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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.
Mini Rug Tufting Workshop
4.9 (33)
Runs regularly
Manchester
1 to 6 guests
£69
Midi Rug Tufting Workshop
5.0 (120)
Runs regularly
Salford
1 to 6 guests
£110 - £140
Hydrangea Batik Art Class for Beginners
5.0 (25)
Runs regularly
Salford
1 to 6 guests
£35 - £50
Beginner's Guide to Crochet
5.0 (125)
Runs regularly
Warrington
1 to 5 guests
£29
Beginner's Guide to Crochet
4.9 (210)
Runs regularly
Bolton
1 to 5 guests
£29
One-to-one Sewing Workshop
4.9 (136)
Runs regularly
Bolton
1 on 1
£28
Beginner's Guide to Crocheting a Granny Square
4.9 (30)
Runs regularly
Bolton
1 to 5 guests
£29
Sashiko Hand-stitching Workshop
5.0 (35)
Only 1 date left
Manchester
1 to 30 guests
£45
Macrame Class - Plant Hanger
5.0 (25)
Runs regularly
Manchester
/ Mobile
1 to 35 guests
£35
Beginner's Guide to Crochet
4.9 (28)
Runs regularly
Crewe
1 to 5 guests
£29
Standard Rug Tufting Workshop
5.0 (5)
5.0 (42) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Manchester
1 to 6 guests
£105
Beginner Crochet Class - Level 1
4.9 (16)
Runs regularly
Weaverham
1 to 30 guests
£55
Textiles Workshop - Make an Oversized Tote Bag
5.0 (20)
Only 1 date left
Manchester
1 to 30 guests
£85
Granny Square Crochet Class
5.0 (39) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Weaverham
1 to 8 guests
£35
Large Rug Tufting Workshop
5.0 (42) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Manchester
1 to 3 guests
£150
Manchester Batik Workshop: Create Your Own Hand-Paint Textiles
5.0 (26) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Salford
1 to 6 guests
£45 - £50
Tote Bag Tufting Workshop
5.0 (42) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Manchester
1 to 6 guests
£80
Macrame Wall Hanging Workshop
5.0 (8)
4.9 (742) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Salford
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
£35
Introduction to Machining: Sewing Class
5.0 (6)
5.0 (94) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Manchester
1 to 10 guests
£45
Korean-inspired Sparkling Chenille Flower Bouquet Workshop
5.0 (152) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Salford
1 to 8 guests
£35 - £55
Mini Rug Tufting Workshop
5.0 (154) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Salford
1 to 6 guests
£72 - £75
Linocut Printmaking Workshop
5.0 (6)
5.0 (63) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Manchester
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
£35
Sewing Machine Skills Class - One to One
5.0 (15)
Runs regularly
Manchester
1 to 3 guests
£90 - £120
Left-handed Beginner's Crochet Workshop
5.0 (39) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Weaverham
1 to 10 guests
£55
Sashiko-Inspired Visible Mending Workshop for Beginners
5.0 (22) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Manchester & Bury
1 to 20 guests
£37
Toiletry Bag Sewing Class
5.0 (94) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Manchester
1 to 10 guests
£65
Leather Sketchbook Workshop
5.0 (22) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Bury
1 to 20 guests
£25
Crochet Workshop: Simple T-Shirt Yarn Bowl
5.0 (22) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Eccles
1 to 20 guests
£37
Beginners' Knitting Workshop
5.0 (22) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Eccles
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
£40
Dressmaking and Sewing Class - One to One
5.0 (5)
5.0 (22) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Manchester
1 to 3 guests
£90 - £120
Cut a Garment Class - One to One
5.0 (22) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Manchester
1 on 1
£110 - £120
Fabric Fidgets Sewing Class
Only 1 date left
Manchester
1 to 15 guests
£15
Weaving Experience: Make Your Own Project
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Bolton
1 to 4 guests
£30 - £45
Beginner Machine Knitting Workshop
5.0 (5)
Runs regularly
Manchester
1 to 5 guests
£100
Upholstery Techniques and Skills Workshop
6k followers
Runs regularly
Stretford
1 to 6 guests
£100
Absolute Beginners Crochet Class
Only 1 date left
Manchester
1 to 3 guests
£27 - £30
Botanical Silk Scarf Workshop
3 years in business
Only 2 dates left
Greater
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
£60
Sewing Skills for Upholstery Workshop
6k followers
Runs regularly
Stretford
1 to 6 guests
£100
Tunisian Crochet Class
5.0 (39) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Weaverham
1 to 8 guests
£49
Dining Chair Upcycling and Upholstery Workshop
6k followers
Runs regularly
Stretford
1 to 6 guests
£115
Beginners' Crochet Workshop
5.0 (22) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Eccles
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
£37
Angel, Bee, Dragonfly or Daisy Willow Weaving Class
5.0 (5)
4.9 (27) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Leyland
1 to 3 guests
£31
Arm Knitted Blanket Workshop
5.0 (22) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Eccles
1 to 20 guests
£35
Needle-felting Workshop: Herdie's Prize Pumpkin
4 years in business
Only 1 date left
Mawdesley
1 to 12 guests
£45
Felted Landscapes or Animal Portraits Class
4.9 (27) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Leyland
1 to 4 guests
£31
Needle Felted Animals Workshop
5.0 (22) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Middleton
1 to 6 guests
£28
Needle Felted Pets Workshop
5.0 (22) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Middleton
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
£28
Mini Willow Weaving Workshop
4.9 (27) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Leyland
1 to 5 guests
£3
Crochet Animals Workshop
5.0 (22) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Eccles
1 to 4 guests
£37
Footstool Making Upholstery Workshop
2 years in business
Only 2 dates left
Warrington
1 to 8 guests
£120
Beginner Machine Knitting Workshop (Evenings)
4k followers
Only 1 date left
Manchester
1 to 5 guests
£100
Footstool Upholstery Workshop for Beginners
6k followers
Runs regularly
Stretford
1 to 6 guests
£150
Kids Crochet for Beginners
5.0 (39) (teacher)
8 to 15 years
Runs regularly
Weaverham
1 to 8 guests
£45
Danish Cord Weaving Course - Make Your Own Stool
Only 1 date left
Manchester
1 to 6 guests
£150
Danish Cord Weaving Workshop - Make Your Own Stool
6 years in business
Only 1 date left
Manchester
1 to 6 guests
£150
Needle Felted Owls Workshop
Only 2 dates left
Halifax
/ Mobile
1 to 7 guests
£38
Wedding Trainer Customisation Workshop
Only 1 date left
Ramsbottom
1 to 16 guests
£59
Rag Wreath Workshop
Only 1 date left
Ribchester
1 to 20 guests
£20
Moon-gazing Hare Needlefelting Workshop
Only 1 date left
Mawdesley
1 to 8 guests
£45
Beginners Crochet Cardigan Course
Only 2 dates left
Mawdesley
1 to 8 guests
£150
Fabric Pin Board / Notice Board Workshop
Only 1 date left
Scholar Green
1 to 16 guests
£99
In Depth Luxury Leather Craft Course
Runs regularly
Manchester
1 to 4 guests
£200
Danish Cord Weaving Workshop - Make Your Own Stool in One Day
Runs regularly
Manchester
1 to 6 guests
£150
Beginner Upholstery Workshop Cheshire | Stool or Footstool
5.0 (1)
Only 1 date left
Scholar Green
1 to 8 guests
£195
Cocktail Chair Reupholstery Workshop
6k followers
Runs regularly
Stretford
1 to 6 guests
£275
Piping, Shallow Buttoned and Pleats Upholstery Workshop
Only 1 date left
Scholar Green
1 to 6 guests
£215 - £275
Dressmaking Course: One-to-one
5.0 (22) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Manchester
1 to 3 guests
£380 - £400
Deep Buttoned Upholstery Workshop
5.0 (1)
Only 1 date left
Scholar Green
1 to 6 guests
£215 - £275
Square Buttoned Upholstery Workshop
Only 1 date left
Scholar Green
1 to 8 guests
£215 - £285
Intermediate Upholstery Workshop: Work with an Expert
6k followers
Runs regularly
Stretford
1 to 6 guests
£75
3-Day Leather Bag Workshop
Only 1 date left
Leigh
1 to 5 guests
£428
Sewing, Dressmaking and Design Course (Six Sessions)
5.0 (22) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Manchester
1 to 3 guests
£560 - £600
Looking for more options? Please message us or call us on 0488 839 505, and we'll quickly organise a class for your group
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Book Textiles classes on ClassBento and enjoy exclusive perks:
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.

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.

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!

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