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Autumn Landscapes – Textile Workshop

Textile Art Workshop with Dorothy Ronaldson.

Starts 23 Sept
60 British pounds
Mill Tye Gallery and Arts Centre

Available spots


Service Description

Autumn Landscapes A Textile Workshop with Dorothy Ronaldson Date: Tuesday 23rd September Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Location: Mill Tye Gallery, Sudbury As the colours shift and the days soften, join us at the Mill for a creative day of slow stitching and rich textures, inspired by the beauty of early autumn. With golden grasses, seed heads, rustling leaves and soft skies reflected in the mill pond, the surrounding landscape offers perfect inspiration. Led by experienced textile artist Dorothy Ronaldson, this workshop focuses on capturing the depth and warmth of autumn using fabric collage and hand embroidery. You’ll learn a range of stitches—bullion and French knots, fly stitch, feather stitch, chain stitch, running stitch, and whipped stitch—to build organic texture and movement in your own stitched landscape. You’ll also experiment with fabric paints and mark-making on a selection of silks and textiles, including gorgeous Sudbury silk, to create a palette of warm ochres, mossy greens, berry reds, and burnished golds. What’s included: - Painted and plain fabrics (mostly silk) - Firm iron-on interfacing - Sheer ribbons - Angelina fibres for texture and shimmer - Embroidery threads (fine perle, stranded, sateen) - Fabric paints, brushes, and droppers What to bring: - Fabric and thread cutting scissors - Medium-size Crewel and Milliners needles (Available locally from Lingards in Sudbury or online.) This workshop is perfect for those with a bit of stitching experience and a love of textiles, colour and seasonal change. You'll leave with a uniquely personal piece and plenty of ideas to explore further. Refreshments: Tea, coffee, and autumnal treats will be provided. Please bring a packed lunch to enjoy by the river or in our gallery space. What to wear: Comfortable clothes or an apron—some painting involved! Access: Please note this workshop is held in the upper gallery, which is not wheelchair accessible. We apologise for any inconvenience. Spaces are limited – advance booking is essential.


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Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy Course Bookings: • Places on our courses are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis upon receipt of payment. • Submitting an application form without payment does not reserve a place on the course. • To guarantee a place, all applicants must pay in full after submitting their form. Refunds and Cancellations: • Cancellations up to 7 days before the course start date: Participants may cancel and receive a refund, subject to a £25 cancellation fee. • Cancellations within 72 hours of the course start date: Refunds will not be issued. • Non-attendance: No refunds will be provided for students who do not attend due to illness, personal commitments, or professional obligations. Course Changes or Cancellations by Mill Tye Gallery: • Mill Tye Gallery reserves the right to cancel or amend courses due to unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, participants will be offered an alternative date or a full refund. Access: • Workshops take place in the upper gallery, which is not wheelchair accessible. • If you have any physical disabilities or special learning needs, please notify us in advance by emailing milltye@icloud.com or calling 01787 376796, and we will do our best to accommodate you. Safety: • Prohibited items: Aerosol fixative sprays, smoking, mobile phones, radios, and personal stereos are not permitted during workshops. • Personal belongings: Participants are responsible for their belongings at all times. The gallery cannot accept liability for loss or damage to personal items. • Participants must take all work and belongings with them at the end of the class. Disclaimer: • The information in this policy is accurate at the time of publication. Mill Tye Gallery reserves the right to update or amend these terms as needed. For any questions or issues, please contact us at milltye@icloud.com or call 01787 376796


Contact Details

  • Cornard Mills, Mill Tye, Great Cornard, Sudbury CO10 0GW, UK

    + 01787 376796

    milltye@icloud.com


The Mill Tye Gallery has been paving the way for new and undiscovered talent from across the region.

Sitting by the idyllic River Stour in Great Cornard, the Gallery provides a backdrop of natural beauty to celebrate the works of local contemporary artists, printmakers, sculptors and potters.

Mill Tye Gallery and Arts Centre

3 Cornard Mills, Mill Tye,

Great Cornard, Sudbury,

Suffolk CO10 0GW

Telephone: 01787 376796

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