Story Book Paper Dresses with Jennifer Collier
20th and 21st September 2025
Saturday and Sunday
10:00-4:00
Adult workshop
Workshop Description:
Join Jennifer Collier for a magical two-day workshop where you’ll craft your own miniature storybook dress from an array of vintage papers, maps, and more! Using Jennifer’s signature techniques of paper and stitch, you’ll transform found materials into a one-of-a-kind dress that tells a story through texture and design. Perfect for creative makers of all levels, this workshop will leave you with a unique, handcrafted piece that captures the charm and nostalgia of old books, treasured maps and vintage finds.
Day one: Jennifer will show you a range of traditional machine stitch techniques, including Paper Patchwork, Paper Pockets, Button Loops, Covered Buttons and Covered Bindings which be used on found and recycled papers. You will also be shown some beautiful, decorative hand stitches, that you will have time to practice on paper. Throughout the day Jennifer will give you lots of hints and tips for both stitching paper by hand and with the sewing machine.
Day Two: The skills learnt on day one will be used these to create decorative Paper Dresses, completed with pleated skirt and a handmade plastic coat hanger. Jennifer encourages you to pick the new skills you love, but miss out any techniques that weren't for you, to create our own truly unique and personal 'Story Book Dress'
Artist / Maker / Tutor:
What is included in the ticket price?
All materials and equipment are provided, but please do bring along your favourite books, maps and special papers to really personalise your dress. You may want to bring along your own sewing boxes too if you prefer.
Tea, coffee and biscuits.
Where will the workshops take place?
In Beth’s studio at Insole Court, Cardiff.
Please read all the T’s and C’s before booking.
20th and 21st September 2025
Saturday and Sunday
10:00-4:00
Adult workshop
Workshop Description:
Join Jennifer Collier for a magical two-day workshop where you’ll craft your own miniature storybook dress from an array of vintage papers, maps, and more! Using Jennifer’s signature techniques of paper and stitch, you’ll transform found materials into a one-of-a-kind dress that tells a story through texture and design. Perfect for creative makers of all levels, this workshop will leave you with a unique, handcrafted piece that captures the charm and nostalgia of old books, treasured maps and vintage finds.
Day one: Jennifer will show you a range of traditional machine stitch techniques, including Paper Patchwork, Paper Pockets, Button Loops, Covered Buttons and Covered Bindings which be used on found and recycled papers. You will also be shown some beautiful, decorative hand stitches, that you will have time to practice on paper. Throughout the day Jennifer will give you lots of hints and tips for both stitching paper by hand and with the sewing machine.
Day Two: The skills learnt on day one will be used these to create decorative Paper Dresses, completed with pleated skirt and a handmade plastic coat hanger. Jennifer encourages you to pick the new skills you love, but miss out any techniques that weren't for you, to create our own truly unique and personal 'Story Book Dress'
Artist / Maker / Tutor:
What is included in the ticket price?
All materials and equipment are provided, but please do bring along your favourite books, maps and special papers to really personalise your dress. You may want to bring along your own sewing boxes too if you prefer.
Tea, coffee and biscuits.
Where will the workshops take place?
In Beth’s studio at Insole Court, Cardiff.
Please read all the T’s and C’s before booking.
20th and 21st September 2025
Saturday and Sunday
10:00-4:00
Adult workshop
Workshop Description:
Join Jennifer Collier for a magical two-day workshop where you’ll craft your own miniature storybook dress from an array of vintage papers, maps, and more! Using Jennifer’s signature techniques of paper and stitch, you’ll transform found materials into a one-of-a-kind dress that tells a story through texture and design. Perfect for creative makers of all levels, this workshop will leave you with a unique, handcrafted piece that captures the charm and nostalgia of old books, treasured maps and vintage finds.
Day one: Jennifer will show you a range of traditional machine stitch techniques, including Paper Patchwork, Paper Pockets, Button Loops, Covered Buttons and Covered Bindings which be used on found and recycled papers. You will also be shown some beautiful, decorative hand stitches, that you will have time to practice on paper. Throughout the day Jennifer will give you lots of hints and tips for both stitching paper by hand and with the sewing machine.
Day Two: The skills learnt on day one will be used these to create decorative Paper Dresses, completed with pleated skirt and a handmade plastic coat hanger. Jennifer encourages you to pick the new skills you love, but miss out any techniques that weren't for you, to create our own truly unique and personal 'Story Book Dress'
Artist / Maker / Tutor:
What is included in the ticket price?
All materials and equipment are provided, but please do bring along your favourite books, maps and special papers to really personalise your dress. You may want to bring along your own sewing boxes too if you prefer.
Tea, coffee and biscuits.
Where will the workshops take place?
In Beth’s studio at Insole Court, Cardiff.
Please read all the T’s and C’s before booking.