Workshops
Upcoming workshops
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Zippers Clinic
Overcome your fear of zippers in this practical skills workshop! You’ll learn to insert a regular zip, an invisible zip, and sew a semi-concealed zip (look like a pro when you make skirts or cushion covers!). All materials provided.
At the end of the class you’ll leave with samples of each technique, printed zip instructions, plus a stylish little zippered oilcloth purse you made yourself.
Prerequisite: You should already know how to thread up a machine and sew a straight seam. (If you haven’t sewn recently, please sign up for one of our Intro to Sewing Machine workshops: Cafe Apron or Cushion Cover or Tote Bags).
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- Teacher: Suzanne Cowan
- Course length: One 2.5-hour session
- Next date(s):
- Tuesday 7 February, 6:30pm—9:00pm
- Fee: £44.00
- Availability: 3 places left
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Valentine's Craft Night
Looking to do something different in the run up to Valentine’s Day? Whether you’re part of a cosy couple – or wanting to avoid the tables for two – join us on Friday, February 10 to make a few special gifts and treats!
You’ll create an assortment of goodies suitable for everyone from friends to flatmates! Fashion colourful felt fortune cookies (write your own fortune slips to tuck inside), make a bag of delicious chocolate-dipped pretzel hearts, and create a bespoke book of love vouchers.
Drop in any time in the evening and stay as long or as little as you wish. All materials provided, including a glass of pink fizz upon arrival! Places strictly limited – and our craft nights sell out quickly – so book early.
P.S. Bring something sweet or savoury to share with others and you’ll receive 10% off any purchase in our retail shop that evening!
- Level: All levels
- Teacher: The Make Lounge
- Course length: One 3-hour session
- Next date(s):
- Friday 10 February, 6:30pm—9:30pm
- Fee: £15.00
- Availability: 1 places left
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Overlocking Made Easy
With their ability to simultaneously cut and stitch a hem, overlocking machines are incredibly useful for decorating, reinforcing and constructing garments and other items. But they can be a bit intimidating!
In this 2-hour workshop, we’ll demystify the overlocker by teaching you how to thread, adjust tension and differential feed, and deal with corners and curves. You’ll leave the workshop with a pair of rolled hem napkins you’ve made yourself, in your choice of more than 100 gorgeous solid or printed fabrics!
- Level: All
- Teacher: Suzanne Cowan
- Course length: One 2-hour session
- Next date(s):
- Wednesday 15 February, 6:30pm—8:30pm
- Fee: £34.00
- Availability: 2 places left
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Leather Purse
Make your own high-quality lined purse, complete with an interior leather pocket and a magnetic clasp. Perfect for stashing bills, cards and a lipstick or two!
*Choose from a wide selection of leather colours
*Stitch leather on a domestic sewing machine
*Line a purse using printed cotton fabric
*Insert a magnetic purse clasp
*Leather, fabric, thread and clasp included
*Take away instructions and supplier list
PLEASE NOTE: This is not a beginner’s sewing workshop, although previous experience sewing leather is not required. You should know how sew unaided before coming to class, plus have a few projects under your belt. (If you haven’t sewn recently, please sign up for one of our Learn to Sew workshops to get started: Cafe Apron, Cushion Cover or Tote Bags)
- Level: Advanced beginner sewer
- Teacher: Amy Fleuriot
- Course length: One 3-hour session
- Next date(s):
- Thursday 16 February, 6:30pm—9:30pm
- Fee: £49.00
- Availability: 6 places left
