Woolly Workshops - Warping Your Loom

We’re running a packed programme of woolly workshops aimed at experienced crafters, complete beginners and those in between.  We really hope you’ll be able to come and enjoy them.   Tapestry Weaving – Tutor: Jillian Morris Bring your own tapestry loom and learn how to tapestry weave from a professional weaver. Suitable for beginners or advanced weavers who want to learn tapestry techniques. Bring your own loom – click here for a materials list and instructions for warping. This also includes instructions on how…

We’re running a packed programme of woolly workshops aimed at experienced crafters, complete beginners and those in between.  We really hope you’ll be able to come and enjoy them.   Fair Isle Knitting and Steeking – Tutor: Anniken Allis Learn how to knit with two colours at once, strand the yarn, how to knit in the round and how to read fair isle charts. Later, you’ll learn how to re-enforce the ‘steek’, to cut the fabric and pick up for edgings. Materials: all…

We’re running a packed programme of woolly workshops aimed at experienced crafters, complete beginners and those in between.  We really hope you’ll be able to come and enjoy them.   Crochet flowers – Tutor: Sioux Legg Come and learn how to make beautiful crochet flowers that you can use to make brooches, decorate textiles or make a wreath or bouquet. Materials: all materials provided or bring your own favourite yarns and colourways. Suitable for: everyone Liskerrett Community Centre, Wednesday 5th October, 10am – 3pm. £12…

We’re running a packed programme of woolly workshops aimed at experienced crafters, complete beginners and those in between.  We really hope you’ll be able to come and enjoy them.   Fun and funky Dorset Buttons – Tutor: Tina Barrett In this workshop you will receive excellent tuition to make your own exciting buttons using an old time technique with a modern twist. Materials: all materials provided or bring your own favourite yarns and colourways Suitable for: everyone Liskerrett Community Centre, Wednesday 5th October,…

We’re running a packed programme of woolly workshops aimed at experienced crafters, complete beginners and those in between.  We really hope you’ll be able to come and enjoy them.   Block print a project bag – Tutor: Gill Cairns Learn how to block print onto canvas and make your own fabulous project bag. Bag included in price. Materials: all provided Suitable for: everyone   There are two ways to book: Via the website where you can book online for a small additional fee. In…

We’re running a packed programme of woolly workshops aimed at experienced crafters, complete beginners and those in between.  We really hope you’ll be able to come and enjoy them.   Wild Weaving – Tutor: Gill Cairns Do some wild weaving using natural and recycled materials. Weaving materials included in price. Materials: all provided. Suitable for: everyone Stuart House, Thursday 6th October, 1pm – 3.30pm. £14   There are two ways to book: Via the website where you can book online for a small additional fee. In person…

We’re running a packed programme of woolly workshops aimed at experienced crafters, complete beginners and those in between.  We really hope you’ll be able to come and enjoy them.   Crochet flowers – Tutor: Sioux Legg Come and learn how to make beautiful crochet flowers that you can use to make brooches, decorate textiles or make a wreath or bouquet. Materials: all materials provided or bring your own favourite yarns and colourways. Suitable for: everyone Liskerrett Community Centre, Thursday 6th October, 7pm – 9.30pm. £12…

We’re running a packed programme of woolly workshops aimed at experienced crafters, complete beginners and those in between.  We really hope you’ll be able to come and enjoy them.   Wet Felted Flowers – Tutor: Jean Fenton Learn to use 2D and 3D techniques to make lovely felted flowers that you can use in a bouquet or make a brooch out of. Materials: all provided. Suitable for: everyone Liskerrett Community Centre, Friday 7th October, 9.30am – 12pm. £12   There are two ways to book: Via the website where…

We’re running a packed programme of woolly workshops aimed at experienced crafters, complete beginners and those in between.  We really hope you’ll be able to come and enjoy them.   Wet Felted Pictures – Tutor: Jean Fenton Design and make a felted picture using hand dyed artisan and exotic silk fibres. Materials: all provided. Suitable for: everyone Liskerrett Community Centre, Friday 7th October, 1pm – 3.30pm. £12   There are two ways to book: Via the website where you can book online for a small additional fee. In…

We’re running a packed programme of woolly workshops aimed at experienced crafters, complete beginners and those in between.  We really hope you’ll be able to come and enjoy them.   Paper Making – Tutor: Jo McIntosh Learn how to make you own art paper using recycled papers and fibres. Materials charge included in price. Suitable for everyone. All materials provided. £17 Liskerrett Community Centre, Saturday 8th October, 9.30am – 12.00pm   There are two ways to book: Via the website where you can book online for…

We’re running a packed programme of woolly workshops aimed at experienced crafters, complete beginners and those in between.  We really hope you’ll be able to come and enjoy them.   Silk Paper – Tutor: Jo McIntosh Learn how to make ‘paper’ using pure silk fibres. Materials charge included in price. Materials: all provided. Suitable for: everyone Liskerrett Community Centre, Friday 8th October, 1pm – 3.30pm. £17   There are two ways to book: Via the website where you can book online for a small additional fee. In person…

We’re running a packed programme of woolly workshops aimed at experienced crafters, complete beginners and those in between.  We really hope you’ll be able to come and enjoy them.   Polymer Clay Stitch Markers – Tutor: Colette David Make your own polymer clay notions and learn to mix the clay into beautiful colourways and designs. Materials: all provided, including polymer clay.  Suitable for: everyone Stuart House, Sunday 9th October, 9.30am – 12pm. £18   There are two ways to book: Via the website where you can book…

We’re running a packed programme of woolly workshops aimed at experienced crafters, complete beginners and those in between.  We really hope you’ll be able to come and enjoy them.   Polymer clay crochet hook handles – Tutor: Colette David Make your own polymer clay crochet hook handles and learn to mix the clay into beautiful colourways and designs. Materials: all provided, including polymer clay. Suitable for: everyone Stuart House, Sunday 9th October, 1pm – 3.30pm. £18   There are two ways to book: Via…

We’re running a packed programme of woolly workshops aimed at experienced crafters, complete beginners and those in between.  We really hope you’ll be able to come and enjoy them.   Mini Socks – Tutor: Vicki Rowan The quick way to learn how to make socks! Your mini socks for make wonderful bunting or an advent calender Materials: all provided but bring your own 4mm double-pointed needles if you have some. Suitable for: knitters Stuart House, Monday 10th October, 10am – 3pm. £24   There…

We’re running a packed programme of woolly workshops aimed at experienced crafters, complete beginners and those in between.  We really hope you’ll be able to come and enjoy them.   Jumbo crochet bowl – Tutor: Alison Willcocks Come and make a jumbo crochet bowl using a giant hook and yarn. Materials: all provided, including giant hook and yarn worth £16. Suitable for: people who can already crochet Stuart House, Tuesday 11th October, 10am – 3pm. £40   There are two ways to book: Via the…

We’re running a packed programme of woolly workshops aimed at experienced crafters, complete beginners and those in between.  We really hope you’ll be able to come and enjoy them.   Wet Felted Flowers – Tutor: Jean Fenton Learn to use 2D and 3D techniques to make lovely felted flowers that you can use in a bouquet or make a brooch out of. Materials: all provided. Suitable for: everyone Liskerrett Public Hall, Tuesday 11th October, 7pm – 9.30pm. £12   There are two ways to book: Via the website where…

We’re running a packed programme of woolly workshops aimed at experienced crafters, complete beginners and those in between.  We really hope you’ll be able to come and enjoy them.   Needlefelted animal – Tutor: Lorraine England Learn how to needle felt an animalusing hand dyed artisan fibres. Materials: all provided, including needlefelting kit to take away. Suitable for: adults Liskerrett Community Centre, Wednesday 12th October, 9.30am – 3.30pm. £17   There are two ways to book: Via the website where you can book online for a…

We’re running a packed programme of woolly workshops aimed at experienced crafters, complete beginners and those in between.  We really hope you’ll be able to come and enjoy them.   Needlefelted brooch – Tutor: Lorraine England Learn how to needle felt a beautiful brooch using hand dyed artisan fibres. Materials: all provided, including needlefelting kit to take away. Suitable for: adults Liskerrett Community Centre, Wednesday 12th October, 1pm – 3.30pm. £17   There are two ways to book: Via the website where you can book online…

We’re running a packed programme of woolly workshops aimed at experienced crafters, complete beginners and those in between.  We really hope you’ll be able to come and enjoy them.   Fun and funky Dorset Buttons – Tutor: Tina Barrett In this workshop you will receive excellent tuition to make your own exciting buttons using an old time technique with a modern twist. Materials: all materials provided or bring your own favourite yarns and colourways Suitable for: everyone Liskerrett Community Centre, Wednesday 12th October,…

We’re running a packed programme of woolly workshops aimed at experienced crafters, complete beginners and those in between.  We really hope you’ll be able to come and enjoy them.   Free form knitting – Tutor: Vicki Rowan Ever wanted to create a unique piece with NO pattern, no restrictions and learn lots of new things as you create? – then you need Freeform knitting. This exciting and addictive technique allows your creative side the freedom to make whatever you want without the constraints of…

We’re running a packed programme of woolly workshops aimed at experienced crafters, complete beginners and those in between.  We really hope you’ll be able to come and enjoy them.   Tunisian Crochet – Tutor: Sue Lake Learn how to use a Tunisian crochet hook to make 6 different stitch samples. Materials: all provided. Suitable for: everyone Liskerrett Community Centre, Saturday 15th October, 10am – 1pm. £14   There are two ways to book: Via the website where you can book online for a small additional fee.…

We’re running a packed programme of woolly workshops aimed at experienced crafters, complete beginners and those in between.  We really hope you’ll be able to come and enjoy them.   Twists, turns and reverse cables – Tutor: Bekki Hill This workshop will explore creating gorgeous cables, with and without a cable needle, and reverse cabling that produces beautiful results on both sides of your work – so ideal for scarves, cowls and blankets. We will consider ways to get the best results with your cables, as well…

This workshop is now fully booked – click here for other workshops you may be interested in. Make a vegetarian ‘sheepskin’ seat cushion. You will learn traditional wet felting techniques. Your cushion or ‘tuffet’ will have lovely curly locks on one side and a plain soft base on the underside. Materials charge included in price. Monday 9 October, 10am – 4pm. Tutor: Jean Fenton Suitable for: everyone Materials – Making materials all included in the price. Bring apron and rubber gloves. Wear…

Broomstick lace is a unique crochet stitch. The design is made by using a crochet hook to pull tall loops of thread up on to a dowel (historically, a broomstick, which is where the name comes from). Wednesday 11 October, 10am – 12.30pm. Tutor: Diane Stewart Suitable for: people with basic crochet skills Materials – please bring double-knitting (DK) yarn, ideally cotton. Cost: £13 All our workshops are at the Liskerrett Community Centre this year. Their Hub Cafe serves delicious vegetarian food…

Hairpin lace is a beautiful variation on crochet, in which you combine a standard crochet hook with a simple loom to create lacy, openwork designs. Wednesday 11 October, 1.30pm – 4pm. Tutor: Diane Stewart Suitable for: people with basic crochet skills Materials – please bring double-knitting (DK) yarn, ideally cotton. Cost: £13 All our workshops are at the Liskerrett Community Centre this year. Their Hub Cafe serves delicious vegetarian food at affordable prices – why not treat yourself to lunch while…

Looking for the perfect button to finish your project? With polymer clay you can make your own buttons in a variety of shapes and colours. Materials charge included in the price. Thursday 12 October, 10am – 12.30pm. Tutor: Lucie Williamson Suitable for: everyone Materials – All provided Cost: £15 All our workshops are at the Liskerrett Community Centre this year. Their Hub Cafe serves delicious vegetarian food at affordable prices – why not treat yourself to lunch while you’re there. You can book…

Join Eileen McTague to learn about preparing fleece and fibre, try some carding and learn to make your own yarn using a top whorl drop spindle. This class has a maximum six participants to ensure individual attention. Friday 13 October, 10am – 1pm. Tutor: Eileen McTague Suitable for: everyone Materials – Wool fibre will be provided. Spare tools will be available for you to use, but if you have your own carders or hand spindle please feel free to bring them along. Cost: £19…

Learn how to weave a seamfree bag on a simple cardboard loom.  Make a small bag or cover for an item such as a phone or kindle.  You will learn how to warp the loom and some simple tapestry weaving patterns such as spots and stripes Friday 13 October, 1.30 – 4.30pm. Tutor: Nikki Little Suitable for: everyone Materials – please bring: • Piece of strong cardboard • Ruler and pencil • Scissors • Warp thread eg crochet cotton which won’t stretch •…