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'Full block bookings' are now fully booked please have a look at 'Have a go Craft - Choose your own sessions' for current availability for each week. OR email your interest to hello@thetextile.studio. Have a go Craft is a weekly craft learning and social session that runs on a Thursday. (See the About page for more information) What processes and crafts will the sessions cover? Think surfaces - printing, felt making, stitch, even some ceramics. The only thing Maria doesn't teach is knitting and crochet. We believe that 'making' and creative engagement can help with your well-being and sense of self. At only £3, the sessions are affordable to all due to the financial support provided to Creative Ties CIC from the Cheshire Community Foundation. Booking:  We have tried to make these sessions flexible so you can 'book all' here or just a few, (see Have a go Craft - Choose a few sessions!) as well as cancel and rearrange. Sessions can be booked until Easter. Places are limited. Book here on the studio website or at the Meet and Greet | Thursday 7th Aug 1-3pm (see below)  To avoid disappointment: If you are coming in on the 7th to book in person, please check to see if we have already moved to a waiting list. Meet and greet | Thursday 7th Aug 1-3pm: Maria will be in the studio if you want to come by, chat, book and get familiar with the studio and what goes on.  Sessions running: wk 1: 10th Aug – Mini wet felting wk 2: 17th Aug – Cyanotype printing - printing with bits, bobs and plants. wk 3: 24th Aug – Creative sewing - Applique wk 4: 31st Aug – Sewing to make - scrappy clip frame purses wk 5: 7th Sept – Clay with Debs - Brooches and buttons (back by popular demand!) *This session can only take 8 participants - those booking slot 9 and 10 will be placed on the waiting list. wk 6: 14th Sept – Silk screen printing on creative collages wk 7: 21st Sept – Funky Image transfer & Stitch wk 8: 28th Sept - Lino printing for Christmas wrap Please note: Funding for the Have a go Craft covers WA postcodes and is subject to employment/benefit status (detailed on booking form) *Please note we have enough funding to run a duplicate of one of theses sessions so we will run a second session on the craft that has the most interest.

If we have taken a lot of bookings and some sessions are full, please do register for spots on the waiting list. Wks 4/8 have a spot. Have a go Craft is a weekly craft learning and social session that runs on a Thursday. (See About page for more info) What processes and crafts will the sessions cover? Think surfaces - printing, felt making, stitch, even some ceramics. The only thing Maria doesn't teach is knitting and crochet. We believe that 'making' and creative engagement can help with your well-being and sense of self. At only £3, the sessions are affordable to all due to the financial support provided to Creative Ties CIC from the Cheshire Community Foundation. How to book:  We have tried to make these sessions flexible so you can book all or just a few, as well as cancel and rearrange easily. Sessions can be booked here week by week or in bundles until the end of September. (To book the full term go to the 'full summer block' booking option on the Service List) Book here on the studio website or at the Meet and greet on 7th Aug (see below) To avoid disappointment, if you are coming in on the 7th to book in person, please check to see if we have already moved to a waiting list. 1. To book here - start by looking at the session plan and note the dates you fancy. (below) 2. Set yourself up a Log-in 3. Buy a pricing plan ie: 8 credits = 8 sessions or say just buy 3. (Note: credits are valid until the last date of this spring block) 4. Using the calendar, select the right date (or search for the next free slot), book some or all of the sessions you fancy using your credits. You can only select 1 session at a time as you book. Feel free to book them all ahead so you are sure you can get the sessions you want.  Meet and greet | Monday 7th Aug 1-3pm: Maria will be in the studio if you want to come by, chat, book and get familiar with the studio and what goes on. Classes: wk 1: 10th Aug – Mini wet felting wk 2: 17th Aug – Cyanotype printing - printing with bits, bobs and plants. wk 3: 24th Aug – Creative sewing - Applique wk 4: 31st Aug – Sewing to make - scrappy clip frame purses wk 5: 7th Sept – Clay with Debs - Brooches and buttons (8 spots only - slots 9/10 will be on a WL) wk 6: 14th Sept – Silk screen printing on creative collages wk 7: 21st Sept – Funky Image transfer & Stitch wk 8: 28th Sept - Lino printing for Christmas wrap Please note: Funding for the Have a go Craft covers WA postcodes and is subject to employment/benefit status.

Lets get you to grips with how your sewing machine works... We will cover what all the parts of your machine do, what tension is and how to change it and explore what stitches you can create with your machine. Before you leave, we will make sure you are confident with how to thread up your machine, bobbin winding and how to create the perfect stitch, including how to neatly start and finish a line of stitching. You will also get to try your hand at a little bit of applique. This will be a small group session or no more than 4 people so I can spend as much time with you and your machine as possible.

An informal bookable 'rent a work space' session for studio members. - July's FF is on the 14th - August has 3 open days: Wed 16th, Friday 18th and Monday 21st. For those who want to get there teeth stuck into a project over the 2 days. Wed 16th - 10 til 2pm is for those who regularly use the studio (I will likely have a cyanotype focus) Friday 18th - Small wet felted sea scapes - mini workshop. Open to any past/current students 10 til 1pm Monday 21st - Open to any past/current students 10 til 1pm. Sept 1st - The last open Funky Friday. 10 til 1pm (See pricing below - Pay on the day) Sessions are generally for those who have a project idea and are competent with the equipment you need eg: sewing machines, printing or felting kit etc - I am here.  Sessions are subject to minimum numbers to run and are free to book - just pay on the day, cash or card. To book here: 1. Set yourself up a Log-in 2. Using the calendar select the right date (or search for the next free slot) to book some or all of the sessions you fancy. You can only select 1 session at a time as you book. Feel free to book them all ahead so you are sure you can get the sessions you want.  Class catch up: Sometimes these sessions are used to pick up where a student has missed a more formal class session - so you can be guaranteed you'll see a nice mix of folk there. Bring a friend: If you know what you are going to work on, feel free to book 2 slots and bring a friend. Support workers: Please let me know if you are being accompanied so the space can be set out appropriately. Session fees: Class catch up | Free General session | £5 Taught/Lead session | £12 General and taught sessions - additional material fees apply. or Pre planned mini workshop | £25 pp If you think you will need something in a session that needs preparation/digging out, please let me know in the booking form. Final session this year will be in Aug.

Lets get you to grips with free machine stitch, also known as free machine embroidery and thread drawing. (They all the same technique) This will be a great introduction on how to open a door to creativity with your machine. We'll also try our hand at a little free machine applique. For this session: You need to be reasonably well acquainted with your sewing machine and know that it is in good order (forms a good stitch). You will need to have a free machine stitch/darning foot (and plate if the model has no feed dog drop). If you are not sure about this, just drop me an email (maria@thetextile.studio) Alternatively, call the really helpful J & P Sewing Machines in Warrington as they can order one for you. J & P: Telephone: 01925 633831 http://jpsewingmachines.com/

A fun 3 hour session getting to grips with 3D needle felting. Creating a wee creature created with a simple armature. With Tea and biscuits of course! We have is an onsite cafe - feel free to order a lunch pitstop for after your workshop.

A 3 hour session getting to grips with how the process of wet felting with wool fibres works. We will create a wet felted fabric that will open up a new world of stitch potential, while learning about the science of felt making.

Come join Sue for a couple of hours of what she calls flufftastic time. Sue will walk you through a beginners blossom tree, which is presented within its own hoop for hanging. This lovely short course is designed to introduce you to the craft of needle felting. When booking 'check for next available date' Next Date: Wed 29th March Time: 2.30pm to 4.30pm Refreshments: Tea and coffee in the studio Any questions about the class please contact Sue at flufftastic23@gmail.com.

Come join Sue for a 3 of hours of what she calls flufftastic time. Sue will walk you through a beginners Snowdrop. This lovely short course is designed to introduce you to the craft of needle felting. When booking 'check for next available date' Next Date: Sat 29th April Time: 10am to 1pm Refreshments: Tea and coffee in the studio Any questions about the class please contact Sue at flufftastic23@gmail.com.

Wet felted 3D Vessel: A two day introduction to 3D wet felting, incorporating nuno felting and your own mark making into a 3D wet felted vessel. Day 1: Wet felting introduction and painting* your own fabric ready for day 2's vessel making. *Simple mark making on fabric - please feel free to bring in your own painterly/line inspiration based on anything from flowers to abstract art. Day 2: Fixing fabric, laying out and felting your vessel. You will go home with your own unique vase style vessel. FAQ: Is the session suitable for newbies to felt making? Yes, absolutely; though please be aware that felt making requires a bit of focus and elbow grease! What is included in the price? Refreshments - tea and coffee in the studio. A short lunch is planned in - Please feel free to bring your own light lunch (Week days only: if you arrive earlier and pre order from the café – they will deliver to the Textile studio at 12pm if you ask them to.) Either way this will be followed by my homemade brownies. Allergies: As I do home bakes for these sessions, please let me know if you (or any of your group) have a food allergy. Please also be aware that we use real wool, not synthetic fibres.

Eileen Bass is a Warrington based glass fuse artist. Eileen will be running a half day introduction class, in The Textile Studio. To book a slot contact Eileen Warrington via her website https://bassgaragegallery.com/ or call on 07751073957. This lovely short course is designed to introduce you to the art of glass fusing. In a small class of just 6 you will learn the basics of glass cutting and fusing. Over the 3 hours you will design and make 2 coasters and a small hanging light catcher. Time: 9am to 12noon Refreshments: Tea and coffee in the studio and there is an artsy on-site Café R'Teapot open 10 til 2pm for a lunch stop to (feel free to reserve a lunch). Any questions about the class please contact Eileen. Finding The Textile Studio…Parking is at the rear of The Old School - through the side entrance off Harrison Close/Algermon Street, which leads you to the old school playground car park. From here make your way through the ‘old playground’ side gate on he main road, then walk left towards the main front door. If you have come through the main front door, go right in the main entrance until you find The Textile Studio.

Wet felted pod-pots: 3D wet felting is a fun session, though more suited for those who have done a bit of wet felting before. If you are a newbie to felt making and like the idea of this, please get in contact and I’ll see if I can bolt on an introduction to felt making for you in the days before the workshop (additional fee applies). You will go home with your own wee pot, which you have 'designed' through colour choice and added surface details. What is included in the price? Refreshments - tea and coffee in the studio. A short lunch is planned in - Please feel free to bring your own light lunch (Week days only: if you arrive earlier and pre order from the café – they will deliver to the Textile studio at 12pm if you ask them to.) Either way this will be followed by my homemade brownies. Allergies: As I do home bakes for these sessions, please let me know if you (or any of your group) have a food allergy. Please also be aware that we use real wool, not synthetic fibres.