Join us for guided weekly Life Drawing sessions! Work with a live model in a relaxed and supportive environment, with the opportunity to develop your observational skills and drawing technique.
£20 per session or £60 for a block of 4 sessions (£10 deposit required to book)
Suitable for all experience levels
18+ only
Doors open 15 minutes before the start time
Date: Every Friday, starting 23rd October
Time: 7pm–9pm (doors open at 6:45pm)
Location: Koxy & Co, Portwall House, 5 Bank Street, Chepstow, NP16 5EL
Tutors: Grace Engel & Kathryn Iles
Develop your pattern cutting skills in a relaxed and supportive environment. This course is suitable for people who have some previous pattern cutting experience, either from a previous course or through their own sewing.
An understanding of garment construction and basic sewing techniques is required.
Working from pattern blocks, you’ll explore how they can be adapted and developed into a range of different garment styles and designs.
During the course you may cover:
Working from and developing existing pattern blocks
Adapting blocks to create different garment styles
Exploring pattern cutting and styling techniques
Developing patterns for your own design ideas
Refining patterns and considering garment fit
Opportunities to explore techniques such as grading, copying existing garments and draping on a dressmaking dummy
With more time to work on individual projects, there will be space to develop your ideas at your own pace, with guidance and support throughout the course.
Dates: Thursdays, 5th November – 3rd December (5 weeks)
Time: 1pm–3.30pm
Location: Portwall House
Tutor: Eva Thyghoj
FREE
Join Creative Makers Initiative CIC and GAVO for a relaxed community textile workshop celebrating 100 years of Chepstow history.
Create your own A5 textile patch using stitching, painting, fabric and decoration. Your patch will become part of GAVO’s 100th Celebration Textile Banner Project, helping to create a shared piece of textile art celebrating the people, places, events and stories that have shaped Chepstow over the last 100 years.
All materials provided
No previous sewing or textile experience needed
Stitch, paint or decorate your patch in your own way
Tea, coffee, biscuits provided
Your finished patch will become part of the GAVO 100th Celebration Textile Banner
Date= Friday 30th October
Time= 2pm–4.30pm
Location= Portwall House, 5 Bank Street, Chepstow
Hosted by= Creative Makers Initiative CIC & GAVO
Festive Indian Block Printing – Christmas Stockings
Come along and try Indian block printing in the run-up to the festive season. Design a pair of beautiful Christmas stockings to adorn your mantlepiece or gift these special creations to someone special.
Date= Saturday 7th of November
Time= 10am-1pm
Location= Portwall House
Tutor= Michelle Beddoe
All materials, fabrics and stockings included.
If you've ever wanted to try needle felting, this workshop is the perfect introduction!
Join Mo of Made By Mo Decor to create a cute needle felted sleeping fox in this relaxed, beginner-friendly workshop. No previous experience is needed, and Mo will guide you through each step.
All tools and materials are provided, along with tea, coffee and cake.
Only 8 places are available, so early booking is recommended.
£45 per person, with a £10 deposit required to secure your place. The remaining balance is payable on the day.
Date: Saturday the 24th of October
Time: 12.30pm-4.30pm
Location: Portwall House
Tutor: Mo – Made By Mo Decor
To book your place, book online, visit Koxy & Co (formerly Koxy Lifestyle), call Mo on 07388 335117, or message Made By Mo Decor on Facebook.
Develop your pattern cutting skills in a relaxed and supportive environment. This course is suitable for both beginners and those looking to build on existing knowledge.
Working from your own measurements, you’ll explore how patterns are created, how they fit the body, and how they can be adapted into a range of styles.
During the course you may cover:
Understanding and improving garment fit
Working with body measurements
Creating and refining pattern blocks
Adapting patterns to explore your own designs
With more time in each session, there is space to develop ideas at your own pace and focus on individual projects.
-Understanding garment fit
-Taking and using body measurements
-Creating basic pattern blocks
-Simple pattern adaptations
Date= Tuesdays November 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and Decmber 1st
Time= 10am-12.30pm
Location= Portwall House
Tutor= Eva Thyghoj
Learn how to alter, mend and improve the fit of your clothes. Bring along items from your wardrobe and be guided through simple techniques to adjust and update them.
-adjusting hems
-taking garments in or letting them out
-simple repairs and updates
Date= Friday the 16th of October
Time=9.30am-1pm
Location= Portwall House
Tutor= Eva Thyghoj
Create your own handmade drum lampshade using your own fabric. You’ll be guided step by step through the process and leave with a finished shade ready to take home.
-Choose your size when booking (see images for guidance)
-Bring your own fabric (guidance provided after booking)
-Lampshade kit, tools and equipment included
Date= Sunday 22nd of November
Time= 4pm-6pm
Location= Portwall House
Tutor= Eva Thyghoj
Learn how to confidently sew with stretchy fabrics while making a simple garment such as a top or skirt. This workshop will guide you through the key techniques needed to achieve a professional finish.
-Bring your own fabric/pattern if you’d like to work on a personal project
-Machines and tools provided (you are welcome to bring your own)
-Suitable for beginners and intermediate sewers
Date= Saturday 14th of November
Time=9.30am-1pm
Location= Portwall House
Tutor= Eva Thyghoj
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