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What will I learn? Go “Eco-Chic!” with our exciting new sustainable sewing course: transform your clothes and reduce waste. Have a fashion refresh and learn practical skills to alter, repair, and upcycle your clothes, reducing waste and saving money. This course promotes sustainable fashion by teaching techniques that extend the life of garments and encourage […]

What will I learn? Knitting and Crochet are increasingly popular crafts that combine the joy of making with improved well-being through mindful activity. Whilst much can be gleaned from watching videos online or reading books, the various ‘techniques’ of knitting and crochet from all over the world can be very confusing, making learning difficult to […]

What will I learn? This course aims to give learners the opportunity to learn basic construction skills of a piece of clothing and for improvers to consolidate and develop existing skills and to explore more advanced dressmaking techniques, fit and alter commercial patterns for a personalised fit, as well as working with more challenging fabrics […]

What will I learn? This course aims to give learners the opportunity to learn basic construction skills of a piece of clothing and for improvers to consolidate and develop existing skills and to explore more advanced dressmaking techniques, fit and alter commercial patterns for a personalised fit, as well as working with more challenging fabrics […]

What will I learn? This course aims to give learners the opportunity to learn basic construction skills of a piece of clothing and for improvers to consolidate and develop existing skills and to explore more advanced dressmaking techniques, fit and alter commercial patterns for a personalised fit, as well as working with more challenging fabrics […]

What will I learn? During the course you will work on a project set by the tutor. The project will be used to introduce you to the basic techniques used in Patchwork and Quilting to produce a variety of patterned items such as quilts, clothing, bags and home furnishings. Is this course for me? This […]

What will I learn? During the course you will learn: • To set up your machine for different fabric types and projects.• Explore a variety of foot attachments and how to use them.• Essential sewing techniques such as: Seams, hems, fastenings and decorative techniques.• Have the opportunity to work on a craft project of your […]

What will I learn? During this this course you will learn the essential skills needed to make a quilt, or a patchwork item of your own. You will work on sample pieces as well as your own project to practice a variety of techniques. Using a combination of group demonstrations and individual guidance the tutor […]

What will I learn? Our crochet workshop will teach you the delicate art of crocheting, a lifelong skill that you will use to make beautiful items for yourself and others. During the course you will learn: • How to hold the yarn and hook• How to understand the language of crochet patterns.• Make a crochet […]

What will I learn? Sashiko is the Japanese art of using a sewing running stitch to decorate or reinforce cloth.In this workshop, you will learn all the basic techniques and principles of sashiko. Using a combination of group demonstrations and individual guidance, the tutor will teach you to make an embroidery of your own. You […]

What will I learn? This workshop will help you become confident in using all the features and functions of your sewing machine and explore what is achievable with this amazing tool.During the course you will:● Learn to recognise and use the features and functions of your sewing machine● Learn how to thread your machine correctly […]

What will I learn? During the workshop you will have the opportunity to explore a variety of techniques using an overlocker including:• 3-Thread overlocking.• 2-Thread overlocking (if your machine has this stitch capability).• 4-Thread overlocking.• Seaming techniques on a variety of fabrics.• Overlocking on tricky shapes.• Attaching rib bands on knits.• Exploring edge finishes using […]

What will I learn? Knitting and Crochet are increasingly popular crafts that combine the joy of making with improved well-being through mindful activity. Whilst much can be gleaned from watching videos online or reading books, the various ‘techniques’ of knitting and crochet from all over the world can be very confusing, making learning difficult to […]

What will I learn? Knitting and Crochet are increasingly popular crafts that combine the joy of making with improved well-being through mindful activity. Whilst much can be gleaned from watching videos online or reading books, the various ‘techniques’ of knitting and crochet from all over the world can be very confusing, making learning difficult to […]

What will I learn? Go “Eco-Chic!” with our exciting new sustainable sewing course: transform your clothes and reduce waste. Have a fashion refresh and learn practical skills to alter, repair, and upcycle your clothes, reducing waste and saving money. This course promotes sustainable fashion by teaching techniques that extend the life of garments and encourage […]

What will I learn? During the workshop you will have the opportunity to explore a variety of techniques using an overlocker including: Working with different thread set upsFlat lock or butt seaming ( if your machine has this stitch capability)Explore overlocker foot attachments( optional): taping foot, blind hem (you may need to purchase these, they […]

What will I learn? During this this course you will learn the essential skills needed to make a quilt, or a patchwork item of your own. You will work on sample pieces as well as your own project to practice a variety of techniques. Using a combination of group demonstrations and individual guidance the tutor […]

What will I learn? During the course you will learn: ● To set-up your machine for different fabric types and projects.● Explore a variety of foot attachments and how to use them.● Essential sewing techniques such as: Seams, hems, fastenings and decorative techniques.● Have the opportunity to work on a craft project of your choice, […]

What will I learn? Our crochet workshop will teach you the delicate art of crocheting, a lifelong skill that you will use to make beautiful items for yourself and others. During the course you will learn: • How to hold the yarn and hook• How to understand the language of crochet patterns.• Make a crochet […]

What will I learn? Sashiko is the Japanese art of using a sewing running stitch to decorate or reinforce cloth.In this workshop, you will learn all the basic techniques and principles of sashiko. Using a combination of group demonstrations and individual guidance, the tutor will teach you to make an embroidery of your own. You […]