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An Audience with
Amanda Sutherland
CREATIVE TALKS
Amanda Sutherlands creative talks have now been running for over 15 years and have received huge recognition with the Women's institute, U3A groups and social groups. The talk covers the areas of Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Essex and Suffolk which is generally within a 50 mile distance of the studio. Having received outstanding reviews and standing ovations, Amanda brings her experience of fashion, costume, crafting and creative business skills to the mix and delivers in an informative and humorous way which is guaranteed to keep audiences on the edge of their seats.
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PART ONE - MY CREATIVE JOURNEY
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An exciting Career journey through Film, Television and Theatrical costume design with an insight into running a successful accessories business.
Audiences have been completely amazed at the enthusiasm and creative energy that this presentation is delivered. Amanda talks about her career journey working as an assistant costumier, a bridal wear consultant, a wardrobe assistant for Westend shows and as a freelance designer.
The talks are informative and amusing as well as having inspired 1000s of audience members with often a standing ovation. The part one talk which has received numerous awards and has featured in many newsletters. A stunning display of headdresses and accessories complete this award winning presentation.
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At the end of the presentation the ever popular gift shop will be open for members to browse the latest collections of Amandas own label, with the opportunity to buy a range of fabric jewellery and eco accessories at a members group discount.
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PART TWO -TRENDS OF A DECADE
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The part 2 talk is the perfect follow up to the original presentation, where audiences will be guided through the changing trends of costume design with a showcase demonstrating original garments and accessories from the 1920s-1950s. Highlighting the importance of underpinnings from past eras with corsetry, hip rolls and pads onto the celebration of the more relaxed designs of the 20th design.
Amandas successful business has been inspired by accessories from previous decades. Audiences will be shown how the glamour of the Victorian era, 1930s, 1940s and 1950s have inspired her stunning accessory collections which are available worldwide.
This talk combines both historical costume references and beautiful visual displays.
At the end of the presentation members are invited to browse the ever popular gift shop where eco jewellery and vintage style hats and neckwear are available to purchase at the usual group discount.
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PART THREE - MAKE DO AND MEND
"REUSE, RECREATE AND RESTYLE YOUR WARDROBE"
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Having received both BTEC and national diploma levels in fashion design and styling, Amanda will show the most fabulous garment recreations that can be achieved from charity shop finds and old keepsakes. with simple yet effective methods.
This newest addition to the speakers diary is a fun packed masterclass, demonstrating various ways in adapting everyday clothing, from worn and badly fitting garments into exciting and unique fashion pieces.
Amanda will show examples of clothing hacks which are easy to recreate and a presentation which once again will prove to be an inspirational watch, full of tweaks, surprises and repurposed fashion ideas.
By mixing and matching garments, recycling old clothing and highlighting the trials and tribulations of fashion, these top tips are the perfect resolve in finding flattering styling with eco and recycling elements at the forefront.
At the end of the presentation the ever popular gift shop will be open for members to browse the latest collections of Amandas own label, with the opportunity to buy a range of fabric jewellery and eco accessories at a members group discount.
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PART FOUR PRESENTATION - A STYLING MASTERCLASS
"THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO COLOUR, SHAPE AND FASHION CHOICES"
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The latest addition to the creative presentation highlights the importance of identifying body shapes and choosing the best clothing styles to make the most of your appearance.
Are you a warm or a cool person and what colour choices are the best options to compliment your skin and hair tones? These are all elements covered in this styling masterclass which assist us in making the best fashion choices and looking our absolute best.
From hourglass to athletic shapes , Amanda will include clothing and colour examples to compliment each shape with easy to follow clothing ideas to combine the rules of fashion along with a variety of creative clothing hacks.
At the end of the presentation the ever popular gift shop will be open for members to browse the latest collections of Amandas own label, with the opportunity to buy a range jewellery and seasonal accessories at a members group discount.
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NEW TALK RELEASE - "CREATIVE HYPNOTHERAPY"
An introduction into the creative world of hypnotherapy where Amanda will explain the reasons behind fears, phobias and anxiety, run a few creative mind games and finish off with the highly effective arrow technique to reduce pain.
Having recently completed a diploma in Hypnotherapy this new and exciting talk promises to be fun, informative and beneficial.
At the end of the presentation the ever popular gift shop will be open for members to browse the latest collections of Amandas own label, with the opportunity to buy a range jewellery and seasonal accessories at a members group discount.
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If you are wanting to enquire about the presentations or wish to make a booking please contact me and i will be happy to assist.
Basic fees are approx £60.00 - £100.00 (for larger groups or weekend slots) per booking plus travel expenses based on the national standard milage rate.
Please take into account with the recent severe rise in diesel costs that the national milage rate has risen to 0.45p per mile.
Diary dates
2026
*Saxmundam U3A - 8th January (daytime)
*Bures WI - 12th January (Morning)
*Trimley wives group - 13th January
*Chelmsford Tangent - 15th January
*Sandy probus group - 22nd January (daytime)
*Townswomen Guild - 2nd February ( daytime)
*Clifton WI - 4th February ( daytime)
*Swavesey WI - 9th February
*Bedford WI Brickhill - 11th February (evening)
*Bury SE morning group - 12th Feb (morning)
*Stansted Mountfitchet WI - 12th Feb (eve)
*Great Yeldham ladies group - 26th Feb
*Bury st Edmunds WI - 10th March (daytime)
*Great Horkesley WI - 10th March (evening)
*Flitwick U3A- 12th March (daytime)
*Therfield and Kelshall WI - 19th March (eve)
*Thetford U3A - 26th March (daytime)
*Hockwold WI - 1st April (evening)
*NAFAS Southampton - 8th April
*Wickford ladies group - 16th April (morning)
*Bedford U3A - 21st April (morning)
*Stebbing WI - 22nd April (evening)
*Fulbourn ladies group - 5th May (evening)
*Kirby social club - 6th May (daytime)
*The Shelfords WI - 7th May
*Bacton ladies circle - 11th May
*Leavenheath ladies circle - 12th May
*Purleigh WI - 14th May (daytime)
*Gosfield girls - 21st May (evening)
*Great Sampford - 26th May (daytime)
*Terling ladies group - 9th June (daytime)
*Eye WI - 11th June (daytime)
*Thorpe-le-soken - 11th June (evening)
*Earl Stonham - 16th June (evening)
*Gosfield circle group - 18th June (daytime)
*Felixstowe Combo WI meet - 29th June (day)
*Samphire quilters Kings Lynn - 6th July
*Hoddesdon after 8 group - 7th July (daytime)
*Chatteris WI - 9th July (evening)
*Clapham Belles WI - 10th July
*Early Birds WI St Neots - 13th July (morning)
*Chronic pain support - 16th July (daytime)
*Lawshall Ladies Group - 28th July
*Haverhill WI - 11th August (evening)
*Eynesford and Farningham Probus - 2nd sept
*Great Bardfield - 8th September (day)
*Thurlow WI - 8th September (evening)
*Ricklinghall WI - 10th September (evening)
*Wakes Colne - 16th September (evening)
*Hunstanton U3A - 21st September (daytime)
*Millwood WI - 23rd September (evening)
*Gallops group - 28th September (TBC)
* 2oclock Club North Walsham - 7th October
*Creative stitch group - 9th October (morning)
*Hadleigh U3A - 12th October (daytime)
*Newton WI - 12th October (evening)
*Barton Mills ladies club -13th October (day)
*Ditchingham WI - 14th October (day)
*Library walk WI Bedford -20th October
*Crouch valley U3A - 27th October (day)
*Steeple bumpsted Ladies - 28th October
*Hoddesdon after 8 group - 3rd Nov (day)
*Brampton flower club - 4th November
*Cockfield WI - 5th November
*Hoxne WI - 10th November
*St Andrews luncheon group - 11th November
*Chelmsford U3A - 12th November
*Langley WI - 13th November
*Great baddow U3A - 18th November
Early birds diary dates
2027
* Cromwell Quilters - 3rd February
*Hockwold WI - 3rd March
*Alresford WI - 11th March
*Cottenham WI - 14th April (evening)
*Fitzwilliam quilters - 12th May
*Birch Ladies Group - 13th May
*Newmarket WI - 9th September
*Chatteris WI - 16th September (evening)
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