Textile School

Build your skills your way — with expert support and a personalised learning plan.



5 x 2 hours

Class size 1 to 7 (public classes), 3 to 8
  £160 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Welcome to Four Otter Craft Studio’s Textile School: a supportive, school-style learning space where you can grow your knitting, crochet, and spinning skills over five focused weekly sessions.
This course is designed for anyone who wants structured, personalised guidance — whether you’re building technical skills, starting a new project, or learning how to finish the ones you’ve already begun.
You choose your pathway.
We provide the teaching, coaching, troubleshooting, and encouragement to help you make real progress.
What you’ll do
Over five weeks, you’ll work in a small group with an experienced teacher who will help you:
Choose your learning pathway
At the start of the course, you’ll choose one of the following:
1. Skill Pathway
Use our curated Textile School modules to build technique and confidence. Options include:
Knitting Techniques: colourwork, lace, cables, shaping, and more
Crochet Techniques: ripple stitch, textures (puff/bobble/popcorn), granny square variations, and more
OR
2. Project Pathway
Bring along a project you want to start — or we'll help you find one that suits. We’ll help you understand the pattern, choose materials, break down the steps, and progress week by week.
OR
3. Bring-Your-Own WIP Pathway
If you have unfinished projects, we’ll help you progress and actually finish them.
Whichever Pathway you choose, we’ll support you with:
  • fixing mistakes
  • reading patterns
  • tension issues
  • shaping
  • construction
  • blocking
  • professional finishing techniques
How it works
Each session includes:
  • Teaching time: Learn techniques from your pathway modules
  • Guided practice: Work on your project with hands-on support
  • Troubleshooting: Fix problems, build confidence, and understand why things happen
  • Weekly check-ins: Track your progress so you keep momentum
Whether you're learning a brand-new skill or deepening an existing one, you’ll leave each week knowing exactly what to work on next.
Who this course is for
  • Confident beginners ready to build skills
  • Improvers who need structured guidance
  • Makers who get stuck or overwhelmed on their own
  • Anyone who loves learning in a supportive school-style environment
  • People who want accountability and clear steps forward
You don’t need to know everything to start — just be able to knit or crochet the basics and be excited to learn more.
Why students love Textile School
"It finally clicked!"
"I finished a project I abandoned years ago."
"I learned more in here than in months on my own."
"I loved choosing my own project but knowing help was there."
"It’s exactly the balance of structure + freedom I needed."
What you'll get
  • 5 weeks of focused tuition
  • Personalised learning plan
  • Guidance through techniques or projects
  • Use of studio tools (needles, hooks, notions)
  • Pattern help and advice
  • A friendly, relaxed, confidence-building atmosphere
  • Tea, biscuits, and the joy of learning alongside others
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Knowledge required
You should be able to knit or crochet (whichever skill you want to pursue) at a basic level.
Session repeats

This class series runs over 5 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Location

Four Otter Craft Studio, River Park Road, London

This venue is a short walk from Wood Green tube station (100m).

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Four Otter Craft Studio
Four Otter Craft Studio

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At the heart of Four Otter Craft Studio we believe that creativity knows no boundaries. Our space is a sanctuary for self-expression, a sanctuary where imaginations run wild and innovation flourishes. We are driven by the belief that the act of working with our hands connects us not only to our craft but also to our inner selves, allowing us to discover a profound sense of fulfilment and purpose.
Join us at Four Otter Craft Studio where we invite you to experience the joy of working with your hands, the camaraderie of a vibrant community, and the transformative power of textiles. Together, we can create something truly extraordinary.
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