Workshops

Learn how to use a sewing machine and help us sew items for the local community. Then come along to this monthly Community Sewing Class and learn a new skill. Hot drinks and snacks will be available and you will get to take your finished project away with you! You...

Introduction to Natural Dyeing with Kirstie Williams Spend the day learning how to create and use natural dyes: - Explore a range of colours using plant and vegetable dyes - Create a colour chart of small fabric samples - Understand how to use mordants to alter colours which can be...

Learn to weave your own scarf or cowl on a table loom with weaver Agnis Smallwood! Spend the day weaving your very own infinity scarf or cowl. You will be able to produce your own bespoke design as you will be able to choose from a large range of different...

Learn to crochet christmas baubles in this fun festive workshop! Join us to learn how to crochet and make your own Christmas Baubles! We welcome our new crochet teacher Leoni who will guide you through the basics of crochet and this granny square technique to create your own beautiful Christmas...

Learn to repair your knitwear using traditional scotch darning. Ideal for worn areas and holes such as heels and elbows, this method of repair is strong and relatively quick to do once you know how! In this workshop Lorna will guide you through the Scotch Darning stitching technique from start...

Learn how to crochet your own infinity scarf!  Join us to learn how to crochet and create your own infinity scarf! We welcome our new crochet teacher Leoni who will guide you through the basics of crochet and creating your beautiful crocheted infinity scarf, ready for winter. Leoni offers a...

Learn to sew in this fun beginners workshop Join us for our Beginners Sewing workshop with brilliant local artist Bev Rhodes. Bev is multidisciplinary artist who loves sharing their craft knowledge and helping others find wellbeing through craft and creativity. Sewing is such a fun and versatile skill to learn...

Join us for an Introduction to Needle Felting Evening Workshop with Elnaz as part of our new Thursday Taster evenings! Learn an enjoyable new craft and discover the joys of needle felting. Cost-effective yet creative, you only need two things to do needle felting: a felting needle and wool. With...

Knitting workshop for complete beginners! Join us for our Beginners Knitting workshop with brilliant knitter Bev Rhodes to help you take that leap into learning to Knit in 2025. Knitting is such a fun and versatile skill to learn and there are so many things that you can make once...

Learn to visibly repair textiles inspired by Japanese ‘boro’ and the foundations of sashiko embroidery. Learn to visibly repair textiles inspired by Japanese ‘boro’ and the foundations of sashiko embroidery. In this workshop Lorna will guide you through repairing and reinforcing damaged items using patches. You will discover which stitches...

Learn some exciting techniques to upcycle an old shirt in this fun beginners sewing workshop In this fun beginners workshop, take a quick dive into the trend of upcycling to help reuse and repurpose existing garments with Jackie from @zola.remade Bring an old oversize or men's size shirt either from...

Learn the crochet technique of Amigurumi to create a cute Autumn Pumpkin! This workshop is also Deaf friendly. Join us to learn the fun crochet technique of Amigurumi to create your own very cute Autumn pumpkin! We welcome our new crochet teacher Leoni who will guide you through the basics...

Intro to Bookbinding Join local printmaker and bookbinder Kirstie Williams to learn some basic glueing and stitching techniques to make your own small notebooks. On this one day workshop you'll learn about different book structures, and will practise pamphlet stitch, Japanese stab binding and concertina folded books. You'll be guided...

Join us for our Introduction to Rag Rugging Evening Workshop with Elnaz as part of our new Thursday Taster Evenings! An enjoyable introduction to the very fun and resourceful craft of rag rugging, Elnaz will take you through choosing your scraps and materials, using your rag rug tool and creating your own...

Introduction to Lino Printing with Kirstie Williams Explore the traditional relief printing process of lino printing to create your own unique prints onto paper and greeting cards. During this workshop you will learn how to create your own design, carve your lino block using lino tools, and use inks and...