Out & About
Workshops
I feel very privileged to be able to offer workshops in many different places, both locally, interstate and around the world.
Most of my workshops are tailored around a particular embroidery technique, using a project (or choice of) designed and developed with a certain skill set in mind. Class sizes are mostly kept at max. 12 participants with a very strong focus on individual guidance to allow you to develop your stitching.
Most of my workshops are tailored around a particular embroidery technique, using a project (or choice of) designed and developed with a certain skill set in mind. Class sizes are mostly kept at max. 12 participants with a very strong focus on individual guidance to allow you to develop your stitching.
* * * 2019 * * *
* June *
South Australia
9 & 16 June, 2019
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3 & 4, August, 2019 - Embroiderer's Guild of SA
Intermediate goldwork - 'Sonnet' ** Goldwork level 2 ** In this two day workshop you will learn a variety of techniques used when attaching metal threads and purls. Sonnet is stitched using a different types of metal threads combined with coloured silk threads to create lines and fillings. Metal purls in different sizes and textures, beads and spangles are used to create the textured filling of the song bird's and delicate flowers. To get the most from the workshop, I advise that you have a little experience working with metal threads and are comfortable working with fine threads. Where: Embroiderer's Guild of SA 16 Hughes Street, MILE END, South Australia 5031 Cost: TBA Please contact the Embroiderer's Guild SA for more information & to book,: Email: contact@embguildsa.org.au | Phone: (08) 8234 1104 |
* July *
Bangkok, Thailand
3 - 10 July, 2019
I am excited to be heading back Thailand for 5 workshops over 8 days! It would be great if you would join us.
These workshops are held in English with the aid of my Thai interpreter.
2 day, Introduction to Embroidery
Jewel of Summer (or perhaps something new) 
2 day, Threadpainting
Cherry Blossom |
1 day, Introduction to Goldwork
NEW design 1 day, Introduction to Cutwork
NEW design 
2 day, Introduction to Raised Embroidery
NEW design |
* August *
Queensland
3-6 August, 2019
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3 & 4, August, 2019 - Rockhampton
Goldwork The dates are set but the project for the is still to be finalised. Please contact CQ embroidery circle for more information: cqecircle@gmail.com 5 & 6 August, 2019 - Brisbane
Crewel Embroidery - 'Scarlet Glory' Where: AllThreads 122 McIlwraith Avenue, Norman Park QLD 4170, Australia Cost: TBA Please contact the AllThreads for more information & to book,: Email: info@allthreads.com.au | Phone: (07) 3398 5540 |
South Australia
25 August, 2019
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5, August, 2019 - Embroiderer's Guild of SA
Introduction to Or Nué * Goldwork level 1 * Or Nué is a metal thread embroidery technique, where metal threads are couched in place with coloured silks to create motifs and patterns. Careful placement of the couching stitches is important to achieve clear, crisp patterns and shading In this one day workshop you will learn how to couch the laid threads in circular motion (also known as Italian Shading) while forming solid coloured areas and shading with your couching stitches. The textured centre of both designs is created with a variety of gilt purls, spangles and silk threads. NOTE: In this class you have the opportunity to choose between two designs: 'Lest we Forget' or 'Dainty Pink Daisy'. Where: Embroiderer's Guild of SA 16 Hughes Street, MILE END, South Australia 5031 Cost: TBA Please contact the Embroiderer's Guild SA for more information & to book,: Email: contact@embguildsa.org.au | Phone: (08) 8234 1104 |
* October *
Australian Capital Territory
19-20 October, 2019
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19 & 20, October, 2019 - Canberra
Introduction to Crewelwork Traditional crewel work is stitched with woollen yarns onto linen using a wide palette of embroidery stitches - perfect if you like to learn new and different stitches. During the class you will learn some of the most common crewel embroidery stitches used to create texture and patterns within a design. NOTE: In this class you have the opportunity to choose between two designs: 'Blue Elegance' or 'Autumn Gold'. Where: ACT Embroiderers Guild 100 Maitland St, Hackett, ACT Cost: Members $130 & Non-members 150; Kit cost will vary depending on your choice of kit Contact the Guild for more information & to book: Website: www.embroiderersact.org.au | Phone:(02) 62628035 |
Tasmania
22 - 26 October, 2019
I am looking forward to my first visit to teach in Tasmania. The dates are set but the classes are still to be finalised.
Embroiderers Guild of Tasmania
22-23 October, 2019 - Launceston
Contact the Guild for more information: www.embroidererlaunceston.com
25-26/27 October, 2019 - Hobart
Contact the Guild for more information: www.embroideryhobart.com
22-23 October, 2019 - Launceston
Contact the Guild for more information: www.embroidererlaunceston.com
25-26/27 October, 2019 - Hobart
Contact the Guild for more information: www.embroideryhobart.com
* * * 2020 * * *
* August *
Les Carroz, France
3 - 9 August, 2020 | The Alpine Experience
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Crewel Embroidery in the French Alps
This is one of the most amazing places to go to stitch so start saving!!! All updates and details will be posted HERE When: 3 - 9 August, 2020 Where: Les Carroz, France Cost: TBA Includes 5 full days tuition, accommodation & meals Enquire HERE | Phone 07921 856088 | Email info@the-alpine-experience.com 
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