Country Bumpkin often holds special events, classes, specialised workshops, functions including the BATB international needlework convention, travels around the world with Susan O'Connor and much much more!

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Events on this page...
Beating Around the Bush 2014 click here
Classes at the Country Bumpkin Shop click here

Beating Around the Bush
International Needlework Convention in 2014

Join us in 2014 for the next Beating Around the Bush, International needlework convention - a sensational event hosted by Country Bumpkin for embroiderers and smockers from all over the world. Join the world's best teachers for a fantastic week of stitching and fun.

Where : Immanuel College, Novar Gardens, South Australia
When : September / October 2014

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Click this link to visit our BATB webpage. Bookmark the webpage to read more detailed information as it comes to hand.

Classes at the Country Bumpkin Shop
January to December 2013

Click this link to visit our Classes at the Country Bumpkin Shop webpage which has detailed information about all of the Stitch 'n' Chat groups, current classes, specialised technique workshops, what to bring and contact information.

Personalised Craft Days
If you have a special project you'd like to learn or have help with, or a group of friends, stitching group or work colleagues who'd like to have a day of smocking, embroidery, quilting, appliqué, sewing, needlework or craft.
Read more on our Classes Webpage

Special Requests
If you have a technique you'd love to learn, simply contact us so that we can add it to the calendar. There are sure to be others who want to learn the same thing.
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Regular Stitching Groups
Join our wonderful teachers Anna Scott, Monique Johnston and Simela Constant on a casual or regular basis for a few hours of fun, friendship and stitching.
Anna will lead you into the world of stumpwork, goldwork and crewelwork embroidery, where you can either bring your own project or discover something new from our Inspirations magazine.
Monique holds two Stitch 'n' Chat groups. Everyone who joins these groups has a wonderful time stitching, sewing or just chatting with others.
Simela teaches sewing and construction for projects and garments. Join this group to enjoy the therapeutic purr of the sewing machine's engine as you sew.
Read more on our Classes Webpage

To book or for more information on any of our classes, email Simela or phone the Country Bumpkin Shop on (08) 8293 8600. All classes are held at Country Bumpkin, 916 South Road, Edwardstown, South Australia.

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For more details contact Simela. If you are from overseas or interstate, we can help you with accommodation suggestions.

The photo pictured above is an example of what can be created with a needle and thread using a variety of needlework techniques.