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

Shirley Boys' High - course to be held at Shirley Boys' High, corner of North Parade and Averill Street

Shirley Community Centre - course to be held at Shirley Community Centre, corner of Shirley Rd and Slater Street

 

Refund Policy

1.      If a class does not commence due to insufficient enrolments, fees will be refunded fully.

2.      A refund less $20 administration fee will be given if a student withdraws within one week prior to course commencement.

3.      As many of our courses are run on a self-funded basis, it means that your enrolment may have helped to get a        

         course started.  Therefore NO refunds given on the day of course commencement and after course commencement.

                                                                                                                                                           

 

DRESSMAKING Tuesdays    Christchurch Girls' High

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!

Term 4        Tues 12 Oct – 30 Nov

Fee              $70       

Length        8 wks 

Time          7 – 9 pm

Location       CGHS (Girls’ High)

Tutor           Leigh Madden/Colleen Harrison

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

DRESSMAKING Wednesdays    Christchurch Girls' High

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!

Term 4        Wed 13 Oct – 1 Dec

Fee              $70     

Length         8 wks

Time            7 – 9 pm

Location       CGHS

Tutor           Janet McCreanor   

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

EMBROIDERY       Risingholme  

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.

Term 4        Thurs 14 Oct – 2 Dec

Fri 15 Oct – 10 Dec

Thurs         10 am - 12 noon or 1 – 3 pm

Fri               1 – 3 pm   

Fee              $70  

Length          8 wks  

Location       Risingholme

Tutor           Barbara Johns

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

 EMBROIDERY FOR PLEASURE 1    Christchurch Girls' High

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.

Term 4        Mon 11 Oct – 6 Dec  No class on Labour Day Monday 25 Oct

Fee              $70     

Length        8 wks

Time           7 – 9 pm

Location     CGHS

Tutor           Colleen Harrison

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

EMBROIDERY FOR PLEASURE 2    Acland House or Christchurch Girls' High

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.

Term 4        Mon 11 Oct – 6 Dec   No class on Labour Day Monday 25 Oct

                   Wed 13 Oct -1 Dec

Location       Mon: Acland House, 85 Papanui Rd, 10 am – 12 noon OR

Wed class CGHS 7 - 9 pm

Fee              $70   

Length         8 wks         

Tutor           Colleen Harrison

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

FABRIC AND CRAFT SKILLS     Risingholme

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.

Term 4    Tues 12 Oct – 30 Nov

Fee          $70 

Length     8 wks 

Time         9.30 – 11.30 am

Location   Risingholme

Tutor       Carolyn Coghlan

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

PATCHWORK & QUILTING (beg)    Acland House or Risingholme

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.

Term 3    Tues 27 Jul – 14 Sept

               Fri 30 Jul – 17 Sept

Fee          $70       

Length     8 wks

Location   Tues Acland House, 85 Papanui Rd        1 - 3 pm

               Fri  Risingholme 10 - 12 noon

Tutor       Ruth Marshall

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

PATCHWORK:  ADVANCED APPLIQUÉ    Acland House or Risingholme

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.

Term 4    Tues 12 Oct – 30 Nov

               Fri 15 Oct – 10 Dec

Fee          $70       

Length    8 wks

Location   Tues Acland House, 85 Papanui Rd        1 - 3 pm

               Fri Risingholme 10 - 12 noon

Tutor       Ruth Marshall

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

 

TRADITIONAL BOBBIN LACEMAKING – BEDFORDSHIRE    St Stephen's Community Centre

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.

Term 4    Thurs 14 Oct – 2 Dec

Fee          $70       

Length       8 wks

Time          7 – 9 pm

Location   St Stephens Community Centre, Burnside

Tutor       Pamela McEwan

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

WEAVING    Risingholme

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.

Term 4        Mon 11 Oct -6 Dec  No class on Labour Day Monday 25 October

Fee             $70      

Length        8 wks 

Time           1 – 3 pm

Location      Risingholme

Tutor           Ildica Boyd/Anne Field

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

 

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RISINGHOLME – PH 3327359

22 CHOLMONDELEY AVE, CHRISTCHURCH 8023