Drop Spindling for Beginners

Try your hand at spinning using a drop spindle, an ancient tool for converting fibre into yarn. You will be introduced to fibre handling and shown how to start spinning using the park and draft method. Plenty of supported practise time will follow so you can get to grips with your new hobby. At the end of the class you can take your spindle and fibre home to carry on spinning!

The workshop is run by Fiona from A Little Bit Sheepish, who knits, spins, designs, felts and teaches fibre arts.

Wet Felted Bowl

Create a beautiful felted bowl using merino wool/silk. You will learn a 3d wet felting technique including how to use a resist and adding surface decoration. No prior skills are required.

This workshop is run by Lamorna Thomas who is an experienced feltermaker and tutor, and member of the International Feltmakers Association.

Introduction to Eco Printing

Explore the magic of printing with leaves. No inks or dyes are added just the natural pigment in the leaves. We'll print onto paper using the boiling method, and onto fabric using the hapazome (hammering) method. You'll also have a comprehensive workbook to enable you to explore and experiment at home and extend your practice onto fabrics and clothing.

The workshop is run by Gillian Smellie of Gillian Smellie Eco Print Textiles who is an eco printer and an experienced tutor.

Tunisian Crochet

Tunisian Crochet for beginners will cover the basics of this fab technique. We'll work through some of the basic techniques and get you going on a small project. Basic crochet skills are needed. The cost of £30 includes yarn for the project and a Tunisian crochet hook.

Your tutor is Fiona from A Little Bit Sheepish who is a crocheter, knitter, spinner and experienced tutor.

Seasonal Rag Wreath

Join us and create your very own stunning rag wreath. You'll be crafting using eco friendly sourced materials, with the help and guidance of Yorkshire Blankets. Heart or round wreath wire, all the materials and ribbons for hanging and bows. No experience is necessary and is open to all, no matter your level of artistic flare.

The workshop is run by Victoria Cawthorne of Yorkshire Blankets Limited who is an experienced crafter and tutor.

Cowl Design for Wannabe Designers

Take your first steps into knitting design work with a custom cowl pattern. We'll work through inspiration, choosing a stitch pattern, swatching, pattern maths, and talk about what you need to do to publish your pattern (if you want to). Skills needed: cast on, knit, purl, cast off. Please bring 5mm needles of your choice (the cowl is worked flat or in the round - 40cm circular is suggested) and a stitch marker. Only on Sunday.

This workshop is run by Fiona from A Little Bit Sheepish who is an experienced tutor and knitter.

Knit Lace and Beads

Expand your skills with knitting lace and adding beads. We'll work on a swatch covering lace techniques and options for adding beads. You can practise your skills at home with the cowl pattern, yarn and beads provided. Skills needed: cast on, knit, purl, cast off. Please bring 4.0mm needles of your choice for the swatch (which will be worked flat).

This workshop is run by Fiona from A Little Bit Sheepish who is an experienced tutor and knitter.

Macramé Plant Hanger

Debbie will guide you through the knotting techniques needed to make your very own plant hanger. All materials are provided.

The workshop is run by Debbie Davies of Kiln And Craft who is a lover of macrame and experienced tutor.

Making the Most of your Granny Squares

Learn how to make the most of your Granny Squares with this hands-on workshop where you'll master 3 different ways to join your squares. You'll learn and practice 3 different crochet joins: (a) Flat seam join, (b) Double crochet join in a contrasting colour, (c) Zig Zag join. You'll need to bring:

• 4 traditional granny squares (made with 4 rounds), edged with double crochet
• Yarn to join your squares
• Corresponding crochet hook

Crochet a Tea Cosy

Learn how to crochet a Teapot Cosy for any sized pot with this beginner friendly workshop. Whether you use a 2-cup, or a 12-cup teapot, this workshop will show you how to create a cosy to help keep your tea warm to the last drop. The techniques used are: (a) Half treble crochet ribbing, (b) Measuring and adjusting the pattern for a great fit. You can bring your own tea pot, or select to purchase a new 6-cup teapot, which will be available to collect at the workshop.

The workshop is run by Fiona Field of Cosy Rosie UK who is an expert in crochet and a very experienced tutor.

Needle Felted Landscape

During this workshop, you'll complete a needle felted landscape which will be around A5 size, which we'll complete in 1½ hours. The cost includes all the materials you'll need to complete this picture. No experience is required.

The workshop is run by Silvia Sapsford of Little Gem Felts who is an experienced feltmaker and tutor.

3D Needle Felting - Citrus Fruit

In this beginner's workshop, you'll learn all the needle felting tips and tricks to create your own 2.5 dimensional piece of zesty art. Everything needed will be provided - all the tools and wools, and even a basics beginner bag to take home with you!

The workshop is run by Daisy from Felt Wildly, who is a member of the International Feltmakers Association and an experienced tutor in needle felting.

Crochet a Colourful Coaster

Join the fun and create a set of 4 colourful crochet coasters! You'll learn how to crochet in the round, using 3 different stitches. We'll begin by focusing on learning the easy way to change colours while working in the round. This workshop is ideal for people looking to make a new crochet project who are familiar with the basics of crochet including how to make a chain and UK treble crochet.

The workshop is run by Fiona Field of Cosy Rosie UK who is very experienced at teaching crochet skills.

Crochet a Round Cushion

Learn to crochet a round, vintage-inspired cushion using the granny stitch in the round. We'll begin to stitch our cushions together, learning how to change colours without it showing, and discuss how to join the panels. This workshop is ideal for people looking to make a new crochet project are who are familiar with the basics of crochet including how to make a chain and UK treble crochet.

The workshop is run by Fiona Field of Cosy Rosie UK who is an expert in crochet and a very experienced tutor.