Workshops

Watch this space for details of Workshops coming in 2025 or email us to be placed on the list to hear the news first!
In house tutors @Mainly SewingWhile on retreat at Mainly Sewing, your group might enjoy a workshop. Mainly Sewing has an arrangement with the following expert teachers who will come to Mainly Sewing and run a workshop for your group, subject to availability. Read about these well recognized teachers below and then click on the link to their websites to learn more about their workshops, cost and to book directly.
Catherine Howell
Catherine grew up in the Cotswolds, England, gaining a First Class Honours degree in Fashion and textiles. She designed for Marks and Spencer before migrating to Melbourne and working in the fashion industry. Diverting to embroidery design, teaching came naturally. Her projects have been published in several embroidery magazines, including a project she designed for the Heart Foundation’s embroidery book. Her designs show a sophisticated appreciation of colour and texture. She was Artist in Residence for the 2008 Craft and Quilt Show and Touring Tutor in Residence for the New Zealand Embroiderers Guild in 2009. Catherine has tutored for over 25 years and has taught classes on Needlework Cruises since 2014 and hosted and taught on needlework tours in Britain and France .www.catherinehowellembroidery.com
Dianne Kinsey - Certified Quiltworx Instructor
After being introduced to patchwork in 2008 I took an interest in the beautiful quilts being pieced by hand and machine. I realized immediately that patchwork was for me; so I set out on the road of discovery making quilts for my home, family and friends and I haven’t looked back.Early in 2013 I heard about Judy Niemeyer and her paper foundation techniques; I was intrigued and so I took up the challenge to make my first Quiltworx technique of the month; I was captivated and so the Quiltworx passion began.I have since attended the dedicated workshops in Melbourne to complete all the technique of the month quilts as they were released over the years: Mariner’s Compass, Paradise in Blooms and Vintage Rose.After making many other Quiltworx patterns, my transition to teaching these patterns and techniques was inevitable. I love these patterns exacting techniques and the way acute angles are achieved with absolute precision every time. My portfolio of Quiltworx projects is continually growing and I never tire of making them!As the Approved Quiltworx Certified Instructor for Victoria I am available to teach classes during your retreat at Mainly Sewing. Learn more and to book a workshop during your retreat at Mainly Sewing visit: www.quiltworx.com/instructors/dianne-kinsey
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