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SEWING AND CRAFT CLASSES LIVERPOOL KNITTING & CROCHET LEARN TO CROCHET with Amanda Jones Perfect for beginners or those who want to freshen up their skills. You will learn the basics of holding the hook and yarn, and basic stitches. Discover how to make simple granny squares to create garments, blankets and home accessories. Sunday 24th February // £30.00 Saturday 11th May 11.30am-3.30pm NEXT STEPS IN CROCHET with Amanda Jones Progress your crochet skills with this class by learning pattern reading, increasing/decreasing and new stitches and techniques such as bobbles, shells, amigurumi and in the round. Start a project that you can complete at home using your new skills. Please bring along a 4mm hook. Saturday 30th March Sunday 23rd June 11.30am-3.30pm // £30.00 CROCHET SOFT TOY with Amanda Jones Learn how to make super kawaii (cute) crochet toys using the Japanese technique of amigurumi! You will learn to make a cute soft toy to take home. Please bring along a 4mm hook. Saturday 27th April 11.30am-3.30pm // £30.00 SIMPLE KNITTING TECHNIQUES with Molly Brown So you can knit and purl and follow a simple pattern, but there is so much more you would like to do but are not quite sure how. Take your knitting skills to the next level and learn about ‘blocking’, neat button holes and knitting in colour. Sunday 24th March 11.30am-3.30pm // £30.00 KC16 KC39 KC33 KC15 Did you know you can hire our workshop? For more information email [email protected] PATCHWORK & QUILTING NEW! MAD WEAVE GADGET BAG with Carolyn Buxton ‘It’s all about the weaving! You will make your own bias binding and weave it into a fabric to make a very handy gadget bag, for tidying away your charger wires or storing your sewing tools. Saturday 9th March 10am-2pm // £30 NEW! INTRODUCTION TO BARGELLO QUILTING with Carolyn Buxton Bargello quilts are simply stunning and have a way of showing movement in the fabrics. Although it looks very difficult the technique is easy and very forgiving. You will make a quilt which can be used as table or bed runner. You will be using a rotary cutter and ruler then sewing using a ¼” foot. Saturday 22nd June 10am-4pm // £45 NEW! HORSE WALL QUILT with Carolyn Buxton This beautiful stained glass styled wall hanging quilt is must for any horse lover. You will be working with bias binding and twin needles to make the picture zing. You will also be working with patchwork mitred corners, accurate piecing and cutting and stitching with a ¼” foot. Saturday 16th February 10am-4pm // £45 NEW! WEEKEND 3D QUILT 2 DAY CLASS with Carolyn Buxton You will make a stunning lap quilt with a 3d design and be the envy of your friends, or make them one too! You will use normal quilting rulers to cut diamond shapes with the rotary cutters, and you will learn to sew ‘Y Seams and mitred binding with ease using the ¼” foot. You will finish the quilt with an echo quilting design. Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th May 10am-4pm & 11.30am-3.30pm // £75 PQ15 PQ17 PQ18 PQ16 HOW TO MAKE COIL POTS with Molly Brown Learn how to make these fabulous pots on a sewing machine. They are lovely to make and a bit addictive too. Molly will show you how to make a simple pot and how to add embellishments such as handles and fabric wraps. Sunday 20th January Saturday 29th June 12pm-3pm // £25.00 CHENILLE CUSHION COVERS with Molly Brown Explore the various effects that can be achieved with Chenille. Spend time experimenting with colour and texture and then use the new skill to make an adorable cushion cover with a heart motif. Sunday 3rd February 11.30am-3.30pm // £30.00 CS23 CS22 For full details of all classes please visit www.abakhan.co.uk SOME INFORMATION ABOUT OUR CLASSES... Do I need to bring anything? The majority of classes include all materials and equipment but if you do need to bring anything we will let you know (see individual class details for more information). All classes include a free hot drink and biscuits. Can I bring my own sewing machine? Unfortunately due to Health & Safety legislation you are unable to bring your own sewing machine. Do I need any experience? All our classes state a level; see individual classes for further information. How many people will be in my class? Each class can take up to a maximum of ten people except where stated. Are there any on-site facilities? There is a hot drinks machine in the workshop. And finally... Each participant on the classes will receive a 10% Discount Card* which can be used in any of our stores, plus a complimentary tea or coffee served in the Workshop. A discount card received on a one-day class is valid for two weeks and one received on a two day course is valid for one month. STORE DETAILS 34 - 44 Stafford Street, Liverpool, L3 8LX Telephone 0151 207 4029 Paid car parking available at Stafford Street, Devon Street & Kempton Street. Nearest train station - Lime Street (less than 10 minute walk) Nearest bus stop - London Road (less than 5 minute walk) Disabled access available around the back of the building, please contact the store in advance or ask a member of staff for assistance. LEVELS - BUTTONS Novice Basic Skills Intermediate HOW TO BOOK Online The easiest way is to book online at www.abakhan.co.uk Find your class easily by entering the code found in the bottom right hand corner of each class. By Phone Call our Reception team on 01745 562100 In-Store Book at any of our ten stores - please pick up your booking form at a till point. Images are for example only. For terms and conditions please visit www.abakhan.co.uk/terms2
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SEWING ANDCRAFT CLASSES
LIVERPOOL
KNITTING & CROCHETLEARN TO CROCHETwith Amanda Jones
Perfect for beginners or those whowant to freshen up their skills. You willlearn the basics of holding the hookand yarn, and basic stitches. Discoverhow to make simple granny squaresto create garments, blankets andhome accessories.Sunday 24th February // £30.00Saturday 11th May11.30am-3.30pm
NEXT STEPS IN CROCHETwith Amanda JonesProgress your crochet skills with thisclass by learning pattern reading,increasing/decreasing and newstitches and techniques such asbobbles, shells, amigurumi and inthe round. Start a project that you can completeat home using your new skills. Pleasebring along a 4mm hook.Saturday 30th MarchSunday 23rd June11.30am-3.30pm // £30.00
CROCHET SOFT TOY with Amanda JonesLearn how to make super kawaii(cute) crochet toys using theJapanese technique of amigurumi! You will learn to make a cute soft toyto take home. Please bring along a 4mm hook.Saturday 27th April 11.30am-3.30pm // £30.00
SIMPLE KNITTING TECHNIQUES with Molly Brown
So you can knit and purl and follow asimple pattern, but there is so muchmore you would like to do but are notquite sure how. Take your knittingskills to the next level and learn about‘blocking’, neat button holes andknitting in colour. Sunday 24th March11.30am-3.30pm // £30.00
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Did you know you can hire our workshop?
For more information [email protected]
PATCHWORK & QUILTINGNEW! MAD WEAVEGADGET BAG with Carolyn Buxton
‘It’s all about the weaving! You willmake your own bias binding andweave it into a fabric to make a veryhandy gadget bag, for tidying awayyour charger wires or storing yoursewing tools.Saturday 9th March10am-2pm // £30
NEW! INTRODUCTION TO BARGELLO QUILTING with Carolyn BuxtonBargello quilts are simply stunningand have a way of showingmovement in the fabrics. Although itlooks very difficult the technique iseasy and very forgiving. You will makea quilt which can be used as table orbed runner. You will be using a rotary cutter andruler then sewing using a ¼” foot.Saturday 22nd June10am-4pm // £45
NEW! HORSE WALL QUILT with Carolyn BuxtonThis beautiful stained glass styledwall hanging quilt is must for anyhorse lover. You will be working withbias binding and twin needles tomake the picture zing. You will also be working withpatchwork mitred corners, accuratepiecing and cutting and stitching witha ¼” foot. Saturday 16th February10am-4pm // £45
NEW! WEEKEND 3D QUILT 2 DAY CLASSwith Carolyn Buxton
You will make a stunning lap quiltwith a 3d design and be the envy ofyour friends, or make them one too!You will use normal quilting rulers tocut diamond shapes with the rotarycutters, and you will learn to sew ‘YSeams and mitred binding with easeusing the ¼” foot. You will finish thequilt with an echo quilting design.Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th May10am-4pm & 11.30am-3.30pm// £75PQ15
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HOW TO MAKE COIL POTS with Molly Brown
Learn how to make these fabulouspots on a sewing machine. They arelovely to make and a bit addictive too.Molly will show you how to make asimple pot and how to addembellishments such as handles andfabric wraps. Sunday 20th JanuarySaturday 29th June12pm-3pm // £25.00
CHENILLE CUSHION COVERS with Molly Brown
Explore the various effects that canbe achieved with Chenille. Spend timeexperimenting with colour and textureand then use the new skill to make anadorable cushion cover with a heartmotif.
Sunday 3rd February11.30am-3.30pm // £30.00
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For full details of all classes please visit www.abakhan.co.uk
SOME INFORMATION ABOUT OUR CLASSES...Do I need to bring anything?The majority of classes include allmaterials and equipment but if you doneed to bring anything we will let youknow (see individual class details formore information). All classes includea free hot drink and biscuits.Can I bring my own sewing machine?Unfortunately due to Health & Safetylegislation you are unable to bring yourown sewing machine.Do I need any experience?All our classes state a level; seeindividual classes for further information.How many people will be in my class?Each class can take up to a maximumof ten people except where stated.Are there any on-site facilities?There is a hot drinks machine in theworkshop.
And finally...Each participant on the classes willreceive a 10% Discount Card* whichcan be used in any of our stores, plus acomplimentary tea or coffee served inthe Workshop. A discount cardreceived on a one-day class is valid fortwo weeks and one received on a twoday course is valid for one month.
STORE DETAILS34 - 44 Stafford Street, Liverpool,L3 8LX Telephone 0151 207 4029Paid car parking available at StaffordStreet, Devon Street & Kempton Street.Nearest train station - Lime Street(less than 10 minute walk)Nearest bus stop - London Road (lessthan 5 minute walk)Disabled access available around theback of the building, please contact thestore in advance or ask a member ofstaff for assistance.
LEVELS - BUTTONSNoviceBasic SkillsIntermediate
HOW TO BOOKOnline The easiest way is to bookonline at www.abakhan.co.ukFind your class easily by entering the code found in the bottom right handcorner of each class.By Phone Call our Reception team on 01745 562100In-Store Book at any of our ten stores -please pick up your booking form at atill point.Images are for example only. For termsand conditions please visitwww.abakhan.co.uk/terms2
SEWING MACHINE Classes Sponsored by
HOW TO USE THE SEWING MACHINE with Corrie RobinsonLearn how to thread a machine andcomplete a series of simple exercisesto give you confidence inmanipulating fabric through themachine. You will make a drawstring bag totake home.Friday 15th FebruaryFriday 10th May10am-4pm // £42.50
NEXT STEPS WITH YOUR SEWING MACHINE with Corrie Robinson
A follow up class to “How to Use theSewing Machine” You will make acollection of samples including blindand narrow hems, automaticbuttonholes and basic zip applicationto create a simple, zipped bag.Monday 18th MarchSaturday 13th July10am-4pm // £42.50SM03 SM04
DRESSMAKINGHOBBY TO PROFESSIONAL with Corrie Robinson
Hobby to Professional is created tohelp you get a much better finish onall your sewing projects.
Part 1 - You will learn a number ofsample techniques including French seams, boning, interfacing,underlining and merging to name just a few.Saturday 19th JanuaryFriday 3rd May10am-4pm // £45Part 2 - You will learn waistbands,carriers and godets, followed withrolled hems and working withdifferent elastics and more!Saturday 23rd FebruaryFriday 14th June10am-4pm // £45Part 3 - You will concentrate on usingstretch on stretch techniques, usinga pleat board, learn ruching andgathering techniques, cut biasbinding and cover buttons.Saturday 23rd MarchMonday 1st July10am-4pm // £45
HAWAIIAN SHIRT with GBSB's Paul Clarke
Make your own shirt to suit eithermen or women (button placementcan be either side) Learn soft collarattachment and fitting sleeves as an"open lay option" and patch pockets.Saturday 15th June10am-4pm // £45
A DAY OF ZIPS with Corrie Robinson
You will learn easy step by stepguides on how to get the best finishon four different zips. The standardbox zip, lapped zip, concealed zip andthe open ended zip. After this classthey will never feel daunting again.Saturday 2nd FebruaryFriday 26th April10am-4pm // £40
MAKE A SUMMER DRESSwith GBSB's Paul ClarkeCome along and make a retro style 1950’s cotton full skirt wrapdress. Learn pattern cutting, bustand waist darts, bias binding use and full skirt hemming. Cut it out in the morning and‘Walkaway’ wearing it in theafternoon.Saturday 13th April10am-4pm // £45
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SEWING WITH STRETCH - LEGGINGS with Corrie Robinson
Scared of stretch fabric? After thisclass you will no longer think twiceabout working with stretch fabrics. Our leggings are brilliant quality,great to wear and most importantly,easy to make. Sunday 5th May11.30am-3.30pm // £30
SUMMER SKIRTwith Corrie RobinsonOur skirt is suitable for all levels ofsewer. Whether you’re a beginner oradvanced, this is a perfect way tospend a day. You will get to make askirt, to the length you like, workingwith a pattern and then turningelastic with twin needles.Sunday 2nd June11.30am-3.30pm // £30
HOW TO MAKE SWIMWEARwith Corrie Robinson
You will make a high quality swimmingcostume using stretch fabrics. You willlearn to sew stretch fabric and how to putin elastic. A tough one but a good one!Saturday 6th April10am-4pm // £45
HOW TO MAKE A KIMONOwith Corrie RobinsonYou will make a perfect, short kimono style jacket. Bang on trend,this kimono will become a staplepiece in your wardrobe for theSummer season. Friday 21st June10am-4pm // £45
HOW TO MAKE A MAXI DRESSwith Corrie RobinsonPossibly our most popular class!Made from stretch fabric, this dressis simply stunning. It will nevercrease, so perfect for the holidaysuitcase. A must have for anysummer wardrobe.Saturday 6th July10am-4pm // £45
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CREATIVE SEWINGEMBROIDERED LANDSCAPES with Felicity Owens
Create a stunning landscape on fabricusing paint and stitch. Learn toprepare your fabric for stitch usingfabric paints and Felicity’s unique‘secret’ techniques, then ‘draw andpaint’ with stitch on the sewingmachine using the fabulous art offree motion embroidery. Saturday 2nd March10am-4pm // £45
SUNFLOWERS 2 DAY CLASSwith Felicity Owens
Inspired by some of Vincent VanGogh’s most iconic and prolificpaintings, we use a combination ofpaint and stitch to recreate“Sunflowers” on fabric. Learn how to “paint with stitch” andembellish with some of Felicity’sspecial secret techniques to capturethe essence and brilliance of thisartist’s work.Saturday 8th June and Sunday 9th June10am-4pm & 11.30am-3.30pm // £75
FUN WITH BRUSHOwith Felicity Owens
Prepare to be amazed and getabsolutely hooked, as we explore avariety of special effects and create arange of stunning imagery usingBrusho powdersSunday 17th February11.15am to 3.30pm // £33
TREE OF LIFE/THE KISS 2 DAY CLASS with Felicity OwensChoose one of two designs to create a stunning masterpiece on fabric, using paint, stitch and a glittering assortment ofmetallic embellishment.You will create a highly decorativeand eye catching embroidered panelsuitable for framing. A must for anyone who loves pattern,colour and texture!Monday 11th & Tuesday 12th February10am-4pm & 11.30am-3.30pm// £75
MYTHICAL CREATURES CUSHIONwith Felicity OwensMythical creatures continue tofascinate and enthral us. Sparkling unicorn or fiery dragon? The choice is yours! Using acombination of fabric paints andstitch together with a selection ofgems, sequins and trims, create abeautiful cushion to decorate thatspecial person’s bedroom. Thursday 31st January10am-4pm // £45
FUN WITH FREEMOTION EMBROIDERY with Felicity Owens
Free-motion embroidery is theideal way to “draw” quirky colourfuldesigns onto fabric using your sewing machine.Choose from Felicity’s unique hand drawn designs and learn all of the top tips to create trulyprofessional results.Sunday 17th March11.15am to 3.30pm // £33
MIXED MEDIA PAINT & STITCH with Felicity Owens
Using a variety of fabric paints,metallics and foils together withFelicity’s special ’secret’ techniques,create a design and embellish withfree motion embroidery. You will make a beautiful panel whichcan be framed, used to make acushion or wall hanging. Saturday 25th May10am-4pm // £45CS27
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For full details of all classes please visit www.abakhan.co.uk For full details of all classes please visit www.abakhan.co.uk For full details of all classes please visit www.abakhan.co.uk
SOFT FURNISHINGHOW TO MAKE ROMAN BLINDSwith Jeanette Woolrich
Learn how to measure and calculatethe fabric requirements. Cut the fabricsquarely, calculate the number andsize of folds and stitch the rodpockets. You will make a sample sizeRoman Blind. You will also be givenadvice on the cording and fitting ofthe Blind.Friday 17th May 10am-4pm // £45
HOW TO MAKELINED CURTAINS with Jeanette Woolrich
Learn how to make Pencil Pleatcurtains to a professional highstandard. You will be taught how to measure, cut and calculatefabric quantities. You will make asample curtain to take home alongwith useful notes for futurereference.Saturday 16th March10am-4pm // £45
HOW TO MAKECUSHION COVERS with Jeanette Woolrich
You will make a simple zippedcushion cover and then go on to make a piped cushion cover. Learn how to use trimmings to create your own unique look! Gain the skill to create gorgeouscushions for all over your home!Saturday 26th January10am-4pm // £45SF10 SF01 SF09
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