CROCHET EVENING CLASSES 2018, HARRIS ACADEMY, DUNDEE

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 –

https://www.facebook.com/HERAdundee/

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

NEOS AT HALLGREEN CASTLE OPEN UNTIL SUNDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER

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!

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

HARRIS ACADEMY, DUNDEE – THERAPEUTIC ART OF CROCHET CLASS

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

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

CROCHET WORKSHOP, ALYTH TOWN HALL, 15 JUNE

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.

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, ALYTH TOWN HALL, 15 JUNE

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.

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

Taster session in Montrose – Change of date to 19 May 2017

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.

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

Taster Session Friday,9 June @ 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.

May 9, 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

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. This workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with existing crochet skills.

Further classes can be arranged to suit demand.

To book a place please telephone Vicki on 07900 243640.

Alyth Creates a 3-day festival 26 – 28 May

WORKSHOPS! Ever wanted to crochet and no idea how to start? Or do you know the basics and want to learn different techniques..? I am a contemporary crochet artist and tutor. I will be running a series of workshops through Fri, Sat & Sun 26-28 May at the Alyth Festival.

Each day there is a BEGINNERS workshop 10am – 2pm, advanced in the afternoon 2pm – 4pm. I cater for left-handers. £10 per class.

SPECIALIST WORKSHOPS – £15 per class.

Fri pm – BROOMSTICK CROCHET Worked on a broomstick! This simple method creates loose fabric which has many uses. Why not start with a simple scarf?
Sat pm – HAIRPIN CROCHET Traditionally made on a shell hairpin this work grows quickly.
Sunday pm – AFGHAN CROCHET Working on an elongated hook this work sits somewhere between knitting and crochet. Quick and easy to learn, produces fabric from firm to lacy.
Contact Ellie on 01307 466354 to book.

You can pay me easily through Paypal at https://www.paypal.me/EllieFiddes

March 30, 2017 | Categories: artwork, craft work, general news, teaching, tuition | Tags: advanced crochet, Afghan Crochet, Art, Arts Worker, Broomstick Crochet, bruges, crochet, crochet beginners, crochet how to, crochet taster sessions, crochet tuition, demonstrations, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, examples, filet, flowers, foliage, granny squares, Hairpin Crochet, irish, Irish Crochet, teaching, Tricot, Tunisian crochet | Leave a comment

Taster Session 21 April @ 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.

March 30, 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

Big thanks to the organisers of this festival. What a superb event.

Thanks also to everyone who expressed interest in future crochet workshops. I will be running workshops in Kirriemuir and Forfar in the near future, and in Alyth on 26-28 May. More details to follow!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1803625543226259/

February 5, 2017 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: Arts Worker, Broomstick Crochet, bruges, crochet, crochet buttons, crochet tuition, demonstrations, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, filet, flowers, foliage, granny squares, Hairpin Crochet, irish, Irish Crochet, tuition, vintage | Leave a comment

THE THERAPEUTIC ART OF CROCHET – HARRIS ACADEMY, DUNDEE

Starting on Wednesday 25th January, I will be tutoring a 10 week course at the Harris Academy in Dundee . The enrolment evening is at Harris Academy on Wednesday 11 January from 6.00 – 7.30pm.

To see more detail, including the other excellent courses on offer, please click on the links below.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions, or speak to me on the enrolment evening.

Ellie

December 21, 2016 | Categories: artwork, craft work, teaching, tuition | Tags: Broomstick Crochet, bruges, Craftsy, crochet, crochet buttons, crochet tuition, demonstrations, Dundee, Education, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, Etsy, Evening Classes, examples, filet, flowers, foliage, From Ellie's Hand, granny squares, Hairpin Crochet, Harris Academy, HERA, hobby, Hobbycraft, Irish Crochet, knitting, lacemaking, relaxation, teaching, tuition, vintage, wall hangings, yarn | Leave a comment

ADULT EVENING CLASSES START IN FORFAR THIS WEEK!

There are still a couple of places left in my crochet class on Tuesday night.

If you want to join it isn’t too late to register! Just download a registration form (link below) and bring it with you to Forfar Academy Foyer at 6.50 on the night. Let me know you are coming and I will be sure to wait for you!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxZsFLYozlOeYzFrYmZhUEtaRUk/view

October 16, 2016 | Categories: artwork, craft work, general news, teaching, tuition | Tags: advanced crochet, Art, arts, Arts Worker, basic stitches, Broomstick Crochet, bruges, chain, craft, crochet, crochet buttons, crochet hooks, crochet tuition, crocodile stitch, demonstrations, double crochet, double treble, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, examples, filet, flowers, foliage, freeform, freeform crochet, granny squares, Hairpin Crochet, Hobbycraft, intermediate pattern reading, irish, Irish Crochet, knitting, lacemaking, mixed media, pineapple stitch, resources, solomon's knot, teaching, treble, tuition, wall hangings, yarn | Leave a comment

Current work in progress

I used a framework of withies, hessian strips and reclaimed copper wires. The elements will be alligned with these as the work develops.

Laying it out

May 6, 2016 | Categories: artwork, craft work, Exhibition | Tags: Angus Open Studios, arts, Arts Worker, Broomstick Crochet, bruges, Collage, craft, crochet, crochet buttons, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, exhibition, freeform crochet, granny squares, Hairpin Crochet, hessian, irish, Irish Crochet, jute, mixed media, new work, organic, original artwork, resources, vintage, wall hanging, wall hangings, yarn | Leave a comment

EVENING CLASS AT FORFAR ACADEMY 2015/16

I always encourage learners to keep all their first attempts at learning.

Firstly because people learn a lot from their mistakes, so having the mistake in hand at that “how did I sort this one out last time?”moment really helps jog the memory. Secondly, because it is such an encouragement to see how far you have come.

I asked the students to bring all stages of their work in at the end of the course to show off their progress. Here are some photographs of the work they produced. Thank you for allowing me to use your photos, and my apologies for not getting them posted sooner.