Monday, 1 October 2012

Embroidery Workshop- Exploring Maps


                                               London Map Quilt


Explore maps in a new way through embroidery with Textile Designer Ekta Kaul
Date- Saturday 3 November 2012
Time- 10:30 am-3pm
Venue- Craft Central Gallery
Price- £50


Materials/Tools to bring in for embroidery

  • 1.     Sewing machine that you can do free hand embroidery with
  • 2.     Free motion foot/embroidery foot fitted to your machine
  • 3.     A selection fabrics you want to work with
  • 4.     A selection of threads for free hand machine embroidery
  • 5.     A pair of scissors
  • 6.     Bobbin and bobbin case
  • 7.     A selection of thicker coloured threads like anchor hand embroidery thread-2-3 colours
  • 8.     Wadding (optional)
  • 9.     Embroidery frame
  • 10.  Tracing wheel
  • 11. Tear away fusing

For the Artwork
  • 1.     Pencil & eraser
  • 2.     A4 or A3 size map of your chosen place for the artwork. You can bring a printout or a paper map.
  • 3.     A3 size Tracing paper
  • 4.     Dressmaker’s tracing paper – 1 sheet
  • 5.     Masking tape



Tea/coffee will be provided. You are welcome to bring a packed lunch for yourself or get something from the nearby cafes. There are lots of options within 5 minutes walk of Craft Central.


Booking & Payment
Book your place by contacting me on info@ektakaul.com or ringing at 07770415496. You need to pay in full when booking. Payment can be made either by cheque made out in the name of Ekta Kaul or by BACS (Please ring me for account details). The minimum number of people required for the workshop to go ahead is 4. If there are not enough people booked, participants will be offered a choice of booking an alternative date or receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued if you cancel your booking one week before the workshop.

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