Sewing & Textiles

Dap Bag

Learn to Sew: Dap Bag

Every child starting school or playgroup needs a Dap Bag! We’ll teach you how to thread and use a sewing… click for more details

Next available workshop:
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
10.00 - 13:00

£40.00

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baby shoes

Intermediate Sewing: Make Your Own Baby Shoes

A nifty little workshop to teach you how to make a sumptuous little pair of baby shoes. Never again will… click for more details

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Crocheted Flower

Learn to Crochet: Crocheted Flower

In this fun workshop, you’ll get to grips with the increasingly popular art of crochet! Learn to make this cute… click for more details

Next available workshop:
Sunday, July 14, 2013
10:30 - 13:30

£43

(includes cost of materials)

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roman blind

Intermediate Sewing: Roman Blinds

In this workshop you will learn to make beautiful & professional roman blinds, to furnish your home with style! You’ll… click for more details

Next available workshop:
Thursday, June 20, 2013
10:00 - 13:30

£40.00

(includes cost of materials)

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tutu making

Tutu-Making

Earn instant mum, auntie or friend points: What little girl doesn’t love tutus?! In this lovely 3 hour workshop, you’ll… click for more details

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Free Machine Embroidery

Free Machine Embroidery: An Introduction

It’s like your sewing machine has an alter-ego! Once you’ve learnt this wonderfully creative technique, there’s no turning back. We’ll… click for more details

Next available workshop:
Sunday, August 11, 2013
10:00- 13:00

£40

(includes cost of materials)

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Babygrow

Applique

Master the versatile art of applique; a wonderful way to decorate and personalise your textiles. You’ll start by designing your… click for more details

Next available workshop:
Wednesday, August 07, 2013
10.30 - 13:00

£35.00

(includes cost of materials)

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Lamp-Shade Making

Lamp-Shade Making

Make your own lampshade in this wonderful workshop taught by Ruth McAllister of the delightful Quincy Lampshades. Bring half… click for more details

Next available workshop:
Friday, June 21, 2013
10:00 -13:00

£45.00

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dress making masterclass

Dressmaking Masterclass

Learn how to make your own clothes from scratch, that actually fit! Spend two consecutive Sundays with our wonderfully talented… click for more details

Next available workshop:
Sunday, September 08, 2013
10.00 - 16:30

£125.00

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knitting

Advanced Knitting & Finishing Techniques

So you can knit, but you’d like to take it a step further! This is the workshop for you; it… click for more details

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knicker-making

Intermediate Sewing: Knicker Making

Have you ever wanted to create your own pair of knickers?  This wonderful workshop will take you through the process… click for more details

Next available workshop:
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
18.00 - 21:00

£40.00

(includes cost of materials)

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Intermediate Cushion Cover

Intermediate Sewing: Piped Cushions

Learn how to create professional-looking cushion covers yourself. We’ll teach you to make a piped cushion with a zip fastening.… click for more details

Next available workshop:
Sunday, June 30, 2013
10:30 - 13:30

£40.00

(includes cost of materials)

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bookbinding

Bookbinding

Our lovely expert bookbinder, Paula, will teach you traditional bookbinding techniques as you design, stitch and create your own hardback… click for more details

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cushions

Learn to Sew: Cushion Cover

You’ll leave this workshop able to sew any simple items. We’ll teach you how to thread and use a sewing… click for more details

Next available workshop:
Thursday, July 18, 2013
10.00 - 13:00

£40.00

(includes cost of materials)

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emboidery

Hand Embroidery

We LOVE embroidery! This workshop will give you an excellent introduction to all aspects; we’ll teach you 4 - 5… click for more details

Next available workshop:
Sunday, June 23, 2013
11:00 - 13:00

£30

(includes cost of materials)

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knitting

Learn to Knit

We’ll teach you the basic stitches, how to cast on and off, and impart a few handy hints to make… click for more details

Next available workshop:
Sunday, July 21, 2013
10:30 - 13:30

£43.00

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print-making

Print-making

You’ll create your own unique design using traditional lino block printing. Begin by designing and carving your piece, then print… click for more details

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valentines knicker-making

Intermediate Sewing: Valentines Knicker Making

Why not create your own pair of unique knickers for this upcoming Valentines day!  This wonderful workshop will take you… click for more details

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print-making

Learn to Crochet: Granny-Square Pincushion

In this fun workshop, you’ll get to grips with the increasingly popular art of crochet. We’ll take you step by… click for more details

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clasp purse

Mini Clasp Purses

With some basic sewing skills and a little handiwork, we’ll show you how to make these adorable mini clasp purses.… click for more details

Next available workshop:
Friday, June 21, 2013
10:30- 13:00

£30.00

(includes cost of materials)

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sewing curtains

Intermediate Sewing: Curtain-making

In this workshop you will learn to make beautiful & professional curtains, to furnish your home with style! You’ll be… click for more details

Next available workshop:
Sunday, August 18, 2013
14:00 - 17:30

£40.00

(includes cost of materials)

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romper suit

Baby/Toddler Clothes Making

You will learn basic pattern-cutting, how to follow a pattern, and you’ll cover techniques such as french seams, casings and… click for more details

Next available workshop:
Sunday, July 07, 2013
10:00 -13:00

£38.00

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buttons-hems-zips-tips

Intermediate sewing: Buttons, hems, zips & tips

Save on alteration costs! Finally you’ll be able to sort out all those missing buttons, hems and zips that need… click for more details

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Zips & Buttons: Bags & Pouches

Intermediate sewing: Zips & Buttons: Bags & Pouches

Conquer your fear of zips! This lovely workshop will show you how to make a lined, zipped washbag/make-up bag/pencil case… click for more details

Next available workshop:
Thursday, July 04, 2013
10:30 - 13:00

£35.00

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Sewing machine

Learn to Sew: Tote bag

You’ll leave this workshop able to sew any simple items. We’ll teach you how to thread and use a sewing… click for more details

Next available workshop:
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
10.00 - 13:00

£40.00

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Furniture Upholstery

Furniture Upholstery

This popular workshop will give you an introduction to upholstery techniques, to revive tired furniture with beautiful fabrics. Our very… click for more details

Next available workshop:
Friday, June 28, 2013
9:30 -15:30

£75.00

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learn to sew bunting

Learn to Sew: Bunting

We’ll teach you to love your sewing machine! From the basic terminology, to threading, to stitching. We’ll also cover simple… click for more details

Next available workshop:
Thursday, June 27, 2013
10.00 - 13:00

£45.00

(includes cost of materials)

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patchwork-quilt

Patchwork & Quilting

We’ll cover all the patchwork and quilting basics including; design, piecing, machine & hand quilting. And you’ll get to make… click for more details

Next available workshop:
Sunday, June 23, 2013
10.00 - 13:30

£43.00

(includes cost of materials)

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