Joanne Whitehead will show you how to explore adding texture to your knitting using King Cole Merino Blend DK yarn. You will discover how different stitch patterns affect the look and feel of the fabric you create. Who is it for? Confident knitters who want to learn something new. What do I bring? Bring your 4mm knitting […]
Mini Project Day with Helen - Perfect Pouch Welcome to the New Year and the new venue! Join Helen for this longer workshop where you will create a project using fat quarters and scraps. We have a beautiful rainbow of fat quarters by Alison Glass of Andover Fabrics at a special price for this workshop […]
Join us as we Meet the Maker @krafty_kris3 for a trunk show. Chris has a love of colour, crochet and yarn and will be here to talk to you about it. She'll share her expertise in creating granny squares and choosing colours and yarns for the best results. No need to book, just drop in […]
Looking for regular sewing time with a tutor on hand? Bring your stuff and chill out. Debbie will be here to give you guidance if you need it, even if you don't she is excellent company. Who is for? Anyone who wants to sew in a social setting. If you struggle to ignore the washing up […]
Join us to celebrate all things Baa Ram Ewe and meet the team and their products - can't beat a bit of yarn squishing with like-minded people! Bring your crafty project to work on and enjoy exclusive discounts. This event is free! Just drop in. Please note the following event, the Baa Ram Ewe Bingo […]
Join us to celebrate all things Baa Ram Ewe. Enjoy exlusive discounts, wear your BRE items and enjoy a fun game of yarn bingo! There will be fizz and nibbles and space for you to work on your crafty project too. This ticketed event is free of charge.
Come and join us for our regular Thursday evening Craft and Chat. Bring along your project and have a cuppa with other chatty crafters. This is a "Pay What You Feel" session and we have a collection tin for actual cash.
Come and join us for our regular Thursday evening Craft and Chat. Bring along your project and have a cuppa with other chatty crafters. This is a "Pay What You Feel" session and we have a collection tin for actual cash.
Join Debbie to learn how to crochet! This workshop is suitable for children and/or adults. In this session Debbie will teach you how to make chain, double and treble crochet stitches. You will have the opportunity to practise those and gain confidence, making a square with them. Left or right handed. Everyone is welcome. This […]
Welcome to our new fortnightly pre-social social event! Fibre Friends Skills Hour is for the hour before the Thursday Craft & Chat session and features our local, friendly and knowledgeable yarn expert: Geraldine. Each session she will show you a new skill / aspect of yarn craft. There will be a demonstration and a very […]
Come and join us for our regular Thursday evening Craft and Chat. Bring along your project and have a cuppa with other chatty crafters. This is a "Pay What You Feel" session and we have a collection tin for actual cash.
This is our first collaborative workshop with Sarah from Schiewe Ceramics. We are thrilled to bring all those in our community, age 7 and upwards, an opportunity to be creative with air dry clay. Come and make a ladybird! Who is it for? This fantastic ceramics workshop is aimed at all those aged 7 upwards. […]
This is our first collaborative workshop with Sarah from Schiewe Ceramics. We are thrilled to bring all those in our community, age 7 and upwards, an opportunity to be creative with air dry clay. Come and make a ladybird! Who is it for? This fantastic ceramics workshop is aimed at all those aged 7 upwards. […]
This month Helen will guide you through how to boost your binding techniques by adding a pop of colour to your quilt, runner and cushion binding. You will also get plenty of tips as to how to get the perfect corners too! What do you need to bring? Sewing machine and thread 2 skinny quarters […]
Looking for regular sewing time with a tutor on hand? Bring your stuff and chill out. Debbie will be here to give you guidance if you need it, even if you don't she is excellent company. Who is for? Anyone who wants to sew in a social setting. If you struggle to ignore the washing up […]
Come and learn bag making using the incredibly popular ByAnnie patterns. This first session is for those who have been wanting to try ByAnnie patterns but would welcome the expert tuition of Graham to guide you through the process. It's time to have a go at bag-making! There are two patterns to choose from: Clam […]
Join Debbie and learn how to crochet granny squares Learn how to use treble crochet, stitch in the round and try several types of pattern to form a granny square, also the opportuntity to try double treble stitch and puff stitch. Left or right handed. Everyone is welcome. What do I need to bring? A […]
Bring along your current patchwork and quilting project for a relaxed, social sewing session. Graham will be here to offer any help you may need and will be ready for a chinwag too. Bring your machine and your project - our studio is fully equipped in case you forget anything - and we'll get the […]
Welcome to Fibre Friends Skills Hour! Are you wanting to top up your skills and knowledge with an informal interactive demonstration? Well this is for you! Our lovely friend and expert yarn-fanatic Geraldine will guide you through a different skill every fortnight. You will even receive a free gift as part of your ticket price! […]
Join Debbie to learn how to crochet! This workshop is suitable for children and/or adults. In this session Debbie will teach you how to make chain, double and treble crochet stitches. You will have the opportunity to practise those and gain confidence, making a square with them. Left or right handed. Everyone is welcome. This […]
Join Wendy from Moda Fabrics to piece and quilt with a our new range of solids: Bella Solids. Who is this for? Quilters who would like to learn a new block or develop their skills in piecing. This is perfect for quilters who would like to spend a few hours sewing a new block using […]
Bugweed's is a creative safe space for all and we would like to welcome socially anxious teens and their parents to our very special social group. Be You & Craft is a chance for teens with similar anxieties to connect with others and their families through craft and a calm social space. Lights will be […]
Looking for regular sewing time with a tutor on hand? Bring your stuff and chill out. Debbie will be here to give you guidance if you need it, even if you don't she is excellent company. Who is for? Anyone who wants to sew in a social setting. If you struggle to ignore the washing up […]
Fibre Friends is all about socks for the next three sessions! If it's time for you to master the art of sock knitting, then join Geraldine for three 1 hour sessions with time in between to have a go at home. Session 1 Thursday 27th March - Cast on both of your socks using the […]
This month Helen will guide you through using the Drunkards Path template to create a beautiful spring petal block! Mix strong colours and patterns on low volume, neutral backgrounds to create a stunning block which can be made in to a cushion cover. Perfect for your home, for a friend or perhaps for a mother […]
Are you lucky enough to have a sewing machine at home but terrified to get it out the box and begin your sewing journey? Well, this is the perfect workshop for you! Debbie, our patient and knowledgeable tutor, will guide you through the very basics of your sewing machine from finding the power switch to […]
Looking for regular sewing time with a tutor on hand? Bring your stuff and chill out. Debbie will be here to give you guidance if you need it, even if you don't she is excellent company. Who is for? Anyone who wants to sew in a social setting. If you struggle to ignore the washing up […]
We are delighted to welcome Graham to Bugweed's! Graham is ready to support us in beginning our ByAnnie bags journey! If you would like to learn the basics of bag-making or you are wanting support from Graham to complete a ByAnnie pattern you have already started, this workshop is for you! Come to Graham's ByAnnie […]
It's the Easter holidays and the children are on their break! We have the perfect workshop to start off your holiday at Bugweed's with our lovely tutor Debbie. Come and learn some basic skills on the sewing machine together and sew a bag that you can take home. You can either bring your own machine […]
Here at Bugweed's we love a good chat, time for craft and a tasty cuppa! This weekly session brings you all three of those in one free group! Join us at Clifton Moor Starbucks every Tuesday (including through the school holidays) from 1pm till 3pm for a guaranteed friendly welcome and discounted refreshments supplied by […]
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