Hayley Mills-Styles Thread Artist Workshops & Talks Workshops and talks can be tailored to suit your needs. Please contact me by email to discuss your requirements thread_artist@outlook.com
Talk Textiles: A Personal Journey In this one hour talk I will share images and samples of my current practice and discuss the inspiration and techniques used to create them. Includes a PowerPoint presentation Includes samples of work No maximum number
Talk Quilting & Community In this one-hour talk you will find out how people across the globe are using quilting and patchwork to raise awareness of social and political issues and bring their communities together. Includes a PowerPoint presentation No maximum number
Talk The Warm & The Cold In this one-hour talk I discuss my experiences of working on this collaborative project alongside artists arthur+martha. Learn how we worked with a group of marginalised people from across Manchester to create a powerful message with a group quilt. Includes a PowerPoint presentation No maximum number
Embroidery Workshops Introduction to Hand Embroidery In this workshop you will learn the basics of hand embroidery. Using a few simple stitches you will create a stitched picture to decorate your home. Suitable for beginners Embroidered Pendant In this workshop you will learn the basics of hand embroidery. Using a few simple stitches, you will create a stitched sampler in a miniature embroidery hoop pendant. Suitable for beginners
Embroidery Workshops Visible Mending with Hand Embroidery In this workshop you will learn the basics of hand embroidery. Using a few simple stitches, you will create a stitched picture to decorate your home. Suitable for beginners Mini Protest Banner In this workshop you will learn about the Craftivist movement, creating your own mini protest banner using fabric and stitch. Suitable for all skill levels
Applique Workshops Introduction to Applique In this workshop students will learn how to use the traditional technique of applique to decorate a calico tote bag. Suitable for beginners Illuminated Applique In this workshop students will learn how to use the traditional technique of applique to create a stitched picture which you will then light up with an LED and conductive thread. Suitable for beginners
Festive Workshops Patchwork Wreath In this workshop you will learn the traditional technique of English Patchwork to create your own Christmas wreath. The beautiful wreath can be used to decorate your home or given as a wonderful handmade gift. Suitable for all skill levels Festive Tote In this workshop students will learn the traditional techniques of applique and hand embroidery to create their own tote bag. Perfect to fill with Christmas goodies as a gift for someone else or yourself! Suitable for all skill levels
Day Workshops Experimental Textiles In this workshop you will learn how to create your own experimental fabrics through techniques such as bonding, trapping & fusing and polyfusion. These fabrics can then be embellished with hand or machine embroidery, beads and sequins. Suitable for all skill levels Mixed Media Embroidery In this workshop students will learn how to use mixed media techniques and stitch to help them think outside the box when it comes to embroidery. Using found objects & photographs as inspiration you will create a unique stitched picture. Suitable for all skill levels
Hayley Mills-Styles Thread Artist Workshops & Talks Price List Talks Talks cost 60 plus travel from Leeds charged at 45p per mile 2 ½ Hour Workshops Short workshops cost 60 plus travel from Leeds charged at 45p per mile with a kit cost of 4 per student Day Workshops Short workshops cost 100 plus travel from Leeds charged at 45p per mile with a kit cost of 4 per student