The Maker Space is a fantastic location in Nuffield, Oxfordshire. A 300 year old pub which after being abandoned for 8 years has been loving restored and turned into a Cafe, Craft Store and Artisan Workshop Space. The fantastic thing about the Maker Space is that the focus isn’t just on textile, many different Makers and Artists teach at this venue. Its a real hub of creativity and I am fortunate enough to be able to teach in this vibrant and fun environment and below are some of the classes currently on offer.
You can visit www.themakerspace.co.uk for more information on everything they offer.
Baby Quilt and Lap Quilt Samples
Over this two day workshop I will be guiding you through your very first steps into Patchwork and Quilt making. During this course you will be guided through the entire process of quilt making; from fabric preparation, accurate cutting, quilt design and layout, piecing and precision piecing on day one. To learning how to put together your first quilt sandwich for quilting, beginners guide to walking foot quilting and then the trimming and finally binding to complete your project. This class is suitable for total beginners looking to take their first steps into the quilting world, as well as other more experienced sewers who may simply be looking to apply their skills in a new way.
There will be two different layout and size options available for this class a Baby Quilt (approx. 40”x45”) or a Lap Quilt (approx. 50”x 50”). The steps to complete both sizes are the same however fabric requirements vary. Find more information over at The Maker Space. Link Below.
Quilted Pouch Class
Learn how to make a Quilted Zipper Pouch in this beginner friendly 3 hour workshop. We'll teach you how to make a quilted panel, insert a zip and sew everything together to create these useful lined pouches. Once you know how they are constructed you can easily adapt the instructions to make different sized pouches. They make fantastic gifts for friends and family.
Zip, Divide it! Bag
Come and make one of Lou Orth's brilliant Zip, Divide It Baskets in this one day class.
I will be guiding you step-by-step through Lou's pattern, sharing my knowledge on the fabric and interfacing preparation, cutting and sewing so that by the end of the day you will have made your very own Zip Divide It! Basket.
Pattern for the Zip Divide It! Basket (in three sizes) is included in the class. During the class we will be making the Medium Size Basket, however the pattern which you will receive on the day will allow you to make a smaller and larger version at home.
All fabrics and interfacing can be purchased from our store in person or online (where possible we suggest you do this ahead of the workshop).
Quilted Heart Cushion
Come and learn the fundamentals of patchwork and quilting on this one day Quilted Heart Cushion workshop.You will learn:
how to use a quilting rule and rotary cutter to create perfectly cut squares.
how to stitch them together to create perfect 2-at-a-time half square triangles (HSTs).
how to join the HSTs with a perfect 1/4" seam, ensuring the corners match up perfectly.
basic, straight line quilting.
adding a simple envelope back.
The skills learnt in this day class are everything you need to get started on your quilting journey.
Materials are not included.
We'll provide white thread in the sewing machines - if you wish to use an alternative please bring it with you (or you can purchase on the day).
Suitable for all levels.
If you have never been to an in person workshop before have a look through the below gallery to see what others have achieved. Lots of the participants were either new to sewing or hadn't sat down at a sewing machine in years!
My goal in workshops it to create a calm supportive environment for you to build both your confidence and skills on a Sewing Machine. Everything is easier when you know how and my goal is to guide you along that journey.
The Maker Space at The Crown, Gangsdown Hill, Nuffield, Henley-on-Thames RG9 5SJ
