American Smocking Masterclass with Jennifer Collier

As part of her Arts Council Grant to develop her creative practice Jennifer has been learning new stitches and techniques, and discovering how to translate the art of lost stitches onto paper, as these techniques are an important part of our creative heritage and she wants to continue to invest time in them to keep them in the present, offering them onto future generations.

Therefore we are hosting subsidised masterclasses so she can pass on these techniques to others. In this American Smocking Masterclass Jennifer will teach four of her very favourites: Floral (Flower Pattern) Smocking, Lozenge (Grid) Smocking. Lattice (Trellis) Smocking and Arrowhead (Dragon Scale) Smocking. With these particular techniques the back is just as beautiful as the front, and Jennifer has been experimenting with embracing the threads that trail over to the next stitch...

Please note in this workshop Jennifer will be teaching you these techniques using fabric.

We are offering 2 free spaces for individuals who have financial challenges, caring responsibilities, or any other barrier in accessing art workshops. We will not ask for proof of earnings or personal circumstances, but would ask you to simply provide a sentence in the additional information box at the checkout so we can ensure a comfortable environment for you in the workshop (NB this site doesn't want us to give anything away for free, so £1 will be taken at the checkout, which will be refunded as soon as we receive your booking!)

All materials and equipment, included gridded fabric are provided, but you may wish to bring a basic sewing kits and your favourite robust, single strand threads.

The workshop is 10 - 3pm

Information for art workshops:

Full payment will be taken at time of booking (this is non refundable or transferable to a different workshop). However IF this workshop has to be cancelled you will of course receive a refund in full.

All materials and use of equipment are included, however it is
recommended that you bring a few items to personalise the work (as listed above)

Please bring a packed lunch. However cold drinks, tea & coffee will be provided.

Under 16’s must be accompanied by a participating, paying adult.