Check my workshop out at the Aberdeen Yarnfest on Sunday 13th May. It runs from 10.00 am to 1.00pm at the Doubletree Aberdeen Treetops hotel. I made the A5 journal cover below using Sublime silk yarn in two shades, and a maroon synthetic silk background.
“Therapeutic crochet – Exploring Tunisian and Broomstick techniques.”
How to make Broomstick lace.
How to work 4 basic Tunisian stitches.
Participants will complete a small project incorporating these steps during the workshop.
https://etiom.co.uk/aberdeen-yarnfest
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April 27, 2018 | Categories: craft work , general news , teaching , tuition | Tags: Aberdeen Yarnfest , advanced crochet , Afghan Crochet , Broomstick Crochet , crochet , crochet classes , crochet tuition , Ellie Fiddes , Tricot , Tunisian crochet | Leave a comment
I took part in Funaday Dundee in January. The exhibition is this coming weekend – come along and see what I did – and see lots of everybody else’s fun too.
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April 12, 2018 | Categories: artwork , Exhibition , Uncategorized | Tags: #funaday dundee , Basic crochet stitches , crochet , Crochet along , crochet buttons , crochet design , exhibition , freeform crochet | Leave a comment
Here are some quick pix I took of a freeform crochet wall hanging I recently completed. More to come later 🙂
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March 18, 2018 | Categories: artwork , Uncategorized | Tags: advanced crochet , Arts Worker , Broomstick Crochet , crochet , freeform crochet , Hairpin Crochet | 1 Comment
Here are some quick pix I took of a freeform crochet wall hanging I recently completed. More to come later 🙂
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March 18, 2018 | Categories: artwork , Uncategorized | Tags: advanced crochet , Arts Worker , Broomstick Crochet , crochet , freeform crochet , Hairpin Crochet | Leave a comment
But it’s warm inside. Getting ready for next classes and keeping yarns in order!
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January 11, 2018 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: advanced crochet , Afghan Crochet , Basic crochet stitches , Broomstick Crochet , crochet , crochet beginners , crochet classes , crochet tuition , Ellie Fiddes , granny squares , Hairpin Crochet , Tunisian crochet , wall hangings , yarn | Leave a comment
Spring term is here! The enrolment evening for Spring 2018 is on Thurdsay January 17th in Harris Academy, Dundee. These classes are due to run again during the Spring Term. Enrolment night is on January 17th at Harris Academy from 18.00 – 19.30. For more details please visit Harris Education and Recreation Association –
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January 10, 2018 | Categories: artwork , craft work , teaching , tuition | Tags: advanced crochet , Afghan Crochet , basic crochet , Basic crochet stitches , beginners crochet , Broomstick Crochet , bruges , crochet , crochet classes , crochet tuition , demonstrations , Ellie Fiddes , filet , freeform crochet , granny squares , Hairpin Crochet , irish , Irish Crochet , Tunisian crochet | Leave a comment
During the Autumn I tutored a crochet class run by Carse Association for Continuing Education in Invergowrie. I had a lovely time working with a keen group of students. These classes are due to run again in January. To learn more about CACE classes and to enrol, go to their website
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December 14, 2017 | Categories: artwork , craft work , teaching , tuition | Leave a comment
During the Autumn I tutored a crochet class at the Harris Academy in Dundee. I had a lovely groups of students who were a delight to work with. These classes are due to run again during the Spring Term. Enrolment night is on January 17th at Harris Academy at
Looking forward to 2018 these classes are set to run again. The enrolment night will be on 17 January. Watch their facebook page for more details.
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December 14, 2017 | Categories: artwork , craft work , teaching , tuition | Tags: advanced crochet , basic crochet , Basic crochet stitches , beginners crochet , Broomstick Crochet , crochet , crochet tuition , filet , freeform crochet , granny squares , Hairpin Crochet , Irish Crochet , Tunisian crochet | Leave a comment
I will be teaching crochet in a 2 hour workshop this Friday at Coupar Angus Library from 2.30 – 4.30pm. Whether you are a total beginner, or have experience, or have a project you want some help with, sign up and come along!
For more details contact Coupar Angus Library on 01250 871449.
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November 7, 2017 | Categories: craft work , teaching , tuition | Tags: advanced crochet , Alyth , beginners crochet , Broomstick Crochet , crochet , crochet tuition , ellie , Ellie Fiddes , filet , freeform crochet , granny squares , Hairpin Crochet , Irish Crochet , teaching , Tunisian crochet | Leave a comment
I will be teaching crochet in a 2 hour workshop this Saturday at Alyth Library from 9.30 – 11.30am. Whether you are a total beginner, or have experience, or have a project you want some help with, sign up and come along!
For more details contact Alyth Library on 01828 63273
http://www.culturepk.org.uk/whats-on/jump-into-libraries-alyth-library/
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November 7, 2017 | Categories: craft work , teaching , tuition | Tags: advanced crochet , Alyth , beginners crochet , Broomstick Crochet , crochet , crochet tuition , ellie , Ellie Fiddes , filet , freeform crochet , granny squares , Hairpin Crochet , Irish Crochet , teaching , Tunisian crochet | Leave a comment
The Mavericks Art Craft Group are holding a Yuletide Fair on 2 & 3 December. This event is being hosted by Amy Mason at her Bluebird Arts Premises.
If your looking for something delightfully creative and hand-made you will find plenty to choose from here – including some of mine 🙂
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You can find out more about Bluebird Arts by visiting Amy’s facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/BluebirdartattheMill/
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October 29, 2017 | Categories: artwork , craft work , Exhibition , general news | Tags: craft , crochet , demonstrations , glass , Hairpin Crochet , mixed media , new work , original artwork , prints | Leave a comment
Come along to the Mavericks Art Group event on 2nd and 3rd December. My artwork will be in there too.
Hosted by Amy Mason, at her beautiful studio, Bluebird Arts, it is an opportunity to see and buy work by many talented artists and crafters, in a lovely relaxed atmosphere.
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October 3, 2017 | Categories: artwork , craft work , Exhibition | Tags: advanced crochet , Art Exhibition , Broomstick Crochet , Craft Fair , crochet , drawings , ellie , Ellie Fiddes , exhibition , fiddes , freeform crochet , Hairpin Crochet , original artwork , Sale , Tunisian crochet , Winter Fair | Leave a comment
I am looking forward to this evening! This is the first session of crochet classes I will be delivering over the next 12 weeks at Invergowrie , in Church of Scotland Hall at 7.00pm.
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September 18, 2017 | Categories: craft work , teaching , tuition | Tags: beginners crochet , CACE classes , crochet classes , crochet tuition , demonstrations , Ellie Fiddes , Inchture | Leave a comment
My most recent artwork – for sale at Hallgreen Castle.
Princess of the Night
She used to be an iron horse twenty years ago
Used to bring the mail to me through the ice and snow
I sat alone and watched her steaming through the night
Ninety tons of thunder riding up the sky
She was the Princess of the Night
We saw the writing on the wall
She was the Princess of the Night
I’d take a ride across the sky, sky, sky, sky
Inspired by lyrics from Saxon
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September 11, 2017 | Categories: artwork , Exhibition | Tags: Ellie Fiddes , Hallgreen Castle , Inverbervie , NEOS , North East Open Studios , Princess of the Night , Saxon | Leave a comment
WE did have fun dressed up in mediaeval garb for the opening night of NEOS at Hallgreen Castle. You can always spot the artists in the Great Hall when you come up to view our work – we will be here until Sunday 17th!
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September 11, 2017 | Categories: artwork , craft work , Exhibition , general news , teaching , tuition , Uncategorized | Tags: acrylics , advanced crochet , Amy Mason , Art , arts , Arts Worker , Broomstick Crochet , bruges , Cards , Ceramics , Christmas Cards , Collage , Collograph , craft , crochet , crochet buttons , crochet tuition , demonstrations , drawings , Elizabeth Petrie , ellie , Ellie Fiddes , Elton Waters , examples , exhibition , exhibitions , fiddes , filet , Fiona Scharlau , Fionna McGregor , flowers , foliage , freeform crochet , fused glass , Gail McMillan , glass , granny squares , Hairpin Crochet , irish , Irish Crochet , Jade Nic A Ghobhainn , Jen Tait , Jonathan Mitchell , mixed media , NEOS , new work , North East Open Studios , Oil Paintings , original artwork , paint , prints , Robert Fergusson , Scotia Grendel , Shona Barr , silver jewellery , Sunrise Brechin , teaching , Tunisian crochet , wall hangings , yarn | Leave a comment
It’s getting nearer every day! As a member of the Mavericks Art Group I will be at Hallgreen Castle on Saturday, 9th, Saturday 16th, and Sunday 17th, exhibiting my work and giving demonstrations of crochet.
There is also a huge amount of delightful work by other artists and more demonstrations.
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September 7, 2017 | Categories: artwork , craft work , Exhibition , general news , teaching , tuition , Uncategorized | Tags: advanced crochet , Amy Mason , Angel Hamper , Art , arts , Arts Worker , Broomstick Crochet , Collage , crochet , crochet tuition , demonstrations , drawings , Elizabeth Petrie , ellie , Ellie Fiddes , exhibition , Fiona Scharlau , Fionna McGregor , flowers , freeform crochet , Gail McMillan , granny squares , Hairpin Crochet , Hallgreen Castle , Inverbervie , Irish Crochet , Jade Nic A Ghobhainn , Jonathan Mitchell , Karyn Pollok , Max Taylor , mixed media , NEOS , new work , North East Open Studios , original artwork , paint , prints , Scotia Grendel , Shona Barr , teaching , Tunisian crochet , Virginia C Aspinwall , wall hangings | Leave a comment
There has been a good uptake for my crochet class, so it will run from next week.
Still a couple of places left, in fact most classes still have one or two spaces.
If interested in any of them please contact Liz Allardice direct on 01382 435827, or email liz.allardice@dundeecity.gov.uk
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August 31, 2017 | Categories: artwork , craft work , teaching , tuition | Tags: advanced crochet , Arts Worker , beginners crochet , Brick Stitch , Broomstick Crochet , bruges , crochet , crochet classes , crochet lessons , crochet tuition , crocodile stitch , demonstrations , ellie , Ellie Fiddes , filet , Filet crochet , foundation treble , freeform crochet , granny squares , Hairpin Crochet , irish , Irish Crochet , Queen Anne Scarf , teaching , Tunisian crochet , Wave Stitch | Leave a comment
Come along – meet the handicraft experts – bring your handiwork and textile treasures to show and share 🙂
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August 9, 2017 | Categories: craft work , Exhibition , teaching , tuition | Tags: advanced crochet , Arts Worker , Broomstick Crochet , crochet , crochet buttons , crochet tuition , demonstrations , dying , embroidery , examples , filet , granny squares , Hairpin Crochet , irish , Irish Crochet , knitting , lace making , Tunisian crochet , vintage , wall hangings , weaving | Leave a comment
I will be tutoring a beginner’s workshop at the Perth Festival of Yarn on Saturday 9 September. Tickets for the event are £10 and go on sale on 15 July. I am really looking forward to this! 🙂
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June 16, 2017 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: #EllieFiddes #perthyarnfest17 #perthistheplace #perth2021 #exploreperth #visitscotland #PerthLoveFest , Arts Worker , basic crochet , beginners crochet , blocking , chai , craft , crochet , crochet for beginners , crochet tips , crochet tuition , double crochet , edging , ellie , Ellie Fiddes , finishing work , Hairpin Crochet , teaching , treble , yarn | Leave a comment
Crochet workshop 15 June @ 1.00 – 3.00 pm
Alyth Town Hall, Albert Street PH11 8AX
Suitable for both beginners and those who already have some skills.
To confirm your place please contact me on 01307 466354.
£2.00 discount for early sign up before the day.
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June 10, 2017 | Categories: craft work , Exhibition , general news , teaching , tuition | Tags: advanced crochet , Afghan Crochet , basic crochet , beginners crochet , Broomstick Crochet , bruges , crochet , crochet classes , crochet for beginners , crochet history , crochet how to , crochet intermediate skill , crochet tuition , crochet tutor , demonstrations , ellie , Ellie Fiddes , filet , flowers , foliage , granny squares , Hairpin Crochet , irish , Irish Crochet , Tricot , Tunisian crochet | Leave a comment
Crochet workshop 15 June @ 1.00 – 3.00 pm
Alyth Town Hall, Albert Street PH11 8AX
Suitable for both beginners and those who already have some skills.
To confirm your place please contact me on 01307 466354.
£2.00 discount for early sign up before the day.
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June 6, 2017 | Categories: craft work , Exhibition , general news , teaching , tuition | Tags: advanced crochet , Afghan Crochet , basic crochet , beginners crochet , Broomstick Crochet , bruges , crochet , crochet classes , crochet for beginners , crochet history , crochet how to , crochet intermediate skill , crochet tuition , crochet tutor , demonstrations , ellie , Ellie Fiddes , filet , flowers , foliage , granny squares , Hairpin Crochet , irish , Irish Crochet , Tricot , Tunisian crochet | Leave a comment
Tomorrow is the last day of Alyth Creates. I will be doing a standard Crochet Workshop at 10.00am and a Tunisian Crochet workshop at 2.00pm.
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May 27, 2017 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: crochet tuition , crochet workshops , Tunisian crochet | Leave a comment
As from tomorrow I will be tutoring in Alyth for 3 days.
Please feel free to come along to any of these sessions, whether you are a complete beginner or already have some skills.
Materials and equipment are provided, but please bring along any patterns, wip, or tools of your own if you wish.
Tools and materials will be provided.
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May 25, 2017 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: Afghan Crochet , basic crochet , Basic crochet stitches , beginners crochet , Broomstick Crochet , crochet , crochet classes , crochet lessons , crochet teaching , crochet tuition , crochet workshops , demonstrations , ellie , Ellie Fiddes , filet , flowers , freeform crochet , granny squares , Hairpin Crochet , irish , Irish Crochet , learn crochet , Specialist crochet , Tricot , Tunisian crochet , vintage , yarn | Leave a comment
Taster Session 19 May @ 1.30 – 4.30 pm
Paint Patches and Pearls
113 Murray Street, Montrose, DD10 8JQ
An introduction to crochet or a chance to come along with your own projects and ask for advice.
Further classes can be arranged to suit demand.
To book a place please telephone Vicki on 07900 243640.
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May 10, 2017 | Categories: craft work , Exhibition , general news , teaching , tuition | Tags: advanced crochet , Afghan Crochet , basic crochet , beginners crochet , Broomstick Crochet , bruges , crochet , crochet classes , crochet for beginners , crochet history , crochet how to , crochet intermediate skill , crochet tuition , crochet tutor , demonstrations , ellie , Ellie Fiddes , filet , flowers , foliage , granny squares , Hairpin Crochet , irish , Irish Crochet , Tricot , Tunisian crochet | Leave a comment