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In this workshop you will be using Powertex fabric hardener, recycled materials and bister sprays to design and decorate a 25.5cm Wall hanging Mirror using a Dream, sea theme and various embellishments. (actual Mirror size 9.5cm square). Other themes available, please discuss with us prior to workshop.

Once dry you will use a dry brush technique to colour and enhance the texture on your Mirror, the finished look is up to you.

When finished you take your Mirror home with you. The workshop is suitable for beginners, minimum age 10 years (accompanied by an adult), no maximum age.

Powertex is a fabric hardener so we recommend wearing old clothes, aprons and gloves are provided and refreshments are included.

Cost £35.00

Limited spaces available, £5 non-refundable (but transferable) deposit required on booking

Give us a ring on 01386 304878 or pop into the studio at 18 Vine Mews, Vine Street, Evesham, WR11 4RE to book. .

Please note that we need a minimum of 2 people to be able to run this workshop.

The total course is for five weeks, two hours per night. Over the period of the five weeks you will learn the basics of knitting, to include:

How to hold the needles
Casting on and off
Garter stitch
Stocking stitch
Increasing and decreasing

You will also learn how to follow a pattern.

Once these skills have been gained, this will enable you to progress to intermediate/advanced level where you will learn to work with more complicated patterns.

Please note that there will also be an element of ‘homework’ between weeks.

During the weeks you will knit a hat, headband or a cowl together with a brooch (styles will vary).

Dates:
Week 1 – Tuesday 20th February
Week 2 – Tuesday 27th February
Week 3 – Tuesday 5th March
Week 4 – Tuesday 12th March
Week 5 – Tuesday 19th March

Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm

Cost: £100 (includes full tuition, needles, yarn and typed instructions)

Full payment on booking please (refundable if cancelled 2 weeks before start date and we can refill your space).

Minimum numbers 3 and maximum 4

Annie has been knitting for over 45 years, self-taught originally knitting for family and friends, but now her own work is much in demand as commissions. She knits for a variety of charities including Breast Cancer and Help the Heroes. She has run classes at Evesham College for the past five years, offering a relaxed informal style of learning with the focus on having fun