THE FABRIC FOREST
This is a two day course taking place on Saturday/Sunday -27/28th SEPTEMBER 2025
The venue is Wick Village Hall, Church Street, Wick, Vale of Glamorgan CF71 7QF.
THIS IS FOR YOU, IF YOU are inspired by trees, forest and woodland, and want to celebrate them in your own TEXTILE art quilt.
THIS IS FOR YOU, IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF TEXTILE ART TECHNIQUES AND ARE READY TO TAKE YOUR QUILTS TO THE NEXT LEVEL.
what to expect?
Two days of relaxed, interesting creative play.
Good food and good company.
A welcoming, stress free environment.
A chance to learn new techniques, or to improve on those you already know.
DAY 1.
Use a selection of pre-painted background fabrics and trees using a number of different techniques. Explore stamping, stencilling and applique and more.
Begin to add stitch.
DAY 2.
Continue with the stitching begun the day before, and bring your fabric forest pieces into fruition, with machine and hand stitched elements.
There will be patterns to follow, if you want to use them.
You will receive encouragement if you want to create your own designs.
You will be provided with lots of inspiration.
THE DETAILS
The cost includes all fabric and paint.
All the tools and equipment needed for fabric painting are provided.
A healthy lunch, as well as cake and biscuits treats are provided. Unlimited tea and coffee are included.
You need to bring your own sewing machine and threads, plus a couple of other supplies. Full details of these will be given upon booking, along with suggestions on thread choices.
The course is designed for those wishing to expand their textile art/art quilting skills. It is not a beginners class. You will be expected to have a full working knowledge of how to use your sewing machine, as well as an understanding of how to put a quilt together. The projects can be created in both straight line and/or free machine stitching. I also encourage the use of hand stitch. Don’t be put off you are not proficient in any of these. It is a class developed to help you improve your skills.
You do not need to have any experience of painting on fabric before this workshop.
Spaces are limited to ten places.
Full payment is required at time of booking.
Once payment is received you will get a confirmation email, followed by a welcome email containing all other relevant details, which includes directions and suggestions on places to stay.
Please allow up to 48 hours for this to come through.
I am unable to offer accommodation or transportation. The venue is not well served by public transport and so you do need to have your own means of transport.
Please read the Terms and Conditions before making your booking. They contain details of my cancellation and refund policy.
Please feel free to email me with any questions you may have.