Decorative Living Days with CAROLINE ZOOB

Decorative Living Days with
If you have resolved to make 2014 a year in which you will allow yourself creative time
out, then you may be interested in coming along to my Decorative Living Days.
As in my book, the Hand Stitched Home, I want to show people who may never have
embroidered before that painting with their needle is easy, and wonderfully absorbing.
You will have the fun of working with vintage textiles, haberdashery and mixed media materials which I have collected over many years.
Together, we will make heirloom decorative items to keep for yourself or to give as gifts that are sure to be treasured.
Each course will be held in the comfortable surroundings of a private house near Guildford, Surrey.
The price includes materials (vintage textiles and antique papers), templates and instructions, refreshments and a light two-course lunch.
CAROLINE ZOOB
6th October 2014
13 October 2014, Bramley, Surrey
20th October 2014
3rd November 2014
1st December 2014
Simple Stitching
This workshop focuses on stitching,
plain and simple. No complicated
fancy stitches, it is designed for
people who have never stitched
before, or may not have stitched for
many years. The morning will
consist of a sewing bee around a
table, practising various stitches on
antique French linen, and in the
afternoon you will make a start on
an embroidered picture. Some may
even finish their picture! A lovely
relaxing day, with all materials
included. Some vintage textiles will
be available for hand stitched
applique if people want to have a try
at this technique.
Mixed Media Collage
Make a collage picture, or two,
using vintage papers, textiles and
ephemera. Add hand or machine
stitching. A truly creative day
involving various techniques with
access to Caroline’s growing
collection of antique papers and
textiles. A lovely opportunity to
incorporate family treasures in a
piece of art to give or keep. No
experience necessary! This is the
perfect course for anyone who
wants to try something creative and
have a lot og fun achieving quick
results.
Christmas Angel
A seasonal mixed media day. Create
a family heirloom for the top of the
Christmas tree in the form of a
mixed media angel or fairy, using a
selection of vintage and antique
papers and textiles. To begin with,
you will make some tags and cards
to familiarise yourself with working
with mixed media, before you start
to create and collage your angel.
Involves a variety of skills, all of
which can be learned on the day –
stitching, machining, designing and
collaging. Wear old clothes and
bring an apron and any personal
ephemera you might like to
incorporate.
A Handmade Christmas
Working with antique textiles and
papers, using scissors, glue and
stitching, you can design your
Christmas card to scan and print,
make gift tags, a paper-based
advent calendar, simple paper
decorations and gift wrapping ideas.
A creative and productive day with
lots of treasures to take home to
give or keep.
Handmade textile
Christmas Decorations
Working with antique textiles and/or
felt, make at least three textile
Christmas decorations, choosing
from a selection of ideas which will
be demonstrated by Caroline. You
will learn and use simple
embroidery stitches to decorate
charming heirloom decorations
which would make delightful gifts.
£135
£135
£95
£135
£95
TO BOOK PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] STATING WHICH COURSE YOU ARE INTERESTED IN, OR TELEPHONE 07929 826052.