CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Bookings may be subject to cancellation or postponement at short notice if a ban on indoor gatherings is re-instated by the Isle of Man Government. If restrictive measures short of an outright ban are introduced, then the Manx Embroiderers & Stitchers will comply with all such measures AND review the situation to ensure that it is still feasible to host the workshop with the restrictions.
18 October 2024 (Friday evening) Fabric Stamping
The monthly meeting will be an activity evening instead of a talk. Have fun stamping fabric that can be used as is or embellished further with embroidery.
This evening links with the January workshop. No charge to attend; donations to cover materials.
19 October 2024 Poppy Brooch (untutored). £7.00
Participants will cut out and stitch a fabric poppy then assemble it into a brooch. A materials pack will be provided at a small charge to be paid on the day.
16 November 2024 Introduction to Chicken Scratch. £15.00
Participants on this workshop will learn the basic principles of the intriguing hand stitching technique known as “chicken scratch”.
14 December 2024 Christmas Party No Charge
Stitch whilst enjoying food, friendship and Christmas cheer.
18 January 2025 Stitching Stamped Fabric and/or Free Stitching £7.00
This untutored workshop will give participants the opportunity to either work on fabric stamped at the October meeting or to continue working on
individual projects from previous workshops.
15 February 2025 Japanese Braiding £15.00
Participants on this workshop will create lengths of Japanese braiding.
15 March 2025 Hardanger £15.00
Participants on this workshop will explore the Scandinavian technique of hardanger.
26 April 2025 Tatting £15.00
An introduction to the thread craft of tatting.
17 May 2025 Jacobean Crewel Work £15.00
The aim is to complete a small piece of crewel work embroidery using traditional Jacobean style stitches. This will be done on traditional linen twill using wool.
28 June 2025 Group Open Day / Exhibition / Sale of Work
Details to be determined.
19 July 2025 TBC – Fundraising Day
Details of the day will be confirmed later.
27 & 28 September 2025 Visiting Tutor – Pat Archibald – Patchwork and Art Quilt Specialist The topic and fee for this two-day workshop will be confirmed shortly. Please note the dates are a week later than usual.
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Please enclose an individual cheque for each workshop with the date of the workshop NOT the date the cheque is written. Cheques should be made payable to
Manx Embroiderers & Stitchers. Send the booking form and cheques to Janet Williams, Workshop Secretary, 16 Hollin Lane, Tromode Woods, Braddan, IM4 4TR
Here are the banking details if you wish to pay for workshop(s) by Bank Transfer:
M.E.S. BANK DETAILS:
Lloyds Bank
A/c Name – Manx Embroiderers & Stitchers
Sort Code 30-12-80
Account No 46721668
When arranging the payment by bank transfer, References should include your name And the name of the workshop(s). Please also inform Janet Williams with a note of the date that the bank transfer was made.
Summer Workshops (Sept., Oct, & March – July) run from 10am to 4pm including a lunch break. Winter workshops (Nov – Feb) are slightly shorter, from about 11.15 – 4pm.
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