Students will learn why and how to use two, simple fabric manipulation techniques, and how to combine them to create a textured, quilted art piece. A theme of this workshop will be to encourage students to mindfully slow down, lean into the process and create without expectation of an outcome, using what they have. All abilities welcome.

For a 20cm sq finished piece, it is recommended to have:

• Selection of naturally dyed fabrics, lace and ribbons (cottons, linens, silks, wools);

• Basic hand sewing kit (needles, sewing thread, straight pins, safety pins, scissors, thimble)

• A slightly thicker thread for hand quilting. I enjoy using a Crochet cotton, size 60 or a Perle cotton, size 8;

• Top fabric (cotton, linen), approx 20cm sq;

• Batting/wadding (off-cut of wool blanket or old jumper would be a good alternative to commercial batting), approx 22cm sq;

• Backing fabric (cotton or linen) approx 24cm sq.

Please Note: You do not have to use commercial sewing fabric or batting for your quilts.

Consider what you have already - old clothes, bedding, blankets or table linen in natural fibres are all good options.

Threads and fabrics can often be sourced second hand from charity/goodwill/thrift shops, rather than buying new.

Essential Notes: Tutor to provide a simple recipe for dyeing with tea, plus further reading pertaining to natural dye processes, as printable pdf.