We are delighted to welcome our talented workshop
leaders to teach at Defashion Dorset this year.
Please do book promptly as places are limited in all the classes.
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Lace Knitting with Julia Desch
This Workshop is suitable for those with basic knitting skills.
e.g. casting on/off, able to knit plain and purl stitches, count
a simple pattern. Essential materials will be provided.
The foundation stitch is Celtic Wave and how to build it into
a pattern. If time allows the second method would be using
a different approach based on Feather and Fan stitch.
Participants will have a sample to take away afterwards.
Min. age 10 years
FRIDAY 10.30am-12.30pm £20
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Wet Felting with Julie Swinnerton
Join Julie to learn the art of wet felting in this beginner-friendly class designed to teach you how to create a felted phone or glasses case. With step-by-step guidance, you will be introduced to the materials and techniques needed to craft a unique and functional accessory. Let your creativity flow as you experiment with colours and designs to personalise your creation. Join us and discover the joy of working with wool to make a practical and stylish item that showcases your newfound felting skills.
FRIDAY 12.30-2.30pm £20
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Visible Mending with Thea Batty
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Creatively mend your clothing by hand and discover a lifelong skill. This invaluable workshop provides the knowledge to mend your damaged clothes in a creative and personalised style. A great way to extend the life of your favourite wardrobe items! Visible Mending is a movement developed by contemporary textile artists, creatives, and craftspeople, inspired by ancient East Asian textile practices such as Japanese Sashiko and decorative Kantha. This evolving movement now identifies as a gentle form of protesting against fast fashion and throwaway culture. Let’s stitch old things into new life and wear our mends with pride!
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FRIDAY 3.00-5.00pm £25
Beginners Crochet with Millie Furby - The Slipped Stitch Workshops
Learn how to crochet with Millie. Complete beginners welcome as well as those who need a refresher. We will be making a sample piece which can be used as a patch or a pocket on an item of clothing.
By the end of the workshop, you will have the skills and confidence to continue your crochet journey and create your own unique pieces.
SATURDAY 3-5pm £20
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A Taste of Stitched Shibori
with Annabel Wilson
An introductory two-hour class where you will create a small piece of shibori fabric with a simple design; grasses, flowers, or fish to use to decorate or repair a garment. Annabel will introduce you to the ori-nui shibori technique, the first building block for creating with shibori, plus inspire you with a brief introduction to many other ways of working with shibori.
SATURDAY 12-2PM £25
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Dorset Buttons with Anna McDowell
Learn the art of creating traditional Dorset Buttons in a workshop led by skilled instructor Anna McDowell. Discover the history and techniques behind these intricate buttons, which have been crafted for centuries in Dorset.
You will develop your skills in button-making under Anna's guidance, using a variety of materials and designs to create unique and beautiful buttons.
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SATURDAY 10.15am - 12.15pm £20
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Drop-in Visible mending with Hawkers Re-Creatives
Learn the art of visible mending in this drop-in class, where you will discover how to repair and enhance your clothing with creative stitching techniques. Tamsyn will guide you through the process of turning tears or holes into unique design features, allowing you to breathe new life into your favorite garments. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced sewist, this class is perfect for anyone looking to add a personal touch to their wardrobe while reducing waste and extending the life of their clothing.
SATURDAY 3.00-5.00pm £5
This class is a drop in so
no need to book!
Simply turn up!