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Helen Clarence Workshop
  Watch this space for dates and details of workshops in jewellery making and embroidery!


Machine Embroidery
An introduction to the many exciting possibilities of machine embroidery using straight stitches, zigzag stitch. Come away from the workshop with samples of surfaces that have been embellished with machine stitching. Monday 21st January 10am - 4pm. Light lunch provided. 50 euro. To book, or for more information, email enquiries@helenclarence.com
Surfaces for Stitch
Explore the use of a variety of media such as xpanda print, transfoils, tyvek etc. Come away from the workshop with a variety of samples and knowledge of techniques that can enrich your own sewing / craft work. sewing machine is optional. Small additional charge for materials used. Thursday 31st January 10 am - 4 pm. 50 euro. Light lumch included. To book, or for more information, email enquiries@helenclarence.com
Crazy Patchwork
learn the Victorian craze of crazy patchwork! Use the sewing machine to create the fabric, then embellish with hand embroidery and beads. Monday 18th February. 10am - 4 pm. Light lunch provided. 50 euro. To book, or for more information, email enquiries@helenclarence.com
Needle Paint a Picture
‘Paint’ a picture with your machine needle. Find out how to transfer a colour photocopy onto fabric and then create a stitched textile piece using free machine embroidery to ‘colour in’ the picture. This workshop requires a sewing machine that is either capable of lowering the feed dogs, or has a cover plate. If you are not, or have never done free machining then don’t worry, as class sizes are small the basics can be taught during the day. Monday 4th February 50 euro. 10-4pm. To book phone 00353 857 805625 or email enquiries@helenclarence.com
Skeleton Leaves Embroidery
Make 3D leaves from sheer fabrics and use a heat gun to burn back layers to create a skeleton leaf. Use the leaves to create a wall hanging or picture. Sewing machine required that is capable of free machining. (Don’t worry if you have never done free machining before, this is a good opportunity to learn!) Thursday 14th February 50 euro 10 – 4pm To book phone 00353 857 805625 or email enquiries@helenclarence.com
Beaded Flower Bracelet
Make a beaded bracelet with small flower ‘dangles’ using small beads and a needle and thread. Thursday 28th February 50 euro 10 – 4pm To book phone 00353 857 805625 or email enquiries@helenclarence.com
Beaded Cabochon Jewellery
Learn how to sew beads around a flat backed stone to create a brooch or necklace to create an original and unusual jewellery piece. Monday 3rd March 50 euro 10 – 4pm To book phone 00353 857805625 or email enquiries@helenclarence.com
beaded Net Bracelet
Learn how to create a lace look with beads using a quick beading technique. Thursday 13th March 50 euro 10 – 4pm To book phone 00353 857805625 or email enquiries@helenclarence.com