Zip it! Mastering Standard Zips
2026-02-12 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
Welcome to the Skills Sessions of Bugweed’s Sewing School with Hannah. In this session you will become more proficient in sewing standard zips. Hannah will share her hints and tips on handling zips, including inserting and shortening standard zips. Zips can be a real nightmare and sewists often tell us about there experiences of fighting with them when inserting them or even avoiding them at all costs! Stop avoiding! Come and join us and begin to love zips!
Please note, this is Part 1 of 2 zip workshops. Part 2 covers concealed or invisible zips. The workshops are stand alone and are paid for separately.
Required sewing knowledge and experience
A good basic knowledge of a sewing machine and be able to sew a straight stitch. Attendees need to be familiar with loading a bobbin, changing a needle and changing the foot on their sewing machine.
This session is not suitable for absolute beginners that haven’t got experience of using a sewing machine or sewing fabric together. Please see our Brilliant Beginners workshops for more help with starting using your sewing machine.
Fabric and tool requirements
Please bring your own sewing machine and supplies with you. You will need to have a zipper foot, marking tools (preferably a heat erasable pen) and thread in 2 colours, contrasting thread to be used in the bobbin.
Everything else you will need will be provided for the workshop.

Stitch@Starbucks
2026-02-17 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-24 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-03 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-10 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-17 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-24 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-31 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-07 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!!

Bloom Together - Crochet
2026-02-17 13:30 - 16:00, 2026-02-18 10:30 - 13:00 | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
Welcome back to our child and adult holiday workshops! It’s February half term and time for some crafty crochet!
Come and learn how to crochet a wind spinner snake with the lovely Sophie. Suitable for beginners and perfect for children and adults who want to learn together or just have some fun crafty time!
Sophie, our fantastic tutor, will teach the basics of crochet, from how to hold the yarn to crocheting simple basic stitches. She can teach both left and right handed crochet so don’t worry… we’ve got everyone covered!
Leave the session having mastered a chain, crocheted some simple stitches for your colourful spinny snake AND with new confidence in a craft you are learning together!
All materials are provided, all you need to do is come along and enjoy the session together. Children MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times, but remember… adult places are free, just pay for each child you are bringing!

Handicrafts & Chat
2026-02-19 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-02-26 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-03-05 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-03-12 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-03-19 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-03-26 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-04-02 18:30 - 20:30 | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
Join us at Bugweed’s every Thursday (including through the school holidays) from 6.30pm till 8.30pm for a guaranteed friendly welcome and ‘reet good cuppa’!
We have a whole range of handicrafts at this weekly group including knitting, crochet, hand sewing and tapestry to name a few!
This is a ticketed event and has a small charge attached. All attendees will receive 10% off all purchases on the evening as a thank you for supporting our shop and community!
If you would like to be part of our active WhatsApp group for Handicrafts & Chat, where we share ideas and crafting achievements, please get in touch and we can add you!
What shall I bring?

your project
a good sense of humour!!

Knitting Club Workshop 2
2026-02-21 10:30 - 12:30 | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
This club is a series of 12 workshops. It is not necessary to attend each one but some projects will span 2 workshops. Please read the details of each workshop.
Welcome to Bugweed’s Knitting Club! It’s time to get knitting mastered with our carefully designed series of 12 workshops to help you learn all the skills you will need to be a successful confident knitter.
Emma and Sue, our tutors with oceans of knowledge, are ready to guide you through every stage from casting on to working in 3d. Come and learn essential skills and techniques for different knitting projects and make some items on the way!
Don’t rush to learn and fail, come and take your time; ask questions and practice your skills.
Each week there will be different a focus for learning and slowly but surely your knitting sills and confidence will bloom!
January
Cast on techniques and learn the knit stitch. Start knitting your dishcloth using garter stitch and acrylic yarn.
February
Practice your knit stitch and learn how to cast off. Complete your dishcloth.
March
Add a pearl stitch to the knit and learn how to knit and pearl. Practice stocking stitch.
April
Learn how to increase and decrease your stitches in knitting including ‘make 1’.
May
Understand how to knit a rib, use stitch markers and begin to read patterns. Start to knit some hand warmers.
June
Continue to practice your skills by knitting hand warmers. Learn the basics of sewing up and complete your hand warmer.
July
Explore and learn all about different yarns, various weights and how to accurately substitute yarns in patterns.
August
Begin to tackle knitting in the round and learn about circular needles. Start to knit a cowl using wool based yarn.
September
Continue to master knitting in the round on circular needles and learn all about blocking; how and why you block.
October
Learn how to change yarn colour when knitting.
November
Begin to understand techniques in knitting in 3d. Start your Christmas decorations!
December
Continue to learn about knitting in 3d and complete your decoration.
What do you need to bring?

Enthusiasm
A notebook and pen
Glasses if you need them!

What is included?

Straight knitting needles
acrylic yarn
all patterns required

Required sewing knowledge/experience
This workshop is suitable for complete beginners to knitting.
About our tutor
Emma and Sue are both members of the Bugweed’s team and have much experience in knitting. They both enjoy knitting a wide variety of projects using different yarns. Emma loves to knit and crochet shawls and Sue can often be found knitting up a jumper for her grandchildren! They are kind, caring and patient, making them the perfect tutors for our very beginners knitting club!

I wish I could quilt! Beginners Quilting Workshop
2026-02-24 10:30 - 2026-03-31 12:30 | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
This is a 6 week workshop, with one session each week. If you cannot attend them all, please let us know and we will try and accommodate you as much as possible!
Welcome to our first Beginners Quilting workshop with Helene. If you have looked at beautiful quilts and thought how lovely it would be if you could make them too then this is your chance to learn. Helene will slowly guide you through all aspects of quilting, from choosing colours and patterns to binding and finishing your quilt off. This is not a learning to quilt race, it is a relaxed quilting stroll! You even get a free “Space to Craft’ session at Bugweed’s for 6 hours, usually costing £14 which means you can come and spend time consolidating your learning and take some will earned ‘me time’!
I wish I could quilt!
Each week there will be different a focus for learning and slowly but surely your quilt, skills and confidence will bloom!
Week 1
Fabric choices, layout of colours, piecing squares in pairs and then into a block of 4.
Week 2
Organising blocks and sewing blocks together.
Week 3
Adding borders, choosing a backing fabric and basting with 505 spray.
Week 4
Quilting using straight lines 1/4in from the ditch or diagonal lines.
Week 5
Make and attach the binding.
Week 6
Hand sew the binding down, finish off your quilt and even have chance to make a label for it!
What do you need to bring?

Sewing machine
Enthusiasm
A notebook and pen

What is included?

5 fat quarters of quilting cotton
batting (wadding) for your quilt
thread
one free ‘Space to Craft’ day at Bugweed’s usually costing £14
10% off all purchases in the shop for your quilt

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.
About our tutor
Helene is not only an all round fabulous person but also a fabulous quilter! She has many years of teaching little people in school and so has the patience of a saint, which makes teaching quilting to us adults a breeze! Helene loves quilting with a passion and can be found at her beloved Bernina sewing machine on an evening and weekend. She is part of the Yorkshire Modern Quilters group and enjoys experimenting with colour and pattern in her quilts, bags and other hand made items. Helene is very understanding of people’s individual needs and ways of learning so if you have any worries, concerns or questions about the workshops please just ask.

Zip it! Mastering Invisible Zips
2026-02-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
Welcome to the Skills Sessions of Bugweed’s Sewing School with Hannah. In this session you will become more proficient in sewing invisible or concealed zips. These can be a challenge for the best of sewists at the first time of sewing them but have faith, Hannah will share her hints and tips on handling these clever zips. There will be time to ask questions and lots of practicing your sewing skills.
Please note, this is Part 2 of 2 zip workshops. Part 1 covers standard zips. The workshops are stand alone and are paid for separately.
Required sewing knowledge and experience
A good basic knowledge of a sewing machine and be able to sew a straight stitch. Attendees need to be familiar with loading a bobbin, changing a needle and changing the foot on their sewing machine.
This session is not suitable for absolute beginners that haven’t got experience of using a sewing machine or sewing fabric together. Please see our Brilliant Beginners workshops for more help with starting using your sewing machine.
Fabric and tool requirements
Please bring your own sewing machine and supplies with you. You will need to have an invisible zipper foot, marking tools (preferably a heat erasable pen) and thread in 2 colours, contrasting thread to be used in the bobbin.
Everything else you will need will be provided for the workshop.

Block of the Month
2026-02-28 10:30 - 15:00 | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
It’s back! Your favourite monthly quilting workshop! Block Of The Month returns for February and March with the 60 degree triangle. Whether you are a master or a complete beginner with this shape, you will have a fabulous day with Helen and sew the most beautiful block!
You will be using a quilting ruler with a 60 degree marking on it to explore cutting, piecing and quilting this versatile shape. The block can also be easily turned into a table runner.
This workshop is repeated in March so please DO NOT book on to both, places are limited!
Our Block Of The Month, BOTM, sessions are full of support and friendship and we welcome both newcomers and regulars. This is the only time this workshop will run this year.
What do you need to bring?

x5 contrasting Width Of Fabric pieces at least 25cm of each (Please use 100% cotton)
quilting ruler with 60 degree marking
matching thread
rotary cutter
cutting mat
1/4” foot or capability to move needle on your machine to 1/4” (ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY)
optional – 0.5m backing fabric and batting for a table runner

What is included?

refreshments (please bring your own lunch)
tutoring
friendship!

Required sewing knowledge/experience
This workshop is suitable for all intermediate quilters. You will need to be familiar with your machine and how to use it’s 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. 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.

Slow Down & Quilt
2026-03-03 13:30 - 2026-03-24 15:30 | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
This is a 4 week hand stitching journey, with one session each week. It is made up of one hour directed teaching with our tutor, Helene and then the following hour being self directed sewing time. If you cannot attend them all, please let us know and we will try and accommodate you as much as possible!
Slow down, stitch by stitch, and discover the quiet joy of English Paper Piecing.
Slow Down & Quilt
This four-week course is designed for anyone who wants to learn the timeless art of hand-pieced patchwork. Whether you are completely new to quilting or looking to expand your skills, you’ll learn the foundations of English Paper Piecing (EPP) and create your own beautiful Granny’s Garden arrangement of hexagons.
We will begin with simple plain fabrics to build confidence and accuracy, then gradually move into the magic of fussy cutting – where fabric motifs align to create stunning kaleidoscope effects. By the end of the course, you’ll have a finished collection of hexagon flowers ready to turn into a cushion, mini quilt, or small heirloom piece.
What do you need to bring?

A fussy cutting fabric pack (either from your own stash or available to purchase through our shop)
Thread
Enthusiasm
A notebook and pen

What is included?

Paper template pieces
Glue pens
Needles
10% off all purchases in the shop for your piece

Required sewing knowledge/experience
This workshop is suitable for all who are wanting to take their time over a hand stitching project and learn a new skill or just enjoy practicing an old one!
About our tutor
Helene is not only an all round fabulous person but also a fabulous quilter! She has many years of teaching little people in school and so has the patience of a saint, which makes teaching quilting to us adults a breeze! Helene loves quilting with a passion and can be found at her beloved Bernina sewing machine on an evening and weekend. She is part of the Yorkshire Modern Quilters group and enjoys experimenting with colour and pattern in her quilts, bags and other hand made items. Helene is very understanding of people’s individual needs and ways of learning so if you have any worries, concerns or questions about the workshops please just ask.

Flower Brooch Crochet
2026-03-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
Join the wonderful Steffi Glaves at Bugweed’s for the first workshop suitable for the beginner crocheter.
This is the easier-than-it-looks flower brooch that is suitable for beginners so come along and enjoy! In this project you will conquer the magic ring and use basic crochet stitches to create a flower with pretty layered petals. Steffi will guide you through the steps and be always on hand for help and advice.
You will be using a 3mm hook and DK cotton, which will be provided, along with brooch backs and buttons. Stitches used in this project are chains, slip stitches, double crochet and treble crochet (UK terms).
Light refreshments are included.
Left or right handed, everyone is welcome!
What do you need to bring?

your glasses if you need them!!
patience
enthusiasm

Required knowledge/experience
Suitable for beginners. You need to have a basic knowledge of how to make a chain but simple stitches will be recapped in the session. Please see above for stitches that will be used in the project.
About our tutor
Steffi Glaves is a wonderful human being as well as a designer & maker, specialising in micro crochet and jewellery making. She sells her finished work and crochet patterns on Etsy and has had her work featured in various magazines including Simply Crochet and Landscape Magazine. Steffi is the author of 2 books, which will be available to purchase on the evening. Both 100 Micro Crochet Motifs and 100 Micro Amigurumi have been a great success both in the UK and further afield.

Bugweed's Sewing School Brilliant Beginners
2026-03-05 18:30 - 2026-03-19 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 Thursday 5th March 6.30pm – 9pm
Part 2 Thursday 12th March 6.30pm – 9pm
Part 3 Thursday 19th March 6.30pm – 9pm
One payment covers all sessions.
Part 1 Thursday 5th March 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 Thursday 12th March 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 3 Thursday 19th March 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.

Spinday at Bugweed's
2026-03-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
Join us at Bugweed’s every Saturday (including through the school holidays) from 10.00am till 12.00am for a special spinning social and of course…. a Bugweed’s ‘reet good cuppa’!
Whether you are a seasoned, experienced spinner or a new starter, you are more than welcome to this inclusive and friendly session. We hope to build a supportive community of spinners that can offer each other support, encouragement and advice in person and on our very own Spinday WhatsApp group!
This is a ticketed event and has a small charge attached. All attendees will receive 15% off all purchases on the morning as a thank you for supporting our shop and community!
If you would like to be part of our active WhatsApp group for Spinday, where we share ideas and crafting achievements, please get in touch and we can add you!
What shall I bring?

your project and equipment
a good sense of humour!!

Toe-tally Beginner Socks
2026-03-07 13:00 - 15:30 | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
This course is a series of 3 workshops. It is important to attend each one as the skills will be added to each session.
Welcome to Toe-tally Beginner Socks with Eleanor! We are so excited to bring you a complete beginners sock-knitting course where you will have chance to really master your skills.
Socks can look intimidating, but they don’t have to be.
Join us for a relaxed, supportive 3 week sock-knitting course designed for sock beginners, rusty knitters and anyone who’s ever felt stuck with those double-pointed needles or turning heels. Running every other Saturday, this course breaks down the process into clear manageable steps so you can build confidence, learn essential techniques and finish with a beautiful handmade sock!
Don’t rush to learn and fail, come and take your time; ask questions and practice your skills.
Across the three sessions, you’ll learn everything from a stretchy cast-on and turning heels to shaping the toe, with plenty of guidance, demonstrations, and time to practice in a friendly environment with lots of tea and biscuits!
Week 1
Learn the stretchy Norwegian cast-on, perfect for socks. Create the ribbed cuff. Start knitting the leg of the sock. Get comfy using DPNs and other sock knitting treats!
Week 2
Step-by-step guidance to knit the heel flap and turning the heel. Pick up stitches and create the gusset. Begin to knit the foot of the sock.
Week 3
Shape the toe. Learn how to finish off the sock and use garter stitch. Recap and start on the second sock if you have time! learn some extra tips, tricks and troubleshooting.
What do you need to bring?

Enthusiasm
A notebook and pen
Glasses if you need them!
Your choice of any 4ply sock knitting yarn (Remember you can buy them in store!)

What is included?

a set of 3.25mm Knit Pro Zing Double Pointed Needles (DPNs)

Required sewing knowledge/experience
This workshop is suitable for improving beginners to knitting.
About our tutor
Eleanor has been part of our team for a couple of years and is a super all round crafter! Knitting is one of her many textile passions and she confidently tackles a whole range of tricky knitting patterns. She is studying pattern design at University and is looking forward to a career in the fashion industry. Eleanor is patient with all learners and is highly skilled at explaining tricky techniques.

Knitting Club Workshop 3
2026-03-21 10:30 - 12:30 | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
This club is a series of 12 workshops. It is not necessary to attend each one but some projects will span 2 workshops. Please read the details of each workshop.
Welcome to Bugweed’s Knitting Club! It’s time to get knitting mastered with our carefully designed series of 12 workshops to help you learn all the skills you will need to be a successful confident knitter.
Emma and Sue, our tutors with oceans of knowledge, are ready to guide you through every stage from casting on to working in 3d. Come and learn essential skills and techniques for different knitting projects and make some items on the way!
Don’t rush to learn and fail, come and take your time; ask questions and practice your skills.
Each month there will be different a focus for learning and slowly but surely your knitting sills and confidence will bloom!
March
Join us for a fun and cosy workshop where you’ll create an adorable Easter chick – perfectly sized to snuggle a chocolate cream egg inside!
Using a simple, beginner-friendly pattern, you’ll learn how to increase and decrease your stitches, stitch your pieces together, and build confidence with knit stitch, casting on, and casting off.
If you’re comfortable casting on and knitting a few rows in knit stitch, you’re ready to join in. Come along, get creative, and leave with a sweet handmade Easter companion!

What do you need to bring?

Enthusiasm
A notebook and pen
Glasses if you need them!

What is included?

Straight knitting needles
acrylic yarn
all patterns required

Required sewing knowledge/experience
This workshop is suitable for complete beginners to knitting.
About our tutor
Emma and Sue are both members of the Bugweed’s team and have much experience in knitting. They both enjoy knitting a wide variety of projects using different yarns. Emma loves to knit and crochet shawls and Sue can often be found knitting up a jumper for her grandchildren! They are kind, caring and patient, making them the perfect tutors for our very beginners knitting club!

Block of the Month
2026-03-28 10:30 - 15:00 | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
It’s back! Your favourite monthly quilting workshop! Block Of The Month returns for February and March with the 60 degree triangle. Whether you are a master or a complete beginner with this shape, you will have a fabulous day with Helen and sew the most beautiful block!
You will be using a quilting ruler with a 60 degree marking on it to explore cutting, piecing and quilting this versatile shape. The block can also be easily turned into a table runner.
This workshop is a repeat of February so please DO NOT book on to both, places are limited!
Our Block Of The Month, BOTM, sessions are full of support and friendship and we welcome both newcomers and regulars. This is the only time this workshop will run this year.
What do you need to bring?

x5 contrasting Width Of Fabric pieces at least 25cm of each (Please use 100% cotton)
quilting ruler with 60 degree marking
matching thread
rotary cutter
cutting mat
1/4” foot or capability to move needle on your machine to 1/4” (ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY)
optional – 0.5m backing fabric and batting for a table runner

What is included?

refreshments (please bring your own lunch)
tutoring
friendship!

Required sewing knowledge/experience
This workshop is suitable for all intermediate quilters. You will need to be familiar with your machine and how to use it’s 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. 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.
