Summer School Craft Classes

Here is the schedule for the craft classes I am running in January for Summer School. Each class is 2 hours on Tuesday or Wednesday, dates as listed. Bookings are essential as numbers limited in each class. Each class will show you at least one technique, which may or may not be new to you. Dianne has all the samples on display in the shop now. Classes are NZ$15, patterns are supplied free in class and materials are your cost. I can offer kits for most classes, just ask.

Tuesday January 12th 10am - 12 noon

Tissue Box Cover (& extras)

Dianne has designed this quick and easy fold over tissue box cover which uses 2 fat quarters. From the cut out portions of the fat quarters you can also make 3 other items - a pocket tissue pack, a notebook and a snap bag. 

Tuesday 12 January 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Fabric Covered Notebooks

I will share a variety of techniques with you to make a selection of fabric covered notebooks using cardboard from packages from your pantry and assorted fabrics, including scraps. You can make plain (unadorned) or appliqued styles.

Wednesday 13th January 10am - 12 noon

Painted Textured Canvas

Take a basic canvas and add texture using paper and then paint and add highlights using Markal Paintstiks

Wednesday 13th January 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Disperse Dyed Scarf (Transfer Dyes)

Dianne will show you how to paint using transfer dyes onto paper and then iron them onto your fabric (which must contain some polyester), create your pattern and then make up the fabric into a scarf

Tuesday 19th January 10am - 12 noon 

Fibre Scarf

Learn how easy it is to use a washaway material and a small selection of yarns & fibres to create a fantastic scarf with a little sewing. You can also make portions to attach to jerseys, cardigans etc.

Tuesday 19th January 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Sewing Machine Mat

Dianne has designed this simple fabric mat to go under your sewing machine which has a roll at the front for pins and pockets below for scissors etc.

Wednesday 20th January 10am - 12 noon

Carve A Stamp & Use It

You will learn how to create a design and carve a rubber stamp and then use it to stamp on paper and fabric. It is really easy to do using these super soft carving blocks.

Wednesday 20th January 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Painted Quilts

See how you can quilt a design onto fabric and use fabric paint to colour it in. You choose the design, quilt it and colour it in with fabric felt pens and fabric paint. Depending on your quilting skills as to how intricate you quilt - the green and black photo is very intricate whereas the white photo is more simple doodle style quilting.

Tuesday 26th January 10am - 12 noon

Fabric Covered Footstool

Dianne will show you how to make a fabric covered footstool using either a pieced patchwork design or using just one piece of fabric.

Tuesday 26th January 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Shoe Bag

Dianne has designed this quick and easy "sketch applique" style bag for storing your shoes in whilst travelling. Quick fusible applique with black "sketch"stitching to adhere the applique. One side has shoes picture, the other words, your choice whether you do one or both.

Wednesday 27th January 10am - 12 noon

Fabric Roll for Pencils or Knitting Needles

Dianne has designed a simple fabric roll with pockets for storing your pencils or knitting needles. Easy to create.

Wednesday 27th January 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Scraplique (Scrap applique)

Learn how to use up your scraps of fabric and make a pieced background on which you can applique shapes to add design emphasis. Can be used as placemats, as a wall hanging, as a block in a quilt, your choice on what you create with it, I show you the technique, you run with it.

If you are interested in attending any of the above classes please contact Dianne for further information or call in and see the samples.

I do hope you will join me in January for some light holiday style learning and creating.

Dianne