In this workshop, run by Jane Warren of The Lampshade Loft, you will learn all the skills needed to make accordion lampshades. Pleated to prefection these beauties are a classic from the 1970’s lighting scene, but are currently enjoying a revival in modern interiors. Jane will guide you through each step and by the end […]
Come and learn the art of making a drum lampshade in our studios with the lovely Jane. At the end of the half day session you will have a fine cylindrical lampshade ready to pop on a base or hang from the ceiling. About your Teacher: Jane Warren runs her small business The Lampshade Loft, and […]
Come and make these fabulous fairy lights with the lovely Jane. At the end of the half day session you will have a fine garland of Liberty print loveliness to jazz up your house! About your Teacher: Jane Warren runs her small business The Lampshade Loft, and has been teaching lampshade making for over ten […]
Join us for the day and learn how to make a traditional tailored lampshade. Using the fabric of your choice you will learn how to make a handsewn soft shade on a bowed empire frame - a classic traditional style of lampshade. You will make an unlined traditional lampshade using a 10”/25.5cm frame in this one-day workshop, however […]
Join us for a fun workshop to learn how to hand smock, or continue where you left off the last time you smocked with Maria. Smocking is an embroidery technique that uses small stitches to gather the fabric. In the olden days, as well as being decorative, it also served a practical purpose - as […]
Come and have a relaxing introduction to Kawandi quilting and make your own Kawandi sampler. You will learn a little about the history of Kawandi quiltmaking and then be shown the steps involved in creating your own unique piece. Have a rummage in your fabric scraps basket and bring a selection of your favourite scraps […]
Stitch a monogrammed needle book during this fab new embroidery workshop with Sewyeah Social Club. Made with 100% wool felt, this soft and stylish book doubles as a space to practice your embroidery stitches. In this hands-on workshop, Christine will introduce you to some of her favourite embroidery techniques, guiding you through the process of […]
If you are already an experienced knitter join us for this fabulous sock knitting course with Knitting Guru Susan Alexander! In the first week, you will cover casting on in the round over four needles and knitting to the heel flap. During the second session, you will knit the heel flap and gusset. You may […]
Looking for a creative way to spend a few mindful hours? Come and join us for a gentle and inspiring introduction to linocut printing, where you’ll learn the basics and create a small set of hand-printed gift cards to take home. This half-day workshop is designed especially for beginners, so no experience is needed, just […]
Join us for an absolute beginners' six-week knitting course here at Clothkits! This engaging course will expertly guide you through a variety of stitches and techniques, allowing you to create a beautiful blanket square by square, week by week. If you’re looking for a smaller project, you can also choose to make a stylish cushion. […]
Learn how to make a classic tie in this excellent half-day workshop. With a vast selection of Liberty London Tana Lawn fabrics at your fingertips, you can fashion a one-of-a-kind tie for yourself, your wedding party, or a loved one. It is a great skill to have and once you know how, you'll be making […]
Join us for a Slow Stitch and Visible Mending Techniques class here with the fantastic Charlotte from A Nest of Gentle Makers. Charlotte will introduce you to the modern visible mending techniques which is an amalgamation of Japanese Boro using sashiko stitching and other traditions, where running stitch is used to quilt and reinforce garments. […]