Nelson Embroiderers’ Guild

13th

What a

Weekend

Workshops

Waimea College

Richmond – Nelson

All welcome

29th, 30th September, 1st October

2017

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1301 French Knot Garden – Alison Wilson

Bring your own photo to create a miniature French knot garden.

(Alison will have some ideas if you don’t have a photo). You

will be using one strand of floss to create your own individual

garden. This class is suitable for all levels. Good light and good

eyesight are the only requirements! The final size is 3cm x 5cm.

Kit cost: $5

Tutor Profile

Alison is a member of the Canterbury Embroiderers’ Guild.

She is an enthusiastic stitcher, and loves to share her passion

with keen embroiderers of all levels of experience. She has been

involved in the textile field for many years, holds part 1 of City

and Guilds qualification, and N.Z. Certificate in Machine

Embroidery. She has tutored throughout N.Z. at several

conferences, Wanaka and at What a Weekend.

1302 Russian Pearl Embroidery – Jane Lester

Apparently there was and is a ready supply of cheap seed pearls

in Russia which explains the popularity of this type of

embroidery in the past. Pearl embroidery was used on Icon

frames and the Icons themselves, head dresses and clothing,

some of it ecclesiastical. There are many examples on the

internet.

This piece has been designed to incorporate many techniques

including beading, padded gold work and Or Nué .

Beginners should be able to manage this piece easily and those

with more experience will enjoy a relaxed class.

The design is approximately 20cm x 15cm

There will be a full kit supplied at a cost of $55. This will include

Dupion silk (with the design on it) and all threads and beads.

Tutor Profile

Jane has been stitching for years and has taught all over New Zealand including at The Great Escape,

Wanaka Embroidery School, Tui Ridge, Stitch Away Hawke’s Bay and ANZEG Conferences. She has done

the ANZEG tutors’ course twice and particularly enjoys teaching beginners.

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1303 Create Art Cloth from Paper Fabric

Christine McGuigan

This class is for anyone who can sew – not necessarily in a straight line! No

skills required other than enthusiasm and a joy of colour.

Using a combination of light paper, glue and fabric, you will construct a

product called paper-fabric. The approximate size is 40 x 30cm.

The focus of this class is to embellish the piece with paint, stamps and

stencils, hand and machine embroidery and appliqué. It is easy and very

compelling. You do not need to know how to machine embroider, you only

need to know how to thread your machine.

Kit Cost: $30

Tutor profile

Chris has spent the last few years working up a textile storm in

her Mapua shed, Heart Gallery. A lifelong love of painting,

sewing and fabric work contributes to the many workshops she

now holds for groups to learn new skills in sewing and multi-

media, and experiment with new techniques in a wide variety of

media. You can visit www.heartgallery.co.nz to see more of

Chris’s work.

1304 Beginners’ 3D Needle Felting – Fiona Macrae

In this workshop you will learn the basics of needle felting (dry

felting) and make needle felted shapes, beads and 3D animals. No

previous experience required.

Participants will find out about:

• The different types of needle felting needles and how to use them.

• Working with wool sliver.

• How to shape wool using needle felting needles.

• How to develop a basic wire armature and needle felt over it.

Participants will sculpt:

• a flat shape suitable for a brooch/pin

• needle felted beads

• a 3D figure over a simple wire armature

Kit cost: $15 if felting needles and merino sliver are supplied

Tutor Profile

Fiona has been needle and wet felting for about 20 years. She enjoys

sculptural needle felting as it enables her to develop a variety of forms

using fairly simple materials. Fiona also weaves tapestry and is a

compulsive sock knitter.

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1305 Creative Crewel work - Glenys Fry

Students will work to create an individual design for a

small piece of crewel work suitable for a bag or cushion.

We will be sourcing our inspiration from New Zealand

landscape artists or a photograph of a landscape that is

special to you.

Work will be with wool on linen twill and will look at

ways to use traditional crewel work stitches and patterns

in a contemporary design. The first day will be spent on

design, colour and stitching. Wool and fabric is available

from Broomfields at the Trader’s Mall.

This class is suitable for all abilities.

Kit cost: Linen Twill can be supplied as a 25cm square piece at a cost of $10 or 50cm square at a cost of $38

Tutor Profile

Glenys was a long-time member of Canterbury Guild but now lives in Marlborough. Glenys was the

recipient of the ANZEG Study Grant, which she used to spend a week studying with Val Holmes in France.

Glenys enjoys all kinds of embroidery but her real passion is in creating original pieces of embroidery.

Following a class with Phillipa Turnbull she has started exploring crewel work with a New Zealand twist.

1306 Wessex Stitchery – Julie Clemett

Introducing Wessex stitchery with a choice of two small

everyday useful projects: a needle-case or a glasses case.

Each design features a number of the basic combinations

used in Wessex embroidery.

The projects will not be fully completed within class

time. Full instructions for the construction are included

in the notes, and demonstrated in class. Participants

provide their own choice of fabric and threads.

This class is suitable for all abilities. A needs list will be provided.

Notes: $3.00

Tutor Profile

Julie began stitching at an early age and has enjoyed progressing

through many, mainly traditional techniques, then using and

combining these techniques into modern projects. She enjoys

assisting students to master a new technique, building confidence in

and appreciating their developing talents.

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1307 Crazy Patchwork – Karen Brodeson

Learn how to construct the crazy patchwork base by hand in

the traditional way. The morning will be spent choosing from

your selection of fabrics and laying down the base ready to be

surface stitched, then on to the fun bit of embellishing the

surface with beautiful embroidery and beading techniques.

Play with a variety of silk ribbon, beading, folded ribbon

roses, button work etc. Make a Bag/ Wall Hanging/Cushion

cover. This is a hand stitching workshop. There is no pre

class preparation.

Full instructions and embellishment patterns are included.

Start gathering your beautiful fabrics and embellishments.

Class suitable for all levels.

Kit cost: TBA

Tutor Profile

Karen is a textile/fibre artist living in Nelson. She loves stitching of all

types both traditional and contemporary and always has two or more

projects on the go at one time. Around 20 years ago she started teaching

crazy patchwork classes but soon progressed to beading and

contemporary

classes of her own techniques and designs.

All Karen’s classes have original designs and full instructions.

1308 Lefkara Whitework – Kerry Seeley

Lefkara is a whitework technique originating in Cyprus. It consists

of cutwork and surface stitchery and also has some interesting

lacework hems.

This piece is approximately 15cm square and includes various motifs

in satin stitch and eyelets. The hem is very simple and the effective

lace edge can be used with other techniques and takes very little

fabric. The back is finished with a four sided edge which makes it

easy to sew together.

Class suitable for students with some previous stitching experience.

Kit Cost: $1.00

Tutor Profile

For Kerry, white work in all its counted forms, including needle lace, is a passion along with a host of other

techniques. Kerry’s formal qualifications are Sixth Form Certificate Embroidery and the Embroiderers’

Guild Drawn Thread I Certificate. She has taught at Conference and regional weekends over the past 25

years and much to her surprise has students coming back for more.

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General Information for the Weekend

Location of WAW All WAW classes are held at Waimea College, 60 Salisbury Rd, Richmond.

• Our registration desk will be in the entrance of the school hall and maps showing which classrooms

are being used for workshops will be available.

• The school hall will be used for the Traders’ Mall, morning tea and sitting areas for lunchtime.

Display • Please bring some of your work for the display. Be sure your name and the technique is attached.

• The hall will be open during tea breaks, lunchtime and until 1.30pm on Sunday.

• Display work will be all care and no responsibility. The room will be manned at all times.

• Display work to be collected by 1.30pm Sunday.

Traders

The Traders’ Mall will be in the main hall. Open Friday evening through to Sunday 1.30pm.

Morning Tea Complimentary morning tea with tea, coffee and home cooking will be provided on Saturday and Sunday.

New Trader Get Sharpening Services will be available to sharpen scissors, knives etc during traders’ hours on

Saturday only.

Lunches • Participants need to bring their own lunch. Please don't forget your cup!

• Complimentary tea and coffee will be provided.

Class Requirements • A list of requirements will be sent to each participant with confirmation of your class.

• Some tutors may supply a kit for the class or charge for notes. The cost of the kit or notes will be

advised and payment in cash should be given to the tutor on the first day.

• The WAW class fee does not include the cost tutor-supplied kits or notes.

Sewing supplies • Please bring your usual stitching kit – scissors, needles, thimble, pincushion, frames, glasses etc

• A small cloth or tea-towel to protect your work from the school desktops is advisable.

• A small notebook and a pencil to make notes may be helpful.

Visiting other classes There are to be no visits during class times Lunch times are the appropriate time for this.

Mobile phones All mobile phones need to be switched off during class.

Raffles Don't forget your raffle money; there will be a wonderful array of prizes.

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Programme

Friday 29 September

7:00 pm Registration: Waimea College Hall open for registration, collecting nametags, a school

map and to drop off work for display. Traders’ tables will also be open.

7:30 pm Introduction to Tutors

Saturday 30 September and Sunday 1 October

Classes: 9am to Noon and 1:30 to 3:30pm

Saturday 30 September

“Mix and Mingle” 4.30-5.30. Details at registration

Expectations

It is sometimes difficult to choose a class. If you are not sure if a class is suitable for your experience, please

consult another member of your Guild or contact one of us:

Sue Hawkes 03 545 7475 or 021 178 0349 Jane Couch 03 545 1119

Christine Weldon 03 545 1714 or 022 649 8582 June Walter 03 542 4424

Leonie Hurrell 027 358 6343

Notes for Registration

Please register using the registration form. All registrations are processed on a first come, first placed basis.

Registration Fee • The non-refundable $10.00 includes tea, coffee and morning teas for the weekend.

• Please bring your own cup, clearly labelled.

Accommodation and Meals • WAW participants are to arrange their own accommodation and meals.

• Tea, coffee and sitting areas will be provided in the main hall.

Copyright • Participants are reminded that each tutor's work has copyright and must not be passed on without the

tutor's permission.

Disclaimer • If unforeseen circumstances occur the What a Weekend Committee reserves the right to select tutors

and classes other than those advertised and will, if time allows, advise participants affected of the

changes made.

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Registration Form Please complete this registration form and send with a stamped, addressed, business size

envelope (114x225mm) to:

The Registrar:

Sue Hawkes

368 Trafalgar Street

Nelson 7010

EMAIL: hawkeye@actrix.co.nz

Phone: 03 545 7475

Cell phone: 021 178 0349

Checklist:

List all choices

Stamped self addressed envelope

114 x 225mm - please note size

Payment, by cheque

(no staples on cheques please)

OR payment by internet banking

Registrations to be in by 1 August 2017

Name: __________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

Telephone: _________________________________________________ Email: __________________________________________________

Class Selection

1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice

Payment Registration Fee—all classes: $10.00

Class Fee $110.00

TOTAL $_________

Cancellations received before 1 September 2017

will be subject to a fee of $10.00.

Fees will not be refunded on cancellations received

after 1 September 2017.

• Make cheques payable to: " NEG - What a Weekend, Nelson "

OR

• Deposit in Westpac bank account, NEG WAW: 03 0751 0347793 00

• Use your name and the 1st class number as references

You still need to send in the registration form and stamped addressed envelope no matter how

payment is made.

Copy for your records

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Registration Form Please complete this registration form and send with a stamped, addressed, business size

envelope (114 x 225mm) to:

The Registrar:

Sue Hawkes

368 Trafalgar Street

Nelson 7010

EMAIL: hawkeye@actrix.co.nz

Phone: 03 545 7475

Cell phone: 021 178 0349

Checklist:

List all choices

Stamped self addressed envelope

114 x 225mm - please note size

Payment, by cheque

(no staples on cheques please)

OR payment by internet banking

Registrations to be in by 1 August 2017

Name: ___________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

Telephone: _____________________Cell Phone: __________________

Email: __________________________________________________

Please circle preferred method of contact

Class Selection

1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice

Payment Registration Fee—all classes: $10.00

Class Fee $110.00

TOTAL $________

Cancellations received before 1 September 2017

will be subject to a fee of $10.00.

Fees will not be refunded on cancellations received

after 1 September 2017.

• Make cheques payable to: " NEG - What a Weekend, Nelson "

OR

• Deposit in Westpac bank account, NEG WAW: 03 0751 0347793 00

• Use your name and the 1st class number as references

You still need to send in the registration form and stamped addressed envelope no matter how

payment is made. Registrations are processed on receipt of this form with payment in full.