Workshop programme for members for 2026 (more details to be added nearer the time)
24th January 2026
Social stitch day
Bring and share lunch and Chairman's Challenge
Please bring any work you have completed at workshops or at home to show to members
28th February 2026
Dorset Feather Stitch and Dorset Buttons - hand stitching with Annette Bolton
www.annettebolton.co.uk/
28th March 2026
3D Mushrooms - machine stitching with Wendy Hermelin
25th April 2026
Fantasy Goldwork Bugs - hand stitching with Daphne Knott
Daphne doesn't have a website but the article in the link below explains about her work
www.hertsmemories.org.uk/content/herts-history/leisure/threads_of_time/the_threads_of_time_exhibition/daphne_knott
23rd May 2026
Burning Issues - mixed media with Margaret Beal
www.fusingfabric.co.uk/
27th June 2026
Bookbinding - hand stitching with Megan Stallworthy
celandinebooks.co.uk/
25th July 2026
AGM and speaker and/or mini workshops
No meeting in August
Friday 25th and Saturday 26th September 2026 (2 day workshop)
A Little Strip of Leaves - hand stitching with Amanda Clayton
amandajclayton.co.uk/
24th October 2026
Lampshades - hand stitching with Pam Martin
somersetstitch.blogspot.com/
28th November 2026
Shibori Felting - hand stitching with Alison Nash
www.alisonnash.co.uk/
No meeting in December
Workshop Fees for 2025
Workshop led by external tutor £30
Workshop led by Avalon member £25
Some workshops incur extra charges for materials/kits
Social Stitch Fees 2025
Members attending on a Saturday but not taking part in the workshop £6
Unlimited tea and coffee will be available for members.
Please note that if you are participating in a workshop you are expected to arrive in time to be ready to start promptly at 10 am and to stay until the end of the day, usually 3.30 - 4 pm.
NOTE FOR NON-MEMBERS
The number of students on each workshop is limited and set by the tutor, and spaces are available to members on a first come, first served basis. Occasionally, a space may be available for visitors; if you are not a member, but would like to attend one of our workshops, please contact us through this website, marking your message for the attention of the Workshop Secretary. We will let you know if any spaces become available. Please note that the workshop fee for visitors is £40.
24th January 2026
Social stitch day
Bring and share lunch and Chairman's Challenge
Please bring any work you have completed at workshops or at home to show to members
28th February 2026
Dorset Feather Stitch and Dorset Buttons - hand stitching with Annette Bolton
www.annettebolton.co.uk/
28th March 2026
3D Mushrooms - machine stitching with Wendy Hermelin
25th April 2026
Fantasy Goldwork Bugs - hand stitching with Daphne Knott
Daphne doesn't have a website but the article in the link below explains about her work
www.hertsmemories.org.uk/content/herts-history/leisure/threads_of_time/the_threads_of_time_exhibition/daphne_knott
23rd May 2026
Burning Issues - mixed media with Margaret Beal
www.fusingfabric.co.uk/
27th June 2026
Bookbinding - hand stitching with Megan Stallworthy
celandinebooks.co.uk/
25th July 2026
AGM and speaker and/or mini workshops
No meeting in August
Friday 25th and Saturday 26th September 2026 (2 day workshop)
A Little Strip of Leaves - hand stitching with Amanda Clayton
amandajclayton.co.uk/
24th October 2026
Lampshades - hand stitching with Pam Martin
somersetstitch.blogspot.com/
28th November 2026
Shibori Felting - hand stitching with Alison Nash
www.alisonnash.co.uk/
No meeting in December
Workshop Fees for 2025
Workshop led by external tutor £30
Workshop led by Avalon member £25
Some workshops incur extra charges for materials/kits
Social Stitch Fees 2025
Members attending on a Saturday but not taking part in the workshop £6
Unlimited tea and coffee will be available for members.
Please note that if you are participating in a workshop you are expected to arrive in time to be ready to start promptly at 10 am and to stay until the end of the day, usually 3.30 - 4 pm.
NOTE FOR NON-MEMBERS
The number of students on each workshop is limited and set by the tutor, and spaces are available to members on a first come, first served basis. Occasionally, a space may be available for visitors; if you are not a member, but would like to attend one of our workshops, please contact us through this website, marking your message for the attention of the Workshop Secretary. We will let you know if any spaces become available. Please note that the workshop fee for visitors is £40.