Cross Stitch & Embroidery
Residentials
Cross Stitch & Embroidery 18–20th April 2016 at Hawkwood College in Stroud
Itinerary DAY 1: 18th April
DAY 2: 19th April
DAY 3: 20th April
11- 12pm
Glass of Prosecco and goody bag worth over £100 on arrival, venue tour
12 - 12.30pm
Shown to rooms
1-2pm
Lunch
2-5pm
WORKSHOP 1: Creative Cross Stitch/ Embroidery Hoop Jewellery
5-7pm
Free time
7pm onwards
Dinner and Cross Stitch Design Demo
8.30 - 9.30am
Breakfast
9.30 - 12.30am
WORKSHOP 2: Intro to Ribbon Embroidery
12.30 - 2.00pm
Lunch
2-5pm
WORKSHOP 3: Cross Stitched Baby Gifts Using Soluble Canvas
5-7pm
Free time
7pm onwards
Dinner, Mr X Stitch talk and meet/greet, Free prize draw with lots of great stuff to win!
8.00 - 10.00am
Breakfast and depart
The Workshops
18 April - Workshop 1: Creative Embroidery Hoop Jewellery with Ame Verso
19 April - Workshop 2: Introduction to Ribbon Embroidery with Sophie Long
19 April - Workshop 3: Stitch Baby Gifts Using Soluble Canvas with Hannah Sturrock
Ame Verso is the daughter of legendary cross stitch designer Jo Verso, who throughout the 1980s and 90s sold over three-quarters of a million cross stitch books. Ame learned to stitch at the age of 10, even stitching some of the pieces in her mother’s books, and every milestone of her life has been recorded in cross stitch. Ame is editor-in-chief of the SewandSo blog, and face of the YouTube channel SewandSoTV.
Sophie Long graduated from the Royal School of Needlework in 2008, having mastered more than 30 hand embroidery techniques including silk shading and goldwork. Sophie’s passion and undeniable talent for embroidery is displayed through her original works and classes for the RSN and others. Sophie’s big moment came when she was invited to be one of the team that worked on Kate Middleton’s wedding dress!
Hannah Sturrock is the founder of contemporary cross stitch kit company Bobo Stitch and the author of Modern Cross Stitch. Hannah’s designs are characterized by simple outlines with striking patterns and clean, fresh colours. Taking inspiration from interiors, vintage textiles, nature and toys, Bobo Stitch is contemporary and stylish, with an emphasis on creating gorgeous things to give as gifts or to show off in your home.
In this creative workshop you’ll be given access to gorgeous miniature embroidery hoops in which to mount whatever stitching you like, and plenty of motifs to cross stitch or embroider (or feel free to freestyle it!). These can then be turned into necklaces or brooches so you can wear your stitching in style!
This workshop is a wonderful introduction to the art of ribbon embroidery showing how to add colours and textures to create a stunning piece of needlework. You will learn different techniques for creating ribbon flowers, which can be combined with cross stitch and other embroidery stitches to take your creativity to the next level!
In this fun workshop you’ll learn how to cross stitch an adorable design on a baby vest. Hannah will show you how to interface the fabric to keep your stitching stable and how to use soluble canvas to cross stitch on nonevenweave fabric. You will come away not only with a lovely baby gift but also with the know-how to cross stitch on any fabric!
Materials supplied.
Materials supplied.
Materials supplied.
Evening presentations 18 April - Cross Stitch Design on your home PC! In this relaxed after-dinner demonstration, you’ll learn how you can use a computer and cross stitch design software to create your own cross stitch patterns at home. In an accessible and jargon-free manner, we’ll talk you through the main features and functions of SewandSo’s Cross Stitch Designer software, revealing how endless the possibilities are when you start to make your own patterns. The demonstration will end with a question and answer session and a chance to try the software for yourself! 19 April –Life on the Cutting (& Stitching) Edge with Mr X Stitch Jamie Chalmers aka Mr X Stitch is an internationally exhibited artist and the curator of PUSH Stitchery, featuring 30 contemporary embroidery artists from around the world. He has written articles for textile publications across the world, including FiberArtsmagazine, Surface Design Journal and is the regular columnist at CrossStitcher magazine. He believes in the benefits of stitching, both from a relaxation and a sustainability perspective and is honoured to introduce new artists that inspire and encourage new people to take to the needle and thread. In his presentation Jamie shares the freshest contemporary embroidery and needlework from around the world. With over 100 pictures of terrific textile art in the space of an hour, combined with his unique style of presentation, this is an inspirational, enjoyable tour of the world of needlework, guaranteed to change the way you think about embroidery. www.mrxstitch.com
The Venue Hawkwood College, Stroud Hawkwood is a Grade II listed 19th century country house surrounded by forty-two acres overlooking the Severn Vale. Ten acres of sustainably managed woodland bounds the estate and the gardens comprise of a Victorian half-walled garden growing fruit, vegetables, herbs and flowers for use within the house. An award-winning pond and mature ornamental grounds sit beside the constantly flowing Hawkwood spring and situated behind the house is the Woodland Sanctuary, a place for quiet and stillness, available for use by guests. All of this is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Hawkwood is a wonderfully peaceful location in which you can relax, explore and learn. Wherever possible, food is organic, locally sourced and home cooked every day. www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk
How To Find Hawkwood By Car – Painswick Old Road, Stroud, GL67QW If coming by car: From the west and north, take Exit 13 off the M5 and follow signs to Stroud centre. From the east, take Exit 15 off the M4 and follow the A419 past Cirencester to Stroud. If coming from the Oxford area, follow the A429 or B4425 off the A40 to Cirencester. Follow the A419 from Cirencester as above. From Stroud centre, follow the A46, then the Painswick Old Road (which is signposted ‘to Wick St.’). Please contact us if you would like more detailed instructions. By Train – Take a taxi from the Stroud train station (max. 2 miles). For hiking enthusiasts, it takes approximately half an hour by foot! Google Map
Book before 5th March 2016 and get £50 off
(Plus pay only £50 deposit)
Prices Shared Room
£349 (with earlybird discount until 5th March 2016)
Book online
£399 Full price
Phone Bookings and Customer Enquiries
£399
www.sewandso.co.uk/craftsanctuary
Email: [email protected] Phone: 0870 2200200 and ask for Emma Hall. Lines are open Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00 (excluding bank holidays)
In partnership with
Single Room (with earlybird discount until 5th March 2016)
£449 Full price Only £50 deposit needed if booking before 5th March. T&Cs Apply.
Cross Stitch & Embroidery 18–20th April 2016 at Hawkwood College in Stroud
Itinerary DAY 1: 18th April
DAY 2: 19th April
DAY 3: 20th April
11- 12pm
Glass of Prosecco and goody bag worth over £100 on arrival, venue tour
12 - 12.30pm
Shown to rooms
1-2pm
Lunch
2-5pm
WORKSHOP 1: Creative Cross Stitch/ Embroidery Hoop Jewellery
5-7pm
Free time
7pm onwards
Dinner and Cross Stitch Design Demo
8.30 - 9.30am
Breakfast
9.30 - 12.30am
WORKSHOP 2: Intro to Ribbon Embroidery
12.30 - 2.00pm
Lunch
2-5pm
WORKSHOP 3: Cross Stitched Baby Gifts Using Soluble Canvas
5-7pm
Free time
7pm onwards
Dinner, Mr X Stitch talk and meet/greet, Free prize draw with lots of great stuff to win!
8.00 - 10.00am
Breakfast and depart
The Workshops
18 April - Workshop 1: Creative Embroidery Hoop Jewellery with Ame Verso
19 April - Workshop 2: Introduction to Ribbon Embroidery with Sophie Long
19 April - Workshop 3: Stitch Baby Gifts Using Soluble Canvas with Hannah Sturrock
Ame Verso is the daughter of legendary cross stitch designer Jo Verso, who throughout the 1980s and 90s sold over three-quarters of a million cross stitch books. Ame learned to stitch at the age of 10, even stitching some of the pieces in her mother’s books, and every milestone of her life has been recorded in cross stitch. Ame is editor-in-chief of the SewandSo blog, and face of the YouTube channel SewandSoTV.
Sophie Long graduated from the Royal School of Needlework in 2008, having mastered more than 30 hand embroidery techniques including silk shading and goldwork. Sophie’s passion and undeniable talent for embroidery is displayed through her original works and classes for the RSN and others. Sophie’s big moment came when she was invited to be one of the team that worked on Kate Middleton’s wedding dress!
Hannah Sturrock is the founder of contemporary cross stitch kit company Bobo Stitch and the author of Modern Cross Stitch. Hannah’s designs are characterized by simple outlines with striking patterns and clean, fresh colours. Taking inspiration from interiors, vintage textiles, nature and toys, Bobo Stitch is contemporary and stylish, with an emphasis on creating gorgeous things to give as gifts or to show off in your home.
In this creative workshop you’ll be given access to gorgeous miniature embroidery hoops in which to mount whatever stitching you like, and plenty of motifs to cross stitch or embroider (or feel free to freestyle it!). These can then be turned into necklaces or brooches so you can wear your stitching in style!
This workshop is a wonderful introduction to the art of ribbon embroidery showing how to add colours and textures to create a stunning piece of needlework. You will learn different techniques for creating ribbon flowers, which can be combined with cross stitch and other embroidery stitches to take your creativity to the next level!
In this fun workshop you’ll learn how to cross stitch an adorable design on a baby vest. Hannah will show you how to interface the fabric to keep your stitching stable and how to use soluble canvas to cross stitch on nonevenweave fabric. You will come away not only with a lovely baby gift but also with the know-how to cross stitch on any fabric!
Materials supplied.
Materials supplied.
Materials supplied.
Evening presentations 18 April - Cross Stitch Design on your home PC! In this relaxed after-dinner demonstration, you’ll learn how you can use a computer and cross stitch design software to create your own cross stitch patterns at home. In an accessible and jargon-free manner, we’ll talk you through the main features and functions of SewandSo’s Cross Stitch Designer software, revealing how endless the possibilities are when you start to make your own patterns. The demonstration will end with a question and answer session and a chance to try the software for yourself! 19 April –Life on the Cutting (& Stitching) Edge with Mr X Stitch Jamie Chalmers aka Mr X Stitch is an internationally exhibited artist and the curator of PUSH Stitchery, featuring 30 contemporary embroidery artists from around the world. He has written articles for textile publications across the world, including FiberArtsmagazine, Surface Design Journal and is the regular columnist at CrossStitcher magazine. He believes in the benefits of stitching, both from a relaxation and a sustainability perspective and is honoured to introduce new artists that inspire and encourage new people to take to the needle and thread. In his presentation Jamie shares the freshest contemporary embroidery and needlework from around the world. With over 100 pictures of terrific textile art in the space of an hour, combined with his unique style of presentation, this is an inspirational, enjoyable tour of the world of needlework, guaranteed to change the way you think about embroidery. www.mrxstitch.com
The Venue Hawkwood College, Stroud Hawkwood is a Grade II listed 19th century country house surrounded by forty-two acres overlooking the Severn Vale. Ten acres of sustainably managed woodland bounds the estate and the gardens comprise of a Victorian half-walled garden growing fruit, vegetables, herbs and flowers for use within the house. An award-winning pond and mature ornamental grounds sit beside the constantly flowing Hawkwood spring and situated behind the house is the Woodland Sanctuary, a place for quiet and stillness, available for use by guests. All of this is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Hawkwood is a wonderfully peaceful location in which you can relax, explore and learn. Wherever possible, food is organic, locally sourced and home cooked every day. www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk
How To Find Hawkwood By Car – Painswick Old Road, Stroud, GL67QW If coming by car: From the west and north, take Exit 13 off the M5 and follow signs to Stroud centre. From the east, take Exit 15 off the M4 and follow the A419 past Cirencester to Stroud. If coming from the Oxford area, follow the A429 or B4425 off the A40 to Cirencester. Follow the A419 from Cirencester as above. From Stroud centre, follow the A46, then the Painswick Old Road (which is signposted ‘to Wick St.’). Please contact us if you would like more detailed instructions. By Train – Take a taxi from the Stroud train station (max. 2 miles). For hiking enthusiasts, it takes approximately half an hour by foot! Google Map
Book before 5th March 2016 and get £50 off
(Plus pay only £50 deposit)
Prices Shared Room
£349 (with earlybird discount until 5th March 2016)
Book online
£399 Full price
Phone Bookings and Customer Enquiries
£399
www.sewandso.co.uk/craftsanctuary
Email: [email protected] Phone: 0870 2200200 and ask for Emma Hall. Lines are open Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00 (excluding bank holidays)
In partnership with
Single Room (with earlybird discount until 5th March 2016)
£449 Full price Only £50 deposit needed if booking before 5th March. T&Cs Apply.
