Stable House Textiles

Textiles Workshops for all abilities

The Stable House is situated in the village of Great Dalby in Leicestershire and workshops are run by Liz Taylor.

Liz has gained many years experience running her own textiles business and through teaching Art, Design, Textiles and Fashion to students of all ages and abilities, including those with learning disabilities and dementia.

Courses & Workshops

With the continued return to normality I am looking forward to welcoming you back to workshops at the Stable House very soon!

Dates will be published via email with some sessions planned for before Christmas so please make sure you have subscribed to the mailing list by emailing me via the link below.

Adire Eleko

Enjoy a brief introduction to the history and origins of this traditional ethnic technique which originates from Western Nigeria.

You will have the opportunity to sample the technique before creating a final outcome which might be a card, picture or journal, depending on your chosen workshop.

Batik

This workshop will begin with an introduction to the history and origins of batik.

You will then have the opportunity to sample the technique before creating a final outcome which might be a card, picture or journal, depending on your chosen workshop.

Felt Making

Felt making is one of the oldest techniques for creating textile material.

In this workshop you will be given an introduction including a look at the history and origins of the technique then create your own samples to take home.

Sewing Workshops

With the popularity of the Great British Sewing Bee helping to raise the profile of home sewing and make do and mend, I will continue to run my sewing courses and workshops throughout next year.

Beginners can come along and learn the basics needed to begin sewing on a machine. You will be introduced to the necessary tools equipment and techniques to help you start sewing safely and with confidence! Materials and equipment will be supplied for each session but if you have your own sewing machine, you may wish to bring it along.

More advanced sessions will also continue, covering the use of commercial patterns and techniques and providing the opportunity to make your own garments, accessories and household textiles.