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We are offering an online workshop with Hazel Blomkamp of South Africa. This workshop will be held over 4 consecutive days on Saturday 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th June 2026 from 2.00pm to 6.00pm (QLD time). 

The project to be taught in the workshop is Tiny the Tabby. Measuring 370 x 275mm (14.5" x 10.5") it is worked on a natural cotton/linen blend base. The design is featured in "Crewelwork Then and Now", Hazel's book collaboration with Phillipa Turnbull, published earlier this year. It is worked using contemporary techniques, cotton threads and glass beads.

Step by step instructions, along with colour images, diagrams and stitch guidelines are provided in the book. Classwork will be done on a doodle cloth with additional threads and beads. High resolution video clips for all the stitches and techniques that are taught in the workshop will be provided in the online private domain so that participants will be able to reference them after the event. Hazel will provide support as needed during the workshop.

Because of publishing contracts, participants in the workshop will be required to have the book. 

A project kit will be supplied to students in advance of the workshop. Hazel will send this kit, in its entirety to Allthreads and will be available for posting or collection in mid-May.

The kit contains everything that students will need to complete the embroidery panel including:

• Preprinted cotton/linen base backed with voile and overlocked around the edges;
• 31skeins DMC solid colour stranded cotton;
• 4 skeins DMC colour variations stranded cotton;
• 13 bobbins Special Dentelles #80 cotton;
• 2 x 2-gram packs size 15 Miyuki beads;
• 1 x 2-gram packs size 11 Miyuki beads;
• 1 x 2-gram packs size 8 Miyuki beads;
• 1 x 2-gram packs size 5 Miyuki beads;
• 1 pack size 20ss flatback crystals;
• Needle pack

The level of skill required for this workshop is Intermediate to Advanced. 

Student Requirements are:

• 6" hoop (for working on a scrap of fabric);
• 14" x 18" stretcher bars or similar size frame for the project;
• sharp scissors;
• magnification if required;
• copy of the book - Crewelwork Then and Now by hazel Blomkamp and Phillipa Turnbull.

The cost of the workshop including tuition AND kit is $297.00. The book Crewelwork Then and Now is to be purchased separately.