, cake, gossip and tea. If you Knit, macramé, lace make etc you are also welcome
Cost £6 inc refreshments and cake
You will need to prebook this event so we have an idea of numbers
Please note all these workshops take place in an upstairs room with no lift facility
All classes must be prebooked and paid for prior to the day. Places are ltd to 6 for clothes making classes so we can give you more attention
If there is a class you want to us to run then let us know and if enough folks also want it then we will try and organise it. If you really want to attend one of our classes but work weekends etc then we may be able to run in an evening if enough people want to
Saturday
Make a Fabric Scarf 10-12.30pm
Make a glamorous fabric scarf or shawl. Learn how to roll a hem and add bead trim
£20 + materials
Vintage Hair and Makeup 1.00pm-5.pm
Join burlesque bombshell Anna Fur Laxis for a vintage hair and makeup session. you will be taught how to do roll, curl, and flick getting you ready for the party season
Sunday
Make a fabric clutch. 10.30-1.00
You should have basic sewing skills for this class and know how to use a machine. You may bring your own to use in the class
Cost £20 + materials
Simple Bead Jewellery 2.00pm-4.00pm
Learn how to make simple bead jewellery, stringing and knotting techniques etc
£25 inc materials
Please note all our classes need to be prebooked
refreshments provided at each class
Book all 3 craft sessions and save £10, book 2 craft sessions and save £5
Dec 12th Credit Crunch Christmas, 10.30-4.30pm
Stuck for Christmas presents and want to give something more personal this year, we have a created a number of days where you can just come along and make pretty stuff.
Today we are making candles, bath bombs, lotions and potions using very simple recipes you can replicate at home. Make as many or as few items as you can fit into the day
Please note all our classes need to be prebooked
£35 + materials. Refreshments, but not lunch, included
Dec 19th Winter Flowers Bringing in the Green
3 sessions through the day:
9.30 - 11.30 Christmas Wreaths and Door Hangings
Learn how to make your own wreath or door hanging using traditional or more contemporary styles.
Price £25 including all materials
1.30 - 3.30 Make a traditional Christmas swag
For your mantelpiece, over the top of a door or hanging on the wall, a workshop to make a beautiful swag full of traditional Christmas greenery and colour.
Price £25 including all materials
4 - 5pm A Christmas Planter
Brighten up your doorstep or make a gift of beautiful seasonal colour - impressive, but quick and easy to do!
Price £25 including all materials
Book all 3 sessions and save £10. Price for all 3 sessions only £65.
Book 2 sessions and save £5. Price for any 2 sessions only £45
Our Club Nights
Crafty Club 3rd thursday every month 6.30-9.pm
Because we all have projects we want to start/finish/ stop being bored of but get distracted by the telly/kids/hubby once a month we can get together, get inspired and finally finish them all with the addition of cake and gossip.
This is not a teaching workshop for a specific craft but a fun creative night just getting on with stuff 3rd thursday every month. Cost £6 inc refreshments and cake
You will need to prebook this event so we have an idea of numbers
Crochet Club 1st Thursday every month 6.30-9.pm
There seems to be lots of knitting clubs around these days but what about those of us who want to crochet. Well we have the answer. Come along to Crochet Club and bring your projects, wool, cake, gossip and tea. If you Knit, macramé, lace make etc you are also welcome
Cost £6 inc refreshments and cake
You will need to prebook this event so we have an idea of numbers
Please note all these workshops take place in an upstairs room with no lift facility
All classes must be prebooked and paid for prior to the day. Places are ltd to 6 for clothes making classes so we can give you more attention
If there is a class you want to us to run then let us know and if enough folks also want it then we will try and organise it. If you really want to attend one of our classes but work weekends etc then we may be able to run in an evening if enough people want to
Monday, 2 November 2009
November at Fabrication
Nov 7th Make a basic pair of trousers
using your own machine
You will learn how to cut a trouser pattern, make pockets and a fly front fastening
Please note this is not a beginners class and you will need to know how to use your machine and have some basic experience of sewing seams, zips etc
Please note all our classes need to be prebooked
cost £35 + materials. Refreshments, but not lunch, included
Nov 14th/15th
Make a Regency Dress Learn how to cut, sew and finish a regency style dress with costume maker Dawn Wood
You will learn how to adapt a pattern from extant clothing information, to fit you and learn historical stitch techniques to get the correct finish.
You will then be given information on how to use this basic pattern to make a variety of regency style garments covering the period 1795-1815
The class takes place over 2 days.
£70 plus materials. Refreshments, but not lunch, included
Places are limited to 6 on this class
Nov 21st Credit Crunch Christmas, hand painted items
Stuck for Christmas presents and want to give something more personal this year, we have a created a number of days where you can just come along and make pretty stuff.
learn how to hand paint on glass, ceramics, papier mache and wood, etch, make a mosaic coaster the choice is yours, make as many or as few items as you can fit into the day
Please note all our classes need to be prebooked
£35 + materials. Refreshments, but not lunch, included
Nov 28th Dolls House Miniatures Furnishings
Learn to make needlepoint cushions and rugs, and fabric furnishings for your dolls house
Refreshments, but not lunch, included
To book the classes print off the booking form here or to pay by PayPal via the website
£35
Also Crochet Club 5th November and Crafty Club 19th November. Please let us know by the 4th if you are intending to come along to crochet club, as we are aware it falls on bonfire night so you may reschedule for this month
Some of you may also be interested in this competition, we are supporting
As part of their awareness raising campaign for Thyroid Awareness Week 2009, 18th-25th October, The organisation Thyroid-Disease.Org.UK have launched a Photography competition for 12 pictures to be used in our 2009 fundraising calendar. Cost to enter is £5.
This will be a nationwide competition and the final selection made by their members all photographers will be fully credited on the website for their photograph and it will also be up on the Thyroid-Disease website for all to see in a specially created gallery for the next year
If you are interested in entering please email photocomp@thyroid-disease.org.uk This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for an entry form or download and entry form and poster here http://thyroid-disease.org.uk/photo%20comp%20entry%20form%202009.doc, http://thyroid-disease.org.uk/photo%20comp%20poster%202009.doc
See you soon
Dawn
using your own machine
You will learn how to cut a trouser pattern, make pockets and a fly front fastening
Please note this is not a beginners class and you will need to know how to use your machine and have some basic experience of sewing seams, zips etc
Please note all our classes need to be prebooked
cost £35 + materials. Refreshments, but not lunch, included
Nov 14th/15th
Make a Regency Dress Learn how to cut, sew and finish a regency style dress with costume maker Dawn Wood
You will learn how to adapt a pattern from extant clothing information, to fit you and learn historical stitch techniques to get the correct finish.
You will then be given information on how to use this basic pattern to make a variety of regency style garments covering the period 1795-1815
The class takes place over 2 days.
£70 plus materials. Refreshments, but not lunch, included
Places are limited to 6 on this class
Nov 21st Credit Crunch Christmas, hand painted items
Stuck for Christmas presents and want to give something more personal this year, we have a created a number of days where you can just come along and make pretty stuff.
learn how to hand paint on glass, ceramics, papier mache and wood, etch, make a mosaic coaster the choice is yours, make as many or as few items as you can fit into the day
Please note all our classes need to be prebooked
£35 + materials. Refreshments, but not lunch, included
Nov 28th Dolls House Miniatures Furnishings
Learn to make needlepoint cushions and rugs, and fabric furnishings for your dolls house
Refreshments, but not lunch, included
To book the classes print off the booking form here or to pay by PayPal via the website
£35
Also Crochet Club 5th November and Crafty Club 19th November. Please let us know by the 4th if you are intending to come along to crochet club, as we are aware it falls on bonfire night so you may reschedule for this month
Some of you may also be interested in this competition, we are supporting
As part of their awareness raising campaign for Thyroid Awareness Week 2009, 18th-25th October, The organisation Thyroid-Disease.Org.UK have launched a Photography competition for 12 pictures to be used in our 2009 fundraising calendar. Cost to enter is £5.
This will be a nationwide competition and the final selection made by their members all photographers will be fully credited on the website for their photograph and it will also be up on the Thyroid-Disease website for all to see in a specially created gallery for the next year
If you are interested in entering please email photocomp@thyroid-disease.org.uk This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for an entry form or download and entry form and poster here http://thyroid-disease.org.uk/photo%20comp%20entry%20form%202009.doc, http://thyroid-disease.org.uk/photo%20comp%20poster%202009.doc
See you soon
Dawn
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