2003
- November 8th & 9th
•
Upholstery Course • Carol Howarth
Choose
between a 3-piece suite or knole sofa and ladies chair. All framework
is cut for you and we will teach you how to cut the pattern of
the fabric, cover and trim. We offer a wide choice of fabrics,
so you can adapt your suite to any period.
Carol Howarth has been doing miniature upholstery, designing and
making soft furnishings and dressing dolls for over 15 years.
Her expertise is apparent in the items she produces. With a great
sense of imagination and a keen eye for detail, her work is second
to none. Carol's caring and intuitive approach, combined with
a great sense of humour, is guaranteed to ensure you have a fabulous
weekend and walk away with something you can be proud of.
Residential
Workshop costs £145, non residential is £95
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2003
- November 22nd & 23rd
• Furniture Making & Fretwork • Roy and Ali Stenning
Alison and Roy have been running workshops for some 10 years, including
tutoring at Denman College and Missenden Abbey. Students can select
from a wide range of projects and are encouraged to telephone beforehand
to discuss their aims and any special skills they would like to develop.
All experience levels are welcomed. A range of power tools will be
available and students are welcome to bring any items of their own
that they enjoy using.
There is no special theme for the course but we do find that producing
Tudor designs introduces a wide range of techniques that can be developed
later on. Hopefully everyone will make one fretwork item (Allison's
speciality). The aim of the weekend is to enjoy learning and producing
in good company as well as leaving, thinking "yes, it is easier
than I thought". Please do telephone at least two weeks before
the course, or even before you book, to make sure that we meet your
wishes.
The
residential workshop costs £145, non residential is £95 |
2003
- November 29th & 30th
• A Christmas Dinner with Fimo • Karen Kirby
Karen, a professional cake decorator by trade, turned her skills to
the miniature scene some years ago. Her beautiful hand-crafted food
is now adorning the dining tables of dolls houses all over the world.Karen
will teach you the tricks of the trade, making food so good to look
at you'll want to eat it. Prepare a Christmas dinner of roast turkey,
and all the trimmings, Christmas cake and Christmas pudding plus a
table centre arrangement.
The
residential workshop costs £145, non residential is £95
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2003
- December 6th & 7th
• Assembling,
Decorating & Lighting a Doll House • Ann Barradine
Ann will teach you all you need to know and more in order to create
the perfectly assembled, decorated and lit doll house from a kit.
Ideal course for the beginner, those who have difficulty with decorating
and lighting or even those of you who just need peace and quiet to
get on and make that special present. We offer a choice of three storey
shop or house, which can be decorated to a period of your choosing.
We have a vast selection of wallpaper and lights which will be charged
for separately.
The
residential workshop costs £195, non residential is £145 |
2003
- December 13th & 14th
• Flower Arrangement / Cottage Garden • Julie
Julie had worked in the floristry business for many years before she
decided to devote more time to her miniature passion. With a love
of colour and texture Julie was soon creating the most stunning miniature
floral arrangements to be seen. She began teaching at the doll house
club she belonged to and then started exhibiting at miniature fairs
around the country. Julie is well known for her period arrangements
and cottage garden settings all of which have been featured in various
miniaturist magazines. Julie is a great tutor and students are always
impressed with what they learn and make. The skills learnt from this
weekend course can be adapted and built upon even when the course
has ended.
The
residential workshop costs £145, non residential is £95
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2004
- January 17th & 18th
• Painting and Pottery Painting • Donna Ashbrook
Learn how to paint in miniature, no art skills required. Under the
instruction of Donna you will learn how to paint beautiful miniature
landscapes and portraits and you really do not need any artistic ability.
Donna will also teach you how to turn cheap or unsightly ornaments
into works of art.
The
residential workshop costs £145, non residential is £95.
Depending on your choice most pottery items for painting are included. |
2004
- January 31st & February 1st
• Dressing a Doll • Carol Howarth
You can choose between a Victorian or Edwardian lady, Bride in full
regalia or servant such as a cook or housemaid. Carol will teach you
to cut the pattern, sew and dress the doll. If you have the time she
will also teach you how to make a hanging dress or men's trousers
and shirt. We offer a wide selection of fabrics and style of dolls,
all of which are included in the price.
The
residential workshop costs £145, non residential is £95 |
2004
- February 14th & 15th
• Hat / Corsetry • Annette Shaw
Annette will teach you how to create a beautifully decorated straw
hat, make the roses and trim with feathers and ribbons. You will also
learn how to make a drawstring corset and trim using delicate ribbons,
laces and the tiniest of buttons. If time allows you can also make
a hat box. Annette has been teaching for many years, her students
coming back time and time again, always enjoying her relaxed teaching
approach. Annette says 'anyone can create a beautiful hat and corset
and even those that say I am no good at fiddly things will walk away
with something they are truly proud of'.
The
residential workshop costs £145, non residential is £95
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2004
- March 6th & 7th
•
Soft Furnishings • Carol Howarth
Learn to make curtains, tie backs, pelmets, cushions and bedding,
the choice is yours. We will work at your pace so that you can learn
the art and techniques involved in creating beautiful soft furnishings.
We offer a vast choice of fabrics and trimmings all of which are
included in the course price.
The
residential workshop costs £145, non residential is £95
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