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1 event,
Working with jersey: Making a hoodie or sweatshirt
Please note this is a two part workshop. Part 1 will take place on Wednesday 14th February 10:30-2:30pm and part 2 Wednesday 13th March 10:30-2:30pm. Payment covers both sessions. The pattern we will be using is the Waves & Wild Hot Coffee Sweatshirt. Please click here to view the pattern. The pattern comes in a […]
2 events,
Micro crochet jewellery
Micro crochet jewellery
Join Steffi and learn how to create your very own micro crochet jewellery! This class is a great introduction to learn to crochet dainty pieces. Start with making a leaf bracelet with beads, then conquer the magic ring through making a pair of heart earrings! You will be exploring two hook sizes, 1.25mm and 0.9mm […]
3 events,
Knitting for beginners part 2
Knitting for beginners part 2
In this workshop we will use our new knitting skills to learn to make fingerless mittens. We will cover reading a simple pattern, try our first increases and decreases and learn how to finish off our projects. If you are confident with the basic knit stitch and know how to cast on and off, this […]
2 events,
Learn to crochet for absolute beginners
Learn to crochet for absolute beginners
Join Debbie to learn how to crochet! 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. What do I need to bring? Nothing! Everything will […]
3 events,
Be you and craft
Be you and craft
A monthly session for socially anxious teens and their parents/carers. Join us for some creative time in a safe, accepting place. This is a pay what you feel social session.
2 events,
Quilt for Care Leavers Open Studio
Quilt for Care Leavers Open Studio
Do you love quilting and want to give back to our community? Why not come along to our open studio day and quilt for one of our nominated charities, Quilt for Care Leavers. Bring your own blocks and fabric to work on or feel free to use fabric from our stash. Block patterns are available […]
3 events,
Sewing School: Making trousers with an elasticated waist in the back
Please note this is a two part workshop. Part 1 will take place on Saturday 9th March 1:30-4pm and part 2 Saturday 13th April 10:30-3:30pm. Payment covers both sessions. Part 1 Saturday 9th March 1:30-4pm The pattern we will be using is The Closet Core Pietra. Please click here to view the pattern. The pdf […]
Sewing School: Elastic skills session
Sewing School: Elastic skills session
This skills session is all about elastic. Gill will share her hints and tips on working with elastic, including using elastic for a comfortable fit and as a way of adding interesting features to your garment. By the end of the session you will: Have sewn elasticated channels that can be used in waistbands, cuffs […]
3 events,
Visible mending workshop
Visible mending workshop
Join Amanda to learn how to repair a hole in clothing using a visible mending technique. Participants will learn how to make a decorative patch of weaving on a sample of denim fabric. Exploration of colour and weave to create a unique patterned piece. You may not finish the whole piece during the workshop but […]
3 events,
Beginners needle felting – make a chick
Beginners needle felting – make a chick
Join Brenda and learn how to how to create a 3D shape from wool and how to use needle felting skills to add detail, creating your own needle felted Easter chick. This workshop is suitable for children aged 10+ or adults. All children will need to be accompanied by an adult. If both the child […]
2 events,
Learn to crochet for absolute beginners
Learn to crochet for absolute beginners
Join Debbie to learn how to crochet! 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. What do I need to bring? Nothing! Everything will […]
2 events,
Knitting Surgery
Knitting Surgery
Do you have knitting projects that you're stuck with? Perhaps a project that has been hidden away for a while because you weren't sure what to do next or how to fix a mistake? Bring your project(s) and ask our expert tutors what to do next! All attendees will get a free goody bag.
3 events,
Introduction to Wool Painting – Create a wet felted picture
Introduction to Wool Painting – Create a wet felted picture
Make your own unique wool painting! Join our experienced tutor Katy who will guide through the wet felting process, helping you produce a unique piece of artwork, also known as 'wool painting'. What do I need to bring? Nothing, all materials and equipment will be provided. Previous experience required No previous experience needed. This workshop […]
2 events,
Create a Seascape using Recycled Fabrics
Create a Seascape using Recycled Fabrics
You will learn new skills to help create a seascape using recycled fabrics. Throughout the day you will be introduced to blending and layering techniques to build up the seascape based on a given image to work from. You will be guided through each step with a range of demos, individual practical work and personal […]
2 events,
Block of the Month
Block of the Month
This month Helen will show you how to Quilt as you go ( QAYG) Square in a Square. A great introduction to quilt as you go, making a large quilt seem less daunting! This method ensures all your quilting is done in manageable size blocks using a simple piecing method. This workshop is suitable for […]
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