Workshops
Upcoming workshops
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Creative alterations
Revamp the unused items in your closet to make the most of what you already have! In this two-part workshop, you’ll learn techniques to creatively alter garments in your wardrobe or apply them to your favourite vintage finds.
For the first class, you’ll bring 4-5 items of clothing. We’ll work through what can done to them and how, then you’ll begin the process of unpicking, cutting and restyling. By the end of the session, your first garment will be pinned and ready to sew.
In the second class, you’ll sew up and finish your garment then start on a second to sew at home. By the end of this session you’ll feel confident about applying the techniques to other garments in your wardrobe and to future purchases.
PLEASE NOTE: This is not a beginner’s workshop. You should already know how to wind a bobbin, thread a machine and sew a straight seam before coming to class. (If you haven’t sewn recently, please sign up for one of our Intro to Sewing Machine workshops: Cafe Apron, Cushion Cover or Tote Bags).
- Level: Intermediate
- Teacher: Nin Castle & Ekaterina Ignatieva
- Course length: Two 3-hour sessions
- Next date(s):
- Thursday 18 March, 6:30pm—9:30pm
- Thursday 25 March, 6:30pm—9:30pm
- Fee: £53.00
- Availability: 1 places left
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Crochet amigurumi toys
You’ve probably seen amigurumi animals and monsters on craft blogs, now here’s your chance to learn the technique! Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting or knitting small, stuffed creatures.
You’ll learn to crochet in the round to create a super-cute amigurumi creature. All tools and materials provided, including yarn, crochet hook, stuffing, specialist craft eyes (safe for young children) and embroidery thread.
PLEASE NOTE: This is not an absolute beginner’s workshop; you should be able to create a simple chain and double crochet before coming to class. We will not teach the basic stitches in this workshop. To learn them, try our Crocheted Fashion Accessories class.
- Level: Intermediate
- Teacher: Catherine Hirst
- Course length: One 3.5-hour session
- Next date(s):
- Wednesday 7 April, 6:30pm—10:00pm
- Fee: £39.00
- Availability: 5 places left
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Extraordinary embroidery
Learn the classic skill of embroidery – with a contemporary twist! You’ll create a set of tea towels or pillow cases using Sublime Stitching’s oh-so modern pattern designs, with motifs ranging from sushi, mermaids and tikki masks to garden gloves, handbags and high heels!
We’ll show you how to transfer images onto fabric, teach you running stitch, satin stitch and French knots, then get embroidering together! All materials provided, including your choice of a Sublime Stitching reusable pattern pack, a tea towel or pair of pillow cases, plus thread, hoops, and needles. Printed instructions also provided to take home.
- Level: Beginner
- Teacher: Catherine Hirst
- Course length: One 3.5-hour session
- Next date(s):
- Thursday 8 April, 6:30pm—10:00pm
- Fee: £44.00
- Availability: 5 places left
