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Full week courses 2009:
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SPRING 2009
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BEADED JEWELLERY
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for beginners
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1st to 7th February 2009
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Use a variety of stitches to produce stunning individual jewellery
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TASSEL MAKING
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for all abilities
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8th to 14th
February 2009
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tassels with or without decorative beadwork
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MINIATURE LANDSCAPES
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for all abilities
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1st to 7th
March 2009
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using transfer paints with free form embroidery
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MASTERING
BEADING STITCHES
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masterclass
for all abilities
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8th to 14th
March 2009
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for all beadwork stitches including Peyote - right angle weave - herringbone and much more
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BEADED CHAINS
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beginners
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19th to 25th
April 2009
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Have you ever wondered how to finish off your amulet purses, etc. ? Come and work a selection of chains.
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CRAZY PATCHWORK
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beginners
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3rd to 9th
May 2009
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No experience necessary - come and enjoy freestyle patchwork.
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VICTORIAN RETICULES
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intermediate level
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10th to 16th
May 2009
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We will use a variety of stitches including netting to make a wonderful purse like those seen in the Victorian era.
A great opportunity to be creative.
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SUMMER 2009
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FREE FORM PEYOTE
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all levels
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7th to 13th
June 2009
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Develop this stitch to form either a necklace or a 3D item.
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AMULET PURSES
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all abilities
including
beginners
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14th to 20th
June 2009
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Amulet purses were made by the American Indians to hold a treasure or a secret. We will use either brick stitch or peyote stitch to create a little purse then embellish it with a fringe and a cord.
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BEADED CABOCHONS / PENDANTS
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intermediate
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5th to 11th
July 2009
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Come and try out different techniques to cover a cabochon or unusual buttons to make a pendant brooch - bracelet etc.
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BEADED BOOK COVERS
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all levels
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12th to 18th
July 2009
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Learn all the basic book making techniques
and then bead an individual cover.
If you prefer you can make your cover using a textile technique.
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MAKE EXOTIC MASKS
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intermediate
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2nd to 8th
August 2009
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to include decorative beading
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FELT MAKING
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for the beginner
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9th to 15th
August 2009
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Make your own felt and turn it into a beautiful bag
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LATE SUMMER 2009
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PAPER CRAFT
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all abilities
including
beginners
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6th to 12th
September
2009
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Hand made paper which can be used to make various items such as books, boxes or cards.
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STUMP WORK
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beginners
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13th to 19th
September
2009
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Beginner’s guide to Stump Work, the very popular craft of raised embroidery dating from Elizabethan raisedwork.
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EXPERIENCE
CANVAS WORK
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beginners
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4th to 10th
October 2009
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...and experiment with different ways to use it, e.g., bags, pictures...
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BEADED BRACELETS
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all levels
including
beginners
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11th to 17th
October 2009
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With crystals and intermediate projects
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TOWARDS CHRISTMAS 2009
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XMAS PAPER CRAFT
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all levels
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1st to 7th
November
2009
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XMAS BAUBLES & DECORATIONS
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beginners
and
intermediate
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8th to 14th
November
2009
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“HAIRY FAIRIES WITH ATTITUDE”
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all levels
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6th to 12th
December
2009
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Watch your fairy take on its own character as it evolves. A real festive fun week for all abilities.
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Please enquire about other courses arranged throughout the year
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The photographs of typical items are for illustration only
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