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
Term 2 Tues 27 Apr
Fee $70
Time 7 – 9 pm
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
Term 2 Wed 28 Apr
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
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
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 2 Tues 27 Apr
Fee $70 9.30 – 11.30 am
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