1202 Educators providing Courses

Alexandra Waylett

alexandra waylett

Colchester,

In 2016, I began offering workshops in my studio, located just outside of Coggeshall and a few miles from Colchester. The converted barn provides a creative and supportive hub where I teach groups of up to twelve. Many of my structured textile workshops are taught across one or two days, but I do provide longer, design oriented textile courses and I mentor several groups on an ongoing basis. As my background is in creative textiles all the workshops I offer both in the studio and as a visiting tutor involve free motion embroidery with a design approach. More recently I have begun to take on other textile tutors and I now can offer a much larger range of textile courses including dressmaking, pattern cutting, felting, modern patchwork & Quilting as well as hand embroidery and decorative textiles. As well as textiles I have expanded the workshop itinerary and now offer illustration, lino printing, fused glass and silver clay jewellery on a regular basis with local, fabulous tutors. I hope that regardless of what experience level you have, you will still find something to suit you. So whether you are a beginner or more advanced in your chosen craft, take a look at the full range of workshops available. If you are unsure as to whether you will be able fully participate in a class, then simply get in touch and I would be happy to advise on what is best for you to do. While the majority of the workshops available through this site are based at my studio, I do travel and teach regularly in other local venues and I am happy to go further a field. This allows me to reach more students and collaborate with others, which is something I love to do. I offer a range of structured one and two day workshops to beginners through to more experienced in machine embroidery. Do get in touch if you are a Guild or textile group to discuss your groups requirements and I am a happy to send you a list of workshops I offer. Back to the studio – the current range of workshops will grow over time and I hope to continue offering a wider variety of subjects so if there is something you are interested in but can’t see listed, get in touch! If I have something in high demand, I will do what I can to arrange a workshop around this.

Lingerie Master Classes

lingerie master classes

Love luxury Lingerie ? Why not join one of our masterclasses and learn from the experts , how to design & make your own beautiful Lingerie . We are the first and only London based Lingerie Master Classes, that are focusing on luxury finishing techniques and running now more then 10 years : Whether you like to learn for yourself or your business - We will offer you professional sewing advice and an insight into the world of intimate apparel. Here at LMC we do specialize in Lingerie Sewing Workshops / Design Workshops / Pattern Grading + Pattern Construction Workshops/ Patterns / Luxury Lingerie Sewing Kits and Supplies with a focus on high end sewing and high quality notions. All our classes are deliberately small, so that we can focus on individual projects and needs. Join us in person in the London studio OR join us now WORLDWIDE to design and sew your own stunning luxury lingerie, including: PANTIES/ BRIEFS / THONGS / FRENCH KNICKERS / SOFT BRAS / ACTIVE WEAR / STRUCTURED BRAS / SUSPENDER BELTS / BRALETTES / SUSPENDER BELTS / CAMISOLES / BODICES / CORSETS / SWIMWEAR / VINTAGE LINGERIE & much more.... With each Online Masterclass you can choose to supply your own materials or receive a high quality sewing kit send to your home that will include all those difficult to find lingerie supplies that you will need during the workshop. Easy to follow sewing instructions are also included and you can join us online for your interactive/ live sewing/design/pattern cutting advice during each workshop. You can choose from a wide selection of Beginners to Advanced Sewing courses to suit your sewing level & create beautiful lingerie and swimwear in a small group of like minded sewing enthusiasts. We also offer 1to1 ONLINE & in person sessions worldwide now. Please get in touch if you are interested to join and we can arrange a suitable time within your time zone and subject of your choice. There is no easier way to get expert advice how to sew your own luxury lingerie to fit your size or learn how to start your own lingerie brand with our business consultation service and pro pattern cutting/grading service. Can't find a date that suits your travel plans? If you are travelling from abroad , we can always add extra dates for you - if you let us know in advance

Louise Crockart

louise crockart

Twickenham

For over 2 decades I’ve been supporting my clients in their health and wellbeing through various forms of massage and healing. I offer effective treatments in my clinic and stimulating education in the classroom. Leaving my past life as a graphic designer, I went back to college and studied Aromatherapy. Fast forward many years and experiences, I have gone on to train in Abdominal Therapy, Reflexology, Reiki, Indian Head Massage, Thai Yoga Massage and On-Site Acupressure Chair Massage (Amma Massage). Constantly striving to improve my skills has lead me to various exotic places, from the Thai jungle, rainforests of Central America, throughout North America, and then the rolling hills in Surrey, UK. I first learned about Abdominal Therapy in 2004, after a chance meeting with Dr. Rosita Arvigo, whilst on holiday in Belize, Central America. This inspired me to seek Abdominal Therapy when I returned home to the UK. Driven by personal health issues, I received regular treatments which supported and reframed my attitude to my own pelvic health. Abdominal Therapy not only transformed my health, but also my outlook on life. Years later, and after working with hundreds of clients, I now teach Abdominal Therapy, running workshops at personal and professional level, both in person and online specialising in the art of gaining and maintaining abdominal health. I run Abdominal workshops for those who seek a deeper understanding and healing from digestive or pelvic issues, and train professional therapists in the art of Abdominal Therapy within The Abdominal Therapy Collective. I was a graphic designer for 15 years, immersed in the discipline of explaining concepts, products and events in a way that was easy to understand and visually striking, I bring these qualities to my teaching, always seeking simple and effective ways to explain healing concepts and methods to my students. I have created a beautiful haven for healing and learning in my home in leafy Twickenham, South West London, UK. Offering treatments at the top of my home in my cocoon-like therapy room, and a fun and engaging workshop space at the bottom, in my kitchen and garden studio. My passion for pelvic health education draws me near and far, for those seeking personal healing or professional growth alike. I’d love to chat with you if you'd like to host a workshop for your community or attend one that’s already listed. Click below and I’ll get back to you soon.

The Holding Time Project

the holding time project

‘The Holding Time Project’ is a rolling inter-disciplinary, co-created portrait of breastfeeding.The outcomes of the project include writing and performances by breastfeeding mothers, animated portraits as immersive installations, audio tours using narratives and interviews, a Youtube channel and podcast. The project has been shortlisted for this year’s Royal College of Midwives Excellence in Public Health. These courses are designed to help new mothers, or anyone who has recently given birth, an opportunity to create poetry or prose from the experience of the post part period. With a particular emphasis on wellbeing, the process of creating new writing is an opportunity to make meaning form what can be a difficult journey to parenthood. In particular, the struggle to feed whilst recovering from birth, is a time when many find themselves isolated and grappling with a huge amount of new information. Writing, as a therapy can help to locate and identify key moments in this journey, giving the experience shape and definition.  Rachel New, our writing coach is an experienced workshop lead with years of writing and radio producing behind her. She designed this series of sessions to help mothers navigate their new landscape of motherhood as a group.  These workshops support the wider Holding Time programme, aimed at normalizing breastfeeding, deepening public engagement and increasing social concern for the needs of breastfeeding mothers and those who tried but were unable to breastfeed.