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Mini Rug Tufting Workshop
4.9 (35)
3 years in business
Manchester
£69
Hydrangea Batik Art Class for Beginners
5.0 (27)
12 years in business
Salford
£35 - £50
Manchester Batik Workshop: Create Your Own Hand-Paint Textiles
5.0 (29) (teacher)
Salford
£48 - £50
Large Rug Tufting Workshop
5.0 (45) (teacher)
3 years in business
Manchester
£150
Macrame Class - Plant Hanger
5.0 (27)
6k followers
Manchester
/ Mobile
£35
Tote Bag Tufting Workshop
5.0 (45) (teacher)
3 years in business
Manchester
£80
Standard Rug Tufting Workshop
5.0 (5)
5.0 (45) (teacher)
Manchester
£105
Korean-inspired Sparkling Chenille Flower Bouquet Workshop
5.0 (156) (teacher)
Salford
£30 - £48
Beginners' Crochet Workshop
5.0 (25) (teacher)
Eccles
/ Mobile
£37
Sashiko-Inspired Visible Mending Workshop for Beginners
5.0 (25) (teacher)
Bury & Manchester
£37
Needle Felted Animals Workshop
5.0 (25) (teacher)
Middleton
£28
Needle Felted Pets Workshop
5.0 (25) (teacher)
Middleton
/ Mobile
£28
Sewing Machine Skills Class - One to One
5.0 (15)
17 years in business
Manchester
£90 - £120
Absolute Beginners Crochet Class
5.0 (3)
Manchester
£30
Dressmaking and Sewing Class - One to One
5.0 (5)
5.0 (22) (teacher)
Manchester
£90 - £120
Fashion Design on iPad: Flats, Tech Sheets and Fabrics
34 years in business
Manchester
£49 - £65
Clothing Alterations and Repair Workshop
34 years in business
Manchester
£35 - £45
Cut a Garment Class - One to One
5.0 (22) (teacher)
17 years in business
Manchester
£110 - £120
Crochet Scrunchie Workshop
Manchester
£32 Now £25
Beginner Machine Knitting Workshop
5.0 (8)
4k followers
Manchester
£100 Now £80
Crochet Bouquet Workshop
Manchester
£32
Pattern Making Basics Workshop
34 years in business
Manchester
£49 - £65
Upholstery Techniques and Skills Workshop
6k followers
Stretford
£100
Sewing Skills for Upholstery Workshop
6k followers
Stretford
£100
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Sashiko-Inspired Visible Mending Workshop for Beginners
5.0 (25) (teacher)
Bury & Manchester
£37
Sewing Machine Skills Class - One to One
5.0 (15)
17 years in business
Manchester
£90 - £120
Dressmaking and Sewing Class - One to One
5.0 (5)
5.0 (22) (teacher)
Manchester
£90 - £120
Clothing Alterations and Repair Workshop
34 years in business
Manchester
£35 - £45
Cut a Garment Class - One to One
5.0 (22) (teacher)
17 years in business
Manchester
£110 - £120
Pattern Making Basics Workshop
34 years in business
Manchester
£49 - £65
Sewing Skills for Upholstery Workshop
6k followers
Stretford
£100
Dressmaking Course: One-to-one
5.0 (22) (teacher)
17 years in business
Manchester
£400
Introduction to Machining: Sewing Class
5.0 (6)
5.0 (99) (teacher)
Manchester
£45
Toiletry Bag Sewing Class
5.0 (99) (teacher)
13k followers
Manchester
£65
One-to-one Sewing Workshop
4.9 (90)
Stockport
£28
Clone Your Clothes Sewing Course
5.0 (99) (teacher)
13k followers
Manchester
£125
Sew a Dress Workshop
16k followers
Salford
£75
Tote Bag Sewing Workshop
6k followers
Altrincham
£55
Sew Your Own Tote Bag Workshop
6k followers
Stretford
£85
Scatter Cushion Making Workshop
6k followers
Stretford
£100
One-to-one Sewing Workshop
5.0 (45)
Altrincham
£28
Private Pattern Making Lesson
34 years in business
Manchester
£95 - £110
Movement and Making: Yoga and Sewing Workshop
Manchester
£40
Fabric Fidgets Sewing Class
Manchester
£15
Sustainable Sewing Class - Mindful Mending
5.0 (1)
Salford
£45 - £95
Sew Your Own Box Cushions Workshop - Revamp Your Sofa
6k followers
Stretford
£125
Sewing, Dressmaking and Design Course (Six Sessions)
5.0 (22) (teacher)
17 years in business
Manchester
£600
Christmas Stocking Sewing Workshop
5.0 (99) (teacher)
13k followers
Manchester
£55
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Standard Rug Tufting Workshop
5.0 (5)
5.0 (45) (teacher)
Manchester
£105
Midi Rug Tufting Workshop
5.0 (122)
6 years in business
Salford
£110 - £140
Maxi Rug Tufting Workshop
5.0 (19)
6 years in business
Salford
£170 - £180
Mini Rug Tufting Workshop
5.0 (157) (teacher)
6 years in business
Salford
£72 - £75
Mega Rug Tufting Course
5.0 (157) (teacher)
6 years in business
Salford
£230 - £240
Kids Mini Tufting Workshop
5.0 (157) (teacher)
7+ years & Adults
Salford
£55 - £60
Rug Tufting Workshop - Beginner Friendly
5.0 (1)
2 years in business
Denby Dale
£95 - £105
Decorative Mat Tufting Workshop - Beginner Friendly
2 years in business
Denby Dale
£60 - £65
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Beginners' Crochet Workshop
5.0 (25) (teacher)
Eccles
/ Mobile
£37
Absolute Beginners Crochet Class
5.0 (3)
Manchester
£30
Crochet Bouquet Workshop
Manchester
£32
Beginner Machine Knitting Workshop
5.0 (8)
4k followers
Manchester
£100 Now £80
Arm Knitted Blanket Workshop
5.0 (25) (teacher)
Eccles
£35
Crochet Animals Workshop
5.0 (25) (teacher)
Eccles
£37
One-to-one Crochet Workshop
5.0 (20)
Altrincham
£28
One-to-one Crochet Workshop
5.0 (31)
Stockport
£28
One-To-One Knitting Workshop
5.0 (6)
4.9 (852) (teacher)
Stockport
£28
Pure and Natural: Crochet Face Pads Workshop
2 years in business
Salford
£40
Crochet Beaded Jewellery Workshop
2 years in business
Salford
£35
Cosy Craft Cub at Studio Texteal
2 years in business
Manchester
£5
Beginner's Guide to Crochet
5.0 (127)
Warrington
£29
Beginner's Guide to Crochet
4.9 (213)
Bolton
£29
Beginner's Guide to Crocheting a Granny Square
4.9 (30)
Bolton
£29
One-to-one Crochet Workshop
5.0 (32)
Warrington
£28
One-to-one Crochet Workshop
5.0 (24)
Bolton
£28
One-To-One Knitting Workshop
5.0 (6)
4.8 (1k) (teacher)
Bolton
£28
Beginner Crochet Class - Level 1
4.9 (16)
7 years in business
Weaverham
£55
Beginner's Guide to Crochet
4.9 (28)
Crewe
£29
Tunisian Crochet Class
5.0 (40) (teacher)
7 years in business
Weaverham
£49
Granny Square Crochet Class
5.0 (40) (teacher)
Weaverham
£35
Left-handed Beginner's Crochet Workshop
5.0 (40) (teacher)
7 years in business
Weaverham
£55
Kids Crochet for Beginners
5.0 (40) (teacher)
8 to 15 years
Weaverham
£45
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In Depth Luxury Leather Craft Course
Manchester
£200
Leathercraft Taster Workshop
Leigh
£65
Leatherworking Class
5.0 (2)
Leigh
£120
3-Day Leather Shoemaking Course
Leigh
£740
Leatherwork Course: Basic Skills
Darwen
£100 - £120
Leather Belt Making Workshop
Darwen
£110 - £160
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Weaving Experience: Make Your Own Project
3 years in business
Bolton
£30 - £45
Danish Cord Weaving Workshop - Make Your Own Stool in One Day
Manchester
£150
Floral Weaving Workshop
5.0 (109) (teacher)
4 years in business
Manchester
£30
Danish Cord Weaving Course - Make Your Own Stool
6 years in business
Manchester
£120
Danish Cord Weaving Workshop - Make Your Own Stool
6 years in business
Manchester
£150
Danish Cord Weaving Course - Make Your Own Stool
Manchester
£150
Angel, Bee, Dragonfly or Daisy Willow Weaving Class
5.0 (5)
4.9 (27) (teacher)
Leyland
£31
Mini Willow Weaving Workshop
4.9 (27) (teacher)
16 years in business
Leyland
£3
Circular Peg Loom Weaving Workshop
Hebden Bridge
£65
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Botanical Silk Scarf Workshop
3 years in business
Greater
/ Mobile
£60
Fabric Dyeing with Natural Dyes Workshop
5.0 (109) (teacher)
4 years in business
Manchester
£35
Natural Dyeing Workshop: Long Silk Scarf
3 years in business
Greater
/ Mobile
£65
Botanical Dyeing and Cheese Tasting Evening Class
3 years in business
Manchester
£29
Adults' Screen-printing on Fabric Workshop
5.0 (15)
Bollington
£48 - £58
Halloween T-shirt Printing Workshop for Kids
5.0 (83) (teacher)
6+ years & Adults
Bollington
£29 - £32
Block Printing Introduction Workshop
5.0 (9)
5.0 (83) (teacher)
Bollington
£55
Seasonal Botanicals Screen Printing Workshop
5.0 (83) (teacher)
Bollington
£72 - £80
Leavers Hoodies Screen Printing Workshop
5.0 (83) (teacher)
Bollington
£50
Kids' Screen Print a T-Shirt Workshop
5.0 (15)
6+ years & Adults
Bollington
£28 - £32
Pot-Plant Pandemonium: Kids Screenprinting Workshop
5.0 (83) (teacher)
6+ years & Adults
Bollington
£32 - £35
Kids Screen-printing Party
5.0 (83) (teacher)
8 to 18 years
Bollington
£38 - £42
Bike-themed Linocut Workshop
5.0 (34) (teacher)
6 years in business
Manchester
£35
Screen Print a Christmas T-Shirt Workshop
5.0 (83) (teacher)
Bollington
£29 - £32
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Needle Felted Pets Workshop
5.0 (25) (teacher)
Middleton
/ Mobile
£28
Needle Felted Animals Workshop
5.0 (25) (teacher)
Middleton
£28
Needle Felting Apple Class
Manchester
£13 - £16
Needle Felt a Beehive: Felting Workshop
5.0 (1)
Manchester
£20 - £25
Mothers Day Felting Workshop
Manchester
£8 - £16
Felted Landscapes or Animal Portraits Class
4.9 (27) (teacher)
16 years in business
Leyland
£31
Moon-gazing Hare Needlefelting Workshop
Mawdesley
£45
Needle Felted Owls Workshop
Halifax
/ Mobile
£38
Felted Christmas Bauble Workshop
Ribchester
£20
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Fashion Design on iPad: Flats, Tech Sheets and Fabrics
34 years in business
Manchester
£49 - £65
Clothing Alterations and Repair Workshop
34 years in business
Manchester
£35 - £45
Crochet Scrunchie Workshop
Manchester
£32 Now £25
Absolute Beginners Crochet Class
5.0 (3)
Manchester
£30
Crochet Bouquet Workshop
Manchester
£32
Mini Rug Tufting Workshop
5.0 (157) (teacher)
6 years in business
Salford
£72 - £75
Fabric Fidgets Sewing Class
Manchester
£15
Kids Mini Tufting Workshop
5.0 (157) (teacher)
7+ years & Adults
Salford
£55 - £60
Wedding Trainer Customisation Workshop
Ramsbottom
£59
1:1 Sewing Workshop
Leigh
/ Mobile
£35
Granny Square Crochet Class
5.0 (40) (teacher)
Weaverham
£35
Beginners Macrame Workshop
Ribchester
£17
Beginners Crochet Cardigan Course
Mawdesley
£150
Moon-gazing Hare Needlefelting Workshop
Mawdesley
£45
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Textile Workshops and Sewing Classes Manchester
Unleash your inner crafter with one of our artisan-led textile and sewing classes in Manchester. From crochet to macrame, and punch needling to fibre art, our experienced local teachers have you covered with a range of fun and creative workshops. We’ve got classes for all abilities and ages, so if you’re looking for a fun activity to do or something to help you unwind after a long day – let us be your answer! Our classes are held in friendly venues around Manchester and we’ll provide all the necessary materials for you to get busy creating your own textiles masterpiece.
Fun textile and sewing classes in Manchester for beginners
If you’d love to learn to punch needle, want to know how to sew up a hole or add a new button, or if you’re simply keen to learn a new skill and create something lovely, our beginner-friendly stitching courses offer a simple and fun route to getting started. No prior experience is necessary to learn at our workshops - our dedicated teachers are ready to show you the ropes! Whether you want to learn how to use a sewing machine, how to get started in dressmaking, or if you’re curious about punch needling, you’ll find that our textile courses offer a friendly and chilled environment to learn alongside like-minded others.
Ideal if you’re looking for creative activities in Manchester or unique experience gifts for crafty friends and family, our stitching workshops are an accessible intro to this varied art form, whatever your age, ability or interests. If you’re keen to be more sustainable at home, learning some basic sewing skills can be a lifeline - learning how to fix favourite garments, upcycle much-loved homewares and darn imperfections out of well-used items can be a great way to preserve precious resources and save money. Sewing is also a wonderfully mindful hobby – get stuck in and feel the benefits of the creative escapism that these soothing crafts can bring to your day-to-day.
What to expect at our friendly textile courses in Manchester
Learn the basics of fabric art and unleash your creativity with our friendly textile courses in Manchester. Our experienced local teachers will make sure you get the most out of your session, whether you’re a complete beginner or already have some experience of textiles.
Choose from a host of crafty possibilities such as macrame, knitting, crochet, punch needling and fibre art classes. You can expect to be welcomed into a cosy workshop setting and taken through demonstrations and tools, while having the chance to ask questions and share tips with other like-minded makers. Then it’s time to get hands-on with your chosen activity! You’ll have plenty of time to build up your skills at your own pace while enjoying the relaxed atmosphere in our friendly venues around the city.
By the end of your class, you’ll be able to take home something handmade – whether it is a crocheted shawl, a hand sewn cushion cover or an adorable felted animal.
Get stitching with sewing workshops from £30
Discover the world of sewing without breaking the bank with our affordable textile and sewing classes in Manchester! We believe that learning a new skill should be super accessible, which is why we offer options to suit various budgets, with introductory workshops starting from just £30. Whether you're a thrifty beginner or looking for a more comprehensive sewing experience, you'll find a class that works for you.
Each workshop is designed to make these crafts accessible and fun. Whether you have some stitching experience already, or whether it’s entirely new to you, our workshops will give you the basic knowledge and skill you need to feel confident in your chosen craft. Our workshops are led by expert local tutors and are usually held in their workshops, studios or creative spaces. Whatever workshop you choose, you’ll be welcomed by your friendly teacher and introduced to your activity. You’ll watch demonstrations and learn about the tools and materials you’ll be using, before getting started on a project of your own with plenty of support from your tutor and plenty of time to practice and perfect your work.
Our creative crafting Manchester experiences are suitable for beginners and welcome solo crafters, groups and families. Whether you’re looking for some quiet down-time to yourself or the chance to meet like-minded others in the city, or whether you’re searching for some wholesome hen party activities, fun birthday party ideas, a group team building activity for your colleagues, or a fun group experience for your friends and family, our textile courses are here for you! Try a two-hour workshop or a full course spanning a number of weeks.
Learn to sew a button, have a go at needle felting, make some DIY Christmas decorations or learn how to use a sewing machine – there's something for every interest and every season! Explore dressmaking and design, find out how to make your own fascinator, prick your worries away with some fun fibre art or hand stitch a brooch for a special gift for a loved one - there are sew many options with our Manchester sewing workshops!
