Several Branches are now holding their own Geology & Fossils Workshops for Kickstart this year.Lincolnshire Branch is looking for extra members to attend theirs on Saturday, 8th September, 2018.  At:  CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS SKELLINGTHORPE ROAD LINCOLN LN6 OPB;  Tutor: Jan Dowson working with Colin Merry, who is a Geologist. Fee: £35.00  Contact Hilary Farley for payment and further details as soon as possible: hilaryfarley@live.com.  Phone:  01673 858463Maximum number 14. Workshop details: the morning will be preparation, mixed media development, the afternoon spent stitching and developing exquisite stitch samples.Material List: Thinking about fossils for colour rate - neutrals, browns greens, white black. Tea/coffee dyed fabrics and threads; basic sewing kit; painted bondaweb; Tyvek; Lutrador; Synthetic fabrics that will melt and distort; calico for backing; small beads in appropriate colour range; hot gun; hair dryer; iron (any electrical goods need to be PAT tested) selection of fabrics that can be tea dyed; selection of papers - brown paper, old envelopes; tissue, etc. There will be a pack including fabrics, papers, tyvek, painted bondaweb and lutrador etc available for £5.00

Derbyshire Branch are offering one on Saturday, 20th October, 2018.  At: St. John's Church, Devonshire Drive, Mickleover, Derby DE3 9HD.     10.00 am - 3.30pmTutor: Pam KeelingThis will be an opportunity to delve into this wide theme using whatever aspect of this topic you choose. Check suggestions in the Kickstart Booklet. Booklets are now available from Pam Keeling or Deborah Phillpott - cost £5.The start of the day will be an overall approach to design, followed by individual tuition on your chosen theme.The cost for this workshop will be £35.00Requirements List will be available when booked onto the day

Contact Pam Keeling for Workshop & Booklet:  pamkeeling@clara.co.uk   Phone: 01332 523469

Booklets:  Deborah Phillpott:  debphillpott@virginmedia.com    or Download the booklet here