Join us for this social afternoon making yarn butterflies. All materials included. 

You will need to bring 4 squares/rectangles knitted in stotcking stitch in DK weight yarn, a minimum length of 20cm and a pair of 3.25mm needles. 

Learn to use your sewing machine  workshop suitable for complete beginners.

Date: Thursday 7th June 2018
Location: The Slipped Stitch, No 1 Cheap Street, Sherborne, DT9 3PT
Time: 10am -12pm
Price: £26 per person
Description: Learn how to use your sewing machine, including how to thread the machine and wind the bobbin. Use of different stitches and the back stitch function. We will discuss tension and how to balance this to get the perfect stitch results from your machine.
Materials Required: none – all provided.
Please bring your own sewing machine with its manual.
Refreshments: tea and coffee will be provided!
Please read our workshop T&Cs before booking.

Date: Thursday 24th May 2018
Time: 1pm-3.30pm
Location: The Slipped Stitch, No.1 Cheap Street, Sherborne, DT9 3PT
Create a bespoke lampshade in this 2-2.5 hour workshop. You will learn how to beautifully construct a drum shaped lampshade from scratch to be either hung from a ceiling or attached to a lamp base.
Please bring a piece of cotton fabric (preferably quilting weight – ie not too thick) at least 30cm by 100cm wide. Or let me know if you would like to order any of the fabrics from my website and I can bring a piece with me. Long Quarters are generally £2.75-3 each.
The lampshade kit is included in the price of the workshop.
This is the perfect workshop if you have a special lampbase that you want to bring back to life and add that personal touch to a room.
Refreshments will be provided.
Please read our workshop T&Cs before booking.

Learn how to use acid dyes to create your own unique yarn. You will dye 2 skeins of yarn in this workshop. All materials provided.

Materials not included.

Learn about fibre preperation for spinning and how to spin using a Turkish drop spindle. Materials included. 

Learn how to knit cables. Materials inc.

Join our bi monthly sock club. Each month there will be a new sock pattern (which will stay a secret up until the event). Yarn is included in the price and as well as a specially dyed yarn each month  there will be other options to choose from. 

A day spent exploring and practicing basic embroidery. You will learn all aspects of getting started from fitting fabric into a hoop, keeping work clean, embroidery stitches and how to prepare the finished work to make a picture or cushion.
We will be working towards starting one of the Hawthorn Handmade Sampler Kits which will be included in the price of the workshop. These brilliant kits contain everything you will need with the exception of a small pair of scissors and you will be provided with a sheet of calico and embroidery thread in order to practice the stitches before commencing on your chosen kit.

All materials included. 

Learn how to crochet granny squares. Materials included. 

Learn how to knit a mobius scarf using circular knitting. Suitable for confident beginners who want to extend their knitting skills. Materials included. 

All materials included

Learn how to cast on, cast off, knit the basic stitches and start to follow a pattern. In this session we will also discuss yarn thicknesses and how to pick yarn for a project. All materials included.

Learn how to knit mitred squares to start creating a blanket. Great for those who have completed a beginners class. Materials included.

Learn different ways to sew up your knitting, how to pick up stitches for a button band, make a button hole and block your work to give your knitting a professional finish. You will need to bring 4 squares/rectangles knitted in stotcking stitch in DK weight yarn, a minimum length of 20cm and a pair of 3.25mm needles. 

Learn how to crochet a granny square. All materials included.

Come along for a fun morning making crocheted mandalas. Choose from a selection of crocheted manadala patterns. You will need to crochet for this session. Materials (and cake!) included. 

Suitable for confident beginners and improvers. Includes 5 colours of yarn. Please bring a 4mm crochet hook. 

Learn how to use acid dyes to create your own unique yarn. 2 skeins of yarn and dyes included. 

Learn how to make this gorgeous shawl. Yarn included, please bring a 4mm hook. 

Explore needle felting in this fun workshop. Choose from making a sleepy fox, mouse or rabbit. Materials included.

Join our Bimonthly sock club. Eash session you will receive a new pattern and sock yarn (a selection to choose from). Patterns will include a different skill each time. Suitable for people who have knitted socks before. 

Are you expecting a baby or a grandbaby, or know someone who is and would like to knit them something? Come along to our  3 part workshop (9/16/30th April) and choose from a selection of patterns, learn all the tips, techniques and support to help you create a beautiful baby garment. Yarn and patterns included. 

Join us for a fun afternoon exploring a range of easter related crafts. Materials (and cake!) included. 

A popular workshop to improve your crochet skills. Materials included. 

Explore needle felting in this fun session where you can choose what you make. Materials included. 

Learn how to professionally sew up a garment, pick up stitches for button bands and make button holes, plus other top finihsing tips. Please bring 4x square or rectanlge stocking stitch Dk pieces plus a pair of 3.25mm needles. 

Explore the fun of weaving. Materials included. 

Learn how to cast on, cast off, knit and purl and read a simple pattern. Materials included. 

Join us for a fun morning making decorative crochet hook handles. Materials (and cake!) included.