CRAFT CLUBS
Social Sewing Events in Berkshire
Day time classes are held 9.30 - 11.30am
Mini and Teen classes are held 6-7pm
Evening classes are held 7.30 - 9.30pm
Our regular workshops are listed below; seasonal and one-off workshops are run on an ad hoc basis, usually at the request of students. A fully updated timetable will be available in the Current Bookings page
To book please get in touch using the Contact Us facilities. For further details please see our FAQ.
MONTHLY CRAFT CLUB (EVENINGS)
THE LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
There is no formal tuition for the social events. There will be (up to) eight of you, all working on your own thing. You are welcome to bring something you are stuck on, or ask for help, or just sew as you please in exceptional crafty company. For example, you could bring a zippy bag pattern, and I can help you sew in your zip; you might like to make use of one of my workshop patterns; or have a go with a machine you don’t own (overlocker, coverstitch etc) to ‘try before you buy’; or you might just want to save up and do all of your cutting out at my excellent cutting space.
This course runs January, Feb, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November 2024 (10 sessions)
MONTHLY PATTERN CLUB (EVENINGS)
THE FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Following the concept of a book club, the members of the pattern club will all sew the same pattern within the allotted time frame (two months); a session will be held to discuss the makes, the pattern and instructions, fabric choices, and options. Sessions will alternate between 'pattern club' chats, and social sewing with peer and professional support. A new pattern will then be chosen to work on for the next two months. The session in between these two will be a crafty class, bring the bit you're stuck on, or what help with, and spend a luxurious two hours sewing with friends. Classes run for 10 months of the year, on the first Friday of the month, and the cost for the year includes printed (A0) copies of all patterns and instructions. Alternatively, you can source your own copies of the patterns, in which case, the course will be reduced. Patterns will include: swimwear, a handbag, and a coat. The other patterns will be voted by the team; please let me know on booking, a pattern which you would love to be included.
This course runs Feb, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November, December 2024 (10 sessions)
MONTHLY CRAFT CLUB (MORNINGS)
THE LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
There is no formal tuition for the social events. There will be (up to) eight of you, all working on your own thing. You are welcome to bring something you are stuck on, or ask for help, or just sew as you please in exceptional crafty company. For example, you could bring a zippy bag pattern, and I can help you sew in your zip; you might like to make use of one of my workshop patterns; or have a go with a machine you don’t own (overlocker, coverstitch etc) to ‘try before you buy’; or you might just want to save up and do all of your cutting out at my excellent cutting space.
This course runs Feb, April, May, June, July, September, October, November 2024 (8 sessions)
TEEN STITCHERS
THE LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
There is no syllabus for the social events, each students will be given the basic skills needed over the first few sessions and then they will be encouraged to pick projects which inspire them. There will be (up to) six of you, all working on your own thing. You are welcome to bring something you are stuck on, or ask for help, or just sew as you please in exceptional crafty company. Similar to the adult Craft Club Sessions, you could bring a zippy bag pattern, and I can help you sew in your zip; you might like to make use of one of my workshop patterns; or have a go with a machine you don’t own (overlocker, coverstitch etc) to ‘try before you buy’; or you might just want to save up and do all of your cutting out at my excellent cutting space.
This course runs Feb, April, May, June, July, September, October, November 2024 (8 sessions)
MINI STITCHERS
THE FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
There is no syllabus for the social events, each students will be given the basic skills needed over the first few sessions and then they will be encouraged to pick projects which inspire them. There will be (up to) six of you, all working on your own thing. You are welcome to bring something you are stuck on, or ask for help, or just sew as you please in exceptional crafty company. Similar to the adult Craft Club Sessions, you could bring a zippy bag pattern, and I can help you sew in your zip; you might like to make use of one of my workshop patterns; or have a go with a machine you don’t own (overlocker, coverstitch etc) to ‘try before you buy’; or you might just want to save up and do all of your cutting out at my excellent cutting space.
This course runs Feb, April, May, June, July, September, October, November 2024 (8 sessions)
GIFT VOUCHERS
Gift vouchers are available in any financial denomination up to the full six week course cost (£160) and are accepted as payment towards any workshop, course or fabric purchase.