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Class/Workshop Policies

Helen Cloke class policies

Class/Workshop Policies

We want to provide the best possible learning experience in our classes at Nellie Joans.  In order for all classes to run smoothly we have implemented the following policies:

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Colour Inspiration for February & March - Architectural Details

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Colour Inspiration for February & March - Architectural Details

This new kit is inspired by detailed architecture, a pink and grey building photographed against a clear blue sky.   The main fabric is a pale peachy pink embroidered tulle with a sweet scalloped edge and dainty pink and grey flowers. I've paired it with our new arctic blue elastics and a grey bow.  With the addition of silvery grey cotton lycra, this kit has plenty to inspire your creativity.   .  I can see this kit made up into a simple darted or two piece cup bra such as the Adrian by OE Studio.  Add a Friday French cut (pattern by Emerald Erin) and you'll...

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Colour Inspiration for December & January

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Colour Inspiration for December & January

Colour inspiration this month comes from Christmas correspondence with a slight vintage aesthetic. Every lead-in to Christmas, out comes my mom’s well-thumbed, orange address book.

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Colour Inspiration for October & November - Daffodil

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Colour Inspiration for October & November - Daffodil

Ahhhhh, spring! When all the greens seem extra fresh and the cheery daffodils poke their heads out from hibernation. Yellow, green and white is such a classic, crisp pairing and I couldn't help but add a touch of magenta as a bold contrast. These bright, cheery colours have inspired the colour inspiration for the Limited Edition Kit of October and November.   A kit inspired by the exuberant abundance of spring, in particular those golden yellow daffodils. The main fabric is a white embroidered tulle featuring yellow flowers with accents of green and cerise pink. I've paired it with our new spring green elastics...

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Colour Inspiration for August & September - Earth and Fire

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Colour Inspiration for August & September - Earth and Fire

It makes no sense, but the winter months usually have me hankering after a camping holiday. Maybe it's the roaring fire? I love camping but I'm not brave enough to venture out and sleep rough with these current night-time temps! Instead I've stayed indoors and filled a Pinterest board with 'vanlife' camping inspiration. These elemental colours of earth and fire have inspired the colour inspiration for the Limited Edition Kit of August and September. It's such a fun one!!   Create some 'Fundies' for yourself or a loved one with these fun boxer brief kits! These kits feature comfy, cotton...

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