NEW WORKSHOPS ANNOUNCED HOORAY!!!

Over the past 20 years, I have taught at Museums, Guilds and Universities across the UK.  

I have demonstrated drawing with a sewing machine on R4's 'Women's Hour', taught Kirstie Allsopp a master class on Kirsty's Homemade Home and have a fabulous workshop review by Emma Kennedy from The Guardian.  

My workshops take place at a historic water-powered cotton mill called Quarry Bank in the village of Styal, Cheshire, which has a rich textile heritage and is a mile from my own studio.  I was invited here to exhibit in 2011 and in conjunction with this solo show I began a series of SUPERSTITCHERS workshops to bring the rock and roll back into stitch.  

The VENUE - QBM - is 3 miles from Manchester Airport and also from Wilmslow Train Station in CHESHIRE which is on the London Euston to Manchester line. 

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*Superstitchers*

'Jazzy Garments with Louiji'

NOVEMBER - Friday 7th, Saturday 8th, Sunday 9th. 

2014 (10 am - 5 pm)

£345 (£100 deposit payable with booking -

Full balance required by November 1st.)

PLACES AVAILABLE

On this 3 day workshop you will experiment with machine embroidery, paint, applique and sequins onto a piece of clothing.  

Please bring something to embellish and adorn for example- a collar, a waistcoat, a jacket, a pocket, a denim shirt or a fabric belt.  It is best to bring something that has is not too fine or flimsy. We are going to Jazz it right up with gorgeousness!

This will be a fun and therapeutic 3 days where we give new life to a piece of clothing, collar or belt.  I will frequently demo the techniques I have developed throughout my career and help students be wild and creative.  

The mill provides a relaxed, beautiful and  roomy environment and I provide the sherry! Ideal for all levels and those that just want a restorative creative break with va va voom!

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/quarry-bank/

Sewing Machines available to hire - please enquire. 

INCLUDES SHERRY, CANVAS, SOME EXTRA MATERIALS and REFRESHMENTS - Tea and Coffee and nibbles.

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Disco Stitchers

JANUARY - Friday 23rd, Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th  

2015 (10 am - 5 pm)

£345 (£100 deposit payable with booking -

Full balance required by January 10th.)

PLACES AVAILABLE

A lively and rejuvenating workshop for the new year. Using a large circle as a basis, we will create a 'disco ball' of colour texture and sparkle using various techniques including applique, paint, sequins and thread.  This will be a great chance to experiment and express yourself without being too precious, to use the sewing machine in a vigorous way and be forced to fill space with colour and texture Guarenteed to help you put the va va voom back into your creativity for the New year! 

The mill provides a relaxed beautiful and roomy environment and I provide the sherry! Ideal for all levels and those that just want a restorative creative break.

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/quarry-bank/

Sewing Machines available to hire - please enquire. 

INCLUDES SHERRY, CANVAS, SOME EXTRA MATERIALS and REFRESHMENTS - Tea and Coffee and nibbles.

http://www.lougardiner.co.uk/workshops.html