Embroidery Workshop – ‘Purple Garden’ with textile artist Amy Butcher, York
Description
In this embroidery workshop, our tutor is textile artist Amy Butcher. Amy creates embroidery kits which she markets under the name Beaks and Bobbins. For this workshop uses her own best-selling kit, Purple Garden, to teach you stitches, beading techniques and embellishments. This mixed media master class is for beginners and those who want to extend their embroidery repertoire. Amy’s illustrations are pre-printed onto a fabric base, but with your new skills you will make it your own. There is also a backing sheet supplied so that you can finish your artwork ready to hang.
What's included in the price?
- Amy's Purple Garden kit and all materials. - Light refreshments. There are a wide variety of local cafes in York for lunch. A 10% after-class discount voucher to put towards a future class.
Duration
6 hours
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Founded in 1906, we are a family firm with shops in York and Harrogate. We specialise in haberdashery and needlecrafting materials and workshops, with an international reputation for stocking over 10,000+ different button designs. Our classes are held in a beautiful beamed room at the top of our medieval building in York and in the Yorkshire town of Ilkley in a converted Victorian double-fronted shop. They are taught by practicing designers and makers with considerable expertise in (and passion for) their respective crafts, and considerable teaching experience.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Public transport
- Suitable for beginners
- Intermediate level
