July Workshop - Shibori Ruffles: Wrist-warmers or scarf with Mandy Nash

Saturday 12th July 2014 , 10-4pm at Gorseinon Institute

Mandy Nash returns again to offer this fab workshop exporing shibori ruffles.

Shibori Ruffled Cuffs by Mandy Nash

Make a fancy lacy pair of wrist-warmers which are both functional and decorative, using Wensleydale and merino wool.  Students will be shown a shibori technique to create an elastic effect and frilly edges.  The technique can be adapted to make scarves and lampshades.

Mandy is a talented feltmaker and is the exhibitions officer for the International Feltmakers Association. To learn more about Mandy and her work please visit her website

Mandy will bring:

•    Materials to make the wrist-warmers or scarf  will be provided at a cost of *£3.50 (for wrist-warmers) or £6.00 (for scarf) per person, payable on the day.

You need to bring:

•    Apron (optional – or wear old clothes it’s going to get messy!)
•    Notebook and pen
•    Old towels and plastic bags to take your damp work home
•    Large pieces of bubble wrap if you have these available
•    Sharp scissors, a tape measure and strong polyester sewing thread and sewing needles.
•    Bar of soap
•    *Your money for materials (If preferred  you can  bring your own tops from your own stash instead)

Suitable for all levels from beginners to more experienced. Cost is £20 for Stitches Coven, Itchy Fingers or IFA members (£25 nonmembers) plus small fee per person for the materials provided depending on your project choice (see above).

Places are booked on a first come first served basis with payment - contact Donna Jones to book a place.