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Mini Rug Tufting Workshop
4.9 (33)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Manchester
£69
Midi Rug Tufting Workshop
5.0 (120)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Salford
£110 - £140
Hydrangea Batik Art Class for Beginners
5.0 (26)
12 years in business
Runs regularly
Salford
£35 - £50
Sashiko Hand-stitching Workshop
5.0 (35)
13k followers
Only 1 date left
Manchester
£45
Macrame Class - Plant Hanger
5.0 (27)
6k followers
Runs regularly
Manchester
/ Mobile
£35
Standard Rug Tufting Workshop
5.0 (5)
5.0 (42) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Manchester
£105
Textiles Workshop - Make an Oversized Tote Bag
5.0 (20)
13k followers
Only 1 date left
Manchester
£85
Needle Punching Workshop
5.0 (16)
4 years in business
Only 1 date left
Manchester
£35
Tote Bag Tufting Workshop
5.0 (42) (teacher)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Manchester
£80
Large Rug Tufting Workshop
5.0 (42) (teacher)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Manchester
£150
Manchester Batik Workshop: Create Your Own Hand-Paint Textiles
5.0 (27) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Salford
£45 - £50
Introduction to Machining: Sewing Class
5.0 (6)
5.0 (98) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Manchester
£45
Korean-inspired Sparkling Chenille Flower Bouquet Workshop
5.0 (154) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Salford
£35 - £55
Mini Rug Tufting Workshop
5.0 (155) (teacher)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Salford
£72 - £75
Linocut Printmaking Workshop
5.0 (6)
5.0 (63) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Manchester
/ Mobile
£35
Sewing Machine Skills Class - One to One
5.0 (15)
17 years in business
Runs regularly
Manchester
£90 - £120
Sashiko-Inspired Visible Mending Workshop for Beginners
5.0 (22) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Manchester & Bury
£37
Crochet Workshop: Simple T-Shirt Yarn Bowl
5.0 (22) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Eccles
£37
Leather Sketchbook Workshop
5.0 (22) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Bury
£25
Beginners' Knitting Workshop
5.0 (22) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Eccles
/ Mobile
£40
Dressmaking and Sewing Class - One to One
5.0 (5)
5.0 (22) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Manchester
£90 - £120
Cut a Garment Class - One to One
5.0 (22) (teacher)
17 years in business
Runs regularly
Manchester
£110 - £120
Beginner Machine Knitting Workshop
5.0 (5)
4k followers
Runs regularly
Manchester
£100
Fabric Fidgets Sewing Class
Only 1 date left
Manchester
£15
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Textiles Workshop - Make an Oversized Tote Bag
5.0 (20)
13k followers
Only 1 date left
Manchester
£85
Needle Punching Workshop
5.0 (16)
4 years in business
Only 1 date left
Manchester
£35
Introduction to Machining: Sewing Class
5.0 (6)
5.0 (98) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Manchester
£45
Sewing Machine Skills Class - One to One
5.0 (15)
17 years in business
Runs regularly
Manchester
£90 - £120
Sashiko-Inspired Visible Mending Workshop for Beginners
5.0 (22) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Manchester & Bury
£37
Dressmaking and Sewing Class - One to One
5.0 (5)
5.0 (22) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Manchester
£90 - £120
Cut a Garment Class - One to One
5.0 (22) (teacher)
17 years in business
Runs regularly
Manchester
£110 - £120
Fabric Fidgets Sewing Class
Only 1 date left
Manchester
£15
Sewing Skills for Upholstery Workshop
6k followers
Runs regularly
Stretford
£100
Dressmaking Course: One-to-one
5.0 (22) (teacher)
17 years in business
Runs regularly
Manchester
£380 - £400
Sewing, Dressmaking and Design Course (Six Sessions)
5.0 (22) (teacher)
17 years in business
Runs regularly
Manchester
£560 - £600
Toiletry Bag Sewing Class
5.0 (98) (teacher)
13k followers
Your choice of time
Manchester
£65
One-to-one Sewing Workshop
4.9 (90)
Your choice of time
Stockport
£28
Sew a Dress Workshop
16k followers
Your choice of time
Salford
£75
Clone Your Clothes Sewing Course
5.0 (98) (teacher)
13k followers
Your choice of time
Manchester
£125
Tote Bag Sewing Workshop
6k followers
Your choice of time
Altrincham
£55
Sew Your Own Tote Bag Workshop
6k followers
Your choice of time
Stretford
£85
Scatter Cushion Making Workshop
6k followers
Your choice of time
Stretford
£100
One-to-one Sewing Workshop
5.0 (45)
Contact for details
Altrincham
£28
Pattern Making Basics Workshop
Your choice of time
Salford
£69 - £99
Private Pattern Making Lesson
Your choice of time
Salford
£149 - £169
Movement and Making: Yoga and Sewing Workshop
Sold out - join waitlist
Manchester
£40
Sustainable Sewing Class - Mindful Mending
5.0 (1)
Your choice of time
Salford
£45 - £95
Sew Your Own Box Cushions Workshop - Revamp Your Sofa
6k followers
Your choice of time
Stretford
£125
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Tote Bag Tufting Workshop
5.0 (42) (teacher)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Manchester
£80
Large Rug Tufting Workshop
5.0 (42) (teacher)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Manchester
£150
Mini Rug Tufting Workshop
5.0 (155) (teacher)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Salford
£72 - £75
Maxi Rug Tufting Workshop
5.0 (19)
6 years in business
Your choice of time
Salford
£170 - £180
Mega Rug Tufting Course
5.0 (155) (teacher)
6 years in business
Your choice of time
Salford
£230 - £240
Kids Mini Tufting Workshop
5.0 (155) (teacher)
7+ years & Adults
Sold out - join waitlist
Salford
£55 - £60
Rug Tufting Workshop - Beginner Friendly
5.0 (1)
2 years in business
Your choice of time
Denby Dale
£95 - £105
Decorative Mat Tufting Workshop - Beginner Friendly
2 years in business
Your choice of time
Denby Dale
£60 - £65
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Crochet Workshop: Simple T-Shirt Yarn Bowl
5.0 (22) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Eccles
£37
Beginners' Knitting Workshop
5.0 (22) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Eccles
/ Mobile
£40
Beginner Machine Knitting Workshop
5.0 (5)
4k followers
Runs regularly
Manchester
£100
Absolute Beginners Crochet Class
5.0 (1)
Only 1 date left
Manchester
£27 - £30
Arm Knitted Blanket Workshop
5.0 (22) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Eccles
£35
Beginners' Crochet Workshop
5.0 (22) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Eccles
/ Mobile
£37
Crochet Animals Workshop
5.0 (22) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Eccles
£37
One-to-one Crochet Workshop
5.0 (20)
Your choice of time
Altrincham
£28
One-to-one Crochet Workshop
5.0 (29)
Your choice of time
Stockport
£28
Crochet Bouquet Workshop
Your choice of time
Manchester
£32
One-To-One Knitting Workshop
5.0 (6)
4.9 (849) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Stockport
£28
Pure and Natural: Crochet Face Pads Workshop
2 years in business
Contact for details
Salford
£40
Crochet Beaded Jewellery Workshop
2 years in business
Contact for details
Salford
£35
Cosy Craft Cub at Studio Texteal
2 years in business
Contact for details
Manchester
£5
Beginner's Guide to Crochet
4.9 (210)
Runs regularly
Bolton
£29
Beginner's Guide to Crochet
5.0 (125)
Runs regularly
Warrington
£29
Beginner's Guide to Crocheting a Granny Square
4.9 (30)
Runs regularly
Bolton
£29
One-to-one Crochet Workshop
5.0 (34)
Your choice of time
Warrington
£28
One-to-one Crochet Workshop
5.0 (24)
Your choice of time
Bolton
£28
One-To-One Knitting Workshop
5.0 (6)
4.8 (1k) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Bolton
£28
Beginner's Guide to Crochet
4.9 (28)
Runs regularly
Crewe
£29
Beginner Crochet Class - Level 1
4.9 (16)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Weaverham
£55
Granny Square Crochet Class
5.0 (39) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Weaverham
£35
Left-handed Beginner's Crochet Workshop
5.0 (39) (teacher)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Weaverham
£55
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Leather Sketchbook Workshop
5.0 (22) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Bury
£25
In Depth Luxury Leather Craft Course
Runs regularly
Manchester
£200
3-Day Leather Bag Workshop
Only 1 date left
Leigh
£428
Leathercraft Taster Workshop
Your choice of time
Leigh
£65
Leatherworking Class
5.0 (2)
Your choice of time
Leigh
£120
3-Day Leather Shoemaking Course
Your choice of time
Leigh
£740
Leatherwork Course: Basic Skills
Your choice of time
Darwen
£100 - £120
Leather Belt Making Workshop
Your choice of time
Darwen
£110 - £160
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Danish Cord Weaving Workshop - Make Your Own Stool
6 years in business
Only 1 date left
Manchester
£150
Danish Cord Weaving Course - Make Your Own Stool
Only 1 date left
Manchester
£150
Danish Cord Weaving Workshop - Make Your Own Stool in One Day
Runs regularly
Manchester
£150
Floral Weaving Workshop
5.0 (107) (teacher)
4 years in business
Your choice of time
Manchester
£30
Danish Cord Weaving Course - Make Your Own Stool
6 years in business
Contact for details
Manchester
£120
Weaving Experience: Make Your Own Project
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Bolton
£30 - £45
Angel, Bee, Dragonfly or Daisy Willow Weaving Class
5.0 (5)
4.9 (27) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Leyland
£31
Mini Willow Weaving Workshop
4.9 (27) (teacher)
16 years in business
Runs regularly
Leyland
£3
Circular Peg Loom Weaving Workshop
Your choice of time
Hebden Bridge
£65
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Manchester Batik Workshop: Create Your Own Hand-Paint Textiles
5.0 (27) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Salford
£45 - £50
Botanical Silk Scarf Workshop
3 years in business
Only 2 dates left
Greater
/ Mobile
£60
Fabric Dyeing with Natural Dyes Workshop
5.0 (107) (teacher)
4 years in business
Your choice of time
Manchester
£35
Natural Dyeing Workshop: Long Silk Scarf
3 years in business
Your choice of time
Greater
/ Mobile
£65
Botanical Dyeing and Cheese Tasting Evening Class
3 years in business
Contact for details
Manchester
£29
Linocut Printmaking Workshop
5.0 (6)
5.0 (63) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Manchester
/ Mobile
£35
Adults' Screen-printing on Fabric Workshop
5.0 (15)
Your choice of time
Bollington
£48 - £58
Halloween T-shirt Printing Workshop for Kids
5.0 (77) (teacher)
6+ years & Adults
Your choice of time
Bollington
£29 - £32
Block Printing Introduction Workshop
5.0 (6)
5.0 (77) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Bollington
£55
Seasonal Botanicals Screen Printing Workshop
5.0 (77) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Bollington
£72 - £80
Leavers Hoodies Screen Printing Workshop
5.0 (77) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Bollington
£50
Kids' Screen Print a T-Shirt Workshop
5.0 (15)
6+ years & Adults
Your choice of time
Bollington
£28 - £32
Pot-Plant Pandemonium: Kids Screenprinting Workshop
5.0 (77) (teacher)
6+ years & Adults
Your choice of time
Bollington
£32 - £35
Kids Screen-printing Party
5.0 (77) (teacher)
8 to 18 years
Your choice of time
Bollington
£38 - £42
Bike-themed Linocut Workshop
5.0 (34) (teacher)
6 years in business
Your choice of time
Manchester
£35
Screen Print a Christmas T-Shirt Workshop
5.0 (77) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Bollington
£29 - £32
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Needle Felted Animals Workshop
5.0 (22) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Middleton
£28
Needle Felted Pets Workshop
5.0 (22) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Middleton
/ Mobile
£28
Needle Felt a Beehive: Felting Workshop
5.0 (1)
Your choice of time
Manchester
£20 - £25
Needle Felting Apple Class
Your choice of time
Manchester
£13 - £16
Mothers Day Felting Workshop
Your choice of time
Manchester
£8 - £16
Needle-felting Workshop: Herdie's Prize Pumpkin
4 years in business
Only 1 date left
Mawdesley
£45
Felted Landscapes or Animal Portraits Class
4.9 (27) (teacher)
16 years in business
Only 1 date left
Leyland
£31
Needle Felted Owls Workshop
Only 2 dates left
Halifax
/ Mobile
£38
Moon-gazing Hare Needlefelting Workshop
Only 1 date left
Mawdesley
£45
Felted Christmas Bauble Workshop
Only 1 date left
Ribchester
£20
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Sashiko Hand-stitching Workshop
5.0 (35)
13k followers
Only 1 date left
Manchester
£45
Macrame Class - Plant Hanger
5.0 (27)
6k followers
Runs regularly
Manchester
/ Mobile
£35
Textiles Workshop - Make an Oversized Tote Bag
5.0 (20)
13k followers
Only 1 date left
Manchester
£85
Macrame Wall Hanging Workshop
5.0 (9)
4.9 (746) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Salford
/ Mobile
£35
Beginners' Crochet Workshop
5.0 (22) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Eccles
/ Mobile
£37
Beginners' Knitting Workshop
5.0 (22) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Eccles
/ Mobile
£40
Macrame Class - Bohemian Bunting
4.9 (746) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Manchester
/ Mobile
£35
Flower and Bee Embroidery Class
5.0 (66) (teacher)
4 years in business
Your choice of time
Sale
/ Mobile
£35
Quilled Blooms Workshop
5.0 (66) (teacher)
4 years in business
Your choice of time
Sale
£40
Moru Doll Workshop - Make Your Own Plush Keychain
5.0 (7)
Your choice of time
Manchester
£20
Beginners' Embroidery Workshop
4.8 (76) (teacher)
5 years in business
Your choice of time
Manchester
£35
Mindful Floral Weaving Workshop
5.0 (2)
Your choice of time
Manchester
/ Mobile
£30
Natural Bundle Dying Silk Scarf Workshop
5.0 (1)
Your choice of time
Manchester
£28 - £35
Needle Punching Workshop
Your choice of time
Manchester
/ Mobile
£28
Toadstool Needle Felting Workshop
5.0 (1)
Your choice of time
Manchester
£25
Owl Needle Felting Workshop
Your choice of time
Manchester
£11
Robin Needle Felting Workshop
Your choice of time
Manchester
£25
Needle Felting Aurora / Northern Lights Landscape Workshop
Your choice of time
Manchester
£25
Needle Felting Apple Class
Your choice of time
Manchester
£13 - £16
Pumpkin Needle Felting Workshop
Your choice of time
Salford
£20
Unicorn Headdress Making Party
15 years in business
100% recommend (56+)
Your choice of time
Comes to you
£30 - £34
Hen Party Bunting Making Workshop
15 years in business
100% recommend (56+)
Your choice of time
Comes to you
£32
Quilt Making Party
15 years in business
100% recommend (56+)
Your choice of time
Comes to you
£34
Garter Making Craft Party
15 years in business
100% recommend (56+)
Your choice of time
Comes to you
£30 - £34
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Fabric Fidgets Sewing Class
Only 1 date left
Manchester
£15
Absolute Beginners Crochet Class
5.0 (1)
Only 1 date left
Manchester
£27 - £30
Mini Rug Tufting Workshop
5.0 (155) (teacher)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Salford
£72 - £75
Leather Sketchbook Workshop
5.0 (22) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Bury
£25
Crochet Bouquet Workshop
Your choice of time
Manchester
£32
Kids Mini Tufting Workshop
5.0 (155) (teacher)
7+ years & Adults
Sold out - join waitlist
Salford
£55 - £60
Movement and Making: Yoga and Sewing Workshop
Sold out - join waitlist
Manchester
£40
Wedding Trainer Customisation Workshop
Only 1 date left
Ramsbottom
£59
Weaving Experience: Make Your Own Project
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Bolton
£30 - £45
1:1 Sewing Workshop
Your choice of time
Leigh
/ Mobile
£35
Leavers Hoodies Screen Printing Workshop
5.0 (77) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Bollington
£50
Leathercraft Taster Workshop
Your choice of time
Leigh
£65
Granny Square Crochet Class
5.0 (39) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Weaverham
£35
Rag Wreath Workshop
Only 1 date left
Ribchester
£20
Felted Christmas Bauble Workshop
Only 1 date left
Ribchester
£20
Beginners Crochet Cardigan Course
Only 1 date left
Mawdesley
£150
Moon-gazing Hare Needlefelting Workshop
Only 1 date left
Mawdesley
£45
Leatherwork Course: Basic Skills
Your choice of time
Darwen
£100 - £120
Leather Belt Making Workshop
Your choice of time
Darwen
£110 - £160
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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.
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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.
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