Textile

Beginners Crochet - Granny Squares Learn the basics of crochet with Dawn from New Dawn Fibre Arts. In this course you will learn how to crochet basic stitches including; chain, double crochet, triple crochet and the use of a magic circle to create your first granny square. You will look at different techniques in order to keep your work straight and also look at how to change colours to create mor…

Beginners Macrame - Plant Pot Hanger Learn the basics of macrame with Dawn from New Dawn Fibre Arts. In this course you will learn some of the basic macrame knots including; secure wrapping, larkshead, half square and square to create a beautiful plant pot or bowl hanger. You will use the knots in different ways to create either straight or twisted strands for your hanger. These knots are the basi…

Beginners Crochet - Granny Squares Learn the basics of crochet with Dawn from New Dawn Fibre Arts. In this course you will learn how to crochet basic stitches including; chain, double crochet, triple crochet and the use of a magic circle to create your first granny square. You will look at different techniques in order to keep your work straight and also look at how to change colours to create mor…

Beginners Macrame - Plant Pot Hanger Learn the basics of macrame with Dawn from New Dawn Fibre Arts. In this course you will learn some of the basic macrame knots including; secure wrapping, larkshead, half square and square to create a beautiful plant pot or bowl hanger. You will use the knots in different ways to create either straight or twisted strands for your hanger. These knots are the basi…

Lampshade Workshop With Millie Rothera In this workshop you will be using a kit to create your lamp, and learn skills that you can continue developing at home. You will be using Millie’s fabric within this workshop, designed and printed in England. If you love bold and bright, Modernist inspired fabric then you might be in luck! Please choose from the numbered fabric image and let us know your fab…

Local artist & designer, Wendy from Wiggy Illustration & Design invites you to come along to her woven vessel workshop and enjoy a fun and relaxing few hours learning how to construct a strong, colourful and memory provoking vessels. Wendy developed her fabric pots from her love of travel, exploring various cultures, their colours and textiles. Having lived overseas for 6 years she had gathered a…

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…

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 your own 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-…

Come and join Wendy from Wiggy Illustration & Design for the day and learn how to design, carve and print your very own lino print illustration and embellish with a creative range of embroidery stitches. Creating your own design based on a photograph, magazine image, pattern or working from your imagination Wendy will guide you through all stages off lino cutting and printing to produce a beautifu…

Become an alchemist for a day in the beautiful surroundings of Ripley Castle, North Yorkshire. Using just fresh leaves you will create a unique eco printed silk scarf and a selection of paper prints to take home with you. Join Gillie and learn how to use the eco print technique to transform second hand clothing from unloved to one off pieces of wearable art. During this workshop she will take you…

Join knitting expert Judith Schur and learn the technique of cable knitting.   Time: 10.30 - 4.00 Location: Just Makers Ripley Refreshments will be provided on arrival. There will be a lunch break and a chance to browse our lovely shop.  Please feel free to bring a packed lunch or you may prefer to buy lunch from the cafe opposite or the village shop. *CANCELLATION POLICY* Please note that there i…

Wet Felting Bag Workshop Learn the ancient craft of wet felting with experienced textile artist and teacher Katy Small of Felted Yarns. Katy will teach you the techniques needed to create your own felted handbag. We will blend Merino wool fibres like you might blend paints or pastels. By the end of the day, you will be able to take home a finished bag. No previous experience is needed and referenc…