Textile

Sock knitting workshop In this beginners workshop, Judith Schur will teach you the techniques needed to knit in the round using double pointed needles. You will make a mini sock during the day which will demonstrate the process of creating a sock so that you can go away afterwards and create your own full size versions Sock knitting is so popular at the moment. People love the fact that they make…

Felted bag workshop Learn the skills of felt making with textile artist Jo Hunter and 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! Suitable for all abilities. All materials provided. Please bring an apron and an old towel with you. Time: 10.30-16.00 Location: Just Makers, Ripley…

NEW Beginners Sewing workshop This will be a chance to get to grips with your sewing machine. Tutor Marianne of 'Made by Marianne' will provide you with tips and advice throughout the day. The focus will be 2 beginner’s projects - sewing bunting and a tote bag. All the fabrics will be provided, but please bring along your sewing machine (with bobbins and spare needles if possible) and a basic sewi…

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…

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 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…

Felted bag workshop Learn the skills of felt making with textile artist Jo Hunter and 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! Suitable for all abilities. All materials provided. Please bring an apron and an old towel with you. Time: 10.30-16.00 Location: Just Makers, Ripley…

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…

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 de…

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 work…

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…

Entrelac and Modular Knitting Workshop Your tutor on this knitting workshop will be Judith Schur. Judith will help guide you through the Entrelac and Modular knitting process.  Both Modular and Entrelac knitting give the effect of a knitted patchwork. Modular knitting involves making individual units and joining them together by picking up stitches along one edge of another unit. Entrelac knitting…