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Our Workshops
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NEW Four Recycling Textiles Workshops
Take recycling to a whole new creative level
with the following four new workshops that we will be running for a limited time.
Camellia Academy -
- Numbers are strictly limited, so please book a place as soon as possible to avoid disappointment
- If you are under 18 years of age, please contact Camellia Academy before making your enrolment
- Unless stipulated otherwise, these days run from 10.00am – 4.00pm. Please arrive for registration at 9.30am on the first morning.
- Catering – Students on one and two day courses will get coffee or tea and a sandwich lunch on their first day unless otherwise stated. Students on one week courses will get coffee or tea and a sandwich lunch on their first day unless otherwise stated. While a vegetarian option is made available, and we are able to cater to specific food intolerances or food allergies if notified at time of booking.
- To reserve a place on any of these courses, payment must be made in full.
- Camellia Academy reserves the right to change the course syllabus without prior notice
- As the school does not have creche facilities, students are therefore not allowed to bring children if they are attending courses at Camellia Academy.
Researching ideas and drawing on different influences
NEW Cushions from Old Vintage Fabrics
Ref No CAW001
Discover how to turn scraps of upholstery fabric and vintage remnants to create to
make something refreshed and unique that you will treasure. In this workshop you
will be shown how to join and Layer up fabrics to create your new surfaces to stitch,
you will learn basic machine and hand-
Experience Coastal Interior Design
Ref No CAW006
An introduction to the basic principles of interior design with a coastal persuasion
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Design Your Coastal Room Workshop
Ref No CAW005
This interior design workshop will
enable you to identify the look you want to achieve as a whole, or for a room of
your choice, and with the benefit of an interior designer's experience gained over
20 years. We will look at bringing the ‘OUT’ inside.......
A time and cost saving way that allows you to see the realistic possibilities before you make any real mistakes as we highlight what works well and show you what to avoid.
Making Creative Curtains
Ref No CAW007
Discussion of how to pattern match seams. Learn
about the different heading tapes and buckrams. Also learn how to calculate pleat
sizes for buckram headings. Make an interlined hand-
Making Contemporary Roman Blinds
Ref No CAW008
Discussion of various design ideas and make-
Creative Cushion Making
Ref No CAW009
Using a wide range of fabrics and and trims you'll be guided through designing and creating cushions that stand out from the crowd. You will explore a number of ways of both finishing and decorating cushions and be taken through the stages of the design process of cushion making. You will also gain tips on choosing the correct tools, techniques and materials and learn how to achieve a professional finish
Adventures in Applique
Ref No CAW010
Be guided through many different applique techniques,
with patterns projects and stitching techniques to enrich all of your textiles.
You
will be shown the stages and techniques used in reverse, shadow, and machine applique
and be shown how to use use stabilisers, different stitching styles and bonders.
You will also be guided through the design process and learn the tips to getting
a professional finish
Learn to Sew Using your Own Machine
Ref No CAW011
Do
you have a sewing machine but don't know really how to use it, then come along to
our workshop where you will learn the basics of sewing and what it can do.
Depending on how quickly you pick it up you will leave with a cushion cover and hints and tips about getting the best from your machine plus basic sewing skills.
Fantastic Fabric Books
Ref No CAW012
Create something really special in this day spent exploring fabric books. Using a whole range of techniques to make your book you can use it to tell a story or as a work of art in it's own right. This workshop will show you how to use simple sewing techniques to construct a fabric book and find out how to source and use the appropriate materials and tools. You will be inspired by examples of techniques and different approaches to the topic as well as experimenting with different types of inks, paints and collage techniques. You will be taken through different styles of artistic journal and will also examine different approaches and choosing the right approach for you
Keeping An Artistic Journal
Ref No CAW013
Awaken your dormant creativity in a practical day exploring art journals. Using collage, ink, paint, stamps and learning all kinds of tips and techniques to fill your own personal journal.
Cards, Tags and Decorative Papercrafts
Ref No CAW014
In this fun day you'll learn numerous imaginative and innovative ways to personalise your cards and gifts. You’ll use everyday materials to achieve beautiful and unusual effects as well as being guided through choosing appropriate materials. You will be shown how to personalise your work and will also learn what tools and techniques are needed to get a perfect finish
Introducing Mixed Media
Ref No CAW015
A day playing and learning which medias can be
mixed to create many different dramatic effects in your artwork. This day will show
you how using a range off different materials combined can inspire a different approach
to creating an image. Lots of different materials will be provided for you to experiment
with. You will be taught which mediums work together and will explore various effects
that can be created by the combination. Be inspired and exposed to materials and
techniques you may not have tried before
Bags of Felt
Ref No CAW017
Step by step guidance in designing and making a decorative
felt bag. Learn how to felt 'in the round' with no need for stitching seams as the
felt will do it for you. Enjoy working with beautiful coloured merino wool and silk
fibres to create your own design. We will help you to choose wool fibres suitable
for making felt and show you how to make a template for a small bag. You will learn
the technique of laying out fibres to felt without seams and be shown how to add
simple surface decoration and a variety of finishes for the bag.
Surface Texture in Felt -
Ref No CAW018
This is an experimental workshop exploring methods of combining stitch within the feltmaking process, creating insertions within the layers of wool and fabric prior to the feltmaking process. The layering approach creates interesting and unusual textures on the surface of the felt which can then be further embellished when dry. This is complex feltmaking, suitable for those with previous experience of making felt by hand. Limited places. You will be inspired by the leading tutor in feltmaking who will show you how to build a complex felt in layers, to understand the effect of one layer on another, learn the effect that stitch can have as an integral part of felt and experiment with fibres other than wool and fabrics within wool layers
Block Printing on Fabric
Ref No CAW019
Ever fancied cheering up that comfortable tshirt or plain but useful bag? Why not
come along and learn how to add a personal touch to your favourite items by making
your own printing blocks? You will then use these to print on to fabric creating
beautiful washable designs using non-
Introducing Printmaking
Ref No CAW020
Monoprint, intaglio, relief, offset, reduction, drypoint, chine colle...ever wondered what these words mean? Join our printmaker to find out! We will not only explain and demonstrate some of these exciting methods but you will then get a chance to create your own images using some of these printmaking techniques. This course is suitable for complete beginners and artists who would like to explore a new medium.
Discover the essential terms, techniques and tools in printmaking and understand the steps involved in creating many different types of print. Learn how to select suitable subject matter and ppreciate many different styles and types of print from a range of artists.
Printing Without a Press
Ref No CAW021
Have fun learning how to create different kinds
of print using materials which can be found at home. Your tutor will show you that
you don't necessarily need a printmakers press to produce an impressive image. You'll
go home with several finished prints and a whole wealth of inspirational ideas. You
will be shown the different stages of creating printing blocks and plates and how
to choose and use the right inks. You will be taught how to solve the most common
printing problems and be given plenty of inspiration and examples from a range of
different approaches to the subject
Natural Forms in Linocut Printmaking
Ref No CAW022
Artists have turned to nature for inspiration throughout history and even the smallest objects such as seeds, leaves and shells can have the most intricate patterns and symmetries. Spend the day creating designs inspired by natural forms which you will then transform into bold and beautiful prints using the expressive medium of linocut. Learn how to design and cut lino to create a relief print and to ink up the block to create an even print result. Register your prints and print your block with or without a press
Textile Masterclass
Ref No CAW016
Come and spend a day using mixed media fabric techniques to explore the multitude of ways that birds can be depicted. This is a Masterclass and you should have experience in a variety of embroidery techniques. Places on the masterclass are limited. You will learn how to find and manage ideas to use on a specific project and how to choose the appropriate materials. You will examine techniques to get a professional finish on your work and be inspired by examples and have a chance to look at different approaches.
NEW Clothes from your Old Clothes
Ref No CAW002
Revamp your wardrobe -
NEW Appliqué from Old Vintage Fabrics
Ref No CAW003
You will learn four different types of appliqué, which means to “apply
fabric”. Learn how to appliqué with basic hand and machine stitches, patch work and
reverse layering techniques. Transfer your inspiration into ideas and design you
own templates or use ours. Its lots of fun and you will learn valuable techniques,
which can be transferred across all different types of textile projects.
NEW Recycled Fabric Magic
Ref No CAW004
Learn how to draw inspiration from patterns
and prints to create contemporary embellishments. Play with scale, colour and texture,
mix vintage and scrap fabric to create designs that can be used time and time again.
Transfer your newly found skills onto garments, furnishings and gifts. In this class
you will learn fusing techniques that turn your work from bland to grand!