Saturday 12 February 2011

Textile workshops during March 2011










'Knitting for Beginners' Monday March 7th
If you would like to learn how to knit we have a 'Knitting for Beginners' workshop with tutor Chris Boulton. Chris will be teaching you all the basics of knitting such as how to cast on and there are different ways even to do this simple task. Also how to cast off when you have finished your project. You will learn how to knit and purl and how to make a rib using these two stitches, how to assess the thickness of the yarn and lots lots more.

'Crochet for Beginners' Monday March 14th
On the Crochet workshop for beginners with tutor Pauline Thomas you will learn the basics of getting 'hooked' you will learn how to hold the crochet hook and yarn, how to make a variety of crochet stitches and how to make circles and squares and how to join these together to make a project item.

'Felting for Beginners' Monday March 21st
Learning how to create felt and the variety of things you can make from it will be a voyage of discovery. Here you start at the beginning with Pauline Thomas, you will learn about the different wet felting techniques and by the end of the day you will have created a wall hanging or mat.

'Hooked Rugs & Proddy Mats' Monday March 28th
Learn the ancient art of rug hooking with Diane Cox. Make a mat, rug or wall hanging from new or recycled materials and just let your imagination flow.

All workshops in March are on Mondays and will run from 10am to 4pm at a cost of £25 per person with a 10% discount for multiple bookings.

To book or for further details please either telephone on 01736 711899 or email on cornishwools@live.co.uk