MINI WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE
To book any workshop please email us at [email protected] with WORKSHOP as the subject. Your email should contain which workshop you wish to participate in, and how many places you wish to book. Each workshop lasts approximately 1 hour. Specific details of start and end times of the workshop will be finalised at a later date and emailed to you. Please note that workshops must be paid for in advance. Cancellations will only be refunded if the place can be filled.
CORDS AND FINGER KNITS
This workshop is suitable for anyone who would like to experiment with a free style way of knitting. Finger knitting and alternative ways of ‘slim’ knitting, embellishing and felting will be shown. Finished items will include scarves, bracelets, brooches and key rings depending on personal choice and time. Yarn and equipment will be provided for this workshop. *Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult. COST: £15 per place |
A basic knowledge of knitting is useful and participants should bring:
1. Yarn and needles of their choice (this will be provided if necessary) 2. An item for inspiration – a button, stencil, children’s book… something from which a simple outline can be derived, OR you might just go ‘free style’ and use your imagination! 3. Pencil I will provide anything you’ve forgotten and graph paper COST: £10 per place |
DESIGNING MOTIFS
‘Designing Motifs’ takes the knitter through the steps to creating stylised images which can be adapted for colour work, applique or small toys. The workshop covers- · Tension · Drawing onto knitters graph paper · Interpreting graphs as knitting patterns · Placing images into knit and other uses |
KNITTING WITHOUT NEEDLES
Knitting Without Needles is an introduction to arm knitting. In this workshop you will learn to:
Suitable for beginner or non-knitters. You will finish the workshop in possession of a unique arm knitted cowl. All participants should bring 2 x 50g balls of a super-chunky weight yarn of their choice.
*Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult.
COST: £10 per place
Knitting Without Needles is an introduction to arm knitting. In this workshop you will learn to:
- Cast on
- Knit
- Cast off
- Join 2 edges
Suitable for beginner or non-knitters. You will finish the workshop in possession of a unique arm knitted cowl. All participants should bring 2 x 50g balls of a super-chunky weight yarn of their choice.
*Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult.
COST: £10 per place
DRAFT YOU OWN SEWING PATTERN SKIRT BLOCK
This workshop is an introduction to pattern cutting based on your own measurements. You will learn how to:
· Take measurements
· Draft a basic tailored skirt block
Although a basic knowledge of sewing would be useful this workshop will be suitable for beginners.
I will provide paper & a measurement chart but please bring along:
· Ruler/Set Square
· Pencil
· Eraser
· Tape measure (cms or inches)
At the end of the workshop you will have a block made to your measurements to take home.
*Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult.
COST: £10 per place
This workshop is an introduction to pattern cutting based on your own measurements. You will learn how to:
· Take measurements
· Draft a basic tailored skirt block
Although a basic knowledge of sewing would be useful this workshop will be suitable for beginners.
I will provide paper & a measurement chart but please bring along:
· Ruler/Set Square
· Pencil
· Eraser
· Tape measure (cms or inches)
At the end of the workshop you will have a block made to your measurements to take home.
*Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult.
COST: £10 per place