At this workshop you will learn how to create the special padded lining that provides the almost impenetrable strength for these thimbles. You will make enough of this padded material to make additional thimbles after the course.

You will be working with traditional Korean silk fabrics. All the materials that you need will be in the kit provided at the start of the course including the thread. Your kit will contain a design for you to follow as a guide as well as instructional handouts.

During the workshop Sara will demonstrate how to piece your silk fabrics together using a Garumsol (whip stitched seam) worked by hand.  She will also show you how to work the extended cross stitch that joins the two sides of the thimble together.

Course materials

• Each student will receive a kit containing a selection of silk fabrics, cotton calico and mulberry paper enough to complete your thimble. You can swap colours around to suit your taste. (Kit Fee: £9 payable at the start of the course)

• Hand sewing needles

• Printed instructions for seaming techniques and extended cross stitch.

What you need to bring:

• You will need the following tools

• Hera marker or creasing tool, (Sara will have some for sale)

• 4” Square, Creative grids acrylic ruler or other similar size acrylic ruler if you have one.

• Silk pins

• Large sharp scissors for cutting fabric

• Small sharp scissors for snipping threads and cutting smaller pieces of fabric

If you have a rotary cutting set with an A4 or A3 board, 45mm rotary cutting tool and acrylic ruler then bring this along as an alternative for cutting your fabrics with.

Additional information:

·         Please make sure that, if you wear glasses for close work, you bring them with you

·         You might like to bring a small table or clip on spotlight to work with as well.

Venue details:

Cardinal Newman School

Benedict Building

The Upper Dr, Hove BN3 6ND

Free parking and acccessible

Class times:

10 am - 4 pm

Bring your own lunch. Teas and biscuits provided.