FABRIC ARTS 2010

 

Please note the following

In most cases classes will be taught by the tutor named in the brochure/website on the dates stated.  We make every effort to make our programme as accurate as possible at the time of printing.  We do, however, reserve the right to make any changes that may be necessary.

 

Location: 

Risingholme - course to be held at Risingholme Community Centre

Riccarton - course to be held at Riccarton High School, Curletts Road

CGHS or Christchurch Girls' High - course to be held at Christchurch Girls' High School, 10 Matai Street

 

DRESSMAKING Tuesdays

Term 1       Tues 9 Feb           8 wks

Term 2       Tues 27 Apr

Fee              $70                   

Time            7 – 9 pm

Location      Christchurch Girls' High School

þ         Also offered in Terms 3 and 4

This course will cover basic to more advanced Dressmaking, depending on the skills of each pupil. It is a fun approach to constructing fashionable, well-fitted garments and has a particular emphasis on reviving dressmaking skills which may have lain dormant for many years!

Tutor          Colleen Harrison

 

DRESSMAKING Wednesdays

Term 1       Wed 10 Feb         8 wks

Term 2       Wed 28 Apr

Fee              $70                  

Time           7 – 9 pm

Location     CGHS

þ         Also offered in Terms 3 and 4

This course aims to build confidence in sewing skills. It may be basic sewing – mending, altering garments, finishing a project already started, making cushions, duvets, throws, even restructuring vintage garments – anything is possible!

Tutor          Janet McCreanor

 

EMBROIDERY

Term 1       Thurs 11 Feb       8 wks

                   Fri 12 Feb

Term 2       Thurs 29 Apr or

Fri 30 Apr

Thurs 10 am -12 noon or 1 – 3 pm

Fri      1 – 3 pm                         

Fee             $70

Location                         Risingholme

þ         Also offered in Terms 3 and 4

Learn to create beautiful hand stitched items for yourself or as gifts.  Students work on projects of their own choosing in an informal and social environment.  Projects are based on traditional forms of embroidery using a wide range of fabrics and threads.

Tutor          Barbara Johns

 

EMBROIDERY FOR PLEASURE 1

Term 1       Mon 8 Feb            8 wks

Term 2       Mon 26 Apr

Fee             $70                  

Time          7 – 9 pm

Location    CGHS

þ         Also offered in Terms 3 and 4

This is an Embroidery Class with an emphasis on samplers. The course will look at historical samplers, stitches etc. and will equip students to work a sampler of their own choice. Samplers covered will include Band, Pictorial, Crazy Samplers, Birth Samplers, Miniature Samplers and Sampler Xmas Stockings.

Tutor          Colleen Harrison

 

EMBROIDERY FOR PLEASURE 2

Term 1       Mon 8 Feb            8 wks

                   Wed 10 Feb

Term 2       Mon 26 Apr

                   Wed 28 Apr

Monday class       10 am – 12 noon

Location:               Acland House, 85 Papanui Rd,

 

OR

 

Wed class            7 -9 pm

Location              CGHS

Fee             $70                     

þ         Also offered in Terms 3 and 4

This course will cover the basics of Cottage garden Embroidery in the form of a sampler of flowers. It will provide the basics so students will be able to go on to compile projects of their own choice, including boxes, hussifs, jewellery rolls, knot gardens and pictures. We also accommodate embroiderers who have been coming for some time and need a supportive and encouraging environment to explore individual projects.

Tutor          Colleen Harrison

 

 FABRIC AND CRAFT SKILLS

Term 1       Tues 9 Feb           8 wks

Term 2       Tues 27 Apr

Fee             $70      9.30 – 11.30 am

Location:                        Risingholme

þ         Also offered in Terms 3 and 4

Come along and see what you can do with a sewing machine, an over-locker, a needle and thread, some fabulous ideas and enjoyable company. A chance to make garments of your choice with everyone working on individual projects. In this group we make both children’s and adults’ clothing, we do sewing repairs and problem solving, make drapes and cushions, learn smocking, tailoring and how to adjust patterns to fit properly. Come and join our enthusiastic and friendly group. This course provides opportunity to gain confidence in literacy and numeracy which will enable students to further their tertiary education.

Tutor          Carolyn Coghlan

  

PATCHWORK & QUILTING (beg)

Term 1       Tues 9 Feb           1-3 pm    8 wks

                   Fri 5 Feb     10 – 12 noon

Fee             $70                        

Location     Tuesdays Acland House, 85 Papanui Rd  

                   Fridays       Risingholme  Community Centre

þ         Also offered in Term 3

This beginners Patchwork and Quilting class is aimed at learning hand and machine methods of making a meter square wall hanging which will help participants to be able to go on to make any quilt using the techniques learned.  Colour and patterns on fabric is also a major part of their design.

Tutor          Ruth Marshall

 

PATCHWORK: 

ADVANCED APPLIQUÉ

Term 2       Tues 27 Apr    1 – 3 pm    8 wks

                   Fri 30 Apr  10 – 12 noon

Fee             $70                       

Location     Tuesdays Acland House, 85 Papanui Rd  

                   Fridays      Risingholme

þ         Also offered in Term 4.

Hand stitch appliquéd flowers that could be made into the centre of a bed quilt, or a cushion cover, wall hanging or table cover. Learn about colour, fabric design, effects of light, medium and dark fabrics to make the flowers and leaves come alive - so ‘alive’ you will want to smell the flowers and pick them. It is recommended to have completed the Beginners Patchwork class.

Tutor          Ruth Marshall

 

SCREENPRINTING ON FABRIC

Term 2       Sat & Sun 12 & 13th Jun

Fee             $80                 

Time           9 – 4 pm

Location     CGHS

A very concentrated weekend course covering the basics of screen printing on fabric at a beginners level.  Printing on fabric of your choice – t-shirts, clothing, canvas or fabric lengths.  If you enjoy being creative and experiencing hands on learning or just want to try something different, come along and have some fun. (plus material and costs $42 payable to tutor)

Tutor          Carla Watson

 

TRADITIONAL BOBBIN LACEMAKING – BEDFORDSHIRE

Term 1   Thurs 11 Feb           8 wks

Term 2   Thurs 29 Apr

Fee         $70                   

Time       7 – 9 pm

Location        St Stephens, Burnside

þ         Also offered in Terms 3 and 4

After completing a short course in basic Bedfordshire or Torchon Lace, if appropriate, students are encouraged to choose their own lace patterns and thereafter progress at their own pace with help and guidance when required, aiming to incorporate new techniques as they work. The basic course only applies to beginners, who are always warmly welcome, although lapsed lace makers may also like to browse through the exercises to refresh their memories.

Tutor          Pamela McEwan

  

WEAVING

Term 1       Mon 8 Feb            8 wks

Term 2       Mon 26 Apr

Fee             $70                   

Time          1 – 3 pm

Location    Risingholme

þ         Also offered in Terms 3 and 4

In this class, we teach beginners the basic skills and techniques of hand weaving and enable more advanced and experienced weavers the opportunity to enhance their skills and knowledge of colour, texture, patterns and techniques whilst completing individual projects.

Tutor          Ildica Boyd/Anne Field

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ALL CLASS ENQUIRIES AND ENROLMENTS TO:

RISINGHOLME – PH 3327359

22 CHOLMONDELEY AVE, CHRISTCHURCH 8023