Debbie Siniska

Events

17-19 Feb 2012

Rag Rugs - combining techniques

Urchfont Manor,
Urchfont,
Devizes,
Wiltshire,
SN10 4RG
urchfontmanor@wiltshire.gov.uk
www.urchfontmanor.co.uk

Using traditional rag rug making hand tools, learn to experiment by combining the hooky and proggy surface, to create a gorgeous cushion or seat mat, using you favourite recycled textiles.
17 - 19 February 2012

26 Feb 2012

Felted and Fabulous - Workshop

Mayfield Scout Hall,
Court Meadow, Tunbridge Wells Road,
Mayfield,
East Sussex,
TN20 6PJ
info@debbiesiniska.co.uk

Felt predates weaving, and is a unique material, with no warp or weft. Come and learn to lay out your blended fibres to create a seamless and beautiful felted hat, bag or pair of slippers.
email me for brochure and to book your space.
Sun 26 February 2012

18 Mar 2012

Rag Rugs - A Stitch in Time - for Mothers Day

Mayfield Scout Hall,
Court Meadow, Tunbridge Wells Road,
Mayfield,
East Sussex,
TN20 6PJ
info@debbiesiniska.co.uk

Rag rugs, as relevant today as they were in the early 1900's, come and learn traditional techniques with simple hand tools, and make a cosy hooky or proggy mat for your fireside.
This is recycling in its purest form. Come and be inspired.. Mums and daughters, come and celebrate Mothers Day and have a fun day out.
Email me for a brochure and to book your space.
Sunday 18 March 2012

15 Apr 2012

Felt - Nature's Wonder Fabric

Mayfield Scout Hall,
Court Meadow, Tunbridge Wells Road,
Mayfield,
East Sussex,
TN20 6PJ
info@debbiesiniska.co.uk

Felt has no warp or weft, and is incredibly strong. Learn to blend and lay out fleece fibres to create your own hat, bag or slippers with added surface decoration.
Email me for a brochure and to book your space.
Sunday 15 April 2012

4-6 May 2012

Rag Rugs - tufting and sculpting techniques

West Dean College,
West Dean,
Chichester,
West Sussex,
PO18 0QZ
bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk
www.westdean.org

The stunning setting that is West Dean, set in beautiful grounds, is a wonderful place for creativity.
Debbie will be teaching rag rug making, and will demonstrate the tufted surface with traditional rag rug making hand tools and recycled textiles.
4 - 6 May 2012

20 May 2012

Rag Rugs - Echoes of the past

Mayfield Scout Hall,
Court Meadow, Tunbridge Wells Road,
Mayfield,
East Sussex,
TN20 6PJ
info@debbiesiniska.co.uk

People made mats from old worn out clothing in the 'Make Do and Mend' years,using a simple sharpened dolly peg. Come and learn traditional hooky and proggy using simple hand tools and recycled textiles, to make something cosy and homely for your best room.
Email me for a brochure and to book your space.
Sunday 20 May 2012

1-16 June 2012

South East Open Studios

Glyndale,
St Marys Lane,
Ticehurst,
East Sussex,
TN5 7AX
info@debbiesiniska.co.uk
www.debbiesiniska.co.uk

Open studio dates - June 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16 - Debbie will be demonstrating and selling her textiles from her Studio in East Sussex.
Open 11am till 4pm
June 1 - 16 2012

12 June 2012

Rag Rug making - Taster Day

West Dean College,
West Dean,
Chichester,
PO18 0QZ
bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk
www.westdean.org

Come and spend a day in glorious surroundings, and learn the art of hooky and proggy, rag rug making tachniques using simple hand tools and reclaimed textiles. Make a pretty corsage, or small cushion.
12 June 2012

17 June 2012

'Twinkle Toes' Felted Slippers

Mayfield Scout Hall,
Court Meadow, Tunbridge Wells Road,
Mayfield,
East Sussex,
TN20 6PJ
info@debbiesiniska.co.uk

Merino wool is wonderfully soft, and a perfect material to create your own gorgeous pair of sparkling felted slippers. Add embellishments to make them unique and adorable. Debbie will show you how..

Email me for a brochure and to book your space.
Sunday 17 June 2012

2-5 Aug 2012

Sussex Guild Contemporary Show

Michelham Priory,
Upper Dicker,
Hailsham,
East Sussex,
BN27 3QS
www.thesussexguild.co.uk

Debbie is part of the Sussex Guild of makers and will be demonstrating and selling her textiles at Michelham Priory 'Uunder the eaves'.
Michelham is a Sussex Past property, owned and administered by the Sussex Archeological Society.
2 - 5 August 2012

25-27 Aug 2012

Sussex Guild Contemporary Crafts Fair

Pashley Manor Gardens,
Ticehurst,
East Sussex,
TN5 7BE
www.thesussexguild.co.uk

The marquee in front of Pashley's beautiful manor house will offer a wonderful opportunity to meet the makers of the Sussex Guild - Debbie who is a member, will be demonstrating and selling her textiles at this event.
25 - 27 August 2012

22-23 Sept 2012

Rag Rugs - Echoes from the past

Broadlands Arts Centre,
The Old School,
Dilham,
North Walsham, Norfolk,
NR28 9PS
angela@broadlandsarts.co.uk
www.broadlandsarts.co.uk

This is a wonderfully thrifty and tactile craft. Popular in the early 1900's and still popular today. Debbie will be teachiing traditional rag rug making techniques with simple hands tools and recycled textiles. Make something jolly useful for your home at this weekend course.
22-23 September 2012

7-10 Oct 2012

Rag rug making, traditional and contemporary

West Dean College,
West Dean,
Chichester,
West Sussex,
PO18 0QZ
bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk
www.westdean.org

Rag rug making, a traditional thrift craft, is as relevant today as it was in the early 1900's. Debbie Siniska will show you hooking and proggy, using traditional techniques, to create a homely and functional - and beautiful mat or cushion for your home. Come and be inspired
7 - 10 October 2012

24-25 Oct 2012

Twinkle Toes Felted slippers

Urchfont Manor,
Urchfont,
Devizes,
Wiltshire,
SN10 4RG
urchfontmanor@wiltshire.gov.uk
www.urchfontmanor.co.uk

Felt is an ancient craft, and predates weaving
On this course, you will learn to lay out blended fibres, over a forma, and inlay a floral decoration to create the most adorable slippers. Come and be inspired
24 - 26October 2012