Free Motion Embroidery : Picture Appliqué Workshop 17/5/25
Incl.VAT£120.00 GBP
What? : Free Motion Embroidery Appliqué Workshop FULL DAY course from 10am - 4pm.
Where? : Our bright light colourful studio alongside our premises in Betchworth Surrey. Free onsite parking. Map at foot of homepage. Ready for a day filled with fun machine embroidery?
About : Come along to The Gilliangladrag Fluff-a-torium and learn to creative ac beautiful picture with your sewing machine :
Unlock your creative potential with our Free Motion Embroidery Picture Appliqué workshop taught by Michele Wilson—a hands-on journey into the art of stitching with freedom and flair!
This dynamic class is perfect for anyone looking to bring their sewing projects to life with interesting colours and textures, intricate designs, and unique personal touches. Guided by Michele, you’ll learn how to master your sewing machine in free motion mode, exploring the exciting possibilities of appliqué techniques and expressive stitching, and you'll make a fabulous picture of your choosing. What will you make a picture of? As you can see from Michele's samples, the possibilities are endless :-)
Whether you're a seasoned stitcher or new to the craft, this workshop is your chance to play with vibrant fabrics, layer textures, and create one-of-a-kind designs that truly stand out with other like minded folk in our studio and with Michele keeping a watchful helpful eye. By the end of the session, you’ll leave not only with newfound confidence but also a finished piece to show off your newfound skills. Ready to stitch your way to creativity?
What's included?
- Tuition from Michele Wilson to help you make your Free Motion picture. The picture will be approx A4 sized.
- All 100% cotton fabrics with plenty of colours to choose from and some amazing fabrics that we stock : (Feel free to bring some of your own too if you'd like to!)
- Pieces of Felt
- Embellishments
- Cotton threads
- Chambray fabric background and wadding
- Refreshments throughout the day + afternoon tea and cake
- 10% off in the shop on the day of your workshop.
What you need to bring:
- Any scraps of cotton fabric or buttons etc. you would like to incorporate
- An Electric Sewing Machine, in good working order which can drop the dog feed teeth or has a plate that fits over the teeth.
- Your sewing machine manual.
- Sewing machine accessories in case you need them (oil, screwdriver, etc.)
- A darning foot/free motion machine embroidery foot that is compatible with your machine.
- Size 80 needles.
- Bobbin spools that are compatible with your sewing machine.
- You can bring a packed lunch (or nip out at lunchtime if you prefer!)
Treat yourself to some 'me time' and come on your own or with a friend or relative, and come together to make some textile art!
About our Free Motion Embroidery teacher Michele :
Our Free Motion Embroidery Course will be led by the fabulous, kind, bubbly Michele Wilson, - a primary school teacher with a love of all things brightly coloured and sparkly. Mum to three teenagers, and teaching in a school for children with needs in Social, Emotional and Mental Health, Michele is an Advanced Level Drawing and Talking Practitioner and has a Diploma in The Arts in Therapy and Education. She spends every spare minute of every day making embroidering, crafting and quilting. She will be delighted to welcome you to The Gilliangladrag Fluff-a-torium for a day of creativity, relaxation and community with other like-minded crafters.
NB: Maximum students is 6 on this Free Motion Embroidery Course.
This Kawandi Quilting Workshop runs from 10am - 4pm (with a break for lunch) and costs £120
Other Information & Housekeeping :
- There is free parking outside - you will be shown where to park on arrival. Please share cars or get lifts where possible! :-) Thank you. There is a map and full address at the foot of our homepage.
- Tea, coffee, refreshments and afternoon cake are all included. Please bring your lunch with you - or nip out at lunchtime to get some if you prefer.
- You will also be entitled to 10% discount in our shop "The Fluff-a-torium" on the day of your Kawandi workshop with Michele.
- This course runs from 10am - 4pm. Please arrive approx 10-15 mins earlier so we can start promptly! You can look in the shop at lunchtime, or shop after the course as the shop is open until 5pm.
Please note : By booking one of our Free Motion Embroidery courses you are agreeing to our Terms & Conditions, which are as follows:
Booking a place on one of our courses is similar to booking a seat on a plane. It is not possible to swap and cancel and the "the plane must take off!"
Therefore should you need to cancel your place on a course for any reason, the cancellation charges are as follows:
Cancellation within 31+ days of course date = 50% of course fee payable unless place is re-filled.
Cancellation within 0-30 days of course date = 100% of course fee payable unless place is re-filled.
(Sometimes courses are over subscribed so we hold a waiting list and MAY be able to re-fill a place, but if you are unable to attend you are welcome to send someone in your place. Please let us know your replacement's name, phone number and email address as soon as possible before the course date.)
You can buy separate Course Insurance Cover from various companies online if you would like to protect yourself against no attendance. (Eg : Cancelsure Insurance)
Overnight Accommodation & Local Places to Stay:
We are now located in Betchworth (near Brockham) in between Dorking & Reigate
Our favourite places to stay that we recommend locally are:
1) Brockham B&B - nearest to shop
2) The Waltons B&B in Dorking
3) Denbies Vineyard B&B - edge of Dorking