You can choose from different workshops that will extend your knitting skills. They are presented by expert tutor and leading light in design Heike Gittins. The workshops are available non-residential or you can make a stay of it and indulge yourself in a knitting get-away break.
1. Exploring Colour in Knitting
2. Design and Knit your own Bag
Exploring Colour in Knitting
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Exploring Colour in Knitting is packed with all the guidance and advice you will need to start to combine colours in your knitting with confidence. During day one you will learn about mood boards and colour wheels and how to put the use of them into practice. We explore how Fairisle and Intarsia effect colour relations from traditional patterns through to modern interpretations and how using colour embellishments such as beads, sequins and edgings add extra dimensions to your knitting. We will finish the day by gathering inspiration for the next day. During day two (and three) we will put into practice all we have learned the day before. By using your inspiration, gathered the day before, you will create your own mood board, choose your own colour scheme and design and knit a sample of your scheme. By the end of this workshop you will go home feeling more confident in experimenting with colour to personalise your knitting. Brimming with essential advice and ideas this is an invaluable workshop that will set you up on the road of feeling less apprehensive about using colour. |
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Basic Knitting Knowledge required |
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Heike Gittins | |||
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15,16 & 17 August |
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New Bath Hotel , Matlock Bath, Derbyshire | |||
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£145 Workshop non-residential (lunches included) £279 Workshop with accommodation, breakfasts and Evening meals |
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Print off a Booking Form from here, complete it and send it to us. You can also telephone us on 01335 371810 to make a provisional reservation. |
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Design and Knit your own Bag
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Custom handbags and hand crafted purses are more popular than ever, and bags are a trendy way to show off your personal style. Knitted bags are great fun to make and provide the perfect opportunity to experiment with yarn and colour. This workshop will teach you how to create your very own knitted bag. Using a template you will create a design using your own inspiration of colour and texture. You will be choosing a colour scheme, the yarn and beads etc and put them together to knit your very own unique bag. The workshop starts with an introduction on how to achieve different looks and effects by using a combination of different yarns, textures and knitting techniques. It will teach you how to use beads, sequins, buttons and frills and incorporate them into your design. You will also be shown how to give your bag a professional finish with lining, handles and embellishments. Furthermore you will leave with plenty of inspirational tips and know-how to create many more stunning designs. |
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Basic Knitting Knowledge Required |
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Heike Gittins |
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18 & 19 August 2012 |
29 & 30 September 2012 |
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New Bath Hotel , Matlock Bath, Derbyshire |
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£109 Workshop non-residential (lunches included) £199 Workshop with accommodation, breakfasts and Evening meals |
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Print off a Booking Form from here, complete it and send it to us. You can also telephone us on 01335 371810 to make a provisional reservation. |
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