Workshops
Upcoming workshops
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Screen Printed Textiles
Make your mark with designs you print yourself in this 3.5 hour beginner’s workshop.
- Draw your own designs
- Transform your images into paper stencils
- Prep and ink the screens, then print onto fabric
- Learn techniques you can replicate in a home studio
- No previous experience necessary
- Two items provided to print in class: choose from tea towel, mini tote bag, large tote bag.
Additional bags and tea towels will be available for purchase (£2-£3 per item) or feel free to bring a few of your own items, such as T-shirts (with light backgrounds, please) that you’d like to print!
- Level: New to screen printing
- Teacher: Helen Rawlinson
- Course length: One 3.5-hour session
- Next date(s):
- Wednesday 23 May, 6:30pm—10:00pm
- Fee: £57.00
- Availability: 6 places left
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Festive Fascinator
Looking for something extra-special to wear to a wedding, a party, or just for fun? In this four-hour workshop, you’ll create a gorgeous festive fascinator headpiece of your own design, using sinamay fabric, feathers, flowers, veiling and other lovely trimmings. Our expert instructor will help you create a shape and design that will flatter your face shape and hair style.
All materials and instruction, plus tea, coffee and biscuits, included. No previous millinery or sewing experience required. Please bring a packed lunch if desired.
- Level: Beginner/All
- Teacher: Amy Johnson
- Course length: One 4-hour session
- Next date(s):
- Sunday 27 May, 11:00am—3:00pm
- Fee: £59.00
- Availability: 7 places left
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Jubilee Biscuit Decorating
Decorate a set of biscuits fit for a Queen!
In this 2.5 hour workshop you’ll:
- Learn to roll parchment bags
- Pipe perfectly smooth ‘flooded’ royal icing
- Roll, cut, colour and style fondant
- Go decorating mad with dragees, sprinkles, glitter and more
- Take away recipes and baking tips
You’ll take home six gingerbread biscuits (packed in a clear presentation box for gift giving – if you can part with your creations!) plus take home recipes and instructions to bake more at home.
All materials provided including an assortment of homemade biscuits, icing and decorations, plus use of specialist tips and tools during the workshop.
- Level: All levels
- Teacher: Louise Fowler
- Course length: One 2.5-hour session
- Next date(s):
- Sunday 27 May, 11:00am—1:30pm
- Fee: £39.00
- Availability: 4 places left
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Learn to Sew: Cafe Apron
Learn how to use a sewing machine and make a clever pocketed apron, perfect for gardening, cooking or washing up.
- Learn basic sewing tips and terminology
- Pin and cut using a basic paper pattern
- Thread a machine, wind a bobbin, and stitch seams
- Fabric, thread and cushion pad provided
- Choose from more than 120 fabrics in our shop
- Take away patterns and instructions for home use
- Level: Absolute beginner
- Teacher: Suzanne Cowan
- Course length: One 3-hour session
- Next date(s):
- Tuesday 29 May, 6:30pm—9:30pm
- Fee: £49.00
- Availability: 8 places left
