DESIGNING FOR DEBUTANTES

Straight and square geometric patterns designed from simple printing experiments.

ROUND AND ROUND IN CIRCLES

Using polar grids for a wide variety of geometric and abstract design methods and colourful interpretation.  Also fans.  Handouts: English or German.

GOING WITH THE FLOW

Torchon design explored with flowing grids, starting simply then moving through log grids to hand-drawn grids of many kinds.  Course and handouts: English or German.

BARKING MAD

Interpreting bark’s abstract design possibilities.

ANIMAL CRACKERS

Patterns from our four-legged friends as an inspiring start for pattern play with many different uses.

STIR CRAZY

Put your body into mark-making exercises to produce expressive abstract all-over lace patterns.

COLOUR FOR LACEMAKERS

Colour in theory and in practice for Torchon development.

IN A SUMMER GARDEN

Using music to inspire abstract and stylised lace design: roses, water-lilies, water patterns, air currents and more.

FREE FALL

Record autumn colours and inspiration and develop their potential for a hanging or panel. 

SITE SPECIFIC

Working on the inspiration found on a particular site, learn to record, examine, design and interpret.

LACE TO WEAR

A practical workshop for stylish results in Torchon or free lacemaking.

GRIDS FOR TORCHON NECKLACES

Huge potential from simple hand-drawn grids.

LOG GRIDS AND COLOUR

/Design and interpretation using the wide variety of log grids, both rectangular and circular, now available.

CHILD’S PLAY

Create new pattern for lace using children’s design toys, your own or from Jane’s extensive collection.

GOING NATIVE

A rich variety of indigenous patterns can take on a new life in lace patterns.

CIRCLES IN COLOUR

Jane’s huge reserve of polar patterns are ideal vehicles for colour experimentation.

TWO DOZEN PAIRS, TWO DOZEN COLOURS

Don’t be afraid of colour - load each pair of bobbins with a different colour and see what happens. The chance to try threads of all thicknesses.

LAVENDER AND LACE

Simple but pretty lavender sachets and pillows to make in the silks and linens which can add glamour to a swiftly executed gift.

MAKING WAVES

A simple tape-lace pattern which uses twists of silver thread to imitate blown spume.  Fast and easy: decorate a card, make a seascape, trim a mermaid!

MILE-A-MINUTE BRAIDS

Quick, innovative and classy braids in non-traditional threads, particularly suitable for colour.

TORCHON GALLOON LACES

Double-edged scallop insertion or applique laces suitable as trimmings or bookmarks, depending on thread thickness chosen.

TWO-HOUR COLOUR FUN BOOKMARK

A quick scalloped pattern designed as a bazaar gift, and a good place for colour play.

FAST, FESTIVE FANCIES

Swifty-made Christmas tree baubles in thick threads and bright colours, shaped with wire.

FINDING A COLOUR SCHEME

Learn how to select the right group of threads for a colour scheme using simple collage techniques.

ANYTHING GOES

Make a 16 in. square textural pattern for a cushion cover or repeat for a hanging, and mix a wide variety of threads.

TEA-LIGHT TASTER

Graduated grids add fluid expression to a simple project which throws fascinating shadows.

LACE FOR SPINNERS

Suitable for a large class of novices, with pin-by-pin instructions for a simple motif which can turn into a scarf.

DIVERS DIAPERS

Create intriguing coloured Torchon diaper motifs.