Suffolk Puffs and French knots workshop

This workshop is inspired by my favourite technique Suffolk puffs and my favourite stitch French knots.  Suffolk Puffs or Yoyos as they are known in USA are a gathered circle of fabric. Originating in 17^th century England as a form of patchwork.

 You will produce and combine a range of Suffolk puffs and experiment with French and Bullion knots and using a variety of threads and fabrics to produce a range of small samples that can be combined to make a small framed piece or further developed afterwards to produce a needle case or book cover.  

All materials and equipment are provided, but you may wish to bring your own tiny scraps of vintage/ recycled fabrics, lace, threads, buttons, beads and haberdashery to personalise the work.

The workshop is 10 - 3pm

Information for art workshops:

Full payment will be taken at time of booking (this is non-refundable or transferable to a different workshop). However, IF this workshop has to be cancelled you will of course receive a refund in full.

All materials and use of equipment are included; however, it is recommended that you bring a few items to personalise the work (as listed above) and a sewing kit if you have needles you prefer to work with.

Please bring a packed lunch. However cold drinks, tea & coffee will be provided.

Under 16’s must be accompanied by a participating, paying adult.

Please be aware the workshop artists retain the intellectual property to their own ideas- you cannot go into business making, or running workshops showing copies of the artist’s work. You can however use the ideas for personalise and with your own students, if you are a teacher.