Course Dates

Spinning
Sorting and carding a fleece, spinning at a spinning wheel on to a spindle, plying yarn, and a discussion on spinning other fibres, washing, dyeing – and what to do with your finished yarn!
Tutor: Val Mackin
29 November, 28 March

Cross Stitch
Learn how to cross stitch, including working with patterns, starting off, tension, techniques, full and half stitches, back and long stitch, french knots, washing and finishing the work.
Tutor: Chris Silvester
1 November

Traditional canal belts
Learn how to make a canal boatman’s spiderweb belt. Course fee includes full kit.
Tutor: Mary Parry (Waterways Craft Guild)
28 February

Latch Hook
Rug making using a latch hook tool with short lengths of wool - a traditional and popular craft with our parents!
Tutor: Chris Silvester
21 March

Knitting - for beginners
Tutor: Kath Evans
15 November

Peg Loom Weaving
Learn how to make a cushion or bag, using this simple traditional hand weaving loom.
Tutor: Kath Evans
6 December, 4 April

Needlework and Craft Courses

Autumn 2008 - Spring 2009

Societies and groups – please contact us to arrange any course on a day to suit you.

Crochet
To include crochet decoration for narrow boat cabins if desired by any participant.
Tutor: Val Mackin
22 November, 7 March

Traditional canal bonnets
Introduction to making a canal boatwoman’s bonnet. This is a 2 day course. Course fee of £90.00 includes a kit with all materials and instructions to make your own bonnet.
Tutor: Mary Parry (Waterways Craft Guild)
8 & 9 November, 18 & 19 April

Lace
Learn the basics of pillow lace - and/or, to suit participants, canal cabin lace.
Tutor: Val Mackin
25 October

Rag Rugging
Learn the basic methods of rag rug making, including the different materials and tools used for the various techniques. You will need to bring T-shirts or other materials to cut up into strips to make your rug.
Tutor: Kath Evans
18 October, 14 March, 25 April

Ring us on 01270 811059 to discuss the courses, or please click here to book.

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)