In Person Embroidery, Bargello, Punch Needle, Sashiko & Embellishing
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Punch Needle crafting is a very relaxing and therapeutic craft. It's a cross between embroidery and rag rug latch hooking. You can create two different effects at the same time with your tool. One side is flat stitches and the other side has a loopy shaggy look but you can mix and match these effects on the same side for added dimension and texture.
We will be using a beautiful wooden punch needle tool and wooden embroidery hoop with specialised monks cloth fabric for the very best results!
Beginners - all levels
Duration:
2 hours
Do I Need to Bring Anything:
No you don't we provide you with your own punch needle tool and hoop to keep, as well as all the yarn you to complete your contemporary punch needle wall art.
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.
Beginners
Duration:
2 hours
Do I Need to Bring Anything:
No you don't we provide you with your own embroidery hoop to keep, an embroidery needle and floss for your design as well as the fabric.
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!
Ever wanted to try adding new materials to your embroidery, but were afraid it might be too hard? It's really not!
During this workshop, you'll be introduced to the world of fun bead and sequin embroidery and learn all of the basic techniques you need to make this stunning ice cream brooch.
Our resident sequin expert, Daria, will take you through each stitch you'll need to complete the piece, as well as how to finish it off (you will need to do this at home). This is a great project to introduce yourself to sparkly beaded embroidery, or perhaps you already know how to embroider but are looking to stretch your skills! This workshop will help you learn the basic steps and stitches, and with a little bit of practice you will be able to create any design you want.
Your embroidered ice cream will eventually come off your hoop(if you want it to) and you will have the option to turn it into a brooch so you can show it off wherever you go, and trust us, you'll want to make more.
We aim it for beginners, but you will need time and patience. Don't worry, we've got you covered with tea, coffee and cake!
Duration:
2 hours
Do I Need to Bring Anything:
No, you don't, we'll provide you absolutely everything you'll need to complete this craft including felt, sequins, beads, needle, thread and a hoop.
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!
Embroidery has come a long way since Jane Austin’s heroines would sit and sew in the drawing room – we’ve brought the pastime back with our own modern take on the original. Our beginners embroidery classes in London give you all the basic techniques you will need to continue this therapeutic craft at home.
Our beginners embroidery workshops teach you five popular stitches including back stitch, satin stitch, straight stitch and the French knot. You’ll be able to choose a fun design (or a drawing of your own) to embroider yourself using all the new skills you have learnt.
Your embroidery design will stay in the hoop and you can hang it on the wall for show! Once you’ve mastered the skill, you can try napkins, sheets, pillowcases… In fact, there won’t be a soft furnishing in your house left unadorned!
Beginners
Duration:
2 hours
Do I Need to Bring Anything:
No you don't, we provide you with your own embroidery hoop to keep, an embroidery needle and floss for your design as well as the fabric.
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.
Sashiko embroidery has been taking the crafting world by storm recently and we are boarding that crafting train too! Our workshops are The Handmade Festival this year sold out in days and we think you Londoner's will love it too. The name Sashiko literally translates into 'little stabs' which honestly is a perfect description for what you do to create entrancing patterns.
During our Sashiko embroidery class you will learn all about the history of this style of embroidery, learn all of our tips and tricks on how to make these stunning geometric designs as well as walk home with a started Sashiko design on your tote bag.
Once you've learned this style of embroidery you'll be dying to try it again, it's that addictive! You can Sashiko everything from clothing, to tote bags, cushion covers, wall hangings . . .
Beginners
Duration:
2 hours
Do I Need to Bring Anything:
No you don't, we provide you with your own beginners Sashiko kit to keep.
All our workshops include 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.
If you're anything like us you will have noticed and drooled over all of the beautiful wall-hangings and tapestry weavings appearing all over Pinterest. Now we are here to show you how it's done!
Our beginners tapestry weaving classes teach you how to set the warp on your weaving loom, how to weave a few basic stitches and how to finish off your piece with handmade fringing. You will be encouraged to experiment with different colours and textures provided, and let your imagination lead. At the end of the class your tapestry weave will be ready to hang and you will be full of new design ideas for your next project. Our weaving classes are not to be missed!
Please get in touch if you are a family living together or part of a "support bubble" so we can make arrangements for you to sit together.
Complete Beginners
Duration:
2.5 hours
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!
Do you remember those latch hook rug kits you may have created as a child? It's a craft that was commonly used to make rugs, cushions and other soft furnishings (years ago), it's similar to weaving but its not weaving and its taking over people's Pinterest boards! We've added our contemporary spin to it and teaching you how to make a wall hanging with these craft skills!
During this session you'll learn all about the tools and materials needed to latch hook and how to create different yarns textures and effects with the yarn. The possibilities are endless.
Our latch hook workshop is perfect for those who want to just make a latch hook wall hanging as well as those who may want to learn more about this craft and experiment with different textures, colours and patterns, as during the session we'll discuss how to transfer a design onto the canvas as well as how to create different textures and looks.
We will end the online workshop with a demonstration on how to attach a wooden rod to your wall hanging and how to protect the edges from fraying.
All levels
Duration:
2 hours
What do I get:
In your lovely kit you will receive:
- Your canvas (30x25cm)
- Practice canvas so you can experiment!
- A lovely sustainable wooden latch hook tool
- Selection of practice yarn
- A cute little Tea and Crafting cotton bag to keep all your latch hook bits together
- Dowel
- A recording of the workshop
- A seasonal tea bag because what is crafting without a cup of tea!
A wise man once said 'you are either in your bed or in your shoes so it pays to invest in both'.. and so in-comes our brand new workshop! And no, before you ask, we are not teaching you how to make a bed (haha) we are actually teaching you how to make your own leather trainers. So take a walk on your crafty wild side and stitch together a stunning pair of trainers to keep your feet looking fashionable this year.
In the workshop you will get a choice of styles to choose from; will you go for low top or high top trainer? Or go super high or super low? Yes there is something for everyone!
During this workshop you will learn how to cut your leather trainer pieces, construct and stitch the uppers (the top bit of the shoe), make professional holes with a leather punch, and lastly how to bring all these elements together to make a pair of pretty cool functional shoes - we promise. Depending on your ability of working with leather, you may have to finish the other shoe at home with your needle and instruction sheet, if this happens don't worry because you will be well on your way to finishing the pair in the class.
JUST LET US KNOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE VEGAN FRIENDLY FAUX LEATHER INSTEAD WHEN BOOKING.
Beginners - you don't need any experience of working with leather at all.
Duration:
4-5 hours
Do I Need to Bring Anything:
No you don't, we will give you everything you need to walk away with a pair of handmade leather trainers.
This will include your sole, leather needles, cord and the leather to make your trainers.
Feel free to bring some snacks to eat during the class
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!
About This Class:
The Tiger is known as the king of all beasts in China. The zodiac sign Tiger is a symbol of strength, exorcising evils, and braveness and we’ll be combining mindfulness whilst channelling all of this in our Tiger Embroidery class.
Join in celebrating Lunar New Year with this class, where you will learn how to embroider a standout textile wall hanging of this magnificent animal.
Stitch yourself a fierce Tiger to start Lunar New Year with a new skill! Learn to embroider with this beautiful wall hanging.
Level:
Beginners and all levels
Duration:
1 hour
Your Kit Contains: