Fusing Sheers to Create New Textures and Surfaces. Learn how to use your craft soldering iron to fuse and burn layers of sheer fabrics to create new fabric surfaces and textures suitable to use in a variety of other craft techniques. WHAT WE WILL MAKE: A series of flat surface fabrics that can be cut to use as needed.  A craft pack will be supplied at a cost of £4.00 which will include a variety of sheers, card blank, brooch finding and beads for further embellishment.  You will have enough fabric to layer and burn to create an insert for a greeting card and/or pieces for a brooch (findings provided).  You are also encouraged to bring your own sheer scraps and embellishments (see below) but the kit will provide ample to get started to have a finished supply of textured pieces to make up into other projects as you wish.  The Tutor will also provide embroidery threads for participants to use and anything else that may be interesting. YOU WILL NEED TO BRING: Your own soldering craft soldering iron. If you need to purchase a soldering iron we have Margaret Beal soldering irons available for £24.00 each. Any other sheer scraps and embellishments Scissors and general sewing kit An old tile and mug. The tile is for placing the material on (essential!). The mug is for having a place to rest the hot soldering iron while working. This workshop is suitable for all abilities but adults only due to the nature […]

Want to learn how to Crochet? Then come to our Beginners Taster Session. Crochet hooks and wool will be provided or you may bring your own if you prefer. Fee:  £12.00  (EHA Members £10.00)   Alternate weekly classes start 7-9pm on Monday, 4th September 2023 @ £8.00 per session Wool available to buy from our Craft Hub at bargain prices

With Ms Cherry Bombe. Come and discover your inner DIVA with Ms Cherry Bombe’s Burlesque Taster Session. Lindsey Barrell, aka Ms Cherry Bombe, has been part of the Burlesque world for the past 12 years.  Whether it be running her Burlesque troupes, solo performing or running workshops, she has wowed audiences with her quirky Northern humour and her desire to make participation and performing inclusive to all.  This workshop is designed to give you a fun insight into Burlesque, it’s classic moves and music, all with a modern twist. Participants should wear something fabulous and comfy (but that you are able to move in). If we have enough interest then this will become a regular event!

Come and join us for a TEA DANCE Friday, 1st September 2023, 2pm – 4pm Entrance £3.00 per person (which includes tea and biscuits) Popular Sequence and Ballroom Dancing to CD’s  

With Pam Jermy. A class for beginners of Embroidery running on Fridays 10am to 12pm throughout the Autumn term (a total of 11 sessions). There will also be an element suitable for more experienced embroiderers, as an extension of the design being used by those less experienced. Dates: September 8th, 15th, (not 22nd), 29th October 6th, 13th, (not 20th), 27th November 3rd, 10th, 17th, (not 24th) December 1st, 8th £15 per session (EHA Members £10). If you also attend Ribbon Embroidery, pay £25 total (EHA members £19).

With Pam Jermy. Ribbon embroidery is a technique that involves stitching ribbons onto fabric using hand-sewing needles. It’s an art form that can be used to add embellishments to clothing and accessories, but it’s also commonly used to create decorative items such as table runners and wall hangings. Please note: the above picture shows a sample of Ribbon Embroidery, not necessarily the patterns we will use. Ribbon Embroidery will follow directly after our Beginners Embroidery sessions, for 8 Fridays in the Autumn term from 12.30pm to 2.30pm. Dates: September 8th, 15th, (not 22nd), 29th October 6th, 13th, (not 20th), 27th November 3rd, 10th £15 per session (EHA Members £10). If you also attend Beginners Embroidery, pay £25 total (EHA members £19).

Helping unwanted craft materials get passed on! ⦁ Free help to learn how to make things! ⦁ Craft goodies at exceptionally low prices ⦁ packs of craft materials with patterns ⦁ suitable for all It’s green and it saves you money! TEA/COFFEE/BISCUITS/CAKE (£1 donation) More info : 01376 323280 or info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk PS…We can re-home any crafty bits which need re-homing!