AN INTRODUCTION TO KILTMAKING SKILLS with Andrea Chappell (Acme Atelier)

Flowerfield Arts Centre is Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council's dedicated arts facility on the beautiful North Coast of Northern Ireland dedicated to showcasing and teaching the arts in all its myriad forms.

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<h3>Date:     Friday 24 June</h3><h3>Time:    12:30 – 14:00 </h3><h3>Cost:      Free</h3><h3>Max:      6</h3><h3>Age:       18 years+</h3><p>ACME ATELIER is the home of bespoke kiltmaker Andrea Chappell, who combines the heritage crafts of kiltmaking and printmaking to create bespoke kilts in both contemporary and traditional styles. Andrea&#x27;s kilts focus on the resourceful use of textiles which include deadstock and vintage fabrics alongside historic tartans and classic tweeds, in a slow and sustainable means of making that upholds the traditional handstitched method, now listed as an endangered craft. </p><p>These uniquely personal kilts are cherished as modern family heirlooms and many are commissioned to celebrate special life events. All are designed to pass down through generations, with each one entirely handmade in Moray, Scotland.</p><p>In this session, Andrea Chappell will introduce you to the basic skills and stitches of kiltmaking by using tartan sections – including some Irish tartans - to create tartan collars. You will hand-stitch and learn the basics of pleating and matching up the checks. </p><p>Find out more: <a href="https://www.vokxen.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://www.acmeatelier.co.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Acme Atelier</a></p>

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AN INTRODUCTION TO KILTMAKING SKILLS with Andrea Chappell (Acme Atelier)

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