Make an Embroidered Cottage Workbox

$495.00

IMPORTANT TO NOTE:

  • For ages 18 to adult, and is suitable for ALL skill levels

  • Venue is BELLINGEN HIGH SCHOOL (mobility aid accessible)

  • Course runs for 5 FULL-DAYS - Monday to Friday 9am until 4pm

  • This course has an extra materials cost of approx. $195

  • Need an NDIS invoice? Call Nicole on 0419 379 146 during business hours BEFORE booking.

Spend 5 days embroidering the outer shell of this delightful and useful sewing box and learn enough to complete it at home.

Each day a new panel to embrioder. So join us for a week of creativity, conversation and new friendships!

Designed for new or experienced embroiderers.

IMPORTANT TO NOTE:

  • For ages 18 to adult, and is suitable for ALL skill levels

  • Venue is BELLINGEN HIGH SCHOOL (mobility aid accessible)

  • Course runs for 5 FULL-DAYS - Monday to Friday 9am until 4pm

  • This course has an extra materials cost of approx. $195

  • Need an NDIS invoice? Call Nicole on 0419 379 146 during business hours BEFORE booking.

Spend 5 days embroidering the outer shell of this delightful and useful sewing box and learn enough to complete it at home.

Each day a new panel to embrioder. So join us for a week of creativity, conversation and new friendships!

Designed for new or experienced embroiderers.

 

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YOUR COURSE TUTOR

Sandrena Brennan

Sandrena studied at the Croydon College of Art in the UK. She also studied fashion design and pattern drafting, and worked in the industry both here and in the UK.

She has taught patchwork, quilting and embroidery for 20 years in Coffs Harbour.

 
  • Please bring the following on your first day of class:

    • 20cm embroidery hoop (with the inner hoop bound with white bias binding)

    • 4 strips of calico, each measuring 8cmx45cm

    • Embroidery scissors

    • Pin cushion

    • Berry pins (dressmaking pins) approx 60-70

    • Pen & notepad

    • Fine beige and brown Nymo Beading Thread

    • Mechanical pencil with lead

    • Fabric eraser

    • Blue water erasable pen

    • DMC embroidery threads (exact list will be supplied by the tutor on booking)

    • Needles

      • Embroidery - 1 packet assorted sizes 5-10

      • Curved needle size 10

      • Straw needles - 1 packet assorted sizes 5-9

      • Chenille needles - 1 packet size 24

    This class has an extra materials cost of approx. $195, which is payable directly to the tutor.

    Once you book your ticket, the tutor will be in touch to arrange payment.

    Cost includes:

    • Pre-cut mountboard for pattern pieces

    • Printed and pre-cut fabric for the inside and outside of the box

    • Pre-cut fabric for doors and windows

    • Pre-cut felt padding

    • Folder for notes and pattern pieces

  • No experience required.

  • NOTE: THIS IS A PLAN ONLY AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE

    DAY ONE

    • A discussion on the weeks plan

    • Handing out printed notes for the day

    • Demonstration of stitches

    • Start on the first panel

    DAY TWO

    • Handing out printed notes for the day

    • Start panel two

    • More demonstrations

    DAY THREE

    • Handing out printed notes for the day

    • Demonstrations

    • Start on panels three and four

    DAY FOUR and FIVE

    • Continue sewing

    • Demonstrations

    • Assembling the house