Fibre Friends Skills Hour
2025-03-13 17:30 - 18:30 (Europe/London) | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
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 us on March 13th to learn how to knit on circular needles. This skill often appears magical to those who are new to it but Geraldine will make you confident and help you to start off knitting either a twiddlemuff or cowl.
This week’s free gift is a set of 5mm circular needles for you to use in the session to begin your project!
Why knit on circular needles? Well… they are compact and easy to carry which makes them perfect for on the go knitters, they handle large and heavy projects without the need for seams and they can even alleviate discomfort and strain in the wrists, hands and shoulders due to their ergonomic design.
So come along and begin your journey of knitting in the round! The world is your oyster!

Learn to Crochet for Beginners
2025-03-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
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 workshop is suitable for children aged 12+ and/or adults. All children will need to be accompanied by an adult. If only the child wishes to take part please purchase 1 ticket. If both adult and child would like to take part please purchase 2 tickets. Adults are welcome to attend by themselves. All tickets include a crochet hook and ball of yarn to use in the session and take away with them.
What do I need to bring?
Nothing! Everything will be provided for you.
Previous experience required?
None, this session is designed for absolute beginners.

Moda Bella Solids with Wendy
2025-03-19 10:30 - 14:30 | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
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 paper piecing under the expert guidance of our tutor, Wendy. There will also be opportunities to see beautiful quilts and ask lots of questions regarding Moda designs and quilting patterns.
What do I bring?
Bring your machine and general sewing kit – if you forget anything we have a fully-equipped studio.
What will I achieve?
You will learn a versatile new block using foundation paper piecing. Chat with like-minded quilters and have the opportunity to purchase Bella Solids at a discounted price.
Entry is free but places are limited so please book.

Be You & Craft
2025-03-26 06:30 - 20:30 | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
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 low, activities will be simple and accessible.
Bring your own activity or enjoy using some of the craft resources in our group supplies.
This is a small group who are always welcoming to new people, however long they stay.
Pay as you feel. Refreshments are provided.

Stitch@Bugweed's
2025-03-26 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-04-02 10:30 - 12:30 | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
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 at home or if you’ve got stuck on your latest project, then this regular fortnightly tutor-led social is for YOU.
What do I bring? Your machine, your project, your sewing kit. Our studio is well-equipped if you have forgotten anything; tea and coffee making facilities are here too.
What will I achieve? A couple of hours to yourself and some sewing progress. Isn’t that what we all hanker for?

Fibre Friends Skills Hour - Socks!
2025-03-27 17:30 - 2025-04-10 18:30 | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
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 magic loop method on the circular needles that you will receive as a free gift for booking.
Session 2 Thursday 10th April – Learn how to turn the heel and continue to knit the body of the socks.
Session 3 Thursday 24th April – Complete your socks and confidently cast off!
There is one payment for all three sessions and, as mentioned, you will receive your circular needles free!
You will need a ball of 4ply sock yarn which is available in a variety of colours in Bugweed’s yarn emporium!!
These are small, relaxed knitting sessions where our lovely expert, Geraldine, will guide you through the process of sock knitting and answer all your questions. Basic knitting skills are required but you will no doubt learn quickly and confidently within the group so don’t worry if you are relatively new to knitting!

Block of the Month
2025-03-29 10:30 - 15:00 | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
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 figure…remember its Mother’s Day on the 30th March!
What do you need to bring?-

Drunkards path acrylic template ( preferably 4 1/2” finished)
Charm pack or scraps that are at least 5” square for the petal block (which needs to total half a metre in total)
Half metre of background fabric
Thread
28mm rotary cutter
1/4” foot or capability to move needle on your machine to 1/4” (ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY)
fabric marking pen
half metre of batting

Required sewing knowledge/experience
This workshop is suitable for beginners to quilting. You will need to be familiar with your machine and how to use it’s basic features such as winding and inserting the bobbin, threading up your machine and needle, changing the feet and needle and sewing a straight stitch. This session is not suitable for complete sewing machine beginners however, you do not need to have any experience of quilting. You must have a 1/4″ foot or the ability to move your needle to the 1/4″ seam allowance. Please get in touch with Bugweed’s if you would like help in sourcing the supplies required.

Help I've Bought a Sewing Machine!
2025-04-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
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 threading it up!
What will I learn?

the names of the basic parts of my sewing machine
how to thread the top thread
how to wind and thread up the bobbin
ways of changing stitch patterns
sewing in a straight line
turning a corner

and more!!
What will I make?
You will sew your first project in the workshop and leave the session with a simple tote bag. The main aim of the workshop is to give you the confidence to go away and try simple projects on your own!
What should I bring?
Your sewing machine and the instruction booklet if you have one. We will provide fabric and thread and you can use scissors and haberdashery items from our studio resources.
PLEASE send us the make and model of your sewing machine with your booking. This will help Debbie to know which machines will be coming to the workshop!

ByAnnie Bag Day
2025-04-03 10:30 - 15:30 | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
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 BagDay and get some expert help, start a bag, finish a bag or just enjoy being with other keen bag makers!
Who is this for?
Confident sewists who are trying ByAnnie bag-making patterns but would welcome the guidance of seasoned maker, Graham. There will be 2 beginners bag patterns to choose from if you would like to start a beginners pattern with Graham, the Clamshell bag or Project Bag 2.0.If you would like support from Graham to sew a ByAnnie bag pattern that you have started, you are also very welcome to attend.
What do I bring?
Your machine and all your sewing supplies! If you have started a pattern that you would like help with, please remember to bring it with you! You can buy fabric and accessories in the shop.
What will I achieve?
An increase in your skills and confidence. You might even finish your project!

Bloom Together - Machine Sewing
2025-04-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
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 or borrow one of ours to learn your skills on. This is the perfect opportunity to get that sewing machine out that has been hiding in the back of the cupboard or that was given as a gift but has not been out of it’s box yet!
We welcome up to two children with each adult and adults MUST stay and supervise their children in the session. Tickets are to be purchased for each child but adults go free!

Stitch@Starbucks
2025-04-22 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-29 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-06 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-20 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Starbucks, Clifton Moor, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4TU, United Kingdom
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 the lovely staff of Starbucks.
No need to book but if you would like to be part of our active WhatsApp group where we share yarn ideas and check how many people are coming, please get in touch and we can add you! Please note – this group is growing and space can be limited so if you can let us know if you would like to come, it does help!
What shall I bring?

your project
money for a drink if you would like one
a good sense of humour!!

Quilting Bees
2025-04-24 10:30 - 13:30, 2025-05-01 10:30 - 13:30, 2025-05-15 10:30 - 13:30, 2025-05-22 10:30 - 13:30 | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
Our Quilting Bees social group gives you the opportunity to work on you piecing, quilting or bag making projects. Our wonderful tutor, Graham from Farrcorner Quilting, will be on hand to offer support and advice when needed.
As a special bonus for attending Quilting Bees, there will be a very special discount on a chosen sewing tool, fabric range, pattern or haberdashery item for all attendees! The discounted item will be shared with the group by Graham and you might even be tempted in to purchasing!
Keep your eyes on our social media to find out what the discounted item will be!
What shall I bring?

Sewing machine
Sewing supplies
A smile and some chat!

Stitch@Bugweed's
2025-04-30 10:30 - 12:30 | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
Looking for regular sewing time with a tutor on hand? Bring your project and enjoy some ‘me time’. Debbie, our tutor of sewing and crochet, will be here to give you guidance if you need it and offer encouragement when you get stuck.
Who is it for? Anyone who wants to sew in a social setting. If you struggle to ignore the washing up at home or if you’ve got stuck on your latest project, then this regular fortnightly tutor-led social is for YOU.
What do I bring?

sewing machine (if required)
your project
your sewing kit

Our studio is well-equipped if you have forgotten anything and we will provide tea, coffee and biscuits.
Come along, enjoy, relax and create.

ByAnnie Bag Day
2025-05-08 10:30 - 15:30 | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
Come to Graham’s ByAnnie BagDay and get some expert help. Start a bag, finish a bag or just enjoy being with other keen bag makers!
Your pattern is not included in the cost of the workshop but we are able to offer a discount on ByAnnie bag patterns for attendees. There is a 10% discount on patterns for attendees. Please get in touch with Bugweed’s to arrange any supplies that you need so when you arrive for the workshop, you are ready to roll!
Who is this for?

ByAnnie bag beginners who would like to learn how to sew ‘Clam Up’ zippered pouch OR ‘Project Bag 2.0’
Sewists who attended the April workshop and would like to try a different beginners ByAnnie pattern
Confident sewists who are trying a different ByAnnie bag-making pattern but would welcome the guidance of Graham

What do I bring?

Your sewing machine
Your sewing supplies
Bag pattern and materials – these should be purchased before the workshop day (Remember, we can provide these at Bugweed’s!)

What will I achieve?
An increase in your skills and confidence and the bag making bug! You might even finish your project and plan your next make!

Bugweed's Sewing School Brilliant Beginners
2025-05-13 18:30 - 2025-05-27 21:00 | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
Please note this is a three part workshop.
Part 1 Tuesday 13th May 6.30pm – 9pm
Part 2 Tuesday 20th May 6.30pm – 9pm
Part 3 Tuesday 27th May 6.30pm – 9pm
One payment covers all sessions.
Part 1 Tuesday 13th May 6.30pm – 9pm
The first session of this Brilliant Beginners sewing course will focus on the basic features of your sewing machine. Catie will guide you through the construction of an envelope style cushion cover. This will give you a chance to remind yourself about changing stitches and stitch length, turning corners, seam allowances and other important skills and sewing knowledge.

Part 2 Tuesday 20th May 6.30pm – 9pm

In this session you will be starting the prep for making pj bottoms. Catie will explain each stage throughout the process, learning how to read a garment pattern correctly as you go. You will accurately take our body measurements to determine what size pattern to use, cut out the pattern and fabric and then transfer all pattern markings on to the fabric.

If patterns need to be lengthened/shortened this can easily be can be dealt with!

Part 2 Tuesday 27th May 6.30pm – 9pm

In this session you will be sewing the pj bottoms. Catie will help you gain confidence with your sewing machine to join fabrics, follow pattern instructions and construct a simple garment. The pj bottoms will be finished and hemmed ready for wearing!

Required sewing knowledge/experience for both sessions
You need to be able to turn on your sewing machine and sew a straight stitch!
It would be helpful if you are familiar with your machine and how to use it’s basic features such as winding and inserting the bobbin, threading up your machine and needle. This session is suitable for sewing machine beginners, eager to start their sewing journey.

What will you need to bring for both sessions?

Your sewing machine and instruction book
Enthusiasm!

Machines are available to hire so please let us know if you would like to use one of our machines.

Crochet Amigurumi Creatures
2025-05-14 10:30 - 12:30 | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
Join our fabulous crochet tutor, Debbie, to learn how to master crocheting amigurumi creatures. This is a really popular crochet skill and there are many patterns available for all sorts of creatures and objects. From cats to carrots, snails to sunshines, the amigurumi world will be your oyster!
Debbie will show you a variety of techniques for making amigurumi creatures including stitching in the round, increasing and decreasing, and stitching together after stuffing.
A pair of safety eyes will be included with a choice of patterns for you to choose from.
What do you need to bring?
Either a 3mm or 3.5mm crochet hook and DK yarn.
The choice of amigurumi will be ice cream, a narwhal and/or a duck. If you would like to make multi coloured creatures please bring several colours of yarn with you.
Previous experience required?
This session is designed for beginners who have some experience of crochet. You should be able to do a chain and double crochet. This workshop is accessible for all ages; children over 12 are welcome with an accompanying adult.

Space to Craft
2025-05-17 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
Space to Craft
Desperate for space to lay out your project and have a couple of hours to work on it? Sometimes the table at home just isn’t big enough for large projects that need a flat surface. Whether it’s layering a quilt, cutting out a garment pattern or planning and drafting your own pattern, we have the answer here at Bugweed’s!
Rent a table for 2, 4 or 6 hours on specific days and make use of our large tables. There are 5 spaces for each day to make sure you get lots of table space.
Please note, there is no tutoring with this session. Our staff will be busy in the shop and although we are always happy to help our community, we will only be able to answer quick questions and make sure you have a cuppa!

Fibre Friends Skills Hour - Cast On!
2025-05-22 17:30 - 18:30 | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
Fibre Friends is all about different cast on methods for the next four sessions. Each session is booked separately with a free knitting accessory for each session!
Session 1 Thursday 22nd May- Master the method of the knitted picot cast on so you can add this decorative scalloped edge to your knits. Its delicate edge will add detail and interest to your garments and blankets.
You will need a ball of DK yarn and some 4mm knitting needles.
Book now and receive your free stitch holders at the workshop!
These are small, relaxed knitting sessions where our lovely expert, Geraldine, will guide you through the process of sock knitting and answer all your questions. Basic knitting skills are required but you will no doubt learn quickly and confidently within the group so don’t worry if you are relatively new to knitting!

A Reet Good Yorkshire Knees Up with Solstice
2025-05-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
Afternoon Tea with Solstice
After the great success of our first afternoon tea event, we are delighted to welcome West Yorkshire Spinners back to Bugweed’s!
Join the lovely Janice from WYS for Yorkshire tea, cake, cheese and a good old Bugweed’s social time of knitting, crocheting and chat! There will be an exclusive trunk show of garments made using patterns from the new pattern book Voyage, and using the beautiful new range of WYS yarn Solstice. You will be able to try on the garments, squish the yarn and talk patterns and techniques with Janice and others.
All attendees will receive a FREE single pattern in a very special Bugweed’s bag. You will also be given the opportunity to have 10% of all Solstice yarn making it a special price of £13.45/skein especially for you!

About the yarn:
Solar energy from the Sun is provided all year round, nourishing the land and feeding the Earth’s plants and trees.
Our fibres are all derived from natural sources. Falkland Islands wool is one of the world’s purest wools – offering a clean white fleece and supreme softness. TencelTM Lyocell is harvested through sustainably managed wood sources, and our cashmere is responsibly sourced, providing pure luxury.
Light, luxurious and elegant, Solstice is the perfect natural fibre 4ply for the changing seasons.

About the book:

The talented pattern designer Sarah Hatton, has designed six stunning patterns that bring knitted summer garments to your wardrobe. The luxurious yarn is shown off through classically elegant designs using techniques such as top-down knitting and lace hems. This book is one to drool over, knit from and thoroughly enjoy.

Bloom Together - Sew a Bucket Hat
2025-05-28 10:30 - 13:00 | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
Summer is definitely on its way and the children are off on their half term break! Get ready for the sunny weather with this fab workshop with Debbie, our experienced sewing teacher.
Come and learn how to sew your very own bucket hat using a sewing machine, pattern and fabric from our great range of selected designs.
You can either bring your own machine or borrow one of ours to learn your skills on. This is the perfect opportunity to get to grips with a simple sewing pattern and learn how to sew a really useful item which can be made for adult or child.
We welcome up to two children with each adult and adults MUST stay and supervise their children in the session. Tickets are to be purchased for each child but adults go free!
No need to bring a pattern or fabric, these are both included in the cost!
