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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.

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!

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.