Leader: Nicole Hawkesford
Craft: Hand Knitting, Crochet, Machine Knitting
Experience: Suitable for all
Summary: In this workshop we will cover key body measurements for well-fitting garments, understanding ease, and what to think about with different styles of jumper/constructions. You’ll come away with your own personal measurement set and knowledge of how to get that perfect-fitting garment.
If you don’t fancy a formal workshop, you can use this time for crafting in the public rooms in the hotel, exploring the grounds, or using the hotel’s other facilities.
Leader: Barbara Smith
Craft: General
Experience: Suitable for all
Summary: A look at some of the tools and gadgets in the Guild collection, some that sold in large numbers and others that didn’t, maybe because they were impractical or too expensive.
Leader: Barbara Smith
Craft: Hand Knitting, Crochet
Experience: Any
Summary: The workshop will allow participants to examine closely some tools, gadgets and other items (from the Guild collection and my own) that were innovative at the time – shown by the fact that they were patented.
Leader: Steve Foreman
Craft: Hand Knitting, Crochet, Machine Knitting
Experience: Beginner
Summary: By the end of this workshop we will have identified the steps you would need to go through to modify an existing pattern to create the a garment that was a different size or used a different yarn weight than the original. We will also have identified some on-line resources that you can use to help you with the decisions and calculations needed.
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.
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.
Tutor: Helen Jordan
Craft: Crochet
Experience: Confident beginner / Intermediate
Room: Beech 2
Summary: Learn how to use lacis crochet to create open fabric.
