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Blog > My Classes at BATB in Australia, the International Needlework Convention
Hello stitching world, I have some exciting news! It has been confirmed that I will be travelling to Australia to teach at BATB in Adelaide, South Australia.
BATB or Beating Around the Bush is an International Needlework Convention that offers fun, friendship and stitching with the world's best needlework teachers and you are welcome to join, no matter where you live in this world!
I have chosen three projects which are suitable for the beginner and the advanced embroiderer. No experience is necessary and this is a wonderful opportunity for you to learn how to make gorgeous 3-D pieces with ribbon, fabric and other interesting fibres.
Click on the images to enlarge
Classes are friendly, relaxed and informal. You are sure to enjoy yourself!
Note ♫♬♪ There will be two teachers in each workshop. Karen Fraser from California will be assisting me in the classes. She is a highly experienced, gifted instructor and embroiderer who teaches at Piecemakers in California.
With two teachers in the class you can receive all the individual attention that you need :)
The three classes are: A) First workshop on Sunday 28 September 2014 . One-day workshop - A Vintage Rose Click on any of the names to go to the bookings page and select van Niekerk, Di
Class Description - Vintage Rose
Creating dimensional flowers with special effects.
One-day workshop in dimensional ribbon work. Learn how to create a beautiful vintage rose and use the technique to accessorise a dress or a jacket, handbag or hat, necklace or bracelet… use on a hair comb or a wreath, or anything else you may think of. The possibilities are endless! All levels are welcome. No experience is necessary.
Cost in Australian dollar
$ 50.00 for complete kit, excluding the usual class stitching supplies.
Kit contains
The ribbons, fabric, threads, step-by-step instructions on a CD (with detailed photography,) colour picture, needles, brooch pin and hairclip.
Please bring a pair of small, sharp embroidery scissors with you to class.
This technique was perfected by the famous Valentina Razenkova of St. Petersburg and I will show you her ingenious methods. Approximate size of the rose is 7cm (3 inches) and 10cm (4 inches) with the buds and leaves.
Looking so forward to meeting you .... and I will bring everyone attending this class a free gift containing a selection of my silk ribbons for your collection.
B) Second workshop on Monday 29 and Tuesday 30 September 2014. Two-day workshop Wild Roses And Pink Blossoms Click on any of the names to go to the bookings page and select van Niekerk, Di
Class Description Wild Roses And Pink Blossoms
Creating dimensional roses with special effects.
Two-day workshop in dimensional ribbon work. Learn how to make elegant wild roses and blossoms with organza and silk ribbon, how to blend interesting silk and wool filaments in a design; how to create dimension with simple, new techniques. Beginners and advanced – all levels welcome. Approximate size of the completed design is 12.5 x 15 cm (5 x 6 inches).
Cost in Australian dollar
$ 78.00 for complete kit, excluding hoop and usual class stitching supplies.
Kit contains
Kit includes the printed silk background fabric and organza backing fabric (which are overlocked and ready to use) silk ribbons, threads, silk and wool filaments, silk paper, needles — everything that you need to make this lovely piece.
Please bring with you to class: 10" (25.4cm) quilting hoop, pins and sharp embroidery scissors.
Note: Students will need to have purchased a copy of new book: "Little Flowers in silk and organza ribbon" by Di van Niekerk and Marina Zherdeva which will be available from Country Bumpkin at the convention. I will sign your book for you in the class. You are also welcome to bring your other books if you would like me to sign them for you.
Looking so forward to meeting you .... and I will bring everyone attending this class a free gift containing a selection of my silk ribbons for your collection.
C) Third workshop on Thursday 2nd - Friday 3rd October 2014. Two-day workshop White Daisies And Little Friends Click on any of the the names to go to the bookings page and select van Niekerk, Di
Class Description White Daisies And Little Friends
Creating dimensional daisies with special effects.
Two-day workshop in dimensional ribbon embroidery. Learn how to make beautiful and life-like, 3-D Chamomiles and sprays of Lavender; how to make the cutest little insects. Learn how to create dimension with simple, new techniques. Beginners and advanced – all levels welcome. Approximate size of the completed design is 15 x 10 cm (6 x 4 inches)
Click on images to enlarge
Cost in Australian dollar
$ 78.00 for complete kit, excluding hoop and usual class stitching supplies.
Kit contains
Kit includes the printed silk background fabric and organza backing fabric (which are overlocked and ready to use) silk ribbons, threads, wire and needles — everything that you will need to make this lovely piece.
Please bring with you to class: 10″ (25.4cm) quilting hoop, pins and sharp embroidery scissors.
Note: Students will need to have purchased a copy of new book: “Little Flowers in silk and organza ribbon” by Di van Niekerk and Marina Zherdeva which will be available from Country Bumpkin at the convention. I will sign your book for you in the class and you are welcome to bring your other books if you would like me to sign them for you.
Looking so forward to meeting you…. and I will bring everyone attending this class a free gift containing a selection of my silk ribbons for your collection.
BATB is run by the famous Inspirations Magazine and the Creative Director, Fiona Fagan and her team have organised a fabulous event which promises to be the best one ever! This is the message from the team
Hope to see you there and have a lovely weekend!
Love
Di
♥
For feedback on classes that I have given in the past, you are welcome to click here to download the PDF:
[download id="185"]
Classes are friendly, relaxed and informal. You are sure to enjoy yourself!
Note ♫♬♪ There will be two teachers in each workshop. Karen Fraser from California will be assisting me in the classes. She is a highly experienced, gifted instructor and embroiderer who teaches at Piecemakers in California.
With two teachers in the class you can receive all the individual attention that you need :)
The three classes are: A) First workshop on Sunday 28 September 2014 . One-day workshop - A Vintage Rose Click on any of the names to go to the bookings page and select van Niekerk, Di
Class Description - Vintage Rose
Creating dimensional flowers with special effects.
One-day workshop in dimensional ribbon work. Learn how to create a beautiful vintage rose and use the technique to accessorise a dress or a jacket, handbag or hat, necklace or bracelet… use on a hair comb or a wreath, or anything else you may think of. The possibilities are endless! All levels are welcome. No experience is necessary.
Cost in Australian dollar
$ 50.00 for complete kit, excluding the usual class stitching supplies.
Kit contains
The ribbons, fabric, threads, step-by-step instructions on a CD (with detailed photography,) colour picture, needles, brooch pin and hairclip.
Please bring a pair of small, sharp embroidery scissors with you to class.
This technique was perfected by the famous Valentina Razenkova of St. Petersburg and I will show you her ingenious methods. Approximate size of the rose is 7cm (3 inches) and 10cm (4 inches) with the buds and leaves.
Looking so forward to meeting you .... and I will bring everyone attending this class a free gift containing a selection of my silk ribbons for your collection.
B) Second workshop on Monday 29 and Tuesday 30 September 2014. Two-day workshop Wild Roses And Pink Blossoms Click on any of the names to go to the bookings page and select van Niekerk, Di
Class Description Wild Roses And Pink Blossoms
Creating dimensional roses with special effects.
Two-day workshop in dimensional ribbon work. Learn how to make elegant wild roses and blossoms with organza and silk ribbon, how to blend interesting silk and wool filaments in a design; how to create dimension with simple, new techniques. Beginners and advanced – all levels welcome. Approximate size of the completed design is 12.5 x 15 cm (5 x 6 inches).
Cost in Australian dollar
$ 78.00 for complete kit, excluding hoop and usual class stitching supplies.
Kit contains
Kit includes the printed silk background fabric and organza backing fabric (which are overlocked and ready to use) silk ribbons, threads, silk and wool filaments, silk paper, needles — everything that you need to make this lovely piece.
Please bring with you to class: 10" (25.4cm) quilting hoop, pins and sharp embroidery scissors.
Note: Students will need to have purchased a copy of new book: "Little Flowers in silk and organza ribbon" by Di van Niekerk and Marina Zherdeva which will be available from Country Bumpkin at the convention. I will sign your book for you in the class. You are also welcome to bring your other books if you would like me to sign them for you.
Looking so forward to meeting you .... and I will bring everyone attending this class a free gift containing a selection of my silk ribbons for your collection.
C) Third workshop on Thursday 2nd - Friday 3rd October 2014. Two-day workshop White Daisies And Little Friends Click on any of the the names to go to the bookings page and select van Niekerk, Di
Class Description White Daisies And Little Friends
Creating dimensional daisies with special effects.
Two-day workshop in dimensional ribbon embroidery. Learn how to make beautiful and life-like, 3-D Chamomiles and sprays of Lavender; how to make the cutest little insects. Learn how to create dimension with simple, new techniques. Beginners and advanced – all levels welcome. Approximate size of the completed design is 15 x 10 cm (6 x 4 inches)
Click on images to enlarge
Cost in Australian dollar
$ 78.00 for complete kit, excluding hoop and usual class stitching supplies.
Kit contains
Kit includes the printed silk background fabric and organza backing fabric (which are overlocked and ready to use) silk ribbons, threads, wire and needles — everything that you will need to make this lovely piece.
Please bring with you to class: 10″ (25.4cm) quilting hoop, pins and sharp embroidery scissors.
Note: Students will need to have purchased a copy of new book: “Little Flowers in silk and organza ribbon” by Di van Niekerk and Marina Zherdeva which will be available from Country Bumpkin at the convention. I will sign your book for you in the class and you are welcome to bring your other books if you would like me to sign them for you.
Looking so forward to meeting you…. and I will bring everyone attending this class a free gift containing a selection of my silk ribbons for your collection.
BATB is run by the famous Inspirations Magazine and the Creative Director, Fiona Fagan and her team have organised a fabulous event which promises to be the best one ever! This is the message from the team
WELCOME TO THE 8TH BEATING AROUND THE BUSH!
It’s hard to believe that it is almost two years since we held our last international stitching convention and what a fabulous time we all had! Once again we have secured the superb campus facilities of Immanuel College in Novar Gardens, close to the glorious seaside suburb of Glenelg.
We have an outstanding list of thirty-one world class tutors who have prepared an exceptional program for you – your only problem will be selecting which classes you would like to do!
In addition to this amazing selection, we have some great activities planned including the fun Embroidery Challenge and Quiz night, competitions, a sumptuous Gala Dinner and the Stitcher’s Village Fair. Beating Around the Bush celebrates, not only embroidery, but the wonderful friendships that grow from this shared interest and the joy that comes from gathering together stitchers from all around the world to learn and share.
Please let us know if there is anything we can help you with. We look forward to welcoming you to the beautiful city of Adelaide for an incredible week of fun, fellowship and, of course, stitching!
See you soon,
The Inspirations Team
Click on image to enlarge
Hope to see you there and have a lovely weekend!
Love
Di
♥
For feedback on classes that I have given in the past, you are welcome to click here to download the PDF:
[download id="185"]
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