AUDLEM MILL
on the Shropshire Union Canal
Canal Shop / Gifts Needlework & Knitting Craft Courses
Winston -
the dog with a blog!
Most visitors to Audlem Mill meet Winston, our Cocker Spaniel. Click on Winston to read his blog
Large selection of genuine antique Measham teapots and other pieces, plus antique lace plates, all for sale
CanalBookShop.co.uk
Probably the widest selection of canal books, maps and guides -
AUDLEM MILL -
One of nearly 200 Abacus Designs counted cross stitch kits always in stock.
Click on the picture to go to the Abacus Designs website,
for the whole range, plus
new embroidery kits.
Opening hours
Shop closed -
(Book mail order from
CanalBookShop.co.uk
is not affected)
Click here for
location and map
Site updated
7 February 2012
Audlem Festival of Transport Sunday 29 July 2012
Over 30 historic narrow boats and
about 300 old vehicles -
Bring your historic boat !
Contact us for more information
Needlework &
Craft Courses
Click here for more information.
We have courses in March and April, with more from October.
Subjects include various needlework techniques and canal crafts (fender and bonnet making, cabin crochet)
CANAL ART EXHIBITION
11 March -
Our fifth exhibition, with over 150 paintings by at least 15 artists, including many members of the Guild of Waterway Artists. All works are for sale, or just come to view
Make (and take away) fenders using traditional techniques of crowning and half-
29/30 October and 3/4 March Tutor: Brian McGuigan, Waterways Craft Guild
Bobbin Lace for Christmas
Make a Christmas decoration in lace -
Cabin Crochet
Learn how to make traditional narrow boat crochet pieces
22 October (beginners), 23 October (improvers)
Tutor: Sarah Pressland, Waterways Craft Guild
Crewel Work
Using Appletons wools on linen twill, you will learn a variety of interesting and traditional stitches while creating a lovely Jacobean Flower design. Perfect for beginners/improvers.
11 December Tutor: Nicola Hulme, The Silver Thimble
Felt Making
Felting techniques to fully explore the medium. Felt is wonderful to work with and your imagination is the only limit!
20 November and 15 April Tutor: Alison Rose, Rose Tinted Creations
Goldwork
The use of Jap and its many facets, and of the main goldwork wires, an introduction to new threads, and applications and techniques. You will produce a piece during the course.
10 March Tutor: Sarah Rakestraw, Golden Hinde
Knitting
Learn how to knit from scratch, or learn more skills
15 October (beginners), 16 October (improvers)
Tutor: Lynn Pickles, Audlem Mill
Rag Rugging
Learn the basic methods of rag rug making, including the different materials and tools used.
Please bring T-
6 November, 11 March Tutor: Alison Rose, Rose Tinted Creations
Stumpwork
Enjoy this lovely form of raised embroidery using traditional techniques including wiring, wrapping and padding. Perfect for beginners/improvers.
10 December Tutor: Nicola Hulme, The Silver Thimble
Tatting
Learn how to tat, and produce a small piece of work
19 November Tutor: Lyn Morton, Tatting & Design
The Spiderweb Experience
Learn how to make a bookmark, canal boatman’s spiderweb belt or other piece of work using spiderweb stitches. Course fee includes materials to make your project.
26 November and 18 March Tutor: Mary Parry, Waterways Craft Guild
Traditional Canal Bonnets (2 day course)
Introduction to making a canal boatwoman’s bonnet. Kit and instructions to make your own bonnet is provided. Please bring your own sewing machine.
3 /4 December and 21/22 April Tutor: Mary Parry, Waterways Craft Guild
MORE SUBJECTS MAY FOLLOW -
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Ring 01270 811059 to discuss or book a course, or click here for booking form
Canal Painting (Roses and Castles)
Two day weekend courses on this popular craft are run in Audlem by Jane Marshall and Anne Luard. Please visit their website for more information. Bookings should be made direct, but please say that Audlem Mill told you about the course.