Textile

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 ol…

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…

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…

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…

Minature Leather Bag Workshop ‘Go behind the scenes and explore the world of working backstage with leather worker and prop maker Zoe Phillips. Zoe has worked with world famous Opera and Ballet companies, working with designers and performers to create a variety of props and effects to support their performances. After the ‘backstage tour’, Zoe will take you through the process of making a miniatu…

Needle felting workshop 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 sculptures to give you lots of inspiration. Time: 10.30-4.00 Lo…

Fair Isle Knitting Workshop Fair Isle Knitting can be described as knitting a repeating pattern or design using 2 colours in the same row.  If you can both knit and purl stitch with confidence you can progress onto Fair Isle knitting. You will learn the techniques needed to get started with 2 colour knitting.  You will begin by learning about & practising stranding and weaving yarns at the back of…

Painting with wool workshop Join textile artist Jo Hunter and immerse yourself in a day of felt making, inspired by the Yorkshire landscape. Jo will take you through the process of ‘wet’ felting, showing you step by step how to 'paint with wool' to create your own stunning landscape picture. Suitable for all abilities. All materials provided. Please bring an apron and an old towel with you. Time:…

Sew Your Own Cushion Cover With Marianne Harvey. Sew your own cushion cover, incorporating patchwork and applique techniques and finished off with an envelope backing. Marianne will have a selection of fabrics, but if you have some you’d like to use please bring them along. You will need your sewing machine and a basic sewing kit, including scissors, pins, threads and needles Time: 10.30-14.30 Loc…

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…

Fabric Printing Workshop Fabric Printing Workshop by Hannah Turlington And learn to lino print in this workshop run by Hannah Turlington a North Yorkshire based printmaker and surface pattern designer. We all want to make our homes cosy and be a reflection of our personalities, sometimes it isn’t that easy! This workshop, run by Hannah, is an ideal opportunity for you to create something personal,…