Convention 2024 workshops etc
Photo credit: Marjorie Needham
Leader: Marjorie Needham
Craft: Hand knitting, Crochet, Genearal
Experience: All levels
Room: Communal area
Summary: Marjorie is leading Craft and Chat for anyone wanting a relaxed session
with their WIPs or an opportunity to learn how to knit a mitred
square
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Tutor: Amanda Hutcherson
Craft: Crochet
Experience: Intermediate
Room: Boardroom
Summary: An immersive workshop designed to elevate your crochet projects from simple to spectacular by adding texture, depth, and intricate details.
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Tutor: Lindy Zubairy
Craft: Crochet
Experience: Intermediate
Room: Beech 1
Summary: Broomstick Crochet is a fun way to extend your crochet range while creating a beautiful, lacy effect that may be incorporated in multiple projects and designs.
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Tutor: Judy Jones
Craft: Hand Knitting, Crochet
Experience: Beginner
Room: Beech 3
Summary: The workshop will cover Finger knitting, Arm knitting, Sociable Knitting and Crochet. This is aimed to help members who are Knitting in Public to engage with the visitors and encourage participation and learn a new skill.
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Tutor: Lynda Fiendly
Craft: Hand Knitting
Experience: Beginner
Room: Yew Tree Hall
Summary: You will learn what knitweave is and how to apply it to a project.
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Photo credit: Heather Hofmeyer
Tutors: Heather Hofmeyr and Pat Banyard-Smith
Craft: Machine Knitting
Experience: Basic to Intermediate
Room: Mulberry Hall
Summary: You will have a chance to view the various base and weaving yarns available, learn about the advantages and disadvantages of knitweave, and see by means of garments, swatches, etc. what the possibilities are. You will then knit a cowl or small bag trying out various yarns and patterns.
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Tutor: Clare Griffel
Craft: Hand Knitting, Crochet
Experience: Basic
Summary: Learn the best way to make old T-shirts into yarn, and make a start on knitting or crocheting an item using the yarn.
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Photo credit: Janet Collins
Tutor: Janet Collins
Craft: General
Experience: All abilities
Room: Beech 4
Summary: In this workshop you will learn the 5 simple steps needed to make your own Dorset Button inspired broach.
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Photo credit: Lily Kate France
Speaker: Lilly Kate France
Craft: General
Experience: All abilities
Summary: Lily will discuss the considerable overlap on the science / creativity Venn diagram and how it impacts her work
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Photo credit: Sue Maton
Speaker: Sue Maton
Craft: General
Experience: All abilities
Summary: Using examples of her designs, and course members’ work, Sue will explain her design process, what inspires and drives her, and how she sees her work developing in the future.
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