Have you felt the presence of something under your bed, in your cupboard, tucked away in a cardboard boxgathering dust, afraid to open it . . . is it an overlocker?! So many times sewists make this key purchase only...

Would you like to start sewing on a machine and make lovely projects for your home, gifts for friends or family? Maybe you last did sewing at school and would love to brush up on your skills and learn a...

Come and make these fabulous fairy lights with the lovely Jane. At the end of the half day session you will have a fine garland of Liberty print loveliness to jazz up your house! About your Teacher: Jane Warren is...

Join us for a fun workshop to learn how to hand smock, or continue where you left off the last time you smocked with Maria. Smocking is an embroidery technique that uses small stitches to gather the fabric. In the...

This hands-on workshop will equip you with a bundle of professional techniques in dress making and turn your sewing into something to be proud of. Maria will teach you how to sew all sorts of seams including basic, curved, piped...

If you have a favourite garment that is worn out and you just can't find a replacement. Perhaps you wish you could have it in different fabrics or colours - then our Copy Your Clothes workshop is for you! In...

This much requested and fun class is suitable for both beginners and more experienced makers alike. The pattern is designed for stretchy fabrics, therefore you will learn the necessary techniques to work with this fabric and construct a pair of...

Join us for the day and learn how to make a traditional tailored lampshade. Using the fabric of your choice you will learn how to make a handsewn soft shade on a bowed empire frame - a classic traditional style of lampshade. You...

Join us in this fun workshop and learn to make a treat for your feet! Step into comfort and style with these lightweight bedroom slippers. Take them on your travels and say goodbye to disposable hotel slippers. Perfect for using...

In this workshop, run by Jane Warren of The Lampshade Loft, you will learn all the skills needed to make accordion lampshades. Pleated to prefection these beauties are a classic from the 1970’s lighting scene, but are currently enjoying a...

Come and learn the art of making a drum lampshade in our studios with the lovely Jane. At the end of the half day session you will have a fine cylindrical lampshade ready to pop on a base or hang...

In this workshop you will learn all the skills you need to make your own gathered lampshades, fully lined and finished to a high standard. You will then be able to go on to make more shades, either professionally or...

Keep those jumpers, socks and cardis going! Slow fashion and mending your clothes are becoming more and more popular and darning is a great and practical way to add individuality to a garment. In this relaxing workshop, Charlotte will introduce...

Join us for a Slow Stitch and Visible Mending Techniques class here with the fantastic Charlotte from A Nest of Gentle Makers. Charlotte will introduce you to the modern visible mending techniques which is an amalgamation of Japanese Boro using...

If you are an absolute beginner, this is the perfect workshop for you. By the end of this 3 hour session with Susan you will have learnt all the basics of knitting and be well on your way to creating...