Textile

Needlefelted Animal Picture workshop Learn the skills of needlefelting with expert needlefelting artist, Pam Chilton.On this course you will make a needlefelt picture and all materials will be provided. Previous feedback from Pam's workshops: "A great day, good value for money and would definitely recommend" "I had a fantastic day. Pam is great and the atmosphere was lovely" "Brilliant day and def…

Painting with wool- flowers workshop Learn the skills of felt making with tutor Jo Hunter and create yourself a stunning felt flower picture to take home. Jo will take you through the process of ‘wet’ felting, showing you step by step how to make prefelt wool that can be cut up and used to create a beautiful flower picture. Suitable for all abilities. All materials provided. Please bring an apron…

NEW Lampshade making workshop Kim, of 'My Vibrant Home' will be your tutor for the day in a half day workshop, learning how to make a 30cm diameter drum lampshade, with no sewing or previous experience required. Just bring half a metre of fabric with you and all other materials are provided. A medium weight printed cotton or linen are ideal (Distinctive and Geometric patterns require a bit more ef…

Felted bowl workshop On this course learn how to make a beautiful felt bowl using the ‘wet’ felting process. Join textile artist Jo Hunter and learn all the secrets on how to combine soft merino wool with other materials to decorate and take home a stunning bowl. Suitable for all abilities. All materials provided. Please bring an apron and an old towel with you. Time: 10.30-16.00 Location: Just Ma…

NEW Drop Spindle Spinning Workshop Learn to spin with Agnis Smallwood. Throughout this day workshop you will use natural fibres in a range of different colours allowing you to design and create your own hand spun yarn. You will have the opportunity to create your own unique colour palette, allowing you to explore colour and understand how different colours work together when combined. This worksho…

NEW Food Wrap Workshop On this course popular textile tutor Jo Hunter will teach you how to make your own wax wraps from scratch. Ideal for keeping food fresh for longer, these easy to make wraps can be used for covering leftovers and much more! Suitable for all abilities. All materials provided. Time:10.30-1.00 Location: Just Makers Ripley Refreshments will be provided. *CANCELLATION POLICY* Plea…

Sewing Workshop- Intermediate level This is an ideal course for those that have some basic sewing skills and would like some inspiration for new sewing projects. Marianne of 'Made by Marianne' will be guiding you step by step through the process of making a fabric doorstop and then a make up bag. All the fabrics will be provided, but please bring along your sewing machine (with bobbins and spare n…

NEW Upholster a Footstool workshop Why not try your hand at something new and get creative in this one day course, in which you will combine upholstery and painting techniques. Kim, of 'My Vibrant Home' will be your tutor for the day and is proud to be a verified provider of the Ministry of Upholstery's 'classic upholstered footstool course’. You will start the day with a solid hardwood frame, spe…

NEW Fairy light mini lampshade workshop Kim, of 'My Vibrant Home' will be your tutor for the day in a half day workshop, making a string of fairy light mini lampshades. They’re beautiful for decorating your home or garden and make lovely handmade gifts. You will make 10 individual mini lampshades to thread on to a string of 20 battery operated fairy lights. No previous experience is necessary and…

Weave a Scarf in a Day Workshop You will be expertly guided step- by step, through designing your scarf, preparing the loom and weaving by Central Saint Martins trained weaver Anne Crowther.Create an original handwoven scarf at this beginners weaving workshop – a perfect opportunity to design and make a totally unique gift or a fabulous treat for yourself. You’ll be weaving on Ashford table looms…

NEW Felted Apple Workshop Felt maker Jo Hunter will teach you how to use a 3D polystyrene resist to create a felted object, including this stunning apple. Learn the skills of needle and wet felting to make some fantastic 3D felt creations. Suitable for all abilities. All materials provided but please bring an apron and an old towel with you if possible. Time:10.30-1.00 Location: Just Makers Ripley…

Christmas Felted Crafts workshop Join felt maker and popular tutor Jo Hunter and have fun learning how to make felted Christmas crafts. This workshop includes learning the skills of needle and wet felting. You will learn how to make beautiful baubles and soaps which all make fantastic Christmas gifts to take home. Suitable for all abilities. All materials provided. Please bring an apron and an old…

Needlefelting Animal workshop Why not make a felt gift for someone this Christmas?Enjoy a fun, relaxed and informative day learning the art of needle felting with expert needle felt artist, Pam Chilton. On this workshop you will make a 3D needle felted animal. All materials will be provided, there will be lots of coloured wools to choose from and you will see examples of needle felted animal sculp…

Christmas Felted Crafts workshop Join felt maker and popular tutor Jo Hunter and have fun learning how to make felted Christmas crafts. This workshop includes learning the skills of needle and wet felting. You will learn how to make beautiful baubles and soaps which all make fantastic Christmas gifts to take home. Suitable for all abilities. All materials provided. Please bring an apron and an old…

NEW Fairy light mini lampshade workshop Kim, of 'My Vibrant Home' will be your tutor for the day in a half day workshop, making a string of fairy light mini lampshades. They’re beautiful for decorating your home or garden and make lovely handmade gifts. You will make 10 individual mini lampshades to thread on to a string of 20 battery operated fairy lights. No previous experience is necessary and…