Classes are run by the lovely Margie McAlpine, and are relaxed and enjoyable learning and social experiences. For complete beginners through to experienced stitchers, come and learn while you enjoy connection with others, and a cup of tea and cake.
Time: 10 - 12:00 Wednesday and Saturday mornings
Cost: $25
Beginner Kits are available to purchase on the day for $60. The kit includes the A-Z of Smocking which is the resource book most hightly recommended by Margie; a set of needles, your choice of two DMC stranded cotton thread colours and a pre-pleated fabric to make either a stitch sampler or a small coathanger cover.
The textile technique of smocking has been in practice in England since around the late 17th century. The exact time in history and its true origins is unsure, but what we do know that this beautiful technique continues to be an enduring part of fashion.
*If the recommended text is unavailable from our supplier or if you have purchased it separately, we will deduct the cost from your beginner kit - currently priced at $36.50