| The Workshops
The Workshops are divided into half and one day modules and can be combined to make the perfect programme for the interests of your group. For most of the workshops I supply each member with a silk kit, containing all the silks we will be using during the course.
It is my greatest joy to share my love of silk so please let me know how I can best fit in with your programme.
To contact Priscilla regarding possible dates, diary commitments, fees etc, e-mail:
| Endless Strings & Fancy Threads Knit, crochet, twist, knot, slash, shred, there is no end to the fun ways to make an Endless String or Fancy Thread, especially out of beautiful silk fibres, and there is no limit to the ways you can sew, layer, darn, wrap, re-knit or twist them into something fresh and new. We will identify, handle and use different SILKS and discuss elements of design and new ways to incorporate these Silks and threads into your knitting, felting, stitching and weaving.
| Working with Silk Taking lots of different silk fibres and fabrics, we identify them and experiment with cutting, sewing and handling them to make a small sampler. Half to one day
| Making Silk Yarns without ever learning to spin This workshop is for weavers, embroiderers, braid and felt makers, quilters and patchworkers, and all those people who would love to make lots of different types of silk yarn to embellish and enhanse their own work, but who have no intention of learning to spin. half a day.
| Wonky Knitting This is really fun knitting, exploring lots of different textures and directions, giving your work a new slant and impact
| Spinning Fine Silk A One day workshop for reasonably experienced spinners, to learn the different techniques to spin silk into fine even thread for weaving, briadmaking, lace, etc.
| Spinning High Loft Silk for Knitting Here we concentrate on learning the different spinning technique for producing a range of thicker silk threads suitable for knitting, one day
| Spinning Fancy Textured Silk Yarns Here we explore a whole range of silk types, from the best A1 quality to the roughest noil, hardly better than floor-sweepings. We make lots of fancy yarns of different weights, textures and styles for different purposes. One to two days
| Dyeing Fine Silk Threads for Embroidery, Weaving etc Using the microwave method and already prepared mini-hanks of silk yarns, we dye them into a rainbow range of colours. Half a day
| Designing and Knitting Silk Garments. This is a one or two day workshop knitting with handspun or commercial silk yarn. Silk handles very differently from wool so we cover designing, pattern-making, tension, measurements, working with colour and texture and problem solving. We explore the special knitting techniques that give an imaginative design the perfect fit and professional finish
| White Work Using a whole variety of different white silk fabrics, we hand manipulate and embroider them, exploring the touch and texture of the different silk fabrics and suitable ways of using them to make a small art piece. Half to one day
| Make a gorgeous silk case for your cell phone This one or two day workshop is for patchworkers and embroiderers in particular, although anyone wanting to learn more about different silk fabrics and fun ways of embellishing them, will enjoy this workshop.
| Designing and Making Silk Lingerie In this two day workshop we take measurements and design knickers and a camisole. After making a pattern, we cut it out in muslin and then in silk and make them up using specialized sewing techniques, french seams, attaching lace and lycra, possibly hand embroidery, etc. Limited to 6-8 people, please bring your own sewing machine.
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