A Summer Meadow in Collage and Stitch
Saturday 8th August 2026 for 1 day — Cost: £70
Tutor: Richard Box
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Course Description
“How does the Meadow flower its bloom unfold? Because the lovely little flower is free down to its root, and in that freedom bold.“
– William Wordsworth
This workshop was inspired by the painting A Field of Alfalfa, Saint-Denis by Georges Seurat, which hangs in the Scottish National Gallery. His method of painting in small strokes (the ‘pointillist‘ technique) allowed him to juxtapose contrasting and complementary colours to created a vivid and vibrant shapes. During this course you will learn Richard's technique, which combines fabric collage with both machine and hand embroidery to produce rich and sumptuous effects.
Suitable For
This course is suitable for beginners or improvers alike.
Requirements List
- Two pairs of scissors (one for paper, the other for fabric and thread)*
- A small jar of PVA (fabric adhesive)*
- A tiny brush (for the adhesive)
- A sewing machine with a darning of free motion foot
- Size 90 or even 100 sewing machine needles (top Stitch needles are ideal as they have large eyes and easy to thread)
- Machine threads in the following colours: reds, pale pinks, pale and dark Blues, bright blues, bright Yyellows and mid-to- dark greens
- A large-eyed, sharp-pointed needle (e.g. a yarn darner)
- An extension lead
Materials Cost
There will be a charge of £5 to cover the cost of a 'learning pack' which includes fabric, patterns, and a skein of hand stitching threads. This is payable directly to the tutor.