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Workshops
Please contact me if you are interested in any of the below workshops, which are run at my workroom in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex or on Zoom (where specified). Current students can book workshops through their Student page.
Folder making workshop Thursday 12th February 2026 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Come and make a fabric folder to keep and protect your work in progress. Also useful for transporting larger pieces of work.
What you need to know:
A workshop requirements list will be supplied on booking.
Refreshments and homemade goodies will be served
Fee: £25
Venue: Hilary Jane’s Workroom (places limited to 7)
My Summer Straw Hat Friday 10th April 2026 10:00am - 3:00pm
During this day workshop you will create a summer picture using a variety of stitches and applique. To compliment the summer dress you will create a straw hat by weaving wool. Fabric paint will be used to add detail to the design.
What you need to know:
All materials supplied
Refreshments and homemade goodies will be served through the day
Please bring:
A small sewing kit
Packed lunch
Fee: £40
Venue: Hilary Jane’s Workroom (places limited to 7)
Cottages On The Hill Friday 15th May 2026 10:00am - 3:00pm
During this day long workshop you will create a delicate picture with a variety of stitch and the techniques of applique and trapunto quilting to create a textured effect. The inspiration for this picture comes from cottages seen on my walks around the Lake District.
What you need to know:
All materials supplied
Refreshments and homemade goodies will be served through the day
Please bring:
A small sewing kit
Packed lunch
Fee: £40
Venue: Hilary Jane’s Workroom (places limited to 7)
The Kitchen Garden Wednesday 10th June 2026 10:00am - 3:00pm
Time to get the garden summer ready. During this day long workshop you can plan your very own kitchen garden. This stitched picture is created with the technique of shadow work, a small amount of fabric painting and the use of a variety of stitches on a patchwork border, to complete the well-ordered kitchen garden design.
What you need to know:
All materials supplied
Refreshments and homemade goodies will be served through the day
Please bring:
A small sewing kit
Packed lunch
Fee: £40
Venue: Hilary Jane’s Workroom (places limited to 7)
"Excellent teaching at the right pace" Lisa
"Very relaxed, informative and enjoyable" Jo
“A huge thank you for your patience and ability to enable me to produce lovely work ‘virtually’ using Zoom” Anne
"You have a lovely relaxed way of teaching" Ruth