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Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
For extra peace of mind, all our bookings are covered by our £10 million public liability insurance.
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Sterling Silver Ring Workshop
5.0 (1)
5.0 stars (21+)date_range 17 May, 14 Jun
location_on Bashall Eaves
label £50
Silver Clay Jewellery Taster Workshop
5.0 stars (21+)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Bashall Eaves
label £80
Sterling Silver Torque Bangle Workshop
5.0 stars (21+)
date_range Fri 10 May, 6:30pm
location_on Clitheroe
label £95
Silver Paperclip Chain Bracelet Workshop
date_range Sat 11 May, 10am
location_on Clitheroe
label £120
Skinny Stacking Ring Workshop
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Clitheroe
label £75
Stacking Ring Making Workshop
5.0 (2)
5.0 stars (21+)date_range Sat 1 Jun, 10am
location_on Clitheroe
label £95
Gemstone Stacking Ring Workshop
date_range Sat 14 Sep, 10am
location_on Bashall Eaves
label £105
Sea Glass Ring Workshop
date_range Sun 28 Jul, 10am
location_on Clitheroe
label £125
Parent and Child Jewellery Workshop
5.0 stars (21+)
Adults & 8+ years
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Bashall Eaves
label £99 - £148
Clay Christmas Mouse Workshop
5k likes
5.0 stars (74+)date_range Sat 30 Nov, 10am
location_on Colne
label £60
Carve out some time for yourself and prepare yourself for the week ahead with a Sunday afternoon of mindful stitching at Rawtenstall Market.
Join Stephie from Hoop & Fred for a beginners' embroidery workshop, taking you right through the basics to stitching up your own hoop.
Why embroidery?
Embroidery is the perfect art for people looking to take an hour or so out of their day and find some peace.
Every stitch forces you to slow down and be in the moment. It keeps your hands and mind busy, and if you make a mistake, it's easy to correct.
Embroidery came into my life when I needed it most, right at the beginning of the lockdown. When my anxiety was sky high, I found a craft that could distract from the never-ending news cycle when nothing else could. I know 'mindful' is a word thrown around a lot, but as someone who has never managed to meditate, I know that embroidery can provide the respite so many desperately need.
Rawtenstall Market Newchurch Road Rawtenstall BB4 7QX
We will be inside 'The Caf' bar
Show map   Hi, I'm Stephie
I'm an embroidery artist and creative based in Manchester. I create art inspired by the natural and the Man(chester) made and I am passionate about encouraging others to explore and embrace their own creativity.
I know, sounds cheesy right? But what does it actually mean?
Well let me tell you a bit about my background and hopefully, it will all make sense...
My love affair with embroidery began during the first lockdown, in March 2020. Like the majority of people I was struggling, not only with finding something to fill the day but also with my anxiety and mental health. I have always been a creative person, but suddenly all my usual outlets just would not engage my brain. I'd sit down to write and I'd find myself doom scrolling. I'd pick up a book, and find myself switching Netflix on... again. I'd pick up my camera and realise I had nothing to photograph.
And my number one creative outlet? The thing I'd spent my entire life working towards? The thing I was proud to have made my dream job? Theatre... well, that was a no go.
For over ten years I have worked as a creative producer, specialising in community-driven events. I know, another sentence that sounds grandiose. Basically, I've spent ten years working with people and communities, to create art, theatre and literature events with them at the heart of it. Taking all those things about "the arts" that make people feel excluded and trying my best to break them down. I don't believe that you should need a degree, or a six-figure bank account to enjoy, appreciate and take part in art.
I believe our lives are better when they involve art and creating. And I believe the arts are better when they involve as many people as possible.
Am I going off on a bit of a tangent?
Possibly, but there are three very important things about my day job that you need to know, to understand where Hoop & Fred came from:
1. I never want to make art that is simply admired, I always want to encourage people to get involved and try themselves
2. I know first-hand how powerful making time for creativity can be for our mental health and well being
3. After ten years of working on all sorts of arty projects, when lockdown came, I was well stocked. Not in loo rolls or pasta, but in a whole range of craft supplies.
Luckily... that included a set of cheap embroidery hoops and a box full of threads.
And so I finally found something that my brain would engage in, and I started to manage my anxieties about the world, one stitch at a time, and since then I haven't stopped.
I LOVE running workshops and sharing the joy of stitching and creating with other people. I have over ten years of experience in running various art workshops and community engagement projects, and I am passionate about encouraging others to explore and embrace their own creativity.
I want you to leave a Hoop & Fred workshop feeling empowered to create. Maybe you'll fall head over heels with embroidery like I did, or maybe you'll just feel better for having spent a couple of hours trying your hand at something arty and leave feeling confident enough to try other new things.
All my workshops are suitable for beginners, and I make sure that everyone has the time to ask questions and get the one-to-one tuition they may need. I also provide all the materials you need, including full stitch and pattern guides, so that you can complete your project at home.
I have a whole range of workshop styles and designs for you to choose from, or can even create something bespoke for you!
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Sterling Silver Ring Workshop
5.0 (1)
5.0 stars (21+)date_range 17 May, 14 Jun
location_on Bashall Eaves
label £50
Silver Clay Jewellery Taster Workshop
5.0 stars (21+)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Bashall Eaves
label £80
Sterling Silver Torque Bangle Workshop
5.0 stars (21+)
date_range Fri 10 May, 6:30pm
location_on Clitheroe
label £95
Silver Paperclip Chain Bracelet Workshop
date_range Sat 11 May, 10am
location_on Clitheroe
label £120
Skinny Stacking Ring Workshop
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Clitheroe
label £75
Stacking Ring Making Workshop
5.0 (2)
5.0 stars (21+)date_range Sat 1 Jun, 10am
location_on Clitheroe
label £95
Gemstone Stacking Ring Workshop
date_range Sat 14 Sep, 10am
location_on Bashall Eaves
label £105
Sea Glass Ring Workshop
date_range Sun 28 Jul, 10am
location_on Clitheroe
label £125
Parent and Child Jewellery Workshop
5.0 stars (21+)
Adults & 8+ years
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Bashall Eaves
label £99 - £148
Clay Christmas Mouse Workshop
5k likes
5.0 stars (74+)date_range Sat 30 Nov, 10am
location_on Colne
label £60
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