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MY NEXT 5 WEEK COURSE STARTS SOON – STILL TIME TO ENROL

The first class is on Monday 18th January at 7.00pm. To enrol go to CACE website at this link https://www.caceclasses.co.uk/product/therapeutic-art-of-crochet-online-monday/

This short course suits an adventurous beginner or intermediate level learner. You need to be able to do 3 basic stitches, chain, double crochet and treble. You will learn working with American and British stitch terminology, working with gauge, some useful techniques and stitches, and some hacks to improve look of work and speed of working. You will need a selection of colours all in Double Knitting weight of yarn, and a range of 3-5mm hooks. Style-Craft yarn is recommended because it has a large range of colours, is cheap and readily available and washes well.

Posted by Ellie Fiddes | January 14, 2021 | Categories: artwork, craft work, teaching, tuition | Tags: Basic crochet stitches, crochet, crochet classes, crochet intermediate skill, crochet teaching, crochet terminology, crochet tips, crochet tuition | Leave a comment

CHECK OUT MY NEXT 10 WEEK CROCHET COURSE AT HARRIS ACADEMY!

Please Note:
Course enrolment for this block opens 13/01/2021 and closes 20/01/2021…

Classes commence remotely via Zoom, Wednesday 27/01/2021, 18:30pm – 20:30pm for 10 weeks until 31/03/2021.

This short course suits an adventurous beginner or intermediate level learner. You need to be able to do 3 basic stitches, chain, double crochet and treble.

You will learn working with American and British stitch terminology, working with gauge, some useful techniques and stitches, and some hacks to improve look of work and speed of working.

You will need a selection of colours in Double Knitting weight of yarn and a range of 3-5mm hooks. I recommend Stylecraft Special acryllic DK because it has a large range of colours, is cheap and washes well, but any brand will do. The best online source is www.woolwarehouse.co.uk. Due to Covid the only wool shop in Dundee is now HobbyCraft.

Payment for this block is £53…

Posted by Ellie Fiddes | January 14, 2021 | Categories: artwork, craft work | Tags: Basic crochet stitches, CAL, crochet classes, crochet tuition, stitch terminology, stitch variations | Leave a comment

ETSY SHOP UPDATE http://elliefiddes.etsy.com

I have just added four new masks to my shop.

These are vibrant coloured batik fabrics I picked up in Africa. The style is inverted box pleat, a two layer mask with a filter pocket built in. These sell at £5.00.

The pleats on the mask open when worn to show more of the pattern. Below are some examples.

Find me on Etsy at http://elliefiddes.etsy.com

Posted by Ellie Fiddes | July 22, 2020 | Categories: artwork, craft work | Tags: African, Art, Batik, Blue, bright colour, colourful, cotton mask, Ellie Fiddes, Ethnic, face mask, facial mask, funky, mask, multicoloured, new work, Pink, vibrant print | Leave a comment

Face coverings in my new Etsy shop

I have opened a new Etsy shop, and have listed some face coverings/masks there.

I have made them from vintage fabrics and from vibrant coloured fabrics.

This vintage one was made from Greeff “Bird of Paradise” I hope you like it 🙂

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/813327146/fitted-mask-from-vintage-fabric-a-bright?ref=shop_home_active_3&cns=

Posted by Ellie Fiddes | June 23, 2020 | Categories: artwork, craft work | Tags: Bird of Paradise, fabric, face covering, face mask, Floral, Greeff, vintage | Leave a comment

Crochet evening classes, Invergowrie

My next course of classes begins in Invergowrie on 20th January.

To enrol go to the CACE website

https://www.caceclasses.co.uk/shop/page/2/

Posted by Ellie Fiddes | January 4, 2020 | Categories: Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Harria Academy Dundee Evening classes

The enrolment night for my crochet class next term at Harris Academy is 15th January from 6-7pm.

You can also sign up and pay online here at the HERA website.

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Posted by Ellie Fiddes | January 4, 2020 | Categories: Uncategorized | Leave a comment

MAvericks Art Craft Group Yuletide Fair, 30 Nov, 1 Dec.

Once again the Mavericks Art Craft Group will be presenting a winter show offering a lovely range of Art and Ceaft work. Come along to Bluebird Arts, Brechin, to find lovely hand crafted gifts, or just to treat yourself!

Posted by Ellie Fiddes | November 29, 2019 | Categories: Uncategorized | Leave a comment

WORDPRESS FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM

Am all over the place! 🙂 I wish I could cross post between here and instagram. So here is the link to my latest post there – a little bit of spinning using a lovely mixed fibre bat. Some of which I kept back for a bit of needle felting as I like it so much. Enjoy!

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This mixed fibre bat is so lovely I decided to keep some back for felting some more brooches. Now have 66m of spun yarn. I love the dusting of glitter from the very fine reflective threads in it. Dont come up well in the photo, but a lovely delicate touch. #spinning #yarn #yarnlove #yarnaddict #knittingyarn #knitting #crochetyarn #elliefiddesartist #elliefiddes #weave #weaving

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Posted by Ellie Fiddes | November 29, 2019 | Categories: Uncategorized | Leave a comment

instagram – elliefiddesartist

I was hoping in this all singing, all dancing, linked up world that I would somehow be able to link up my WordPress blog with my Instagram account, but unfortunately not to be 😦 At least not as yet.

So for the meantime you can find my latest pictures on instagram

https://www.instagram.com/elliefiddesartist/

and also on my facebook page

Ellie Fiddes The Artist@EllieFiddesArt

Posted by Ellie Fiddes | August 4, 2019 | Categories: artwork, craft work, Exhibition, general news, teaching, tuition, Uncategorized | Tags: advanced crochet, Afghan Crochet, Arts Worker, Broomstick Crochet, crochet tuition, crochet tutor, Ellie Fiddes, Hairpin Crochet, Irish Crochet, original artwork | 1 Comment

NEXT SUMMER WORKSHOP!

TUNISIAN CROCHET WORKSHOP

Hey hey!

The second Tunisian workshop of the summer is this weekend in Invergowrie!

There is still time to book a place on this full day exploration of this popular form of crochet. You do not need any prior knowledge of crochet to learn this one! Everything you need will be provided, except for lunch! You will need to bring your own. I will provide tea, coffee and biscuits.

The workshops costs £60.00 and a non-returnable deposit of £30 is needed to confirm your place. Please message me for the payment link.

Saturday 22 June – Tunisian Crochet Workshop

10.00 – 16.00

at Invergowrie Parish Church Hall, 4 Errol Road, Invergowrie,DD2 5AD

Please bring a packed lunch with you.
Teas, coffee and biscuits will be provided.

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Posted by Ellie Fiddes | June 18, 2019 | Categories: craft work, general news, teaching, tuition | Tags: Afghan Crochet, crochet, crochet tuition, demonstrations, Ellie Fiddes, Tricot, Tunisian crochet | Leave a comment

NEW WORKSHOPS IN JUNE AND JULY

TUNISIAN CROCHET WORKSHOPS

There has recently been a resurgence in the popularity of Tunisian Crochet, otherwise known as Afghan Crochet or Tricot. It is part knit, part crochet, and is endlessly versatile from close textured even stitches to a multitude of lacy variations. In my workshop you will learn 3 basic stitches and make a small item. No previous knowledge of crochet is necessary . A hook and yarn, and embellisments are included.

Please bring a packed lunch with you.
Teas, coffee and biscuits will be provided.

The workshops costs £60.00 and a non-returnable deposit of £30 is needed to confirm your place. Please message me for details.

Saturday 15 June – Tunisian Crochet Workshop

10.00 – 16.00 near Brechin

Bluebird Arts Newton Mill Farmhouse, DD9 7 PZ Brechin, Angus

Saturday 22 June – Tunisian Crochet Workshop

10.00 – 16.00 at Invergowrie

Invergowrie Parish Church Hall, 4 Errol Road, Invergowrie,DD2 5AD

Saturday 29 July – Tunisian Crochet workshop

10.00-16.00 at Alyth

Alyth Town Hall, Albert Street, Alyth PH11 8AX

BEGINNNER’S WORKSHOP

Back by popular request this is a Beginners Workshop in Forfar!

Whether you have done a bit of crochet before, or are a complete beginner, you will be very welcome. I will teach you three basic stitches and what you need to know to read patterns. I will also teach you what the commonest mistakes are and how to avoid them!
A hook and yarn included.

Please bring a packed lunch with you.
Teas, coffee and biscuits will be provided.

The workshop costs £60.00 and a non-returnable deposit of £30 is needed to confirm your place. Please message me for details.