Textiles and Upholstery Tutors
Subject – Dressmaking & textiles My name is Lorraine Joseph and I have worked for the Bristol Adult Learning Service for many years delivering Dressmaking classes and a variety of Saturday Sewing Workshops. As a Designer/Dressmaker I specialise in Wedding and Special Occasion Wear. My reward as a tutor is to pass on my skills […]
Subject: Sewing My early enthusiasm for making clothes was ignited when my grandmother allowed me to take her tailored suits apart. I had my first sewing machine at the age of ten; by fourteen I was following the latest fashions and making my own clothes. I went on to gain a City & Guilds in […]
Coming from a family of glove makers in Wales, I’ve always been keen on sewing. I find the benefits of sewing to be vast! Sewing can be calming as well as teaching us patience.
Subject: Upholstery My first experience with upholstery began in an evening class over 20 years ago, I loved it and was hooked. I gave up my job as a Physio and embarked on a full-time, 2 year, City and Guilds course in Upholstery which I passed with distinction. Once the course was over I set up a business with a […]
Subject/s: Textiles – Embroidery, Knitting, Crochet and Felt Making I am an experienced teacher and textile artist having taught for over 30 years. I have had many exhibitions with my textiles and mixed media work worked as an artist in residence. I love colour and use layers and exquisite details in my pictures and embroidered […]
