I've been busy making plans for the next few months - and there's a lot going on. I'll update this page throughout the year as I finalise more events so add it to your favourites...
Arts/craft shows
| Date | Event | Venue |
| 24-26 March | Alex Arts Weekend | Alexandra Arts, 72-73 James Street, Rugby CV21 2SL |
| 5-7 May | Coronation Weekend |
Alexandra Arts, 72-73 James Street, Rugby CV21 2SL |
| 19-21 May | Rugby Bikefest Weekend |
Alexandra Arts, 72-73 James Street, Rugby CV21 2SL |
| 11 June | Charity Shopping Event | Rugby Railway Club, Hillmorton Road, Rugby CV22 5AL |
| 22-25 June | Warwickshire Open Studios |
Alexandra Arts, 72-73 James Street, Rugby CV21 2SL |
| 29 June - 2 July | Warwickshire Open Studios |
Alexandra Arts, 72-73 James Street, Rugby CV21 2SL |
| 26 August | Makers’ Market |
Rugby Art Gallery and Museum https://www.ragm.co.uk |
| 8-10 September | Heritage Open Weekend |
Alexandra Arts, 72-73 James Street, Rugby CV21 2SL |
| 15-17 September | Heritage Open Weekend |
Alexandra Arts, 72-73 James Street, Rugby CV21 2SL |
| 10-12 November | Textile Fair |
Compton Verney https://www.comptonverney.org.uk/event/the-textile-fair-4/ |
Venue spotlight: Alexandra Arts
Talk
Rugby and District Arts Society have invited me to talk about my work on Wednesday 5th July. I don’t think their website has updated yet as I was expecting to join them in 2024, but a fellow artist has had to pull out so I’m covering!
- Title: ‘Creating an embroidered world'
- Date/time: 7.30pm - 9.30pm BST on 5 July 2023
- Location: Dunchurch Village Hall, Rugby Road, Dunchurch, Rugby, Warwickshire CV22 6PN
- Price: Free for members, £5.00 for non-members
Online lecture
I'm thrilled to announce that the San Francisco School of Needlework and Design (SFSNAD) invited me to join their programme of online lectures this spring. I'll be talking about how a fragment of inspiration doodled in a sketchbook becomes a fully-fledged design and booklet of instructions ready for others to stitch - and it's free to join!
- Title: 'Counted thread embroidery designs - from inspiration to print'
- Date/time: 10am PST / 7pm BST on 24 May 2023
- To book: visit the Eventbrite page to sign-up
These events have now closed, but if you'd like me to speak at your local group, e-mail me on bethany@bluecoppice.com
Beehive Trellis in-person workshop
Have you ever wanted to try embroidery but didn’t know where to start? Do you enjoy cross-stitching but wonder what else is out there? Are French knots tying you down? Have you ever wondered how to personalise a piece?
Starting from the basics and working through a wide range of stitches, I'll walk you through the creation of this rose-covered pincushion simply bursting with bees.
- 6 x 2hr classes
- Plus individual support for 8 weeks
- All materials provided including linen, DMC threads, gold-plated needle, hoop, card template and much more...
- All classes will be held at Alexandra Arts, 72-73 James Street, Rugby CV21 2SL
E-mail me on bethany@bluecoppice.com to register interest for 2024 dates
(Post last updated 21 August 2023)
Leave a comment