Workshops for Hollingbourne 2012
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Please can you ensure you make second choices for each work shop. Please ensure you take a copy of your form to keep for your records. Booking forms should arbe sent to Alison Wakeman, you will only hear from Alison if your selections cannot be accommodated.
Beaded Evening Bag (style 1870 - 1920s) Carole Pardue - Sweden - Friday 10 am
This style of evening bag was made in the late 1800s and up to the 1920s. It is made in beaded netting with a drawstring closure and a black silk lining. The kit includes patterns for the bag and the square stitch purse, beads, thread and beading needle, also silk for the lining and a cord for the drawstring. An instructional CD for computer, showing the two different stitches is also included.
Please bring a sewing kit with black thread.
Workshop duration – 3 hours
Cost: £18.00
Please bring a sewing kit with black thread.
Workshop duration – 3 hours
Cost: £18.00
Broderie Anglaise - Pat Jones - UK - Friday 1.30pm
Pat Jones is a Member of the Royal School of Needlwork
Using cotton threads and fabric, embroider padded satin stitch scallops, and master the techniques for making small and large eyelets. Learn about other applications for these stitches, then add the sample to your instruction sheets for future reference.
Bring - Sewing kit, including sharp embroidery scissors, a 5" or 6" embroidery hoop, magnifier, and a tailor's awl or stiletto, if you have one.
DURATION - 3 Hours
COST - £18
Using cotton threads and fabric, embroider padded satin stitch scallops, and master the techniques for making small and large eyelets. Learn about other applications for these stitches, then add the sample to your instruction sheets for future reference.
Bring - Sewing kit, including sharp embroidery scissors, a 5" or 6" embroidery hoop, magnifier, and a tailor's awl or stiletto, if you have one.
DURATION - 3 Hours
COST - £18
Balloon Bonbonniere - Karen Martinez – USA – Friday 1.30 pm
Karen Maritnez is the Managing Editor of International Doll Artist Magazine.
Students will create this beautiful balloon candy box reminiscent of the Victorian Airship. Just lift off the top to reveal the candies within. The 12” height makes it a perfect size for your cabinet display. The 3½” diameter Paper Mache box is decorated with silks, velvet, gold rope and a lovely set of child portraits embellished with Dresden paper trim. The base of the balloon holds a sweet 5” all bisque doll, dress in lace and silk, ready for her flight around Paris. The kit includes all supplies need to complete the project including the mignonette with a mohair hand painted by Karen Martinez.
Students will need to bring a basic sewing kit and glue.
Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Please bring Basic sewing kit and glue
Workshop cost : £60
Students will create this beautiful balloon candy box reminiscent of the Victorian Airship. Just lift off the top to reveal the candies within. The 12” height makes it a perfect size for your cabinet display. The 3½” diameter Paper Mache box is decorated with silks, velvet, gold rope and a lovely set of child portraits embellished with Dresden paper trim. The base of the balloon holds a sweet 5” all bisque doll, dress in lace and silk, ready for her flight around Paris. The kit includes all supplies need to complete the project including the mignonette with a mohair hand painted by Karen Martinez.
Students will need to bring a basic sewing kit and glue.
Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Please bring Basic sewing kit and glue
Workshop cost : £60
"In the Pink" Bunny -Joy Sherriff - UK - Friday 1.30pm
Make this lovely fluffy bunny made from genuine German mohair in baby pink. It is 7inches to the top of his ears and you should be able to complete this bunny during the workshop.
Please bring a sewing kit plus, if you have them, stiletto, pliers and tweezers.
Workshop duration - 3 hours
Cost: £30.00
Floral Trinket Box - Tony Tanner - USA - Friday 1.30pm
Tony Tanner is the owner of the Porcelain Place
Students will complete this wonderful 130mm long Art Nouveau trinket box. The students will learn how to dip silk flowers into colored porcelain slips and how to trim the box in Designer Strokes. The workshop will come with a complete kit which includes the porcelain slips, silk flowers, Designer Strokes, china paints, and our special Velvet Coats for lining the inside of the box. Students should bring a small box to take the soft-fired piece home in. Once fired and glazed they can use the included china paints to accent the flowers and leaves. Clear glaze will be available in the sales room for £5.69.
3-4 hours long
Workshop cost: £40
Students will complete this wonderful 130mm long Art Nouveau trinket box. The students will learn how to dip silk flowers into colored porcelain slips and how to trim the box in Designer Strokes. The workshop will come with a complete kit which includes the porcelain slips, silk flowers, Designer Strokes, china paints, and our special Velvet Coats for lining the inside of the box. Students should bring a small box to take the soft-fired piece home in. Once fired and glazed they can use the included china paints to accent the flowers and leaves. Clear glaze will be available in the sales room for £5.69.
3-4 hours long
Workshop cost: £40
Willow Fairy - Marilyn Thompson – USA – Park Avenue Dolls - Saturday 8.30am
Head Doll Artist for the Porcelain Place
Willow, a cute little fairy with pointed ears, is a fully articulated all porcelain BJD (ball jointed doll). Students will receive painted bisque, stringing supplies, eyes, and all fabrics and florals needed to assemble and costume Willow in workshop. A separate kit for Willow’s goose is available for £13.00. Please pre-order to ensure availability.
Please bring Sewing kit, ivory thread, stringing clamps and fabric glue.
3-4 hours long
Workshop cost £60
A separate kit for Willow’s goose is available for £13.00 please pre-order to ensure availability.
info@theporcelainplace.com please state UK event.
Willow, a cute little fairy with pointed ears, is a fully articulated all porcelain BJD (ball jointed doll). Students will receive painted bisque, stringing supplies, eyes, and all fabrics and florals needed to assemble and costume Willow in workshop. A separate kit for Willow’s goose is available for £13.00. Please pre-order to ensure availability.
Please bring Sewing kit, ivory thread, stringing clamps and fabric glue.
3-4 hours long
Workshop cost £60
A separate kit for Willow’s goose is available for £13.00 please pre-order to ensure availability.
info@theporcelainplace.com please state UK event.
Soldier Candy Container - Joyce Murch – USA - Saturday 8.30am
"A Tinker, A Tailor, a Soldier, A Sailor......".
Joyce Murch is Features Editor of the International Doll Artist Magazine
Students will dress this Soldier Candy Container Doll that has been painted by Joyce Murch.
The Soldier Candy Container is 11" tall.
You will need to bring your usual sewing kit and scissors.
Workshop duration – 4 hours
Cost: £60.00
Joyce Murch is Features Editor of the International Doll Artist Magazine
Students will dress this Soldier Candy Container Doll that has been painted by Joyce Murch.
The Soldier Candy Container is 11" tall.
You will need to bring your usual sewing kit and scissors.
Workshop duration – 4 hours
Cost: £60.00
Little Red Riding Hood - Terrie Strohecker - USA - Saturday 9.00 am
Kit Includes painted book, painted doll, costume kit, graphics and accessories. Students should bring a basic sewing kit along with sewing and paper scissors.
Cost - £43.00
Time – 3 Hours
Fleur Brooch - Lianne Hart - UK - Saturday 1.30 pm
Lianne Hart is a Diploma Member of the Royal School of Needlework.
Learn some simple metal thread couching techniques which will enable you to re-create this beautiful jewel-like brooch. Included in the workshop will be a choice of either silver plated or gilt thread (silver as shown), together with full instructions and everything you need to complete your flower brooch. This is an interesting and creative method of embroidery, for which you only need basic sewing skills.
Bring – Sewing kit, sharp scissors, 6” or 8” seat frame embroidery hoop, thread wax (will be available on the day)
DURATION – 3 hours
Cost - £39.00
Learn some simple metal thread couching techniques which will enable you to re-create this beautiful jewel-like brooch. Included in the workshop will be a choice of either silver plated or gilt thread (silver as shown), together with full instructions and everything you need to complete your flower brooch. This is an interesting and creative method of embroidery, for which you only need basic sewing skills.
Bring – Sewing kit, sharp scissors, 6” or 8” seat frame embroidery hoop, thread wax (will be available on the day)
DURATION – 3 hours
Cost - £39.00
Sweet Baby Ruby - Dawn Palmer - UK - Saturday 1.30pm
Originally this would have hung on the end of a baby's crib to keep the safety pins in a safe place. the little all bisques Kestner is 4 3/4 inches and has pink boots and gold buttons on the side. The gown she wears is 10 inches in length and is embellished with Antique lace finished with pure silk Bud and Bow trim and put wool inside for the gold pins.
The doll has been painted and you will make the gown You will receive the hand knitted bonnet and the baby cup.
Please bring your sewing kit and scissors.
Workshop duration - 3 hours
Cost £48.00
The doll has been painted and you will make the gown You will receive the hand knitted bonnet and the baby cup.
Please bring your sewing kit and scissors.
Workshop duration - 3 hours
Cost £48.00
Leather Bru Body - Jackie Strode - UK - Sunday 9.00am
For this workshop you will make this beautiful small leather body. You will also be supplied with bisque hands and legs, the head will be soft fired for you to paint at home.
Please bring : leather needle and strong cream thread, scissors.
Time: 3 hours
Cost: £58