- Beginners Crochet – Tues 15th May (am) or Sat. 19th May (am) – £30
For anyone who wants to learn to crochet for the first time, or has not done so for many years and needs a revision of the very basics. You will have the opportunity to learn all you need to get … More information
- Beginners Knitting – Tues 15th May (pm) or Sat. 19th May (pm) – £30
For anyone who wants to knit for the first time, or has not knitted for many years and needs a revision of the very basics. You will have the opportunity to learn all you need to get started, how to … More information
- Beginners Lace Knitting: New date TBC10:30-4:00pm – £50
This workshop, led by Margaret Knight aims to give participants the chance to learnthe most commonly used techniques. Beginning with a lace cast on, you will use 4ply sock yarns to create a beautiful project. Participants need to be confident and … More information
- Beginners Sock Knitting: Thursday 31st May 2012 2:00-4:00pm – £30
Learn to cast on and work in the round, turn a heel and shape toes. All materials provided.
- Beginning Fair Isle: Thurs. May 24th 10:30- 2pm
Learn some of the tricks to help your colour work look better.
- Confused by Cables? Tues1st or Sat 6th May 10-30 – 3pm £45
If you find cables confusing, this day e will start you on a modular panel for a cushion cover. Charts and instructions explained your cushion cover will be to your own design made in an aran yarn. Participants are asked to … More information
- Crotatting date TBC 10:30-4pm £50
Crotatting is a fusion of crochet and tatting.Helen Free from Enfys Designs will teach you how to use a modified crochet hook to make a fabric where the ring shapes are tatted and the circles or chains are crocheted. The end … More information
- Debbie Abrahams Mystery Blanket Club 11th September 2012
Even if you are not a member of the mystery blanket clubyou can enjoy learning intarsia, fair-isle and beading techniquesfrom well known designer Debbie Abrahams. Debbie is well-known for her colourful, contemporary designs and has published 5 books on knitting blankets, … More information
- Domino Knitting – Sat 1st September 10:30- 4:00 £50
Domino Knitting is a deceptively simple technique which builds up one square at a time to produce stunning garments and accessories. If you can knit, decrease and count, you’ll soon get the hang of the basics. If you’re already familiar … More information
- Estonian Lace Workshop Saturday 22nd September 10:30-4pm
Estonian knitting is very particular in its techniques.and patterns. It’s most prominent feature is the combination of openwork and texture. This workshop, led by Margaret Knight will start you on a beautiful piece of lace work that uses many of the techniques and ideas … More information
- Finishing Techniques: Saturday 27th October 2012 10:30-4:00pm – £60
This workshop led by Rowan instructor Nichole Wilson aims to give participants the chance to learn the most commonly used techniques which will turn your work from “Home made to Hand made”. Beginning with the basics, such as the best waysto cast … More information
- Learn to Design Your Own To Fit Saturday 12th May 2012 10:30-4pm
Led by Fiona henderson from High fibre designs, the aim of this workshop is to learn how to go about designing a garment/accessory from scratch and to gain confidence in altering an existing pattern for a perfect fit. You will … More information
- Moving on Crochet – Tues.29th May (10.30-12.30) £30
For those who have the basics and now need to learn how to read a pattern. You will have the opportunity to make a simple project, putting your newly learnt skills into practise. Yarn, a hook, refreshments and a light … More information
- Moving on Knitting – Tues.29th May (2-4pm) £30
For those who have the basics, and now need to learn how to read a pattern.
- Shibori Felting date TBC
Shibori felting is a beautiful craft where yarns that felt are mixed with yarns that do not. led by Margaret Rowan, this one day worksh teaches you the arts to embellish your knitted fabrics.
- Spinning Class – June 30th (Saturday) 10:30am-3:30pm, £60
If you have ever fancied a go at this age old craft, Jayne Drinkwater will lead you through the skills involved in using a spinning wheel to create your own yarn from raw fleece. All equipment, wool, handouts, and refreshments … More information
- Tatting with Elizabeth Flood date TBC £30
Tatting was originally developed in the 19th Century to imitate the more complicated bobbin lace. The lace is made by using a shuttle to form patterns of rings and chains, which in turn are made from a series of cow … More information
- The Glories of Kid Silk Haze date TBC 10:30-4:00pm £60
This workshop, led by Rowan instructor Erica Pask give participants the chance to learn different ways of using this incredibly versatile yarn. Including some ‘Yarn painting, and tips for beading.
- Tunisian Crochet: Thurs.14th June 10:30- 4pm £60
A beginners class in this fascinating skill. Erica Pask will teach the basics, and begin a simple project with you. Tunisian crochet is a fusion of crochet and knitting. The tool used looks like a straight knitting needle with a crochet … More information
For anyone who wants to learn to crochet for the first time, or has not done so for many years and needs a revision of the very basics. You will have the opportunity to learn all you need to get … More information
For anyone who wants to knit for the first time, or has not knitted for many years and needs a revision of the very basics. You will have the opportunity to learn all you need to get started, how to … More information
This workshop, led by Margaret Knight aims to give participants the chance to learnthe most commonly used techniques. Beginning with a lace cast on, you will use 4ply sock yarns to create a beautiful project. Participants need to be confident and … More information
Learn to cast on and work in the round, turn a heel and shape toes. All materials provided.
Learn some of the tricks to help your colour work look better.
If you find cables confusing, this day e will start you on a modular panel for a cushion cover. Charts and instructions explained your cushion cover will be to your own design made in an aran yarn. Participants are asked to … More information
Crotatting is a fusion of crochet and tatting.Helen Free from Enfys Designs will teach you how to use a modified crochet hook to make a fabric where the ring shapes are tatted and the circles or chains are crocheted. The end … More information
Even if you are not a member of the mystery blanket clubyou can enjoy learning intarsia, fair-isle and beading techniquesfrom well known designer Debbie Abrahams. Debbie is well-known for her colourful, contemporary designs and has published 5 books on knitting blankets, … More information
Domino Knitting is a deceptively simple technique which builds up one square at a time to produce stunning garments and accessories. If you can knit, decrease and count, you’ll soon get the hang of the basics. If you’re already familiar … More information
Estonian knitting is very particular in its techniques.and patterns. It’s most prominent feature is the combination of openwork and texture. This workshop, led by Margaret Knight will start you on a beautiful piece of lace work that uses many of the techniques and ideas … More information
This workshop led by Rowan instructor Nichole Wilson aims to give participants the chance to learn the most commonly used techniques which will turn your work from “Home made to Hand made”. Beginning with the basics, such as the best waysto cast … More information
Led by Fiona henderson from High fibre designs, the aim of this workshop is to learn how to go about designing a garment/accessory from scratch and to gain confidence in altering an existing pattern for a perfect fit. You will … More information
For those who have the basics and now need to learn how to read a pattern. You will have the opportunity to make a simple project, putting your newly learnt skills into practise. Yarn, a hook, refreshments and a light … More information
For those who have the basics, and now need to learn how to read a pattern.
Shibori felting is a beautiful craft where yarns that felt are mixed with yarns that do not. led by Margaret Rowan, this one day worksh teaches you the arts to embellish your knitted fabrics.
If you have ever fancied a go at this age old craft, Jayne Drinkwater will lead you through the skills involved in using a spinning wheel to create your own yarn from raw fleece. All equipment, wool, handouts, and refreshments … More information
Tatting was originally developed in the 19th Century to imitate the more complicated bobbin lace. The lace is made by using a shuttle to form patterns of rings and chains, which in turn are made from a series of cow … More information
This workshop, led by Rowan instructor Erica Pask give participants the chance to learn different ways of using this incredibly versatile yarn. Including some ‘Yarn painting, and tips for beading.
A beginners class in this fascinating skill. Erica Pask will teach the basics, and begin a simple project with you. Tunisian crochet is a fusion of crochet and knitting. The tool used looks like a straight knitting needle with a crochet … More information