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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 ‘languages’ of knitting and crochet from all over the world can be very confusing, making learning difficult to […]

What will I learn? If you are a beginner, during the course you will learn how to: • hold the yarn and hook• work the basic stitches; Chain, Slip Stitch, Double Crochet, Treble Crochet and more• understand crochet terminology and read patterns• crochet a flat circle• use different colour yarns• increase and decrease stitches• crochet […]

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? During the course you will be given a free choice of what you would like to make, or you may wish to work on a project set by the tutor. Topics will include detailed instructions on patchwork, appliqué and quilting – both hand and machine. Is this course for me? This […]

What will I learn? The course aims to introduce the basics of drafting sewing patterns from scratch, and we will cover basic adaptions of these to fit different styles of fashion. During the course the class will discuss current and classic styles and how to make appropriate patterns from basic blocks. The blocks produced can […]

What will I learn? Make a perfect gift for little ones! Amigurumi is the art of crocheting small stuffed toys, usually creatures or dolls. Originating in Japan, the special crochet techniques used result in miniature works of cute perfection!On the course you will first learn the basic techniques by making a simple toy ball, this […]

What will I learn? This course aims to enable you to become confident in using the basic features of your sewing machine and to learn how to take body measurements to enable you to buy the correct size commercial pattern confidently.During the course learners will:• Learn how to thread correctly your sewing machine• Gain knowledge […]