Past Events

In October 2024 the Worth 200 Group launched a competition across the primary schools in Bourne and Thurlby to create a logo design that captures the essence of Charles Frederick Worth and that can be used to promote the bicentennial celebrations of his birth in...

Katie Smith, a fashion graduate with a passion for hand embroidery and fabric manipulation will help us each to construct a small section of one of Worth’s designs. As an experienced local teacher, Katie will guide us in the use of a range of embroidery stitches to...

As part of the bicentenary celebrations of Charles Frederick Worth, born at Wake House, North Street, Bourne, the Aveland History Group have compiled a 2 day Lecture Symposium. Our goal is to inspire the residents of Bourne, especially our young people, to consider...

COME AND JOIN US on Sat 22nd February 1.30pm - 3.30pm   ·       Have you ever wondered what went on in your village in the past? ·       Do you have family scrapbooks or memories that are fading fast and you want to pass them on to the next generation? ·      ...

A series of Legacy Art projects have been commissioned in conjunction with the WORTH200 Celebrations.Bourne Town Council have enabled our local artists to create 3 projects that will bring the October celebration to life and will be available in the lead up and for...

Lacemaking is one of those crafts that cross continents and generations. Charles Frederick Worth used lace in his exquisite creations for his wealthy clientele and now you can learn some basic techniques to create the light as gossamer effects of lace for your own...

This beading dabble session is provided by the Bourne Worth It WI, to introduce you to some techniques used in beading and jewellery making. Join members of their crafting group who will help you to create a minimum of two beadwork items, from the following selection...

Join Gina Barrett and learn how to make the famous Dorset ring button. During this workshop you’ll learn how to make the Crosswheel button and, if time allows, a “Singleton” button. Gina Barrett is a local textile artist and author, best known for her buttons. She has...

  Come and join Sustainable Fashion Designer Lydia Jackson for an exciting hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the art of up-cycling denim! In this session, you’ll discover how to transform an old piece of denim clothing into something unique and stylish using a...

I teach the instant gratification of felting. The techniques I teach I have created myself so that they are achievable for anyone who attends my workshops. I have been teaching Felting for over 14 years around Lincolnshire and love to teach my students the magic of...