Textile

Beginners Knitting Workshop You can start your knitting adventure by making a quick and simple chunky scarf led by tutor Judith Schur.  At the end of the day you will have learnt to cast on, knit stitch, purl stitch, rib stitch and cast off.  You will make a start on your own scarf and who knows where it will lead... Materials to bring along... You will need to bring 10mm knitting needles and 300g…

This 5 week workshop is on a Tuesday morning from 10.30-12.30 with the wonderful Marianne of 'Made by Marianne'. The dates are 3nd March, 10th March, 17th March, 24rd March and 31st March. The course is ideal for those fairly new to sewing or those that have a machine but never quite sure what to make!  We will start off with some bsaic stitches and move onto a variety of different projects. As a…

Join textile artist Jo Hunter and learn to create a beautiful felted bowl using soft merino woll, silk and bamboo. Previous feedback from Jo's courses: "Excellent course, really good teacher, would recommend" "I have thoroughly enjoyed the day.  Jo is an excellent tutor, very encouraging" "Fantastic!" Time: 10.30 - 16.30 Location: Just Makers, Ripley Castle Courtyard Refreshments will be provided.…

Create an original hand woven scarf in a day at this beginners weaving workshop. A perfect opportunity to design and make a totally unique gift or a fabulous treat for yourself! You could weave with a snugly, soft, shade dyed yarn, or go wild and create a crazy colourful scarf, the choice is yours! In this beginners workshop you will be weaving on Ashford looms which are suitable for those new to…

Learn the skills of needlefelting with Pam Chilton. All materials will be provided. On this course you will have the chance to make and take home with you your very own gorgeous woodland or farmland animal such as a hare, fox or sheep. Previous feedback from Pam's bird workshops: "A great day, good value for money and would definitely recommend" "I had a fantastic day.  Pam is great and the atmosp…

Colour Brioche Knitting Workshop Brioche knitting in 2 colours creates an amazing, reversible fabric which is ideal for scarves, cowls shawls etc...  By creating movement in the lines of the brioche rib you will reveal fascinating patterns and designs. You will need to be an adventurous or confident and experienced knitter to tackle this technique, but it is well worth the effort when you see the…

Lampshade Applique Workshop Spend a wonderful two days with textile artist Dear Emma creating an individual lampshade using applique and freemotion embroidery. Materials to bring... A fully functioning sewing machine capable of freemotion embroidery including the appropriate darning foot. Please also bring along if possible fabric scissors, pins, spare machine needles, iron away pen (Frixion pen),…

Needlefelting Bird Workshop This is a fantastic chance to learn from one of our most popular felt artists, Pam Chilton who is a very friendly, approachable and warm teacher. Enjoy a fun, relaxed and informative day whilst you create gorgeous 3D felt birds. No experience necessary. 10.30 - 16.00 Location: Just Makers, Ripley Castle Courtyard There will be a lunch break, so please bring a packed lun…

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 workshop…

Weave a Table Mat Workshop Join us for a handloom weaving workshop and weave a fabulous collection of table mats, runners or mug rug coasters, all in a day! During the day you will dress your loom with a warp, select your colour palette from the Zebrino range of Italian yarns provided.  You may decide to weave a table runner and a couple of mug rug coasters or a couple of table mats with complemen…

Come and learn the embroidery hoop method of screen printing. I will be teaching you everything you need to be able to print on fabric at home. You will learn all the techniques needed including design, stencil cutting and printing in this fun informative workshop. You will learn how to prepare screens with the stencil cutting method, understand what designs work best with this method, along with…

Needle felt an 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…

In this workshop we will use leaves foraged from the garden and local hedgerows to create beautifully printed papers and fabrics. At the end of the day you will take home a range of paper and fabric pieces which can be used for mixed media artwork, card or book making or for sewing and embroidery. This exciting workshop will give you confidence to repaet the process at home. Time: 10.30 - 16.30 Lo…

Seamless Felt bag Workshop Join textile artist Jo Hunter and learn how to create a seamless felt bag/purse. Jo will guide you step by step through the process of "wet" felting using soft merino wool, soap, water and a bit of elbow grease! Time: 10.30 - 16.00 Location: Just Makers, Ripley Castle Courtyard Refreshments will be provided.  There will be a lunch break, so please bring a packed lunch or…

Needlefelting Animal Workshop This is a fantastic chance to learn from one of our most popular felt artists, Pam Chilton who is a very friendly, approachable and warm teacher. Enjoy a fun, relaxed and informative day whilst you create gorgeous 3D felt animals. No experience necessary. 10.30 - 16.00 Location: Just Makers, Ripley Castle Courtyard There will be a lunch break, so please bring a packed…