With Elizabeth Saunders
For adults
Join Elizabeth Saunders as she offers a delightful array of midweek stitching projects that cater to every creative whim. Each project is thoughtfully designed to be both fun and accessible, ensuring that stitchers of all levels can enjoy the process and produce beautiful handmade pieces.
About the Tutor:
Elizabeth is a textile artist whose work integrates paint, print, collage, and stitch. She has showcased her creations in galleries and national exhibitions, drawing inspiration from both historic and contemporary artists. Elizabeth finds great excitement and reward in inspiring others about textiles.
Her work often draws from her personal memories and life journeys, expressing themes of imagination, fragility, motivation, experience, and determination. Through her art, she aims to make invisible memories visible.
Elizabeth employs a variety of mixed media in her exhibition pieces, and her miniature artworks and sketchbooks are based on her own drawings. She is a member of the Society of Designer Craftsmen and the Wessex Guild of Craftsmen.
Elizabeth also holds an MA in Textile Design (Merit) and a BA (Hons) in Textile Art from the Winchester School of Art, University of Southampton. Additionally, she has an MA in Education and a BNS (Hons) from the same institution, reflecting her background in nursing.
Age 18+ Only
All abilities welcome!
We have a coffeeshop in our centre if you would like to get refreshments before the class but we suggest doing this 15 minutes beforehand.
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2025 Classes and Courses
Hand-stitch a Miniature Fabric Teddy Bear
4-week Course
Complete with moving parts, come and craft your very own antique-style teddy bear from scratch! Over four weeks, select your fabric, follow a traditional pattern, and assemble each part and by the the end of the course, you'll have a beautifully finished vintage-inspired bear to take home.
Tuesday 14th January - Tuesday 4th February
6pm-8pm
£50 for 4 weeks
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Create your own Watercolour Bookmark
Create a personalised watercolour bookmark that’s uniquely yours! Paint your design, then add special stitched details for an extra touch of creativity. Perfect as a gift or a personal keepsake!
Tuesday 18th February
6pm-8pm
£12.50
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Hand-stitch a Springtime Collage
Exploring Positive and Negative Shapes
Bring spring to life with a hand-stitched collage! Explore positive and negative shapes as you layer fabrics, add floral details, and use colourful threads to capture the vibrancy of the season. Perfect for all skill levels, this project is a creative celebration of spring.
Tuesday 1st April
6pm-8pm
£18.50
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Hand-stitch a Summer Fabric Collage
Exploring Positive and Negative Shapes
Capture the essence of summer with a hand-stitched collage! Explore positive and negative shapes as you layer fabrics, stitch sunlit details, and play with vibrant colours to bring out the warmth of the season. Ideal for all levels, this project is a joyful celebration of summer’s beauty.
Tuesday 1st April
6pm-8pm
£18.50
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