Know How You Sewing Art Crafts Classes & Workshops NOVEMBER 2017 - MARCH 2018
Hello We are delighted that you picked up this little booklet and hope that as you glance through it you can find something to start or continue your sewing and craft skills. We love what we do and we are incredibly passionate about delivering classes that are skilled, informative and supportive within a warm friendly atmosphere. Our Founder Amanda Litster Passionate about children and adults being able to acquire traditional skills, Amanda founded KHY and Splatter Make. Her vision is to bring together a wide range of talented artists who can pass on their skills and expertise to adults and children; enabling them to have an opportunity to explore and tap into their own creative side. Our Creative Director Jane Doxey Jane started her career working in product design and development for Liberty of London and M&S. She is super talented, enthusiastic about sharing her worldly knowledge and on top of that her approach to students is infectious; they just want to learn, learn and then learn some more! What We Offer Adults & Children Beginners, Improvers & Intermediate Classes Weekday, Daytime & Evening Weekend, Half & Full Day Workshops One-to-One Private Classes by Appointment What s Your Skill Level? Beginners New to sewing, last tried it at school, very rusty, no confidence Improvers Basic experience, keen to improve with guidance Intermediate Sewing confidently, looking to challenge advance projects How to Find Us The Mansion House, Beckenham Place Park, Beckenham Hill Rd, Beckenham BR3 1UH To book visit knowhowyou.co.uk or call 020 3326 1160 To keep up to date sign up to our enewsletter at knowhowyou.co.uk Follow us online, see photos, videos and comments 2 KNOW HOW YOU
Learning to Sew Beginners Sewing Machine Drivers Licence half day 35 Absolute Beginners one day, 65 Absolute Beginners Sewing Course 5 weeks, 125 Next Steps Improvers Dress Making one day 65, 4 week course 100 Soft Furnishing one day 65, 4 week course 100 Master Classes half day from 25 One-to-One by Appointment Advanced Sewing Intermediate Pattern Cutting 5 week course 125, 10 week course 200 Dress Making - one day 65, 4 week course 100 Masterclass half day from 25 One-to-One by Appointment What s On for your skill level KNOW HOW YOU 3
Featured Classes Here s a few of our popular classes, visit the website www.knowhowyou.co.uk for more classes on offer Absolute Beginners Course Beginners This course is a perfect start to your sewing journey, over 5 weeks you gradually build up your skills, techniques and knowledge. Using a commercial paper pattern you will make a unisex funky apron and lovely drawstring shoe bag. All materials included. 125 Evening 5 weeks Sewing Club Improvers This class is aimed to beef up the essential skills and techniques you need to enhance your sewing experience and add a professional touch to your sewing projects. We have small classes which enables students to learn at their own pace and focus on their projects and practicing the skills. This season we will be featuring a Tunic Dress and Your First Skirt. 125 Day or Evening 5 weeks 4 KNOW HOW YOU Pattern Cutting Intermediate Do you want to understand how to create a better more professional fit that works with your own body shape? This is for confident dressmakers who have completed a good number of dressmaking projects and have a good knowledge base of the essential skills and techniques. Evening 5 weeks 125 (half a block) 10 week 200 (full block)
Featured Workshops We understand that not everyone can commit to a regular course so we offer a variety of half and one day workshops. Absolute Beginners Beginners Don t worry if you have never used a sewing machine as we start from ground zero. We take you calmly through all the steps to get you confidently sewing for the first time or back on track again. You make a drawstring toiletry bag and a cushion. 4 February & 18 March 65 His/Hers Unisex Apron Improvers Throughout the day you will build up your sewing skills and also your confidence as you learn the essentials to get you sewing confidently. We introduce you to reading and understanding patterns, pinning to fabrics, cutting out and essential markings. Along the way you will learn lots of top tips and techniques to encourage you to keep sewing. 11 February Perfect for a Valentines Gift 65 Cushions & Trimmings Improvers Everybody loves cushions & often not the prices of them! Here is your chance to learn everything you need to know to make them affordable and exactly to your design. You will be learning about zips/buttonholes and making your own patterns and inserting trimmings. 5 November, 25 March 65 Zip Master Class Improvers/Intermediate There is no doubt patience and practise is needed to gain the skills required to sew a perfect zip. We will guide you through the different types of zips and choosing the right one for specific projects and fabrics. 2 February 25 Master Classes Beaded Embroidery Create A Corsage Beginners 12 November Hemlines Improvers 2 March Collars and Cuffs Intermediate 4 March KNOW HOW YOU 5
Makers and Craft Workshops We are excited to be joined at our studio by talented artists who can bring something different to our customers. Keep an eye on our Facebook and website for new additional courses and workshops, including felting, macramé and other traditional crafts. Create Your Own Print Design Join textile artist Anna Jackson from Black Cactus to design and print your own ideas using Lino Block and Fabric Foiling. Learn the skill of how to bring to life your fabrics and go on to make beautiful accessories, t-shirts, hand printed cushions and lots of other creative projects at home. Sunday 19 November Lino Print Christmas Napkins morning 45 Fabric Foil Printing afternoon 45 The Art of Decoupage Join mixed media artist Gabriela Szulman, South London artist and maker who works in collage and decoupage and is an avid up-cycler, passionate about colour and creativity. Join us to bring to life a pair of your shoes or make a statement piece in glass. Sunday 26 November Decoupage on Glass morning 50 Decoupage on Shoes afternoon 50 Creative Paper Cutting & Origami Workshops Join paper cutting artist Kip Perdue of Kartegraphik for an Introduction to Paper Cutting. Focus on shapes, advanced approaches for using a scalpel and construct designs that work. Through Origami learn the art of folding paper creating two types of flower masterpieces. Sunday 3 December Paper Cutting Make Your Christmas Cards morning 45 Origami Paper Flowers afternoon 25 6 KNOW HOW YOU Valentines Special Valentines Picture For Your Sweet Heart Sunday 28 January
KIDS Sewing Machine Drivers Licence Stitch Club Monday 4.15pm-5.45pm Wednesday 4.15pm-5.45pm Teens Sewing Skills Techniques Day Workshop fun, enjoyable and practical life skills We run a wide range of craft, textiles and fun classes during school holidays suitable from 5yrs teens. School Holiday Workshops Christmas February Half Term Easter Have a peek at our website www.splattermake.co.uk for more details or email info@splattermake.co.uk call our friendly team on 020 3326 1160 The Mansion House, Beckenham Place Park, Beckenham Hill Rd, Beckenham BR3 1UH KNOW KNOW HOW HOW YOU YOU 77
November Wed 1 Nov Sewing Club Home Textiles Sewing Course Thurs 2 Nov Sewcial Hand Sewing FREE drop-in 4 weeks Sun 5 Nov Cushion and Trimmings Workshop Fri 10 Nov Adults Sewing Machine Drivers Licence Sun 12 Nov Sewing Machine Drivers Licence for Children Sun 12 Nov Beaded Embriodery Make A Corsage Christmas Workshop Tues 14 Nov Pattern, Drafting and Cutting for Beginners 5 week course Sun 19 Nov Lino Printing Make a Collection of Napkins Christmas Workshop Sun 19 Nov Fabric Foil Printing Christmas Workshop Sun 25 Nov Make A Christmas Angel Christmas Workshop for Children Sun 26 Nov Decoupage on Glass Christmas Workshop Sun 26 Nov Decoupage on Shoes Christmas Workshop *Kids Stitch Club re-starts w/c 30 October ends w/c 27 November December Sun 3 Dec Sun 3 Dec Sat 9 Dec Sat 9 Dec Sun 10 Dec Sat 16 Dec Sun 17 Dec January Art of Origami from KarteGraphik Paper Cutting Make Your Christmas Cards Christmas Workshop Christmas Card Print Making Christmas Workshop for Children Christmas Tree Centre Piece Christmas Workshop Make A Christmas Angel Soft Toy Christmas Workshop Elves Workshop & Santa s Grotto Christmas Workshop for Children Belair House, Dulwich Christmas Workshop for Children Wed 10 Jan Sewing Club Skills & Techniques Course Thurs 11 Jan Sewcial Hand Sewing FREE drop-in 4 weeks Sun 14 Jan Sewing Machine Drivers Licence, Morning for Children, Afternoon for Adults Sun 21 Jan Teens Sewing Skills & Techniques (next on 4 April) Sun 28 Jan Valentine Paper Cutting Picture For Your Sweet Heart *Kids Stitch Club re-starts w/c 8 January ends w/c 5 February February Fri 2 Feb Zips Master Class Sun 4 Feb Absolute Beginners One Day Workshop Sun 11 Feb His/Hers Valentines Apron Sun 18 Feb Beginners Felting Workshop Tues 20 Feb Pattern, Drafting & Cutting for Beginners Wed 21 Feb Sewing Club Tunic Dress 5 week Course Wed 21 Feb Sewing Club Your First Skirt 5 week Course Thurs 22 Feb Sewcial Sew Hand Sewing FREE drop-in 4 weeks Thurs 22 Feb Absolute Beginners 5 week Evening Course *Kids Stitch Club re-starts w/c 26 February ends w/c 26 March March Fri 2 Mar Sun 4 Mar Sun 4 Mar Sun 18 Mar Sun 25 Mar What s on at Know How You Hemlines Master Class Sewing Machine Drivers Licence Morning for Children Collars and Cuffs Master Class Absolute Beginners One Day Workshop Cushions and Trimmings Master Class