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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.
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Botanical Bag Charm Making Workshop
5.0 (43)
16k followers
Stratford
£49 - £59
LDN - Moru Doll Workshop (M Size 15 Cm)
4.9 (12)
6 years in business
Holloway
£42
Sip and Cross Stitch Class: Relaxing Friday Night Workshop
5.0 (7)
Deptford
£20
Tableware Decorating Workshop: Table for Two
4.9 (128) (teacher)
5 years in business
Shoreditch
£42
Granny Square Crochet Workshop
4.9 (15)
3 years in business
West Norwood
/ Mobile
£30 - £35
Sew Your Own Strawberry Bag Charm Workshop
5.0 (6)
5.0 (486) (teacher)
Deptford
£25
Natural Dyeing Workshop: Expand Your Colour Palette
5.0 (6)
5.0 (46) (teacher)
Wapping
/ Mobile
£63 - £69
LDN - Moru Doll Workshop (S Size 8-10cm)
5.0 (5)
5.0 (87) (teacher)
Holloway
£30
Halloween Felting Workshop - BYOB
Harrow
£30
Screen Printing Workshop
4.9 (14)
18 years in business
Hackney
£75
Wire Art Workshop: Personalised Name / Words
4.8 (50) (teacher)
Woolwich
£35
Kanzashi Flower / Fascinator Workshop - Upcycled Fabric
4.9 (897) (teacher)
Clapham
£20
Crochet Granny Square Class
4.8 (5)
4.9 (897) (teacher)
Clapham
£20 - £40
Rug Tufting Class: 60x60cm
4.9 (11)
Camden Town
/ Mobile
£115 - £130
Make Your Felt Decorations Workshop
5.0 (79) (teacher)
Kensington
£25 - £30
Embroider Your Beret Workshop
5.0 (79) (teacher)
Kensington
£42
Easy Weaving Taster Workshop
5.0 (486) (teacher)
7 years in business
Deptford
£10
Beginners Macramé Wall Hanging Workshop
4.9 (897) (teacher)
27 years in business
Clapham
£20 - £45
Autumn Botanical Textile Dying Workshop and DJ After-Hours
5.0 (20) (teacher)
Borough
/ Mobile
£47 - £53
Embroidery Workshop for Your Work Team or Your Party
5.0 (144) (teacher)
Comes to you
£26 - £28
Knitting Workshop for Teams: Scarf
5.0 (37) (teacher)
Comes to you
£59
Textile Banner Workshop
4.9 (897) (teacher)
27 years in business
Clapham
£20
Sew Your Own Ribbon Medal Workshop
5.0 (486) (teacher)
7 years in business
Deptford
£35
Indigo Dyeing Shibori Workshop for Corporate Teams and Away Days
5.0 (46) (teacher)
Comes to you
£80 - £85
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Sew Your Own Strawberry Bag Charm Workshop
5.0 (6)
5.0 (486) (teacher)
Deptford
£25
Kanzashi Flower / Fascinator Workshop - Upcycled Fabric
4.9 (897) (teacher)
Clapham
£20
Embroider Your Beret Workshop
5.0 (79) (teacher)
Kensington
£42
Embroidery Workshop for Your Work Team or Your Party
5.0 (144) (teacher)
Comes to you
£26 - £28
Sew Your Own Ribbon Medal Workshop
5.0 (486) (teacher)
7 years in business
Deptford
£35
Bai Embroidery Workshop
5.0 (110) (teacher)
18k followers
Neasden
£68
Embroidery Basics - Taster Workshop
5.0 (37)
7 years in business
Deptford
£25
Sip and Stitch Workshop
5.0 (4)
High Holborn
£25 - £27
Creative Upcycling and Mindful Making Workshop Acton
Acton
£30
Sip and Stitch Sashiko Experience
12k followers
Mortlake
£49
Clothes Mending Workshop
7 years in business
South Norwood
/ Mobile
£72
Crafted Greetings - Hand Embroidery Card Workshop
7 years in business
South Norwood
/ Mobile
£25
Visible Mending Sewing Class - Sashiko Mending
7 years in business
South Norwood
/ Mobile
£72
Upcycled Charms and Plushie Embroidery Workshop
7 years in business
Thornton Heath
/ Mobile
£72
Denim Upcycling Workshop & Sangria Mixology
5.0 (20) (teacher)
Borough
/ Mobile
£47 - £53
Creative Upcycling Workshop
5.0 (2)
Isleworth
/ Mobile
£43 - £145
Smiley Face Upcycling Workshop: Make an Embroidered Patch
4 years in business
Deptford
£28 - £35
Embroider Your Own Hair Accessory, Sip and Connect Workshop
Shepherd’s Bush
£35
Hand Paint a Beauty Bag, Sip and Chat Workshop
Earlsfield
£27
Embroider Your Own T-shirt, Sip and Connect Workshop
Earlsfield
£35
Keychain Embroidery, Sip and Chat Workshop
Shepherd’s Bush
£31
Hair Bow Upcycling Workshop
3k followers
Forest Gate
£35
Embroidery Class - Wall Hanging
4.8 (23)
9 years in business
Borough
£40
Boundary Embroidery Workshop
5.0 (1)
Homerton
/ Mobile
£40 - £45
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Rug Tufting Class: 60x60cm
4.9 (11)
Camden Town
/ Mobile
£115 - £130
Tufting Date: Rug Making Workshop
5.0 (22) (teacher)
Camden Town
/ Mobile
£130 - £250
Tuft Your Own Stool Workshop
5.0 (22) (teacher)
Camden Town
/ Mobile
£130
Mini Rug Tufting Workshop
4.9 (192)
Nine Elms
£128 - £150
Cheeky Rug Tufting Workshop
5.0 (62)
Bow
£125 - £145
Punch Needle Workshop
5.0 (8)
5.0 (64) (teacher)
Kingston upon Thames
/ Mobile
£40 - £45
Halloween Tufting Workshop
5.0 (22) (teacher)
Camden Town
/ Mobile
£100 - £130
Large Rug Tufting Workshop
4.9 (205) (teacher)
57k followers
Nine Elms
£250
Keyboard Rug Tufting Workshop
5.0 (75) (teacher)
Bow
£70
Mini Rug Tufting Workshop
4.9 (14)
Woolwich
£150
Large Rug Tufting Workshop
5.0 (75) (teacher)
Bow
£175 - £195
Rug Tufting Workshop
7k followers
Camberwell
£150
Private Rug Tufting Class
5.0 (17)
Kingston upon Thames
£100 - £120
Tuft Love: A Rug Tufting Workshop
5.0 (22) (teacher)
Bow
£80 - £88
Extra Large Rug Tufting Workshop
5.0 (75) (teacher)
Bow
£500
Rug or Mirror Tufting Workshop
4.8 (16)
4 years in business
Bermondsey
£125 - £145
Beginner Rug Tufting Workshop
5.0 (102)
Wembley Central
£119 - £129
Hand Tufting Workshop
3 years in business
Notting Hill
£58
Tufting Thursday: Rug Making Workshop
5.0 (22) (teacher)
Camden Town
£100
Punch Needle Workshop
Greenwich
£45
Tuft Love: Rug Tufting Class
4.9 (250) (teacher)
15k followers
Covent Garden
£145 - £150
Minimi Rug Tufting Workshop
4.9 (9)
5.0 (75) (teacher)
Bow
£100
Tuft and Sip: Create Your Own Rug Workshop BYOB
5.0 (18)
Beckenham
£75 - £80
Tuft and Sip: Create Your Own Rug Workshop BYOB
5.0 (19) (teacher)
Putney
£80 - £85
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Crochet Granny Square Class
4.8 (5)
4.9 (897) (teacher)
Clapham
£20 - £40
Knitting Workshop for Teams: Scarf
5.0 (37) (teacher)
Comes to you
£59
Crochet Scrunchie Workshop
5.0 (7)
5.0 (22) (teacher)
West Norwood
/ Mobile
£30 - £35
Crochet Class
5.0 (2)
Comes to you
£35
Blanket Arm Knitting Workshop
5.0 (8)
5.0 (486) (teacher)
Deptford
/ Mobile
£70
Crochet Basket Workshop
5.0 (31) (teacher)
Bethnal Green
/ Mobile
£25
Beginners' Crochet Class: Granny Squares
4.9 (44)
17 years in business
Covent Garden
£50
Beginners' Knitting Class
4.9 (19)
17 years in business
Covent Garden & Highgate
£48
V-Stitch Blanket Crochet Class
4.9 (250) (teacher)
17 years in business
Covent Garden
£47
Beginners' Knitting Class - Knit a Scarf
4.9 (250) (teacher)
15k followers
Highgate
£48
Beginners' Knitting Class - Family Edition
4.9 (250) (teacher)
15k followers
Covent Garden & Highgate
£55
Winter Headband Crochet Class
4.9 (250) (teacher)
17 years in business
Covent Garden
£42
Beginners Arm Knitting Class: Giant Blanket
4.9 (10)
17 years in business
Covent Garden
£75
Sock Knitting Class
5.0 (5)
4.9 (250) (teacher)
Covent Garden
£58
Beginners' Knitting Class: Blanket Making
4.8 (6)
4.9 (250) (teacher)
Covent Garden & Highgate
£51
Crochet Workshop - Hat with Pom Pom
4.9 (250) (teacher)
17 years in business
Covent Garden
£50
Coaster Crocheting Class
4.9 (250) (teacher)
17 years in business
Covent Garden
£44
Winter Headband Knitting Class
4.9 (250) (teacher)
17 years in business
Covent Garden
£50
Crochet Meditation Experience
16k followers
Archway
£17
Knitting Class: Toasty Warm Mittens
4.9 (250) (teacher)
17 years in business
Covent Garden
£58
Intermediate Crochet Class - Amigurumi Bunny
4.9 (250) (teacher)
17 years in business
Covent Garden
£49
Beginners Crochet Class - Granny Stripes
4.9 (250) (teacher)
17 years in business
Covent Garden
£45
Giant Knitting and Crochet Workshop
Fulham
/ Mobile
£25
Learn to Crochet Class - Make Granny Squares
4.9 (24)
6k followers
Woolwich
£20
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Leathercraft Workshop with Rescued Materials
9 years in business
Surrey Quays
/ Mobile
£35 - £50
Personalised Leather Cardholder and Keyring Workshop
5.0 (6)
Deptford
/ Mobile
£50 - £65
Halloween Leather Craft Workshop
4.9 (53) (teacher)
6k followers
Oxford Street
£60
Personalised Leather Card Wallet and Keyring Workshop
8 years in business
9k followers
Deptford
£90 - £95
Leather Crafting Workshop: Create a Card Holder
5.0 (23)
Eltham
£75 - £95
Leather Crafting Workshop: Create a Passport Holder
5.0 (12)
Eltham
£75 - £95
Leather Crafting Workshop: Create a Small Pouch
5.0 (11)
Eltham
£75 - £95
Leather Crafting Workshop: Create a Dog Collar
5.0 (9)
5.0 (85) (teacher)
Eltham
£75 - £95
Leather Crafting Workshop: Create a Belt
5.0 (8)
5.0 (85) (teacher)
Eltham
£75 - £95
Personalised Leather Crossbody Bag Workshop
8 years in business
9k followers
Deptford
£180 - £195
Leather Crafting Workshop: Create a Small Card Holder
5.0 (5)
5.0 (85) (teacher)
Eltham
£75 - £95
Leather Crafting Workshop: Create a Glasses Case
5.0 (5)
5.0 (85) (teacher)
Eltham
£75 - £95
Leather Crafting Workshop: Create a Travel Tag
5.0 (85) (teacher)
Eltham
£75 - £95
Introduction to Leather Work Class - Make a Card Holder
5.0 (8)
Woolwich
£58
Leather Crafting Workshop: Create a Mask (Rabbit / Cat)
5.0 (85) (teacher)
Eltham
£75 - £95
Introductory Leather Craft Workshop
5.0 (5)
7 years in business
Kingston upon Thames
£80 - £90
Create Your Own Leather Belt Workshop
5.0 (13)
Woolwich
£85 - £95
Leatherworking Class: Glasses Case
5.0 (3)
5k followers
Kingston upon Thames
£90 - £105
Leather Studded Pouch Class
8 years in business
Woolwich
£80 - £90
Leather Crafting Workshop with Upcycled Louis Vuitton Canvas
5.0 (85) (teacher)
Eltham
£110 - £130
Experience Leathercraft - Make Your Own Small Leather Accessories
3k followers
Woolwich
£118
Leathercraft Foundations - a One Day Class
3k followers
Woolwich
£195 - £234
Leather Bag Making Class: Master the Fundamentals in One Day
3k followers
Woolwich
£195 - £234
Leatherworking Class: Hand-stitched Wallet or Accessory
3k followers
Woolwich
£234
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Easy Weaving Taster Workshop
5.0 (486) (teacher)
7 years in business
Deptford
£10
Bamboo Weaving Fan Making Workshop
5.0 (110) (teacher)
18k followers
Neasden
£54
Weaving Workshop
Deptford
£30
Experimental Frame Loom Weaving for Beginners Class
5.0 (7)
5.0 (46) (teacher)
Wapping
/ Mobile
£80
Weaving Cushion Workshop
5.0 (64)
9 years in business
Greenwich
£95
Tapestry Weaving Class
4.9 (250) (teacher)
17 years in business
Covent Garden
£53
Frame Loom Weaving Workshop
Poplar
/ Mobile
£10
Introduction to Weaving Workshop
4.9 (897) (teacher)
27 years in business
Clapham
£20 - £40
Bamboo Weaving Workshop - Coaster
5.0 (110) (teacher)
18k followers
Neasden
£54
Traditional Backstrap Weaving Workshop
5.0 (110) (teacher)
18k followers
Neasden
£82
Bamboo Snowflake Weaving Workshop
5.0 (110) (teacher)
18k followers
North West London
£54
Textured Weaving Workshop: Soft Cloud Wall Mini
Hampstead
/ Mobile
£50 - £55
Beginners Weaving Workshop
6 years in business
Wood Green
£60
Straw Marquetry Workshop
5.0 (9)
Limehouse
£96
Learn to Weave on a Frame Loom - Woven Wall Art Workshop
5.0 (7)
Catford
/ Mobile
£40 - £55
Japanese Floor Loom Weaving Workshop
5.0 (38)
9 years in business
Greenwich
£150
Beginners' Tapestry Weaving Class
3k followers
Erith
£60
Introduction to Frame Weaving Workshop - Half Day
8 years in business
3k followers
Bloomsbury
£75
Utility Strap Weaving Workshop
Walthamstow
£38
Scarf Weaving Workshop
5.0 (11)
9 years in business
Greenwich
£150
Sculptural Willow Animal Weaving Workshop
4.9 (8)
4.9 (53) (teacher)
Abbey Wood
£95
Weaving Workshop: 3D Banner
5.0 (141) (teacher)
9 years in business
Greenwich
£110
Introduction to Frame Weaving Workshop
8 years in business
Bloomsbury
£160
Willow Weaving Lampshade Workshop
4.9 (133) (teacher)
Camberwell
£5 - £35
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Screen Printing Workshop
4.9 (14)
18 years in business
Hackney
£75
Block Printing Workshop (Tote Bags / Tea Towels)
5.0 (24) (teacher)
10 years in business
Comes to you
£35 - £40
Screen Printing Workshop Onto Paper with Exposed Screens
4k followers
Leytonstone
£75
Botanical Screen Printing Workshop
4k followers
Leytonstone
£35
Screen Printing Onto Fabric Taster Workshop
4k followers
Leytonstone
£65
Custom Fabric Design Workshop - Cut, Press, Personalise
4.8 (10)
Borough
£40
Beginners' T-Shirt Screenprinting Workshop
5.0 (4)
Shepherd’s Bush
£85
Deluxe CYMK Screen Printing Course
18 years in business
190k followers
Hackney
£160
Screen Printing Party
Bow
£75 - £95
Team Building Block Printing Class
4.9 (42) (teacher)
14 years in business
Comes to you
£38 - £42
Introduction to Linocut Printing Workshop
5.0 (84) (teacher)
13 years in business
Hackney
/ Mobile
£70 - £85
Design Your Own Mug and Coaster Workshop
6 years in business
Woolwich
£20 - £25
Tote Bag Screen Printing Class
4.9 (250) (teacher)
17 years in business
Covent Garden
£48
Screenprinting Poster Workshop - Print Club Soda
4.8 (4)
Shepherd’s Bush
£45 - £55
Lino Block Printing Workshop
5.0 (51)
7 years in business
Deptford
/ Mobile
£45
Block Printing Workshop: Design, Print, Repeat
5.0 (12)
8k followers
Leyton
£45 - £50
Block Printing Workshop
Bow
£75 - £95
Indian Block Printing Workshop with Indian Tea and Snacks
St Margarets
£30
Tea Towel Block Printing Class
4.9 (736) (teacher)
98% recommend (55+)
Worcester Park
£25
Worn and Reborn: Repeat Block Printing Workshop
Shepherd’s Bush
£50
Medium Format Screen Printing Lesson
5k followers
Bethnal Green
£120
Beginners Level Screen Printing on Fabric Workshop
5.0 (88)
32 years in business
Stoke Newington
£55 - £65
Deluxe Digital - Screen Printing Course
18 years in business
190k followers
Hackney
£160
Deluxe: Handmade Screen Printing Course
18 years in business
190k followers
Hackney
£160
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Indigo Dyeing Shibori Workshop for Corporate Teams and Away Days
5.0 (46) (teacher)
Comes to you
£80 - £85
Tie-dye Workshop
5.0 (24) (teacher)
10 years in business
Comes to you
£35 - £40
Batik Workshop
5.0 (24) (teacher)
10 years in business
Comes to you
£40 - £45
Shibori Tie Dye Scarf Workshop: Japanese Tie-Dye Experience
5.0 (24) (teacher)
Comes to you
£40 - £45
Botanical Dyeing Workshop
5 years in business
4k followers
Comes to you
£50
Natural Dyeing Workshop (sponsored by BABIDA)
5.0 (20) (teacher)
Borough
/ Mobile
£45
Batik Art Painting Workshop
Comes to you
£22 - £28
Naturally Dye Your Own Clothing Class
Deptford
£90
Natural Dye Bandana Workshop
Deptford
£55
Soy Paste Resist Indigo Dyeing Workshop
5.0 (110) (teacher)
18k followers
Neasden
£115
Miao People's Wax Resist Indigo Dyeing Workshop
5.0 (110) (teacher)
18k followers
Neasden
£115
Cochineal Dyeing Workshop
3 years in business
Camberwell
£67
Bundle Dyeing Workshop Using Kitchen Waste
3 years in business
Camberwell
£58
Batik Painting on Textile Workshop for Beginners
Greenwich
£65
Stitch Resist Tie Dye Workshop
5.0 (8)
High Holborn
/ Mobile
£20 - £30
Itajime Shibori with Botanical Dyes Workshop
5.0 (9)
5.0 (46) (teacher)
Wapping
/ Mobile
£63 - £69
Shibori Dyeing Workshop
3 years in business
Camberwell
/ Mobile
£48
Indigo Dyeing Workshop Using Shibori
3 years in business
Camberwell
£62
Natural Dyeing Workshop: Bundle Dyeing a Bamboo Silk Scarf
5.0 (6)
Wapping
/ Mobile
£63 - £69
Indigo Dyeing and Shibori Folding Clamping Class
5.0 (5)
5.0 (46) (teacher)
Wapping
/ Mobile
£63 - £69
Natural Dyeing Class for Beginners
5.0 (46) (teacher)
8 years in business
Wapping
/ Mobile
£80
Botanical Dyeing Class for Children and Families
5.0 (46) (teacher)
6+ years & Adults
Comes to you
£40
Adire - Nigerian Natural Indigo Tie and Dye Workshop
Woolwich
/ Mobile
£85
Tie Dye Workshop
4.8 (10)
5 to 15 years
Shoreditch
£20
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Halloween Felting Workshop - BYOB
Harrow
£30
Make Your Felt Decorations Workshop
5.0 (79) (teacher)
Kensington
£25 - £30
Needlefelt Sheep Workshop
Harrow
£30
Make Your Own Needlefelt Mushroom Workshop
5.0 (13)
7 years in business
Deptford
£35
Animal Baby Mobile Needle Felting Workshop
5.0 (26) (teacher)
Camberwell
/ Mobile
£50 - £60
Needle Felting Workshop
5.0 (29)
98% recommend (55+)
Worcester Park
£35
Felted Flower Workshop
4.9 (736) (teacher)
98% recommend (55+)
Worcester Park
£55
Wet Felt Making Experience
5.0 (26) (teacher)
South Kensington
£115 - £230
Wool Painting - 2D Needle Felting Workshop
Bloomsbury
£70
3D Felted Vessel Workshop
4.9 (26) (teacher)
West Drayton
£45
Festive Gonk Needle Felting Workshop
4.9 (250) (teacher)
17 years in business
Covent Garden
£40
Needle Felt an Autumn Decoration Workshop
Leamouth
£40 - £46
Needle Felt a Cute Animal Workshop
2 years in business
Leamouth
£40 - £46
Valentine's Needle Felting Workshop
5k followers
Homerton
£45 - £50
Christmas Robin Needle Felting Class
4.9 (250) (teacher)
17 years in business
Covent Garden
£72
Festive Felting Class: Everlasting Mistletoe
5.0 (26) (teacher)
Camberwell
/ Mobile
£45 - £49
Felting Summer Blooms Workshop
South Croydon
£38
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Tie Dye Workshop
4.8 (10)
5 to 15 years
Shoreditch
£20
Teen Crochet Workshop - Mindful Hook Creations
4.9 (736) (teacher)
8 to 14 years
Worcester Park
£25
Puppy Figure Making Workshop
4.9 (250) (teacher)
6 to 14 years
Highgate
£35
Kids Christmas Bauble Making Class
9 to 13 years
Nine Elms
/ Mobile
£65
Freestyle Textiles Session
Leamouth
£12
Design and Make Your Own Christmas Stocking
4k followers
Walthamstow
£65
Halloween Felting Workshop - BYOB
Harrow
£30
Needle Felt a Cute Animal Workshop
2 years in business
Leamouth
£40 - £46
Needle Felt an Autumn Decoration Workshop
Leamouth
£40 - £46
BYOL (Bring Your Own Loom) - Warping Class for Rigid Heddle Looms
Catford
/ Mobile
£70
Needlefelt Sheep Workshop
Harrow
£30
Cloth Patch Making Workshop
4.9 (228) (teacher)
Leamouth
£15 - £25
Design Your Own Mug and Coaster Workshop
6 years in business
Woolwich
£20 - £25
Autumnal Floral Embroidery Workshop
Bow
£40
Embroider Your Beret Workshop
5.0 (79) (teacher)
Kensington
£42
Victorian Inspired Macrame Decorated Christmas Bauble Workshop
Loughton
£40
Bamboo Snowflake Weaving Workshop
5.0 (110) (teacher)
18k followers
North West London
£54
Macramé Wall Decoration Workshop
Loughton
£45
Let's Learn Lockerhooking Coaster Workshop
Loughton
£40
Beginner Sewing Class - Sew a Zip Pouch
4.9 (133) (teacher)
4k followers
Camberwell
£35 - £125
Beginners Weaving Workshop
6 years in business
Wood Green
£60
Pattern-making Course
Lower Edmonton
£355 - £395
Learn the Basics of Crochet Workshop
3 years in business
Walthamstow
£45
Willow Star, Christmas Door Decoration, Workshop
4.9 (133) (teacher)
4k followers
Camberwell
£35 - £45
The Art of Boro and Sashiko Pouch Workshop
Loughton
£40
Batik Painting on Textile Workshop for Beginners
Greenwich
£65
Beginners' Knitting Class - Family Edition
4.9 (250) (teacher)
15k followers
Covent Garden & Highgate
£55
Mini Mindful Embroidery, Create a Mini Hoop Pendant Workshop
Loughton
£40
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Textile Workshops and Sewing Classes London
Sit back and stitch at one of our creative sewing and textile classes in London. Unleash your imagination and get crafty with workshops in macrame, embroidery, knitting and crochet, fibre art or punch needling! Learn from experienced local teachers at our fun textile workshops, pick up handy new techniques and make something wonderful to keep. Fabric art is a mindful activity and whichever type of London sewing class you go for, you’ll feel yourself unwinding and relaxing as you get stitching, twisting and knotting. Create something pretty and practical to use at home, and take away a lovely handmade item alongside lots of new sewing techniques to use for future fibre art projects.
Learn how to make your own clothes and more
Whether you’re keen to learn how to make scrunchies, want to master some basic techniques at one of our sewing classes in London so you start designing your own clothes or whether you’re just looking for some creative things to do in London, our textiles classes offer up a world of crafty opportunities for beginners.
Whatever your previous experience, our textiles classes in London are designed to introduce you to mindful fabric art activities, giving you a chance to learn new skills, make something to be proud of and express your creative side in a relaxing and welcoming environment. You don’t need any prior knowledge to get involved in an amigurumi class, try out a felting workshop or learn how to crochet. Our talented local teachers are experts in sharing their passion and skills for their subjects, taking you step-by-step through the making process and helping you build your skills. Your friendly textiles teacher will ensure you head home with a fresh perspective, a mind full of new fibre art knowledge and something beautifully homemade to cherish!
If you’re thinking about what to do to brighten up your plans for an upcoming weekend in London, try one of our experiences such as one of our felting classes or one of our macrame classes and get creative whilst learning something new and connecting with skilled local teachers and other crafty souls in the city.
Sewing and textiles classes in London: what to expect
If you’re new to fabric art and would like to get nifty with a needle and learn fresh stitching skills, our sewing and textiles classes in London will get you off to a great start. Choose from a wonderful range of crafty possibilities including needle felting, fabric upholstery, sewing and embroidery classes, basket weaving, dressmaking classes, knitting workshops or crochet sessions.
Get ready for the cosiest, most inspiring creative retreat! You can expect to be whisked through your fabulous textiles workshop under the expert guidance of a friendly local teacher in a truly charming studio or workshop. The fun starts with a warm welcome and a cuppa as you get introduced to your chosen activity, watching in-depth demonstrations and chatting through exciting new tools and patterns. Then, it’s officially time to get your craft on! Roll up those sleeves and dive into making, with plenty of helpful support from your teacher. You’ll have loads of time to build those skills, ask questions, and celebrate your creations with your fellow makers as you progress through your London textiles class!
By the end of your session, whether you’ve chosen to learn to knit, crack crochet or had a taster of tufting classes in London, you’ll have gained a host of new skills to be proud of, and you’ll go home with a handmade item to use and enjoy. Whether you’ve made a woven basket, a crocheted scarf or a little felted bird, you’ll feel proud of your efforts and you’ll be able to show your loved ones your homemade creation with a big smile on your face!
Here's 5 ways to make the most of your textiles class – whether you're knitting or knotting!
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Don't fear the fabric: Our classes are perfect for beginners, so don't worry about making mistakes! View that yarn or material as a playful resource, not a precious object. Go ahead, snip that thread or try that tricky knot – your teacher is there to help you fix and learn!
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Ask for the 'why': Don't just follow the pattern; ask your experienced local maker why they use a certain stitch or choose a specific fabric. Understanding the 'why' boosts your skill level and gives you the confidence to start your own projects at home.
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Take a technique selfie: Found a tricky technique you finally mastered? Take a quick video or photo of your teacher demonstrating it! This is a handy visual cheat sheet you can use as a reference later when you're crafting solo.
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Embrace the community spirit: Textiles classes are incredibly social! Chat with your fellow makers, share your project woes (and wins!), and get inspired by the different colours and patterns everyone else is using. It’s a great way to meet like-minded creative souls.
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Think beyond the project: While you might be making a cushion cover today, keep your dream projects in mind! Ask your instructor if the techniques you're learning – like basic seams or macramé knots – can be applied to that scarf, garment, or wall hanging you’ve always wanted to make.
Make your own t-shirts, scrunchies, tote bags and more
Ready to make your own t-shirts, scrunchies, tote bags and more? London is a fantastic place to begin! You'll find a whole host of opportunities for aspiring sewists, from community centres to dedicated sewing schools. These classes provide a brilliant environment for beginners, offering hands-on guidance with sewing machines, pattern reading, fabric selection, and various stitching techniques. You'll also get to meet other enthusiasts and learn from experienced tutors who are genuinely passionate about their craft.
Our sewing classes in London are designed to help you make your own clothes and accessories, whatever your skill level. You can make your own embroidered cushion cover or simply learn to sew a button back on. If you’ve ever wondered how to make your own scrunchie or make your own tote bag, a sewing or embroidery workshop is the perfect place to find out!
Learning to sew in London – how hard is it?
The difficulty of learning to sew can vary depending on the complexity of the projects you choose to undertake and your level of dedication to the craft. For basic sewing tasks like hemming or sewing on buttons, the learning curve is generally low, and you can quickly grasp the necessary skills with a little practice – especially with a friendly teacher by your side! However, as you progress to more advanced techniques like garment construction, fitting, and intricate stitching, sewing can become more challenging and require hands-on guidance and support.
Remember that making mistakes is a natural part of the learning process, so don't be discouraged if your early projects don't turn out perfectly. With practice and a willingness to learn from your experiences, you can become a skilled sewist and enjoy the rewarding results of your creations.
If you're a nervous newbie, don't worry – here's 5 top tips to help you out:
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Prep Your palate (and hands): Before you arrive, moisturise your hands! Dry hands can snag fabric. Also, try to come to class feeling relaxed and with a clear head—a calm mind makes for smoother stitches.
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Focus on the feel: Textiles are incredibly tactile. Pay attention to the texture of the fabric your teacher suggests. Ask why that specific material is best for your project (e.g., does it stretch? Is it easy to cut?).
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Learn the lingo: Every craft has its language! Don't be afraid to ask your instructor to explain terms like 'selvedge,' 'tension,' or 'slip knot.' Understanding the lingo helps you troubleshoot problems later.
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Slow down for quality: Resist the urge to rush! Your teacher would much rather you take your time and master a technique correctly than finish quickly. Slow, steady stitches make for a much better final product.
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Document your journey: Ask your instructor what books or online resources they recommend. Also, take photos of your finished piece and the progress shots! This helps build your personal portfolio and gives you a wonderful record of your new skill.
