Welcome to our web site.When you return to our site visit this page first for news of new products and exhibitions.
The new Stewart Gill Byzantia cloisonne paints are very popular.These vibrant shiny metallic paints are ideal for faux-cloisonne. There is also a wonderful range of new Byzantia design stamps.
MAIL ORDER CATALOGUE AND ORDERING DETAILS
Not all the items that we supply are on our web site so if you would like to see more of the products that we offer our new catalogue is now available. If you would like a copy please contact us by e-mail variegations@ukonline.co.uk or ring / fax us on 01422 832411.
ORDERING
You can place an order with us by printing out the order form and sending it to us with your cheque or card number or telephone your order to us.
MINIMUM ORDER £10.00 POSTAL CHARGES
Up to £20 add £3.50 Up to £50 add £5.00 OVER £50 add £7.50 INTERNATIONAL ORDERS AND HEAVIER ITEMS such as books and art materials will be charged at cost price.
VARIEGATIONS TEXTILE ART CENTRE & WORKSHOPS
Our retail premises and workshop space are housed in the Loft, Owenshaw Mill in a very attractive area on the canal wharf in Sowerby Bridge near Halifax, West Yorkshire. It is easy to find with ample free parking. The shop is open Monday to Saturday 1.00p.m. to 5.00p.m. If you require a map please get in touch.
We are now taking bookings for the following 2008 workshops:
WORKSHOPS
The main emphasis on the workshops if to have a relaxed and enjoyable day learning new techniques and experimenting in the comfortable loft gallery.
Cost includes materials (unless otherwise stated *) and refreshments throughout the day.
CREATIVE TEXTILE COURSE The courses are held fortnightly and are spread over 6 sessions with Gail Pickles or Dawn Turner as tutor. The course is an opportunity for people of all abilities to come together under Gails expert guidance to explore and develop a wide variety of techniques working with various fabrics and modern embroidery materials.Emphasis is on like minded people coming together to develop their skills in a friendly atmosphere.
The theme for this course is:
MIXED MEDIA DISCOVERIES - Lots of different textile techniques and ideas to transform into your own individual creations. Days will include stitching, burning layering, etc and many more fun sessions. Enthusiasm for textiles is the main requirement for this course. COST - This six week course is £90.00 payable in advance when booking.
A TASTE OF INDIA
MONDAY EVENINGS - 6.30PM TO 9.30 PM 14TH APRIL .............2ND JUNE 28TH APRIL .............16TH JUNE 12TH MAY .............30TH JUNE
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SUGAR AND SPICE MONDAY EVENINGS - 6.30PM TO 9.30 PM 14TH JULY..............8TH SEPTEMBER 28TH JULY..............22ND SEPTEMBER 11TH AUGUST............6TH OCTOBER
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A TASTE OF INDIA WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON COURSE - 12.30PM TO 3.30PM 14TH MAY ..................28TH MAY 11TH JUNE..................25TH JUNE 9TH JULY ..................23RD JULY
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SUGAR & SPICE WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON COURSE - 12.30PM-3.30PM 6TH AUGUST.................20TH AUGUST 10TH SEPTEMBER.............24TH SEPTEMBER 8TH OCTOBER................22ND OCTOBER *********************************************************** 6 WEEK BOOKMAKING COURSE WITH GAIL PICKLES
MONDAY AFTERNOONS - 12.30PM TO 3.30PM 28TH APRIL...............16TH JUNE 12TH MAY.................30TH JUNE 2ND JUNE.................14TH JULY ***********************************************************
MONDAY 21ST APRIL 10AM - 4PM .......DAWN TURNER PLAYDAY 1 £30.00 AN EXPERIMENTAL DAY PLAYING WITH LOTS OF MATERIALS USED IN MODERN EMBROIDERY TODAY. INCLUDING, PAINTED BONDAWEB, TRANSFER FOILS, ANGELINA, TYVEK, 3D PASTE AND STEWART GILL PAINTS. ***********************************************************
TUESDAY EVENINGS 6.30- 9.30PM...........IRENE SHARMAN 29TH APRIL, 13TH MAY, 27TH MAY AND 10TH JUNE STRIPPY LAP QUILTS (4 EVENING WORKSHOPS) £70.00 TURN THOSE PRECIOUS SCRAPS OF FABRIC INTO A HEIRLOOM AND LEARN THE TECHNIQUES OF PIECING, BACKING AND BINDING A QUILT. SEWING MACHINE ESSENTIAL (BASIC SKILLS) *********************************************************** WEDS 7TH MAY 10AM - 4PM ...............DAWN TURNER TANTALISING TYVEK £35.00 WE WILL USE TYVEK IN A VARIETY OF WAYS TO CREATE A WONDERFUL, COLOURFUL MATERIAL FOR STITCH AND EMBELLISHMENT. EACH STUDENT WILL COVER A SKETCH BOOK DURING THE DAY TO TAKE HOME WITH THEM AND SAMPLE PIECES MOUNTED ON TO CANVAS. *********************************************************** FRIDAY 9TH MAY 6.30PM - 9.30PM ...........DAWN TURNER TASTER EVENING 1 £15.00 SPEND A RELAXED EVENING PLAYING AND EXPERIMENTING WITH MORE MATERIALS USED IN MODERN EMBROIDERY TODAY, SUCH AS COCOON STRIPPINGS, SILK CARRIER RODS, MULBERRY BARK, TYVEK AND STEWART GILL PAINTS. *********************************************************** SAT 10TH & SUN 11TH MAY 10AM - 4PM ......CLARE PICKLES MESSING WITH MIXED MEDIA £75.00 A 2 DAY WORKSHOP EXPLORING COLOURS AND TEXTURE. PLAYING WITH A RANGE OF ART MATERIALS AND MIXING THEM UP IN NEW WAYS. YOU CAN USE PAINTS, INKS, AND DYES TO CREATE AMAZING SURFACES: PREPARE PAPERS TO WORK ON, USE A SIMPLE MONO PRINTING TECHNIQUE, CUT, COLLAGE AND PASTE! SUITABLE FOR ANYONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO LOOSEN UP AND GET MESSY!!! *********************************************************** SAT 24TH AND SUN 25TH MAY 10AM-4PM ......JANET NASH BATIK AND BEYOND £75.00 DAY 1 - SPEND THE DAY CREATING BACKGROUND PIECES USING BATIK METHODS. DAY 2 - 3X APPLIQUE. WE WILL USE 3 DIFFERENT METHODS OF APPLIQUE WITH THE PIECES CREATED ON ON DAY 1. STANDARD, REVERSE AND FUSED (BONDED) YOU WILL HAVE THE OPTION OF MOUNTING ON TO A BOX CANVAS OR CREATING A PIN CUSHION WITH YOUR FINISHED PIECE. MACHINE OR HAND EMBROIDERY BUT A SEWING MACHINE IS REQUIRED. *********************************************************** THURS 29TH MAY 10AM -4PM ...........GAIL PICKLES EXCITING EMBELLISHING £35.00 DUE TO THE POPULARITY OF GAILS PREVIOUS EMBELLISHING WORKSHOP, SHE HAS AGREED TO REPEAT IT FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO MISSED IT LAST TIME. SPEND AN EXPERIMENTAL DAY USING YOUR EMBELLISHER AND SAMPLING LOTS OF EXPERIMENTAL GOODIES!!!! AN EMBELLISHER IS REQUIRED. *********************************************************** TUESDAY 3RD JUNE 10AM - 4PM ..........GAIL PICKLES A STITCH IN TIME £35.00 MANY OF US NOW KNOW HOW TO CREATE WONDERFUL BACKGROUNDS, BUT ARE UNSURE OF TRADITIONAL STICH. SPEND THE DAY UNDER THE EXPERT GUIDANCE OF GAIL, LEARNING THE BASIC TECHNIQUES OF TRADITIONAL HAND EMBROIDERY STITCHES AND COUCHING. NO MACHINE REQUIRED FOR THIS ONE! *********************************************************** THURSDAY 12TH JUNE 10AM - 4PM .........DAWN TURNER PLAYDAY 2 £30.00 ANOTHER EXPERIMENTAL DAY PLAYING WITH LOTS OF DIFFERENT MIXED MEDIA MATERIALS INCLUDING, TISSUTEX, BRUSHO, MULBERRY BARK, COCOON STRIPPINGS, SILK CARRIER RODS. *********************************************************** FRIDAY 20TH JUNE 6.30PM - 9.30PM .......DAWN TURNER TASTER EVENING 2 £15.00 A FUN EVENING PLAYING WITH PAINTED BONDAWEB, TRANSFER FOILS AND ANGELINA FIBRES. *********************************************************** TUES 24TH JUNE & 8TH JULY 6.30PM-9.30PM....IRENE SHARMAN CUT BACK INDIAN BAGS (2 EVENING WORKSHOPS) £35.00 USING INSPIRATION FROM INDIA AND SUMPTUOUS FABRICS, WE WILL DESIGN AND STITCH A BAG FOR SUMMER EVENINGS. (SEWING MACHINE ESSENTIAL - SOME EXPERIENCE USEFUL BUT CAN BE ADAPTED FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS.) *********************************************************** FRIDAY 27TH JUNE 6.30PM - 9.30PM .......JANET NASH CELTIC TILES EVENING £17.50 UNDER JANETS EXPERT GUIDANCE WE WILL SPEND THE EVENING USING STENCILS AND MACHINE EMBROIDERY WITH SPONGES TO CREATE A TILE WITH AN ANCIENT FEEL. A SEWING MACHINE IS REQUIRED. *********************************************************** FRIDAY 4TH JULY 6.30PM - 9.30PM ......PENNY GODFREY AMIGURUMI (DELICIOUS CUPCAKES) EVENING £17.50 MAKE THESE SMALL FABRIC CAKES, BASED ON THE JAPANESE TECHNIQUE OF AMIGURUMI, TO GIVE AS A PRESENT., USE AS A PINCUSHION OR DECORATE A FESTIVAL TREE. CREATED FROM FABRICS, CROCHET AND KNITTING, DECORATE THEM WITH LACE, BEADS, BRAID, BUTTONS, ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS ETC TO MAKE YOUR OWN ULTIMATE FANTASY CUPCAKE. *********************************************************** SUNDAY 6TH JULY 10AM - 4PM .......CAROL COLEMAN FIBREDANCING (AS SEEN IN STITCH) £35.00 SPEND THE DY USING MACHINE EMBROIDERY AND DISSOLVABLES TO CREATE BEAUTIFUL DELICATE FILIGREE PIECES OF JEWELLRY, SUCH AS BRACELETS AND BROOCHES. A SEWING AMCHINE IS ESSENTIAL. *********************************************************** THURSDAY 10TH JULY 10AM - 4PM .......GAIL PICKLES DISCOVER TRANSFER PRINTING £35.00 THERE ARE MANY EXCITING WAYS TO USE TRANSFER PAINTS AND DISPERSE DYES. COME ALONG TO FIND OUT HOW TO USE THEM ANBD PRODUCE SOME SPECIAL AND PERSONALLY DECORATED FABRICS. *********************************************************** SUNDAY 13TH JULY 10AM - 4PM .........DAWN TURNER MELTING MOMENTS £35.00 SPEND THE DAY MASTERING THE TECHNIQUE OF 'BURNING' WITH A SOLDERING IRON, TO MELT, DRAW, SLASH AND FUSE FABRICS TOGETHER TO CREATE A FABRIC BOOK COVER OR BAG FRONT. LOTS OF DELICIOUS BLINGY FABRICS!!!! *********************************************************** FRIDAY 18TH JULY 10AM - 4PM ..............ANN BURROWS SCRAP METAL £35.00 WHAT A DELIGHT TO RUMMAGE THROUGH OLD TINS AND JARS OF NAILS, SCREWS, NUTS AND BOLTS AND OTHER BITS OF RUSTY OLD METAL.WE WILL INCORPORATE THESE FINDINGS INTO A TEXTILE/MIXED MEDIA PIECE. *********************************************************** TUESDAY 22ND JULY 6.30PM - 9.30PM ......IRENE SHARMAN SUMMER SCARF EVENING WORKSHOP. £20.00 USING SILK AND VARIOUS TYING AND FOLDING METHODS, WE WILL USE ACID DYES TO CREATE A GLORIOUS SUMMER SCARF. *********************************************************** THURSDAY 24TH JULY 10AM - 4PM ............SUE BERRY FABRIC JOURNALS £35.00 USING FABRIC TO CREATE A BEAUTIFUL BOOK WITH A VINTAGE FEEL TO IT. *********************************************************** WEDNESDAY 30TH JULY 10AM - 4PM .....LINDA WESTERMAN PRECIOUS BOOKS £35.00 AN EXCITING WAY OF USING SMALL IMAGES TO MAKE A COVER FOR A SPECIAL BOOK. THIS WORKSHOP ENABLES STUDENTS TO USE THE OWN IDEAS AND INSPIRATION TO CREATE SOMETHING SPECIAL. A SEWING MACHINE IS OPTIONAL. YOU CAN CHOOSE TO HAND STITCH IF PREFERRED. *********************************************************** FRIDAY 8th AUGUST 10AM - 4PM .............MARCIA CROOKES LUSCIOUS LAMPLIGHT £38.50 INC LAMP USING SHEERS, THREADS, BONDAWEB, PAPERS, BEADS, PETALS, LEAVES AND TRAPPING TO CREATE A BEAUTIFUL DELICATE UPLIGHTER. THE LAMP IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF THE WORKSHOP BUT PLEASE BRING A 25 WATT SCREW IN LIGHT BULB. A SEWING MACHINE IS OPTIONAL. *********************************************************** SUN 3RD AND SUN 10TH AUGUST 10AM - 4PM ....KAY GREENLEES THE 2 DAY SKETCH BOOK £80.00 SPEND 2 DAYS WORKING WITH KAY WHO IS IS THE AUTHOR OF 'CREATING SKETCHBOOKS FOR TEXTILE ARTISTS'. SHE IS ALSO A MEMBER OF THE PRACTICAL STUDY GROUP. *********************************************************** WEDS EVENINGS 6.30PM - 9.30PM ......JANET NASH 6TH/13TH/20TH/27TH AUGUST £70.00 4 MACHINE EMBROIDERY EVENINGS SPEND 4 FUN EVENINGS WITH JANET GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE AND DISCOVERING NEW WAYS WITH MACHINE EMBROIDERY. A SEWING MACHINE IS ESSENTIAL. ***********************************************************
TUESDAY 12TH AUGUST 10AM - 4PM ...........GAIL PICKLES EXCITING EMBELLISHING (PART 2) ADVANCED £35.00 FOLLOWING ON FROM THE FIRST EMBELLSIHING COURSE, GAIL WILL NOW MOVE ON TO ADVANCED EMBELLISHING. IF THIS ONE IS AS POPULAR AS THE FIRST, BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT. AN EMBELLISHER IS ESSENTIAL. ***********************************************************
MON & TUES 18TH & 19TH AUG - 10AM-4PM........ SUE BERRY 2 DAY RENAISSANCE ALTERED BOOKS £70.00 SPEND 2 DAYS ALTERING A BOOK WITH A RENAISSANCE THEME. YOU WILL USE AGEING , DISTRESSING, WAXING AND STAMPING TECHNIQUES. PLEASE BRING A BOOK WITH SEWN SIGNATURES TO ALTER AND A HOT TOOL IF YOU HAVE ONE.
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SATURDAY 23RD & SUNDAY 24TH AUGUST - 10AM-4PM ...JANET NASH PRECIOUS LAYERS OF EXTRAVAGANCE .........£75.00 USING VELVETS AND LACE (HAND MADE) TO CREATE A PANEL WITH MACHINE EMBROIDERY AND HAND STITCH. ALSO TRANSFER PRINTING ON TO LACE TO BUILD UP EXCITING, IRRESISTABLE LAYERS. SEWING MACHINE REQUIRED. *********************************************************** FRIDAY 29TH AUGUST - 6.30PM-9.30PM .........DAWN TURNER TASTER EVENING 3 £15.00 SPEND AN EXPERIMENTAL EVENING PLAYING WITH EMBOSSING POWDERS, FUNKY FOAM, POLYSHRINK, SOFTSCULPT AND MODELLITE. *********************************************************** TUES 2ND & WEDS 3RD SEPTEMBER....ALYSN MIDGELOW-MARSDEN ARCHITECTURAL STRUCTURES ........................£90.00 FULL****FULL****FULL****FULL****FULL****FULL****FULL**** *********************************************************** SAT 6TH & SUN 7TH SEPTEMBER - 10AM-4PM ......DAWN TURNER NOSTALGIC COLLAGE WEEKEND £70.00 SPEND THE WEEKEND CREATING A COLLAGE WITH A PERSONAL NOSTALGIC THEME. PLEASE BRING PHOTOCOPIES OF ANY PHOTOS OR TEXT WHICH YOU MAY WISH TO INCORPORATE. OLD BEADS, BUTTONS, ETC. ***********************************************************
FRIDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER - 10AM-4PM ...........SUE BERRY ANGEL DELIGHT £35.00 SPEND THE DAY USING STAMPING, COLOURING AND EMBOSSING TO CREATE A CONCERTINA BOOK FILLED WITH GORGEOUS ANGELS. THESE MAKE WONDERFUL PRETTY GIFTS FOR SOMEONE SPECIAL AND ARE SUCH FUN TO MAKE! PLEASE BRING A HOT TOOL IF YOU HAVE ONE. ***********************************************************
TUESDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER - 6.30-9.30PM ........IRENE SHARMAN NEEDLEWEAVE A FANTASY HOLIDAY MEMORY EVENING £17.50 USING PAINTED BONDAWEB TO CREATE A BACKGROUND FABRIC TO NEEDLEWEAVE INTO. INCLUDES A SMALL SKETCH BOOK TO COVER AND USE AS AN ALBUM. ***********************************************************
THURSDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER 10AM-4PM ...........DAWN TURNER PLAYDAY 3 £30.00 SPEND THE DAY EXPERIMENTING WITH MORE EXCITING MATERIALS USED IN MODERN TEXTILES AND MIXED MEDIA. THE DAY WILL INCLUDE, EMBOSSING, POLYSHRINK, MODELLITE, FUNKY FOAM AND SOFTSCULPT AND WEILL FINISH WITH A BOOK OF SAMPLES MADE ON THE DAY. PLEASE BRING A HOT TOOL IF YOU HAVE ONE. ***********************************************************
FRIDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER - 6.30-9.30PM ...........DAWN TURNER PEBBLES, FELT AND WINE EVENING £15.00 SPEND A RELAXING EVENING FELTING A WONDERFUL PEBBLE THAT CAN THEN BE STITCHED AND EMBELLISHED USING EMBROIDERY OR BEADS, WHILST SIPPING WINE. GET A LIFT IF YOU CAN!!!!! *********************************************************** FRIDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER - 10AM-4PM ..............GAIL PICKLES PAPER PLEASURES £35.00 SPEND THE DAY USING LOTS OF DIFFERENT METHODS TO CREATE BEAUTIFUL PAGES WITH INKS, WAX, WALNUT CRYSTALS, TEA STAIN, COFFEE, HEAT, ETC. EACH STUDENT WILL COMPLETE THE DAY WITH A HAND MADE BOOK AND VERY SPECIAL BOOK COVER! ***********************************************************
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PLEASE SEND ME AN EMAIL IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE ADDED TO OUR MAILING LIST AND RECEIVE OUR WORKSHOP LEAFLET IN ADVANCE. variegations@ukonline.co.uk
We can also arrange your own private workshops on request, for schools, colleges and small groups. Please contact Dawn on 01422 832411 to discuss your requirements.
BANKFIELD MUSEUM
Incorporate your visit with a trip to Bankfield museum, (only 5 miles away)with it's outstanding permanent collection of international textiles and costume. Contact Bankfield 01422 354823 for further details.
Nearby is the historic Piecehall Art Gallery
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT THE HARROGATE KNITTING & STITCHING SHOW IN NOVEMBER. YOU WILL FIND US IN HALL B.
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