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Patchwork Sewing Roll
Fri, 17 Oct 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join expert tutor Betty Brown to make an embellished patchwork sewing roll. This is no ordinary kit roll - it has a zip pocket, special cleats for your sewing scissors and/or cutting wheel,...
£85 £95
All Levels
5 spaces available
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Wet Felted Highland Cow Picture - Painting with Fibres
Fri, 17 Oct 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
If you love cows and the beautiful look and texture of wool, in this workshop, Liz Emery literally combines the two! You will learn the basic wet felting method and at the same...
£95
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2 spaces available
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Hand Embroidery - Textured Textiles
Wed, 12 Nov 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Textiles and embroidery are so tactile and perfect to use to create a new dimension to your work. In this creative workshop you’ll explore different hand embroidery stitches and techniques to add texture...
£95
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1 spaces available
Textile Taxidermy - Fun Fabric "Trophy" Heads
Wed, 19 Nov 2025
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hand stitch and stuff your own unique “trophy” head in textiles. Typically, you can create a festive Scandi-style Rudolf complete with antlers, or go off-piste and stitch up your favourite animal – hares,...
£95
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0 spaces available
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Rag Rug Christmas Wreath or Table Decoration
Thu, 4 Dec 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Make it a December to remember! Join talented tutor Karina Wiles to learn the heritage craft of rag rug 'hooky' and 'proddy' techniques to make your own fabric wreath or table decoration without...
£95
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2 spaces available
Stitched Up + Sparkly - Upcycled Christmas Decorations
Wed, 10 Dec 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join Durham based artist Betty Brown for a fun day breathing new life into colourful second hand fabrics. With Betty's guidance you will make fun and fancy fabric Christmas decorations. Templates of various...
£95
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2 spaces available
Wet Felted Sheep Picture - Painting with Fibres
Thu, 5 Mar 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
If you love sheep and the beautiful look and texture of wool, in this workshop, Liz Emery literally combines the two! You will learn the basic wet felting method and at the same...
£95
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10 spaces available
Fabric Pictures
Fri, 6 Mar 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join experienced textiles tutor Betty Brown in this workshop to make your own fabric picture. You might want to make a picture of your cat, dog, teddy bear or cockatoo, or of your...
£95
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7 spaces available
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Silk Shading
Thu, 12 Mar 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Silk shading, sometimes called painting with threads, is a hand embroidery technique that combines threads, blending them together with short and long stitches to create beautiful effects. In this whole day workshop you...
£95
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6 spaces available
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Yarn Hooking - Farm Animals
Thu, 19 Mar 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Come and enjoy a relaxing day of yarn hooking with Carole Rennison. Learn about yarn hooking, how it differs from traditional rag rug hooking and what gorgeous, finely detailed creations you can make. ...
£95
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8 spaces available
Print and Stitch - Self Portraits
Fri, 17 Apr 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Explore and experiment with mono printing and hand stitching to create your own self portrait. This workshop provides the opportunity to combine 2 different mediums to create a unique mixed media piece that...
£95
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6 spaces available
Wet Felted Highland Cow Picture - Painting with Fibres
Fri, 24 Apr 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
If you love cows and the beautiful look and texture of wool, in this workshop, Liz Emery literally combines the two! You will learn the basic wet felting method and at the same...
£95
Info & BookAll Levels
10 spaces available
Hand Embroidery + Textile Landscapes
Sat, 2 May 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Create your own stunning hand embroidered and textile landscape, with Textile artist, Louise Goult. Inspired either by a place you love, or an imagined landscape, you will learn how to select fabrics and...
£95
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10 spaces available
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From Threads to Sweatshirts: Overlocker
Sun, 10 May 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join Katie Davis for this hands-on, 1-day workshop designed to help you confidently use your overlocker and make the most of its capabilities. Whether you’re new to overlocking or need a refresher, this...
£95
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7 spaces available
Patchwork for the Impatient
Fri, 15 May 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join Durham based artist Betty Brown for a fun day breathing new life into colourful second hand fabrics. This isn't a cosy evening in front of the fire stitching patches the size of...
£95
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6 spaces available
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Yarn Hooking (Bugs, Bees and Beetles)
Thu, 21 May 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Come and enjoy a relaxing day of yarn hooking with Carole Rennison. Learn about yarn hooking, how it differs from traditional rag rug hooking and what gorgeous, finely detailed creations you can make. ...
£95
Info & BookAll Levels
8 spaces available
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Fabric Quilling Mats
Fri, 26 Jun 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Create Colourful, Textured Mats Using Rolled Fabric Techniques In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to make fabric quilling mats - vibrant, textural pieces created by rolling and stitching lengths of fabric into...
£95
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6 spaces available
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Introduction to Free Machine Embroidery
Thu, 9 Jul 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Learn how to use your sewing machine for free machine embroidery - drawing with your sewing machine - in this inspiring workshop. This class is suitable for complete beginners, who would love to...
£95
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6 spaces available
Traditional Hand-Sewn, Mohair, Jointed Teddy Bear (2 day series)
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 - Sun, 13 Sep 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join tutor, Lindsay Lowe, for this 2 day workshop where you will hand sew and create a traditional mohair, fully jointed teddy bear. You will learn how to work with German mohair fabric,...
£190
Info & BookIntermediate
6 spaces available
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Beyond the Block
Sun, 13 Sep 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join tutor Katie Davis, for a day of creative flair, and add design choices to your patterns to create unique, wonderful garments! If you attended one of Katie's 'Perfect Fit' workshops last year,...
£95
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10 spaces available
Fabric Pattern Design
Sat, 26 Sep 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Unleash your creativity and transform mark-making into stunning works of art through the world of fabric pattern design. Whether you’ve dreamed of creating your own textiles or simply want to explore new design...
£95
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8 spaces available
Machine and Hand Embroidered Autumnal Woodland
Sat, 10 Oct 2026 - Sun, 11 Oct 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Create a stunning machine and hand embroidered woodland scene that takes your knowledge and skills to the next level! Over two days you will learn how to compose, structure and stitch an embroidered...
£190
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10 spaces available
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Speedy Snuggly Patchwork Stole/Wrap
Fri, 16 Oct 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Make a Patchwork Stole with Betty. Fast, fun, and seriously cosy - a perfect handmade gift (if you can bear to part with it). Using simple patchwork squares, Betty will guide you through...
£95
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7 spaces available
Leather Slippers
Sat, 17 Oct 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
A wonderful workshop with Catherine Edwards, Leather Designer / Maker, learning to make a simple but beautiful pair of handsewn slippers. Learn to cut your own patterns to the size you require, and...
£110
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2 spaces available
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Wet Felted Owl Picture - Painting with Fibres
Sat, 17 Oct 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join talented felt artist Liz Emery for a day exploring the techniques and processes behind creating fibre pictures. You will learn the basic wet felting method and at the same time be guided...
£95
Info & BookAll Levels
8 spaces available
Hand Embroidery - Textured Textiles
Thu, 12 Nov 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Textiles and embroidery are so tactile and perfect to use to create a new dimension to your work. In this creative workshop you’ll explore different hand embroidery stitches and techniques to add texture...
£95
Info & BookAll Levels
7 spaces available
Stitched Up + Sparkly - Upcycled Christmas Decorations
Fri, 11 Dec 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join Durham based artist Betty Brown for a fun day breathing new life into colourful second hand fabrics. With Betty's guidance you will make fun and fancy fabric Christmas decorations. Templates of various...
£95
Info & BookAll Levels
10 spaces available