We are pleased to announce that TSG will be running a number of classes of varying types, at different locations up and down the country.

A Toy Etui

The Sampler Guild has great pleasure in announcing that Betsy Morgan of Willing Hands is booked to teach her Toy Etui on Saturday 8^th and Sunday 9^th January 2011.

The class will be held in Bracknell, Berkshire and will start at 10.00 am and finish at 4.30 pm each day.

The class includes: Full class tuition.
Kit that includes everything for the chest and all
of the smalls, PLUS very nice scissors and waxer.
A light lunch both days.
Beverages throughout the 2 days.

There will be some pre-stitching!  A pre-stitching kit for one of the smalls which works up easily will be sent out during June 2010 and will be constructed on the first day of class ensuring that all students will learn a lot of the needed techniques in the process.  The rest of the techniques will be ‘doodled’ on the second day of the class and finish up with embellishment techniques.  Betsy’s experience teaching this class has this as the proven method, and one that works well.

The cost of the class as stated above is £210.00 to TSG members and £225.00 to non-members. A deposit of £50.00 is required to secure your place on the class with the balance of the cost due no later than 1^st December 2010. Pre-stitching kits will be sent out at the beginning of June 2010.  The remainder of the kits will be given out on the first day of class. Should you require accommodation information, this can be provided but it is your responsibility to book and pay for your own accommodation. Class venue, address and directions will be sent to you on receipt of final payment.

To book your place please contact Linda on 01628 634 274 or email linda@thesamplerguild.co.uk

 Sampler Guild Classes in 2010

We are delighted to announce that Jackie du Plessis (www.itsfineallyfinished.com) will be teaching in the UK for the first time next year. Four classes will take place over the weekend of 14^th to 16^th May in Barford St Michael (between Oxford and Banbury).

Friday morning,  half day class 10am to 12.30pm - "Lady’s companion basket"

Special project, still to be designed!

Cream linen, with dark aubergine silk and threads. We will make the basket in class and then stitch the band at our leisure.

Cost £50 - Optional pre-booked lunch £6.50

Friday afternoon, half day class, 1.30pm to 4.30pm - "Treasures of Comfort Needlebook"

18 different stitches are featured on the Needlebook, which is stitched on dusky pink linen. Detailed instructions will be included
in the pre-stitching kit.

In class we will work on assembling the needle book, each step will be demonstrated and we would expect to complete the finishing
in class.

Cost:  £55.00

N.B. You may also purchase the Treasures of Comfort Basket kit, which includes all stitching and finishing supplies, the sterling charm scissor, the thimble waxer, the button pouch, silk basket supplies and scissor minder and anything Jackie can dream up and add before she arrives in England.

Must be pre-ordered. An order form will be included in your kit. 

Cost:  £115

Saturday  10am to 4.30pm - "Briar Rose" (Please note, this class is already full - there is a waiting list)

A folding etui, with a pink silk lining and places for tools, tied together with a sumptuous ribbon. Stitched on 32 ct natural linen, mainly in tent stitch over 1 using variegated silks from AVAS and Thread Gatherer.

The chart and instructions will cover all aspects of pre stitching. The class will be a finishing class where all the steps will be demonstrated and you can reasonably expect to complete your piece before you leave.

Price includes all materials, linen, silk lining, silk threads, centre scrimshaw, thimble pincushion, buttons and ribbons.

Cost - £100.00 to include a light lunch.

N.B. Optional extras include scrimshaw bodkin, ruler, and two threadwinders.

An order form for additional items will be included in the pre-stitching kit.

Sunday 10am to 4.30pm - "Thistlewood"

A stitching roll, lined in green and purple silk, with a place for your thimble, a pincushion and a needleholder.

The chart and instructions will cover all aspects of the pre-stitching. The class will be a finishing class where you can reasonably expect to be well on the way to completing your piece.

Price includes all materials needed to stitch and complete the roll as well as a  cartouche scrimshaw, waxer and ribbons.

Cost - £130.00 to include a light lunch.

N.B. Optional extras include scrimshaw bodkin and ruler and a drawer string bag.  The order form will be included in the pre-stitching kit.

Interested? Please let Sandra Stoddart know if you would like to take any of these classes:

Email smstoddart@aol.com     Telephone 020 8866 3779

A booking form will be sent out in June and you must commit to the class(es) and pay the deposit by the beginning of October in order to receive the pre-stitching kit, which will be shipped to you at the beginning of November.

The balance of the cost must be received by 1 March 2010.  Prices are based on a minimum of 10 participants  (maximum of 16) and the current £/$ exchange rate of £1 = $1.50.  It may be necessary to adjust the final payment by a few pounds should the exchange rate fluctuate wildly as Jackie’s fee is payable in US Dollars. Optional items, which must be pre-ordered, can be paid for on the day of the class.

The classes are open to all members of the Sampler Guild, however you must be present in class to receive the finishing materials and additional items - Sorry, no exceptions to this.

In class we will work on assembling the projects. Included in your finishing kits will be detailed instructions with pictures of all assembly steps. Jackie will demonstrate each technique and we will have plenty of time to put the projects together during the class.

Suggestions for local accommodation in nearby Deddington or Banbury will be provided and restaurant meals can be organised (at additional cost) for the Friday and Saturday evenings for those taking more than one class or who wish to stay over the weekend.

We look forward to seeing you!

E-mail: linda@thesamplerguild.co.uk

Telephone: +44(0)1628-634274

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