A relaxed, experimental and mindful embroidery class, introducing you to hand embroidery. We will explore colour, create texture and develop shapes, using a wide variety of yarns, threads and beads and learning different embroidery stitches at the same time.
This class is perfect for those new to embroidery or even improvers who just want to learn this contemporary way of embroidering. Ruth will help you to create your own individual and unique piece of work. We will work on a 7” wooden hoop, and you will be shown options for backing and finishing the hoop ready to take home and hang.
Beginners
Duration:
2 hours
Do I Need to Bring Anything:
No you don't we provide you with absolutely everything you need! Your own embroidery hoop to keep, an embroidery needle and floss for your design as well as the fabric and if you don't finish in the class thats no problem too as you can take home what you need to complete your work.
All our workshops include unlimited tea, coffee and we now offer pre-packaged cookies. If you require gluten free or vegan sweet treats please let us know!
Dream about Spring and all the earrings you can show off and make. This is a fantastic workshop and you will learn SO much! Polymer clay is a versatile medium that allows you to craft unique and festive pieces. In this workshop, you'll discover techniques, tips, and how to design and create textures in polymer clay to produce eye poppingly porfessioal results!
If you don't have pierced ears don't worry we've got you covered too - but do let us know so we can be prepared for you!
During this workshop you'll learn the basics of how to manipulate and condition polymer clay and work it into an intricate design, then we'll cover moulding and sculpting showing how turn a piece of clay into a pair of very contemporary earrings and we will end the class with practical know how of how to add detail and texture to your earrings. Given all the detail covered in this class You will only make the one pair but you will learn so much! This type of clay will have to be baked once you get home, and then assembled, but no fear, we will give you thorough instructions on how to finish off your masterpieces and give you the glue and earring findings you will need to finish this off as well as packaging everything for you safe and secure to take home.
Level:
All Levels
Duration:
2.5 hours
Do I Need to Bring Anything:
Nothing at all, its all provided for you.
All our workshops include unlimited tea, coffee and we always have plenty of cake on offer at every workshop and vegan friendly biscuits. If you require gluten free sweet treats please let us know!
Join us for a delightful workshop experimenting with watercolour painting and creating a lovely card at the end.
In this interactive class, your tutor will teach you the basics of watercolour painting, from essential techniques such as colour blending, creating texture and depth to your painting. Cherry will guide you step-by-step, ensuring you have a fun session. Experiment with brushes, paper, and vibrant colours and learn how to paint this super cute bunny, complete with fluffy fur and expressive eyes. We'll cover everything from sketching the outline to adding the finishing touches, so you can create a charming and delightful painting that captures the spirit of this gentle animal.
Beginners
Duration:
2 hours
Ages:
Open to all ages 12+ as long as accompanied by an adult. Each person needs to purchase a ticket.
Do I Need to Bring Anything:
No you don't we provide you with everything you need.
All our workshops include unlimited tea, coffee and we always have plenty of cake on offer at our workshops and vegan friendly biscuits. If you require gluten free sweet treats please let us know!
Join us for a delightful workshop experimenting with watercolour painting and creating a lovely print.
In this hands on and interactive class, your tutor will teach you the basics of watercolour painting, from essential techniques to colour blending and then how to paint lovely florals with ease. Cherry will guide you step-by-step, ensuring you have a fun but knowledgable session. Experiment with brushes, paper, and vibrant pigments.
Even your practice piece in the class will have a purpose - we will teach you how to turn simple practice strokes into lovely cards too!
At the end ofthe session you will have produced a lovely watercolour card as well as an impressive and display-worthy A4 print to take home to frame.
Beginners
Duration:
2 hours
Ages:
Open to all ages 16+ as long as accompanied by an adult. Each person needs to purchase a ticket.
Do I Need to Bring Anything:
No you don't we provide you with everything you need.
All our workshops include unlimited tea, coffee and we always have plenty of cake on offer at our workshops and vegan friendly biscuits. If you require gluten free sweet treats please let us know!
As macrame becomes increasingly popular, cropping up everywhere from homewares to jewellery to clothing and all over Pinterest, we are showing you how to recreate these designs yourself with our beginner's workshop. In this class you will learn all the basics of macrame, including what materials to use, how to do basic macrame knots, and how to read macrame patterns.
You will combine different knots and techniques to create a beautiful vintage inspired macrame plant hanger to take home with you. Use your skills to make yourself a wall hanging when you get home. Its all possible once you know the basic knots!
Why not take a look at our Beginner Wall Hanging Class too here
Beginners
Duration:
2 hours
No, you are given high a skein of high quality Macrame cord and everything else you need to complete your plant hanger. The plant hanger holds a range of pot sizes and shapes!
All our workshops include unlimited tea, coffee and we always have plenty of cake on offer at every workshop and vegan friendly biscuits. If you require gluten free sweet treats please let us know!
If you can't take an in-person class why not try this class as a live and interactive online class? More info here.
Capture the hues of autumn and the spooky charm of Halloween with our themed beginner watercolour workshop. Discover the joy of watercolor painting as you bring vibrant pumpkins to life on your canvas, capturing the essence of this magical season.
Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting your creative journey, Amy will guide you step by step, ensuring that your masterpiece reflects your unique style.
You’ll be introduced to watercolour tools and materials, learn basic techniques such as wet on wet, lifting, pulling, brush control and colour mixing. You'll be guided throughout the workshop and given tips on how to develop your own unique style. You'll take home a colour chart, practice sheets, a set of paints, and a pretty painting for your wall.
Beginners
Duration:
2.5 hours
Do I need to bring anything?
No, all materials are included for you to keep including your very own set of watercolour paints and a water colour paint brush. You will take home a lovely watercolour painted piece of art work and all your practice technique sheets too for reference.
All our workshops include unlimited tea, coffee and we always have plenty of cake on offer at every workshop and vegan friendly biscuits. If you require gluten free sweet treats please let us know!
You may recognise this type of embroidery from your Grandma's home in the 60s, but now it is back! Well, actually it never really left. Bargello is a truly unique form of embroidery as there are both specific stitches and patterns required to make Bargello, Bargello.
During the class you will be introduced to the typical 'Vertical' stitch used throughout all Bargello, and then you'll get your head around the geometric patterns which are also characteristic of Bargello. You'll be stitching in no time, either one of our patterns or your own design, as our tutor is on hand to teach you how to use this unique form of embroidery to design your own unique pattern. Bargello can be used on normal fabric-like needlepoint fabric but we're using plastic canvas so that you can turn your Bargello design into a coaster! Or you can sew them up to create a pencil holder, plant pot, tissue box cover even.
Beginners
Duration:
2 hours
Colourway Choices:
Zinnia - Blues and Mustard
Solar - Red, Goldy Mustard, Teal and Sage
Do I Need to Bring Anything:
During the lesson you'll have the option to make either a plant pot or a set of coasters, you'll start your project during the session and receive plenty of wool to finish your creations. You will take home a kit consisting of a total of 4 canvas and the wool and needle you need to complete your coasters or plant pot.
All our workshops include unlimited tea, coffee and we always have plenty of cake on offer at every workshop and vegan friendly biscuits. If you require gluten free sweet treats please let us know!
You'll dive into traditional bookbinding techniques while adding a modern twist with contemporary materials. Plus, the skills you pick up here can be applied to create a variety of unique books.
Kate is a dedicated professional bookbinder and Book Arts instructor at City Lit and Book Arts. With her wealth of experience and passion for traditional crafts, she's been running her own press since 2004. Kate specialises in crafting limited edition books and hand-printed papers, with a focus on fables, poetry, and illustration.
Suitable for both beginners and improvers
Duration:
2.5 hours
Do I Need to Bring Anything:
No you don't, everything is provided for you so you just need to turn up.
All our workshops include unlimited tea, coffee and we always have plenty of cake on offer at every workshop and vegan friendly biscuits. If you require gluten free sweet treats please let us know!
You will make personalised crackers, cards and name tags for gifts! Plus you'll take home all the tools to create more personalised gifts.
Research has shown that a personalised gift, even as simple as monogrammed item, evokes stronger feelings of appreciation and sentimentality compared to generic gifts, so get creating this year your friends and family will undoubtedly hold you closer to their hearts ❤️.
Beginners
Duration:
2 hours
What Do I Need:
No need to bring anything - here is what you get:
This class will teach you how to crochet and use those skills to crochet a perfect coaster. This is an extremely beginner friendly craft. You will also master how to hold that hook and transform a long piece of rope into this trendy coaster!
Complete beginners & improvers who would like to learn a new technique or just make something quick and easy!
What Do I Receive:
- A crochet hook
- Sustainable and sourced in the UK rope to make 2 coasters
- A tapestry needle to weave in those ends
- Pattern and stitch guide with photographic instructions
- If you are very keen for a specific colour do let us know when you book so we can try our best to put that colour in your kit. The colours are based on the product images
After our crochet session you'll feel like a pro; you’ll have learned some crochet basics that will more than put you in good stead for your new found crochet hobby, and then we will show you how to sew together your headband so it has that perfect twist right at the front.
Complete Beginners
Duration:
2 hours
Materials:
- Some super soft wool
- Your crochet hook
- A tapestry needle
- Your handout and pattern
Tea, coffee and cupcakes to enjoy while you craft!
Are you left handed? Don’t worry we’ve taught hundreds of left handers how to crochet!
Suitable for both beginners and improvers
Duration:
2 hours
Do I Need to Bring Anything:
No you don't, your crochet kit consisting of colourful yarn, a pattern, crochet guide and a crochet hook you take home with you to keep crafting.
If you can't take an in-person class why not try a live and interactive online class? More information can be found here.
All our workshops include unlimited tea, coffee and we now offer pre-packaged cookies. If you require gluten free or vegan sweet treats please let us know!
Are you left handed? Don’t worry we’ve taught hundreds of left handers how to crochet!
Suitable for both beginners and improvers
Duration:
2 hours
Do I Need to Bring Anything:
No you don't, your crochet kit consisting of colourful yarn, a pattern, crochet guide and a crochet hook you take home with you to keep crafting.
All our workshops include unlimited tea, coffee and we now offer pre-packaged cookies. If you require gluten free or vegan sweet treats please let us know!