Learning Curve Workshops

We’re passionate about sharing skills, which is why our workshops & talks programme sit at the heart of our show.

With the help of some of the world’s best textile crafters we put together a jam-packed programme which caters for the sewing newbie, through to the expert knitter.

Workshops on sale now!

Our Top Picks

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Mini Textile Mandalas
with Jessica Grady
Thursday 5th October

Create your own mini colourful textile mandala design using combinations of mixed media embellishments and simple hand embroidery stitches. 

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Bargello Plant Pot Holder
with Nerrisa Pratt
with Friday 6th October

Learn the basics of the retro hand stitched craft of Bargello thanks to author and craft brand owner Nerrisa Pratt. Pick up the basic stitch and start your very first project in the form of the best-selling Bargello Planter kit from The Bargello Edit. 

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Rag Rugging for Beginners
with Elspeth Jackson
Saturday 7th October

Have fun turning old t-shirts and fabric offcuts into sustainable homeware with the traditional skill of rag rugging. In this introductory class you will learn how to select and prepare materials for rag rugging, as well as how to do the three main British rag rug techniques.

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Macrame Wall Hanging
with Isabella Strambio
Sunday 8th October

Isabella’s popular macrame workshops will get you started with the art of knotting and you will fall in love with it. Isabella will show you, step-by-step how to make a gorgeous wall hanging in a selection of colours. 

With thanks to our Sewing Machine Partner