Workshops
Upcoming workshops
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Fabric printing workshop
Want to learn to print on fabric? We’ll teach you how, using readily-available materials and simple techniques you can do at home. You’ll take home one or two completed (and machine washable) items, plus the know-how to print many more. Please bring one or two light-coloured fabric items (T-shirts, tote bags, pillowcases or babygros) or purchase at the workshop for £5 each. We’ll provide all other tools and materials including fabric paints, brushes, sponges, and plenty of practice fabric.
- Level: All levels
- Teacher: Linda Hoetink
- Course length: One 2.5-hour session
- Next date(s):
- Thursday 11 September, 6:30pm—9:00pm
- Fee: £37 (includes £7.00 materials fee)
- Availability: 7 places left
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Survival sewing
Tired of paying a tailor for simple alterations and repairs? In this workshop you’ll learn basic hand-sewing skills (such as sewing on replacement buttons and clasps properly) to tackle simple repairs and take up hems and cuffs. All materials provided. Please bring one garment to fix or adjust during the workshop. No previous sewing experience required.
- Level: All levels
- Teacher: Kelly Shaw
- Course length: One 2-hour session
- Next date(s):
- Saturday 13 September, 10:30am—12:30pm
- Fee: £35 (includes £5.00 materials fee)
- Availability: 7 places left
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Café apron
Learn how to use a sewing machine and make a clever pocketed apron, perfect for gardening, cooking or washing up. You’ll learn how to wind a bobbin, thread a machine and sew straight seams, plus get tips on choosing fabric, pinning, cutting and ironing. All materials included (a variety of fabrics will be available for you to choose from).
This class serves as a prerequisite for our clothing workshops so once you’ve completed it you can learn to sew knickers, skirts, tops and dresses! (More about our sewing levels here.)
- Level: Intro to Sewing Machine
- Teacher: Kristina Nilsson
- Course length: One 3-hour session
- Next date(s):
- Saturday 13 September, 10:30am—1:30pm
- Fee: £45 (includes £10.00 materials fee)
- Availability: 4 places left