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Workshops & Classes

Julia Fleece Workshop

This cosy winter sweater has slightly dropped shoulders, a stand-up collar, and playful seamlines perfect for colour blocking. A contrast placket with snaps gives Julia that extra touch. Pockets are incorporated into seams at the front. The long sleeves and bottom of the sweater have elasticated hems. Sewing level: Confident beginner / Intermediate We would advise you to call in for the pattern and fabric before the workshop. If you are unable to call in please let us know and we will arrange to post the pattern to you. We always advise to have your pattern pieces ready before the workshop. You would need to be a confident beginner and know your way around your sewing machine. We will open at 9.30am to set up for a 10am start and will finish at 3.30 You can either bring your own fabrics or pop along to the shop beforehand to purchase your fabric with 10% discount. We recommend using sweater fabrics, teddy, quilted fabrics, wool mix fabrics... Included in the price: Pattern Tutorial What you need to bring: Fabric Sewing machine/overlocker Standard foot Jersey/stretch needles Matching thread Scissors Pins/clips Lunch If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided. If you would like to attend the workshop please add this listing to your cart. Only 8 spaces available so book early to avoid disappointment. Workshop Terms and Conditions Bookings can be paid for through our website or in store.

Sat 19 SeptLittle Legs Fabrics(1.9mi)

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Appliqué Town Cutting Mat and Ruler Bag Course with Anna Owen

Workshops & Classes

Around Varies

Appliqué Town Cutting Mat and Ruler Bag Course with Anna Owen

Join Anna on this 4 block course to create this beautiful and useful Appliqué town cutting mat and ruler bag, to store and carry your cutting mat, rulers and rotary cutter! Designed especially for us at Creative Thread by Anna Owen, this board bag includes wadding to add stability helping to keep your cutting mats flat and measures 29 x 21 inches. The design on the front is made up of 3 applique panels including 2 houses and a shop – Anna will provide templates which can be altered to create a street personal to you and your imagination. It is a great stash busting projects as a lot of the appliqué do not require huge amounts of fabrics, you can mix and match colours, patterns and prints throughout.

Sat 19 SeptCreative Thread Studio(4.6mi)

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Community

Around £400 for the full 10 months. You can pay in 2 instalments of £200 – one upon booking and the remaining £200 will be coll

Sampler Quilt for Beginners & Improvers

Join Anna for a block a month course that will get you confident in techniques needed for patchwork as you make a variety of patchwork blocks for your own 9 block sampler quilt which will measure approximately 44” x 44” when finished.

Sun 20 SeptCreative Thread Studio(4.6mi)

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Live MusicReligion & Spirituality

"Soup for the Soul" - 'Visiting the sites of St Paul'

Nourish your understanding of the ministry of St Paul with this series of flavourful talks and discussions. Starting with a hearty bowl of soup, this is followed by a short time of worship, followed by a 45 minutes talk on the highlighted topic.

Sun 20 Sept18:30St Paul's Worship & Community Centre(4.3mi)

via St Paul's Worship & Community Centre

Julia Fleece Evening Workshop - 15th and

Workshops & Classes

Around £60.00

Julia Fleece Evening Workshop - 15th and

Tue 22 SeptLittle Legs Fabrics(1.9mi)

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Sycamore Gap with Textile Artist Jess Kinnersley

Community

Around £65

Sycamore Gap with Textile Artist Jess Kinnersley

Create your own unique hand stitched interpretation of Northumberland’s famous tree or adapt the design to feature a landmark or poignant place of your own with Jess in this full day workshop. Working on a round base, aprox 20cm, provided by Jess, you will be gently guided through all the various steps to bond a printed fabric image then work on your composition to create a textile collage using a collection of different fabric textures, vintage fabrics and lace. Once you are happy with your collaged fabrics you will be inspired with ideas for stitch to add detail to your landscape. Jessica is described as a textile artist and creative encourager, her reviews are fabulous. Enjoy the benifits of this one day class, stitching with like minded people, with chatter and laughter, reducing everyday stress, just relax and enjoy your me time.

Sat 26 SeptCreative Thread Studio(4.6mi)

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Moody Blooms with Textile Artist Jess Kinnersley

Community

Around £65

Moody Blooms with Textile Artist Jess Kinnersley

Taking inspiration from the Dutch masters, create a painted and stitched floral collage using deep, rich purples, blues and greys to contrast bright collaged and stitched flower heads. Jess will gently guide you through the techniques she uses to paint a fabric base in the morning. you will be using inks and Brusho, which offer rich intense colour to your work. Once dry before building a stitched collage upon the dried base in the afternoon. All materials are provided.

Sun 27 SeptCreative Thread Studio(4.6mi)

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A 4 week Introduction to Crochet With Kerry Ann – Wednesday Evenings

Arts & Culture

Around £55

A 4 week Introduction to Crochet With Kerry Ann – Wednesday Evenings

Ever wanted the learn the hobby that is growing massively in popularity – Crochet? Then this course is the perfect way to get stuck in! Starting from the very beginning discussing yarn, types of crochet hooks, how to hold them and how to hold your yarn to achieve good tension in your stitches, the difference between UK and American terminology & more!

Wed 30 SeptCreative Thread Studio(4.6mi)

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Community

Gelli Plate Printing for Textiles & Mixed Media with Deb Cooper

Gelli plate printing for mixed media with Deb Cooper on this 2 day workshop print onto both papers and fabric, ready to develop further with stitch

Sat 3 OctCreative Thread Studio(4.6mi)

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Community

Walking the Parish Boundary - Walk Four

Come and join us for a guided walk around the boundary of our parish in 4 sections. Each walk could be muddy and around 3 hours long. Join us as we explore and enjoy the expanse of our Parish. Led by an experienced walking group leader. welcome.

Sun 4 Oct13:45St Paul's Parish Hall(4.7mi)

via St Paul's Parish Hall

Learn to Sew; Beginners Machine sewing class in Garstang

Workshops & Classes

Around £10

Learn to Sew; Beginners Machine sewing class in Garstang

Are you new to machine sewing or do you need a refresher? Discover the joy of sewing on our friendly beginner sewing class, a day perfectly designed for the complete novice or those who require a refresher class. Maybe you’re wondering if sewing machines are for you? You can come along and hire a machine for the day to give it a try!

Sat 10 OctCreative Thread Studio(4.6mi)

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Likely freeArts & Culture

Felt Poppy Brooch – October Craft & Sip Social

Our October Craft & Sip will be supporting the poppy appeal with a donation from each ticket. You will make a handsewn felt poppy brooch that can be worn proudly on your coats during Remembrance. Your ticket will also include a glass of fizz or alcohol free alternative as well as some nibbles.

Fri 16 OctCreative Thread Studio(4.6mi)

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Likely freeMarkets & Fairs

Wedding Fayre

Meet the Experts at Our Wedding Fayres Join us for a day dedicated to planning your perfect wedding! Our fayres feature a hand-picked selection of local suppliers from the region, all on hand to inspire, advise, and help bring your dream day to life. Free Entry Dates & Times: Discover ideas, meet the experts, and […]

Sun 18 Oct12:00Ashton Hall(3.4mi)

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Community

Needles and Pins vintage style – Suzette Smart

Creative Thread Studio is hosting and we're spreading the word. Needles and Pins vintage style – Suzette Smart — no spoilers, but their site has the full programme.

Tue 20 OctCreative Thread Studio(4.6mi)

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Using Text in Textiles with Artist Bernice Hopper

Community

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Using Text in Textiles with Artist Bernice Hopper

Join Mixed Media Artist Bernice Hopper and spend the day playing with various ways you can incoporate the use of text in textiles and how text can inspire your work. Bernice works with a combination of paints, mixed media and stitch in her artwork. Explore the techniques she uses in her work, trying them on paper and fabric building up a set of samples to takeaway or to be used on Bernice’s Sunday Workshop!

Sat 31 OctCreative Thread Studio(4.6mi)

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Hanging Books with Artist Bernice Hopper

Community

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Hanging Books with Artist Bernice Hopper

Join mixed media artist Bernice Hopper & create a beautiful hanging book using paints, mixed media & embroidery stitches. Your book can be displayed on a wall or can be folded up to make a traditional double sided book. This is a hand stitch workshop, learning the decorative techniques to make the pages then embroider and embellish. Toward the end of the day Bernice will demonstrate how to construct your book.

Sun 1 NovCreative Thread Studio(4.6mi)

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Community

Murder Mystery Evening

Join us for a night of mystery and intrigue with a 1920s “Silent but Violent” twist. Enjoy an immersive murder mystery experience. MARCH, 1921 – It’s the beginning of the roaring twenties and the silent movie scene is at its peak in Hollywood. It has been announced that two of the biggest silent movie studios […]

Fri 6 Nov18:00Ashton Hall(3.4mi)

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Venues with events near Potters Brook

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Little Legs Fabrics1.9 miles away

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Lancashire, England

Potters Brook is in Lancashire, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Potters Brook events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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