Beginner Braiding Techniques Workshop



2 hours

Class size 1 to 6 (public classes), 1 to 2

  £20 - £35 (£20 for Child 9-16 years; £25 for Public Class; £35 for Private Class)

Braids Made Simple

Braids Made Simple

Learn how to plait and French braid step by step in a relaxed, beginner-friendly session.


Braids made Simple

Braids Made Simple

Step by step guidance


Dads welcome too

Dads Welcome Too

These sessions are open to everyone, including dads who would love to learn how to style their child’s hair but just haven’t known where to Start.


Great hair isn’t just for Mums

Great Hair Isn't Just for Mums

Perfect for dads who want to help with school mornings, parties and everyday hair


Join this hair braiding workshop in Manchester and discover the art of creating beautiful, practical styles in a friendly and supportive environment. This relaxed, hands-on session is designed especially for beginners, making it the perfect place to start your styling journey.
You'll be guided step by step through the basics, helping you learn the techniques for simple plaits and classic French braids. Over the course of two hours, you'll practice on a training head, allowing you to build confidence and get to grips with new styles at your own pace. It's a low-pressure way to learn, and you'll find the atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and completely judgment-free.
Dads are encouraged to join in too! These sessions are open to everyone, including fathers who want to learn how to style their child's hair but haven't known where to begin. You'll find that with a little hands-on help, these styles are much easier to achieve than they look.
By the end of the workshop, you'll have gained practical skills that you can easily recreate at home. You'll leave with the ability to craft wonderful braids, feeling empowered to keep practicing your impressive new talent.

Upcoming dates for Beginner Braiding Techniques Workshop

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 6 Oct 2026, 1:12pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

1 upcoming date between 25 Oct 2026 and 25 Oct 2026.

  • Sun 25 Oct 2026, 2pm-4pm
What you'll get
A step-by-step guide to take home, along with a small goody bag, so you can continue practising with confidence after the session.
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Suitable for

This class is perfect for beginners - no prior experience is needed.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 9 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Tameside Wellness Centre, Lance Corporal Andrew Breeze Way, Denton, Manchester

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Recent reviews of Beginner Braiding Techniques Workshop

  • 5/5 from Emma Bates, attended Sep 2026: Brilliant class. Cathie was a great teacher - very calm, clear and patient. I'm amazed that I've come away with the skills to braid my daughter's hair. Now just to keep practising!
  • 5/5 from Natalie, attended Sep 2026: The class was lovely and relaxed and very well organised. I went with my 9 year old little girl and sister and we all came out feeling much more confident about braiding.
  • 5/5 from Lauren Blaze, attended Aug 2026: Cathie is a miracle worker! I could barely plait before the session and although have lots of practice to do, i left being able to do a french braid, a fish tail and understand braiding is a lot easier than I thought.
  • 5/5 from Vitali Losjuk, attended Aug 2026: Great class! Enjoyed the atmosphere and teacher was friendly and patient. As a first-time-ever attempt at braiding, was surprised to do rather well, thanks to the tips.
  • 5/5 from Candice Croydon, attended Aug 2026: My husband and I had an amazing time at the class today! It was a private class with Cathie and us so a really good time to focus. Before the class I'd been messaging with Cathie to talk about what we wanted out of class - to get the know the basics well enough so that when doing our curly toddlers hair we didn't feel so out of depth. And the class definitely delivered that - Cathie was great teaching us at the pace that suited each of us, giving us clear and kind corrective guidance and helping us go from unconfident beginners to enthusiastic beginners! Would recommend to anyone, mums and dads alike! Husband found it a really fun experience and loved doing this as a class for his birthday.
  • 5/5 from Karen Atkinson, attended May 2026: I loved this class. It was everything and more of what I had hoped for. Cathie is incredibly patient and very thorough. I left the class with lots of confidence and enthusiasm to continue.
  • 5/5 from Phil Ward, attended May 2026: My wife found the class on facebook and booked my place as i am as good with social media as i am familiar with being a hairstylist. Cathie was very welcoming and the class was very informal. Cathie ask what i new which amounts to zero, and what i wanted from the class. She gave good demonstration on the dummy head then coached me through the technique. I am now cautiously confident that i now have the technique and very pleased that i will with constant practice become competent in doing my own hair, which was my aim. Not bad with no previous experience and after the one session. Thank you Cathie (and wife) well worgh the money
  • 5/5 from Indie Cassinelli, attended May 2026: I found my training session really helpful, I went in not knowing how to French plait and came away being able to. Cathie was really knowledgeable and had lots of tips and interesting facts. The atmosphere was very relaxed and friendly… I was immediately put at ease. I would definitely look to book future courses with cathie! Thank you again!
Your teacher

Cathie Mills
Cathie Mills

5.0 (8)
female Women-owned

I run relaxed, beginner-friendly braiding workshops designed to help you feel confident creating simple, beautiful hairstyles.
I know how frustrating it can feel when you’ve “never been able to braid” — that’s exactly why I teach everything step by step in a calm and supportive environment.
My workshops are kept small so everyone gets hands-on guidance, and you’ll leave with skills you can use every day, whether for yourself, your child, or others.
Based in Denton, I’m passionate about helping people learn something new and leave feeling proud of what they’ve achieved

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