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SUMMARY:I wish I could quilt! Beginners Quilting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This is a 5 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! \nWelcome to our 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’! \nI wish I could quilt! \nThis course has previously run over 6 weeks\, but we’ve now condensed it into 5 sessions while extending some of the class times. This means you’ll still receive the same amount of teaching time overall. \nEach week there will be different a focus for learning and slowly but surely your quilt\, skills and confidence will bloom! \nWeek 1     10.30am – 1.30pm \nFabric choices\, layout of colours\, piecing squares in pairs and then rows. \nWeek 2    10.30am – 12.30pm \nOrganising your rows and sewing them together to create your quilt top. Begin thinking about binding choices\, make binding. \nWeek 3     10.30am – 12.30pm \nAdding borders\, choosing a backing fabric and basting your quilt layers with 505 spray. \nWeek 4     10.30am – 12.30pm \nQuilting using straight lines 1/4in from the ditch or diagonal lines. \nWeek 5       10.30am – 1.30pm \nHand sewing the binding down\, finishing your quilt\, and even having time to add a personalised label. \nWhat do you need to bring? \n\nSewing machine\nEnthusiasm\nA notebook and pen\n\nWhat is included? \n\n5 fat quarters of quilting cotton\nbatting (wadding) for your quilt\nthread\none free ‘Space to Craft’ day at Bugweed’s usually costing £14\n10% off all purchases in the shop for your quilt\n\nRequired sewing knowledge/experience \nThis 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. \nAbout our tutor \nHelene 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.
URL:https://bugweedslimited.co.uk/event/i-wish-i-could-quilt-beginners-quilting-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Bugweed’s Limited\, Bugweed's Limited\, Unit 3\, Marrtree Business Park\, Stirling Road\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO30 4AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Quilting
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SUMMARY:Stitch@Starbucks
DESCRIPTION: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! \nJoin 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. \nNo 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! \nWhat shall I bring? \n\nyour project\nmoney for a drink if you would like one\na good sense of humour!!
URL:https://bugweedslimited.co.uk/event/stitchstarbucks/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:Starbucks\, Clifton Moor\, Stirling Road\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO30 4TU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Social
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SUMMARY:Help I've bought an overlocker!
DESCRIPTION:It’s back!! Our fantastically popular beginners workshop for the machine you all love to hate\, the overlocker!! Book your place while you can\, they won’t be available for long! \nCome and conquer your fears of the overlocker with our friendly and knowledgeable tutor! The perfect course for beginners who want to learn the basics of how to use their overlocker. \nWhat will you learn on this course? \n\nThreading up\, in the correct order\nUnderstanding the parts\nUnderstanding and adjusting tension\nThe cutter\nChanging a needle\nLooking after your overlocker\, including cleaning\nRaising the knife\nAdjusting the stitch length\nAdjusting the cutting width\nHow to make sure it does not come unthreaded\nHow to easily rethread in a different colour\n\nWhat do you need to bring? \n\nYour overlocker and thread. Please let us know which machine you have when booking\n\nOur tutor \nOur tutor Debbie is a textiles teacher with over twenty years experience of teaching both art based textiles and technology. This has led to a wide range of skills in all areas of textiles\, from stitching on machines and by hand as well as manipulation of fabrics and materials.  \nLook out for the next overlocker workshop – ‘How to get the most out of your overlocker’ – in a couple of weeks time!
URL:https://bugweedslimited.co.uk/event/help-ive-bought-an-overlocker-9/
LOCATION:Bugweed’s Limited\, Bugweed's Limited\, Unit 3\, Marrtree Business Park\, Stirling Road\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO30 4AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Sewing
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SUMMARY:Handicrafts & Chat
DESCRIPTION: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’! \nWe have a whole range of handicrafts at this weekly group including knitting\, crochet\, hand sewing and tapestry to name a few! \nThis 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! \nIf 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! \nWhat shall I bring? \n\nyour project\na good sense of humour!!
URL:https://bugweedslimited.co.uk/event/handicrafts-chat-27/
LOCATION:Bugweed’s Limited\, Bugweed's Limited\, Unit 3\, Marrtree Business Park\, Stirling Road\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO30 4AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Social
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SUMMARY:Brilliant Buttonholes
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Skills Sessions of Bugweed’s Sewing School with Hannah. In this session you will work on becoming a master of buttonholes! Many a sewist dreads the buttonhole feature on their garments and so now is your chance to conquer that fear and become confident in sewing a buttonhole. Hannah will be working through both a one step and four step buttonhole. She will also be teaching a bound buttonhole technique for advancing your skills even more! There will be time to ask questions and lots of practicing your sewing skills. \nRequired sewing knowledge and experience \nA good basic knowledge of a sewing machine and be able to sew simple stitches. Attendees need to be familiar with loading a bobbin\, changing a needle and changing the foot on their sewing machine. \nThis 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. \nFabric and tool requirements \nPlease bring your own sewing machine and supplies with you. Your machine does not have to have a one step buttonhole foot as a range of methods of buttonhole sewing will be covered but please remember to bring the buttonhole foot that belongs to your machine! If you have any fabric marking tools please bring these too. \nEverything else you will need will be provided for the workshop.
URL:https://bugweedslimited.co.uk/event/brilliant-buttonholes/
LOCATION:Bugweed’s Limited\, Bugweed's Limited\, Unit 3\, Marrtree Business Park\, Stirling Road\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO30 4AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Garment Making,Sewing
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SUMMARY:Block of the Month
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Helen’s very own ‘Smudge Block’ ! This one is very much tailored to our wonderful quilters at Bugweed’s as Helen has listened to your cries of frustration with half square triangles (HSTs) and has designed a block to help you master them. \nLearn how to square up the blocks and how to efficiently make the HSTs without stitching along the bias edges. No more struggling to know what to do with HSTs and no more struggling to get them the same size\, Helen is here to save the day! \nOnce you have mastered the basic block and techniques related to HSTs\, go wild and repeat it to make a whole quilt! \nThis workshop is repeated in May so please DO NOT book on to both\, places are limited! \nOur 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. \nWhat do you need to bring? \n\nFat quarters of contrasting fabrics (Please use 100% cotton as the finish is much better than a poly cotton)\nSolid colour background fabrics\nFabric marking pen\nmatching thread\nrotary cutter\nRotating cutting mat (not essential but useful – can be preordered from Bugweed’s)\nSmall squaring ruler (not essential but useful)\n1/4” foot or capability to move needle on your machine to 1/4” (ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY)\n\nWhat is included? \n\nrefreshments (please bring your own lunch)\ntutoring\nfriendship!\n\nRequired sewing knowledge/experience \nThis workshop is suitable for improving beginners to quilting. 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.
URL:https://bugweedslimited.co.uk/event/block-of-the-month-april/
LOCATION:Bugweed’s Limited\, Bugweed's Limited\, Unit 3\, Marrtree Business Park\, Stirling Road\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO30 4AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Quilting
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SUMMARY:Me and my little one
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Bugweed’s every other Monday (including through the school holidays) from 1.00pm till 3.00pm for a guaranteed friendly welcome and ‘reet good cuppa’ with other parents and carers of babies. \nThis is time for you to be creative\, draw breath and have grown up conversation whilst your little one can play with age appropriate toys and mix with other little ones. \nWe will serve refreshments and make sure you are all happy and comfortable in our studio space and also be on hand if you just want a friendly ear or some crafting advice. \nBring your own project or treat yourself to something from the shop\, you get 10% off all purchases in the session! \nThis is a ticketed event and has a small charge attached. Come alone with your baby or with someone else who fancies some creative time and has a little one. \nBaby changing facilities are provided and we are breastfeeding friendly! \nWhat shall I bring? \n\nyour project\nyour baby! (if you are on maternity leave and are preparing for your little one’s arrival you are very welcome too!)
URL:https://bugweedslimited.co.uk/event/me-and-my-little-one/
LOCATION:Bugweed’s Limited\, Bugweed's Limited\, Unit 3\, Marrtree Business Park\, Stirling Road\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO30 4AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Social
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SUMMARY:Stitch@Starbucks
DESCRIPTION: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! \nJoin 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. \nNo 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! \nWhat shall I bring? \n\nyour project\nmoney for a drink if you would like one\na good sense of humour!!
URL:https://bugweedslimited.co.uk/event/stitchstarbucks/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:Starbucks\, Clifton Moor\, Stirling Road\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO30 4TU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260429T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260429T123000
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SUMMARY:Private Sewing Lesson
DESCRIPTION:Private Sewing Workshop \nDo you have a project you are stuck on and need some guidance? Are you desperate to learn a new skill but feel as though you would learn more in a 1:1 session? Well this offering from Bugweed’s is for you! \nCome and enjoy 2 hours of 1:1 tutoring time with an experienced sewing teacher. Let us know what you are wanting to focus on before the workshop so Debbie\, our fantastic experienced sewing tutor\, can prepare and make the most of your tutoring session. \nEach session will be 2 hours in length and is limited to just one space. If you are wanting to come with a friend or relative and would like a workshop for both of you\, please let us know and we can alter the booking for two. \nWhat shall I bring? \n\nyour project\nyour sewing machine if you have one\na notebook and pen!\n\nAbout our tutor \nDebbie has taught textiles and art for many years at secondary school level and is expert in all things textiles\, from stitching on machine and by hand as well as manipulating fabrics and materials. She is ready to help you through all the sewing challenges you may face so please give us some information on how you would like to use the session and we can help you make the most of it!
URL:https://bugweedslimited.co.uk/event/44660/
LOCATION:Bugweed’s Limited\, Bugweed's Limited\, Unit 3\, Marrtree Business Park\, Stirling Road\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO30 4AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Sewing
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SUMMARY:Handicrafts & Chat
DESCRIPTION: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’! \nWe have a whole range of handicrafts at this weekly group including knitting\, crochet\, hand sewing and tapestry to name a few! \nThis 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! \nIf 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! \nWhat shall I bring? \n\nyour project\na good sense of humour!!
URL:https://bugweedslimited.co.uk/event/handicrafts-chat-28/
LOCATION:Bugweed’s Limited\, Bugweed's Limited\, Unit 3\, Marrtree Business Park\, Stirling Road\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO30 4AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Social
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SUMMARY:Spinday at Bugweed's
DESCRIPTION: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’! \nWhether 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! \nThis is a ticketed event and has a small charge attached. All attendees will receive 10% off all purchases on the morning as a thank you for supporting our shop and community! \nIf 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! \nWhat shall I bring? \n\nyour project and equipment\na good sense of humour!!
URL:https://bugweedslimited.co.uk/event/spinday-at-bugweeds-6/
LOCATION:Bugweed’s Limited\, Bugweed's Limited\, Unit 3\, Marrtree Business Park\, Stirling Road\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO30 4AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Social,spinning
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SUMMARY:Stitch@Starbucks
DESCRIPTION: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! \nJoin 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. \nNo 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! \nWhat shall I bring? \n\nyour project\nmoney for a drink if you would like one\na good sense of humour!!
URL:https://bugweedslimited.co.uk/event/stitchstarbucks/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:Starbucks\, Clifton Moor\, Stirling Road\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO30 4TU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T123000
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SUMMARY:How to get the most out of your overlocker
DESCRIPTION:If you know the basics but want to know more about how to get the most out of your overlocker then this is the course for you. \nWhat will you learn on this course? \n\nMake sure your machine is set up properly\nUsing it for gathering\nAdjusting the differential feed for different fabrics\nRoll hemming\nUnpicking seams\nBuying and using extra feet for blind stitch\, elasticator or cording\n\nWhat do you need to bring? \n\nYour overlocker and thread. Please let us know which machine you have when booking\n\nOur tutor \nOur tutor Debbie is a textiles teacher with over twenty years experience of teaching both art based textiles and technology. This has led to a wide range of skills in all areas of textiles\, from stitching on machines and by hand as well as manipulation of fabrics and materials.  \n 
URL:https://bugweedslimited.co.uk/event/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-overlocker-4/
LOCATION:Bugweed’s Limited\, Bugweed's Limited\, Unit 3\, Marrtree Business Park\, Stirling Road\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO30 4AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Sewing
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SUMMARY:Bugweed's Sewing School - Simply Stretch
DESCRIPTION:Please note this is a two part workshop. \nPart 1 Thursday 7th May 6.30pm – 9.00pm \nPart 2 Thursday 14th May 6.30pm – 9.00pm \nOne payment covers all sessions and materials and pattern is included. \nPart 1 Thursday 7th May 6.30pm – 9.00pm \nThe first session of this Simply Stretch sewing course will focus on the differences between sewing stretch fabrics and woven fabrics. Catie will provide essential information as to how to achieve the best results when sewing jersey fabrics and will introduce you to the unisex t-shirt pattern which will be used. You will be guided through finding your size and cutting out the pattern and fabric ready for sewing! \n\nPart 2 Thursday 14th May 6.30pm – 9.00pm \n\n\n\nIn this session you will be sewing up your t-shirt. Catie will help you with which stitch and thread to use and make sure that any finishing techniques provide you with a great garment in the end. There may also be the opportunity to go one the studio overlocker machine. \n\nIf patterns need to be lengthened/shortened this can easily be can be dealt with! \n\n\n\n\nRequired sewing knowledge/experience for both sessions\n\n\n\nYou need to be able to change stitches\, stitch length and stitch width on your machine. This workshop is aimed at beginners but not sewers who have never used a machine before! \nIt would be useful 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. \nWhat will you need to bring for both sessions? \n\n\n\nYour sewing machine and instruction book\nEnthusiasm!\nYour pattern from the Brilliant Beginners pj course if you attended\n\n\nMachines are available to hire so please let us know if you would like to use one of our machines.
URL:https://bugweedslimited.co.uk/event/bugweeds-sewing-school-simply-stretch/
LOCATION:Bugweed’s Limited\, Bugweed's Limited\, Unit 3\, Marrtree Business Park\, Stirling Road\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO30 4AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Sewing
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SUMMARY:Expanding Boxy Craft Case
DESCRIPTION:After much excitement over Helen’s zipped case\, we are now having a day to draft and sew your own! Named the ‘Expanding Boxy Craft Case’\, this essential item of your bag collection will give you lots of space to carry all sorts of items!\n\nHelen will guide you through drafting your own pattern for the zipped case and then help you construct your bag using fat quarters and half meter pieces. The bag will be padded with fusible fleece and quilted to add structure and interest. \nThe construction of this bag enables you to make maximum use of the space inside and you will learn how to insert a continuous zip so as to make the opening the maximum amount. \n\n\nEnjoy learning some new skills\, expand your bag pattern drafting skills and spending time with like minded crafters. \nWhat do I need to bring? \n\nsewing machine\nthread\nzipper foot\none fat quarter for the outer shell\n50cm for the lining\nlarge ruler\nfabric marking pen\nglue pen (not essential but will help with zip insertion)\n\nWhat is included? \n\n24″ continuous zip\nzip pull\n0.5m 1″ webbing\n0.25cm fusible fleece\n1m bias binding\npattern paper\nrefreshments\n\nPrevious experience required? \n\n\nThis workshop is designed for improving quilters and folk who would like to practice their bag making skills.
URL:https://bugweedslimited.co.uk/event/expanding-boxy-craft-case/
LOCATION:Bugweed’s Limited\, Bugweed's Limited\, Unit 3\, Marrtree Business Park\, Stirling Road\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO30 4AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bagmaking,Quilting,Sewing
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SUMMARY:Stitch@Starbucks
DESCRIPTION: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! \nJoin 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. \nNo 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! \nWhat shall I bring? \n\nyour project\nmoney for a drink if you would like one\na good sense of humour!!
URL:https://bugweedslimited.co.uk/event/stitchstarbucks/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:Starbucks\, Clifton Moor\, Stirling Road\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO30 4TU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Social
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SUMMARY:Private Sewing Lesson
DESCRIPTION:Private Sewing Workshop \nDo you have a project you are stuck on and need some guidance? Are you desperate to learn a new skill but feel as though you would learn more in a 1:1 session? Well this offering from Bugweed’s is for you! \nCome and enjoy 2 hours of 1:1 tutoring time with an experienced sewing teacher. Let us know what you are wanting to focus on before the workshop so Debbie\, our fantastic experienced sewing tutor\, can prepare and make the most of your tutoring session. \nEach session will be 2 hours in length and is limited to just one space. If you are wanting to come with a friend or relative and would like a workshop for both of you\, please let us know and we can alter the booking for two. \nWhat shall I bring? \n\nyour project\nyour sewing machine if you have one\na notebook and pen!\n\nAbout our tutor \nDebbie has taught textiles and art for many years at secondary school level and is expert in all things textiles\, from stitching on machine and by hand as well as manipulating fabrics and materials. She is ready to help you through all the sewing challenges you may face so please give us some information on how you would like to use the session and we can help you make the most of it!
URL:https://bugweedslimited.co.uk/event/private-sewing-lesson/
LOCATION:Bugweed’s Limited\, Bugweed's Limited\, Unit 3\, Marrtree Business Park\, Stirling Road\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO30 4AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Sewing
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SUMMARY:Micro Crochet Beaded Bracelet
DESCRIPTION:Our wonderful friend Steffi Glaves is back at Bugweed’s for a brilliant workshops in micro crochet. It’s tiny time again! Test your skills and learn some new ones on this exciting\, creative workshop! \nIn this crochet session\, Steffi will walk you through crocheting super small to make a dainty petal beaded bracelet using tiny stitches\, beads and thread. She will demonstrate the best finishing techniques to use and how to complete the jewellery for that professional finish. You’ll work with a 0.9mm hook\, with the option to go smaller or larger to suit your style. Leave with a stunning beaded bracelet and the skills to make more. \nAll materials are provided\, including the 0.9mm hook you’ll be using\, threads and jewellery findings. \nLeft or right handed\, everyone is welcome. \nWhat do you need to bring? \n\nyour glasses if you need them!!\npatience\nenthusiasm\n\nRequired  knowledge/experience \nSuitable for advanced beginners. Confidence in basic crochet stitches will be required\, including chain\, slip stitch and treble crochet (UK terms with regular yarn). \nAbout our tutor \nSteffi 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.
URL:https://bugweedslimited.co.uk/event/micro-crochet-beaded-bracelet/
LOCATION:Bugweed’s Limited\, Bugweed's Limited\, Unit 3\, Marrtree Business Park\, Stirling Road\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO30 4AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Crochet
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SUMMARY:Knitting Club Workshop 5
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nWelcome 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. \nEmma 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! \nDon’t rush to learn and fail\, come and take your time; ask questions and practice your skills. \nEach month there will be different a focus for learning and slowly but surely your knitting sills and confidence will bloom! \nApril \nHand-Warmers – Part 1 of 2\nJoin us for a relaxed and friendly session exploring a range of beautiful yarns and discovering how each one feels to knit. You’ll have the chance to try four ply\, double knit\, and chunky yarns before choosing your favourite for your project. \nWe’ll learn how to create ribbing using knit and purl stitches\, then begin making your very own hand-warmers. There will be a selection of patterns to choose from\, including simple stocking stitch designs\, with an optional cable pattern for anyone feeling adventurous and ready to try something new. \nMay \nHand-Warmers – Part 2 of 2\nIn our second session\, we’ll continue working on your hand-warmers\, learning how to shape for thumbs to give them a comfortable\, snug fit. You’ll also be guided through mattress stitch\, a clever technique that allows you to sew your pieces together neatly and almost invisibly — giving your finished hand-warmers a beautiful\, professional touch. \nCome along\, build your skills\, and enjoy creating something cosy and handmade! \nWhat do you need to bring? \n\nEnthusiasm\nA notebook and pen\nGlasses if you need them!\n\nWhat is included? \n\nStraight knitting needles\nacrylic yarn\nall patterns required\n\nRequired sewing knowledge/experience \nThis workshop is suitable for complete beginners to knitting. \nAbout our tutor \nEmma 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!
URL:https://bugweedslimited.co.uk/event/knitting-club-workshop-5/
LOCATION:Bugweed’s Limited\, Bugweed's Limited\, Unit 3\, Marrtree Business Park\, Stirling Road\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO30 4AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Knitting
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SUMMARY:Stitch@Starbucks
DESCRIPTION: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! \nJoin 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. \nNo 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! \nWhat shall I bring? \n\nyour project\nmoney for a drink if you would like one\na good sense of humour!!
URL:https://bugweedslimited.co.uk/event/stitchstarbucks/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:Starbucks\, Clifton Moor\, Stirling Road\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO30 4TU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Social
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SUMMARY:Toe-tally Beginner Socks Part 2
DESCRIPTION:This course is a series of 3 workshops. It is important to attend each one as the skills will be added to each session.  \nWelcome to Toe-tally Beginner Socks with Eleanor! We are so excited to bring you the second instalment of our beginners sock-knitting course where you will have chance to further develop your skills and master using circular needles. \nSocks can look intimidating with all those needles so this time we are tackling the magic loop technique so you don’t need to constantly struggle with all those DPNs. \nJoin 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\, magic loop 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! \nDon’t rush to learn and fail\, come and take your time; ask questions and practice your skills. \nAcross 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! \nWeek 1  \nLearn how to cast on for a toe up sock on long circular needles using a magic loop. Knit the toe and start to knit the foot of the sock. Get comfortable using the magic loop technique and other sock knitting treats! \nWeek 2 \nStep-by-step guidance to knit the gusset. Learn how to turn the heel and make a short row heel. Begin to knit the leg of the sock. \nWeek 3 \nKnit the cuff and learn how to to finish off the sock using a stretch cast-off. Recap and start on the second sock\, get some extra tips\, tricks and troubleshooting! \nWhat do you need to bring? \n\nEnthusiasm\nA notebook and pen\nGlasses if you need them!\nYour choice of any 4ply sock knitting yarn (Remember you can buy them in store!)\n\nWhat is included? \n\na set of 2.5mm 60cm Zing fixed Circular needles\n\nRequired sewing knowledge/experience \nThis workshop is suitable for improving beginners to knitting. \nAbout our tutor \nEleanor 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.
URL:https://bugweedslimited.co.uk/event/toe-tally-beginner-socks-part-2/
LOCATION:Bugweed’s Limited\, Bugweed's Limited\, Unit 3\, Marrtree Business Park\, Stirling Road\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO30 4AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Knitting
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SUMMARY:Stitch@Starbucks
DESCRIPTION: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! \nJoin 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. \nNo 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! \nWhat shall I bring? \n\nyour project\nmoney for a drink if you would like one\na good sense of humour!!
URL:https://bugweedslimited.co.uk/event/stitchstarbucks/2026-05-26/
LOCATION:Starbucks\, Clifton Moor\, Stirling Road\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO30 4TU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Social
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SUMMARY:Block of the Month
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Helen’s very own ‘Smudge Block’ ! This one is very much tailored to our wonderful quilters at Bugweed’s as Helen has listened to your cries of frustration with half square triangles (HSTs) and has designed a block to help you master them. \nLearn how to square up the blocks and how to efficiently make the HSTs without stitching along the bias edges. No more struggling to know what to do with HSTs and no more struggling to get them the same size\, Helen is here to save the day! \nOnce you have mastered the basic block and techniques related to HSTs\, go wild and repeat it to make a whole quilt! \nThis workshop is repeated in April so please DO NOT book on to both\, places are limited! \nOur 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. \nWhat do you need to bring? \n\nFat quarters of contrasting fabrics (Please use 100% cotton as the finish is much better than a poly cotton)\nSolid colour background fabrics\nFabric marking pen\nmatching thread\nrotary cutter\nRotating cutting mat (not essential but useful – can be preordered from Bugweed’s)\nSmall squaring ruler (not essential but useful)\n1/4” foot or capability to move needle on your machine to 1/4” (ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY)\n\nWhat is included? \n\nrefreshments (please bring your own lunch)\ntutoring\nfriendship!\n\nRequired sewing knowledge/experience \nThis workshop is suitable for improving beginners to quilting. 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.
URL:https://bugweedslimited.co.uk/event/block-of-the-month-may/
LOCATION:Bugweed’s Limited\, Bugweed's Limited\, Unit 3\, Marrtree Business Park\, Stirling Road\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO30 4AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Quilting
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SUMMARY:Foundation Paper Piecing with a Moda Cake Mix
DESCRIPTION: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! \nAlways wanted to make an FPP quilt but didn’t know where to start? This friendly\, hands-on 6-week course is the perfect introduction to FPP and quilting.\n\nUsing clever Moda Fabrics Cake Mix papers\, you’ll learn how to create beautiful\, accurate quilt blocks without complicated measuring or cutting. These pre-printed templates guide your stitching\, making the process simple\, relaxing\, and surprisingly addictive!\n\nOver six weeks\, you’ll build your skills step-by-step in a supportive\, social environment—perfect for beginners to FPP or anyone looking to refresh their sewing skills.\n\nBy the end of the course\, you’ll have created your very own quilt top and gained the knowledge and confidence to finish your quilt at home.\nLearn to make an FPP quilt with a Moda Cake Mix \nWeek 1 – Getting Started\n\nLearn how Cake Mix papers work\, how to pair fabrics\, and sew your first blocks. You’ll leave with your first finished units and the confidence to keep going at home. \n\nWeek 2 – Building Your Blocks\nDevelop your accuracy and efficiency with chain piecing\, trimming\, and pressing techniques. We’ll help you refine your blocks and keep everything neat and consistent.\n\nWeek 3 – Layout & Design\nTime to get creative! You’ll explore different layout options and learn how to arrange your blocks to create a balanced\, eye-catching quilt design.\n\nWeek 4 – Constructing the Quilt Top\nSew your blocks into rows and learn how to match seams and points for a professional finish.\n\nWeek 5 – Finishing the Quilt Top\nBring everything together into a completed quilt top\, with guidance on squaring up and preparing for the final stages.\n\nWeek 6 – Basting & Binding Basics\nLearn how to create a quilt “sandwich” (top\, batting\, and backing)\, prepare binding\, and attach it neatly with mitred corners—giving you all the skills needed to complete your quilt.\n\nWhat do you need to bring? \n\nSewing machine\nEnthusiasm\nA notebook and pen\n\nPLEASE NOTE\, FABRIC AND MODA CAKE MIX PACKS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE COST AND CAN BE PURCHASED ON THE FIRST WEEK AT A DISCOUNTED RATE. \nWhat is included? \n\nExpert guidance and troubleshooting each week\nA creative\, social meet up each week.\nStep-by-step tuition in a relaxed\, friendly setting\none free ‘Space to Craft’ day at Bugweed’s usually costing £14\n10% off all purchases in the shop for your quilt\n\nWho Is This Course For?\nConfident beginners looking to build skills.\nAbout our tutor \nHelene 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.
URL:https://bugweedslimited.co.uk/event/fpp/
LOCATION:Bugweed’s Limited\, Bugweed's Limited\, Unit 3\, Marrtree Business Park\, Stirling Road\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO30 4AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Quilting
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SUMMARY:Stitch@Starbucks
DESCRIPTION: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! \nJoin 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. \nNo 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! \nWhat shall I bring? \n\nyour project\nmoney for a drink if you would like one\na good sense of humour!!
URL:https://bugweedslimited.co.uk/event/stitchstarbucks/2026-06-02/
LOCATION:Starbucks\, Clifton Moor\, Stirling Road\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO30 4TU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Social
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SUMMARY:Private Sewing Lesson
DESCRIPTION:Private Sewing Workshop \nDo you have a project you are stuck on and need some guidance? Are you desperate to learn a new skill but feel as though you would learn more in a 1:1 session? Well this offering from Bugweed’s is for you! \nCome and enjoy 2 hours of 1:1 tutoring time with an experienced sewing teacher. Let us know what you are wanting to focus on before the workshop so Debbie\, our fantastic experienced sewing tutor\, can prepare and make the most of your tutoring session. \nEach session will be 2 hours in length and is limited to just one space. If you are wanting to come with a friend or relative and would like a workshop for both of you\, please let us know and we can alter the booking for two. \nWhat shall I bring? \n\nyour project\nyour sewing machine if you have one\na notebook and pen!\n\nAbout our tutor \nDebbie has taught textiles and art for many years at secondary school level and is expert in all things textiles\, from stitching on machine and by hand as well as manipulating fabrics and materials. She is ready to help you through all the sewing challenges you may face so please give us some information on how you would like to use the session and we can help you make the most of it!
URL:https://bugweedslimited.co.uk/event/private-sewing-lesson-2/
LOCATION:Bugweed’s Limited\, Bugweed's Limited\, Unit 3\, Marrtree Business Park\, Stirling Road\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO30 4AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Sewing
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SUMMARY:Zip it! Mastering Invisible Zips
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease note\, this is a repeat of Part 2 of 2 zip workshops.  \nRequired sewing knowledge and experience \nA 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. \nThis 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. \nFabric and tool requirements \nPlease 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. \nEverything else you will need will be provided for the workshop.
URL:https://bugweedslimited.co.uk/event/zip-it-mastering-invisible-zips/
LOCATION:Bugweed’s Limited\, Bugweed's Limited\, Unit 3\, Marrtree Business Park\, Stirling Road\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO30 4AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Garment Making,Sewing
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SUMMARY:Stitch@Starbucks
DESCRIPTION: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! \nJoin 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. \nNo 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! \nWhat shall I bring? \n\nyour project\nmoney for a drink if you would like one\na good sense of humour!!
URL:https://bugweedslimited.co.uk/event/stitchstarbucks/2026-06-09/
LOCATION:Starbucks\, Clifton Moor\, Stirling Road\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO30 4TU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Social
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SUMMARY:Stitch@Starbucks
DESCRIPTION: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! \nJoin 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. \nNo 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! \nWhat shall I bring? \n\nyour project\nmoney for a drink if you would like one\na good sense of humour!!
URL:https://bugweedslimited.co.uk/event/stitchstarbucks/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:Starbucks\, Clifton Moor\, Stirling Road\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO30 4TU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Social
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SUMMARY:Stitch@Starbucks
DESCRIPTION: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! \nJoin 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. \nNo 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! \nWhat shall I bring? \n\nyour project\nmoney for a drink if you would like one\na good sense of humour!!
URL:https://bugweedslimited.co.uk/event/stitchstarbucks/2026-06-23/
LOCATION:Starbucks\, Clifton Moor\, Stirling Road\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO30 4TU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Social
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