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Saturday 5 to Sunday 6 October 2024

The first day focuses the preparation of wool and using a drop spindle. The second day is an introduction to the wheel, looking at how to control yarn thickness, spinning single yarn and plying. There will also be a chance to discuss colour and dyeing.

Saturday 21 September 2024

An opportunity to try out Victorian Crazy Patchwork. This patchwork technique was a favourite of the Victorians. A showcase for carefully hoarded scraps of choice fabrics, this is a chance to let your imagination run riot with embroidered decoration and beads. We will make traditional pincushions or needle-keeps, or you can just start a piece that can keep on growing to become anything you can imagine!

This course is suitable for beginners, and teaches both patchwork and embroidery.

Saturday 16 November 2024

Learn to knit at this full day workshop and take home a cosy hat (with optional bobble) to wear or give as a gift. Your first piece of knitting will be in chunky 100% wool yarn. During this course you will learn all the basics including how to cast on, knit in garter stitch, and cast off as well as how to shape your hat.

Monday 14 October 2024

A hands-on day using wooden blocks and learning a method that is different to printing on paper.  Ink pads, dabbers or brushes are used to apply inks, the wood blocks are positioned on the fabric and pressure is applied by hand or by striking with a wooden mallet to print repeat designs onto linen, calico or cotton.  Learn also about the development of textile printing up to Victorian times and William Morris.

Sunday 17 November 2024

Knitting small squares or blocks, participants will practice cable patterns while adding bobbles and twists to create traditional Aran style samples which can be used for future projects. There will be an opportunity to learn about the heritage of Aran knitting and some of its history as well as to create your own designs based on traditional patterns.

Sunday 03 November 2024

Spend a day with our expert tutor learning how to make needle-felted Teddy Bears to give as a present - or keep for yourself!

Sunday 29 September 2024

Quilting has been used for thousands of years to add extra warmth, protection and decoration to clothing and household items. Simple in concept, yet amazingly versatile, spend the day exploring simple techniques including shadow, corded and stuffed quilting (also known as boutis or Marseille and trapunto), in this relaxed and informal setting, gaining an appreciation of the versatility of the craft. Quilting lends itself to everything from clothing to Christmas tree decorations.

Saturday 09 November 2024

Design and make your own Dorset button, inspired by autumnal mushrooms. Perfect for beginner button makers, or those wishing to take their skills further. We'll cover basic button making and stitching techniques, choosing materials, designing your piece, and finally put it all together into a beautiful mushroom-themed Dorset button. All materials and worksheets included.