Courses
Welcome to the home of affordable and friendly Sewing & Textiles Classes, with dedicated & skilful tutors, in a well-equipped & spacious Workshop.
Clothes Making & Fashion (Beginners)
£125 for 6 sessions
Wednesdays 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
2 x 6 sessions
7 January to 11 February &
25 February to 1 April 2026
The beginners class is suitable
for people with limited or no previous experience. Students
must be able to understand English.
Clothes Making & Fashion (Intermediate)
£125 for 6 sessions
Mondays 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
2 x 6 sessions
5 January to 9 February &
23 February to 30 March 2026
Intermediate and advanced students will be supported in the making of garments using commercial or own patterns under the supervision and assistance of our qualified tutor.
Fridays 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Last session Friday 19 December 2025
Makers’ Homework Club is a calm and friendly environment where you can practice without a tutor a variety of textile-based techniques: knitting, crochet, embroidery, mending, up cycling and clothes making – bring your own project. You can just drop in and stay as long as you like.
Introduction to Machine Sewing
£55 per session
Saturday 10:00 am to 3:30 pm
31 January and 28 February 2026
For complete Beginners or those who have not used a Sewing Machine in a while and wish to refresh themselves.
Dates to be announced
For this course, artist Richard McVetis draws on his love of stitching, paying special attention to time, labour and care in the making of Embroidery pieces. This workshop will explore a combination of traditional Hand Embroidery techniques, how you do it and why you do it. We will explore the tenderness; the slowness and rhythms of hand stitching; the versatility and strengths of embroidery for drawing and mark making; and the pleasure in having time to make.
Free
Dates to be announced
During the sessions we will cover a range of mental health wellbeing topics, depending on the interests of the group: Assertiveness; Finding motivation; How do we Change?; Tips and techniques for relaxation; Journaling and sketch books; Optimism; Friends, family and community; Art and creativity; Managing emotions; Recovering from disappointment; Caring for ourselves; How do we know when we need to get help? Diet, nutrition and mood.