Workshops and Guest Tutors
POSTPONED Sewing Basics for Beginners Jan 2021
Three week course – Dates: Saturday 9th, Saturday 16th and Saturday 23th January 2021 (three weeks in a row)
Three-week sewing course for beginners and those wanting to brush up on their skills
Learn how to follow a simple dressmaking pattern, Insert a zip, Darts, , Seam finishes and hems.
POSTPONED Visible mending. Darning with Jayne Eagle
Saturday 27th February
Time: 2 – 5pm
Age range: Adults
Join us to learn how to use hand darning techniques in a creative and individual way in this visible-mending workshop.
All levels of ability and experience welcome.
Eco and plastic free alternatives workshop
Coming soon -TBA
Age range: Adults and teens
All abilities and levels of experience welcome
Join us for an eco sewing workshop.
Learn how to make a range of reusable everyday items including:
Washable make up remover face pads
Beeswax wraps for the kitchen
Small fruit and vegetable bags and reusable shopping bags
Up-cycled coffee sack scrubbers
Using up-cycled fabrics, sustainably sourced cotton and bamboo fabric.
Email us to to be informed of date
Sewing with stretch fabrics- Make a Tee or sweatshirt with Laura O’Sullivan
Coming soon -TBA
Time: 2-5pm
Age range: Adults
Three-week sewing course to learn sewing with stretch fabrics. Make a T-shirt or sweatshirt
Learn how to sew stretch fabric on a regular sewing machine (no overlocker required!) and make your own sweatshirt. Tips on choosing fabric, cutting and hemming will be included. Also how to attach a neckband to give your garment a professional look.