Sylvia Murray
Sylvia fell in love with craft at the tender age of 5 and began to learn how to use her mother’s old Singer sewing machine when she was 10. At the age of 11, she was making her own clothes. For her 18th birthday, Sylvia’s parents surprised her with a brand-new Bernina 830 sewing machine and despite now owning 5 other sewing machines, it has been her faithful workhorse since.
In 2002, Sylvia had the opportunity to buy a Patchwork and Craft shop where she learned how to run a business and the finer art of Patch-working which, today is her sewing passion. Whilst owning and operating the shop, Sylvia also actively taught Patchwork classes which were eagerly attended by the local community.
Sylvia has worked as a Leisure Learning Co-Ordinator for a not for profit Community Service Organisation. It was in this position where her love of teaching and sharing her knowledge came to the fore, teaching several sewing and patchwork classes each week. Her approach to learning is all about having fun along the way.
Upcoming classes
- Knitting Course for Beginners (Thu 16 Nov 2023 – Thu 07 Dec 2023)
- Sewing Extension Course (Mon 11 Mar 2024 – Mon 25 Mar 2024)
- Patchwork & Quilting Course for Beginners: Make a Double Irish Chain Quilt (Fri 01 Mar 2024 – Fri 22 Mar 2024)
- Sewing Essentials Course (Mon 08 Apr 2024 – Mon 22 Apr 2024)
- Sewing Extension Course (Mon 13 May 2024 – Mon 27 May 2024)
- Knitting Course for Beginners (Thu 06 Jun 2024 – Thu 27 Jun 2024)
- Sewing Essentials Course (Mon 05 Feb 2024 – Mon 19 Feb 2024)
- Sewing Essentials Course (Mon 03 Jun 2024 – Mon 24 Jun 2024)
- Knitting Course for Beginners (Thu 07 Mar 2024 – Thu 28 Mar 2024)
- Knitting Course for Beginners (Thu 01 Aug 2024 – Thu 22 Aug 2024)
- Knitting Course for Beginners (Thu 07 Nov 2024 – Thu 28 Nov 2024)
- Patchwork & Quilting Course for Beginners: Make a Double Irish Chain Quilt (Fri 07 Jun 2024 – Fri 28 Jun 2024)
- Patchwork & Quilting Course for Beginners: Make a Double Irish Chain Quilt (Fri 25 Oct 2024 – Fri 15 Nov 2024)