Calendar of events

Browse our calendar to choose a sewing or craft course that’s convenient for you. 

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Sew Friendly open sessions (5 hours)

Sew Friendly open sessions (5 hours)
9:30 am - 2:30 pm
weekly sewing class at Made and Making
Our regular stitch classes for those looking to build their skills or sew in a friendly relaxed environment. Need help with some dressmaking? Looking to adjust a pattern? Stuck on a piece of patchwork? Not sure where to start with a project? Want some pointers on how to complete your project? These sessions allow you t , ...

Dressmaking for beginners and improvers (Fri am) new course starts September 2023

Dressmaking for beginners and improvers (Fri am) new course starts September 2023
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
This 10 week course is for complete beginners to dressmaking or those with some sewing experience. You’ll learn how to make a garment of your choice using a commercial (shop bought) pattern. The course will take you through the whole process including taking personal measurements, selecting and cutting the correct size , ...

Dressmaking for beginners and improvers (Fri pm) new course starts September 2023

Dressmaking for beginners and improvers (Fri pm) new course starts September 2023
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
This 10 week course is for complete beginners to dressmaking or those with some sewing experience. You’ll learn how to make a garment of your choice using a commercial (shop bought) pattern. The course will take you through the whole process including taking personal measurements, selecting and cutting the correct size , ...
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Leather work skills – small gifts

Leather work skills – small gifts
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
leather workshop
Have you ever fancied working with leather? It’s quite different to sewing with fabric. We all know that leather can be sewn but how about constructing using rivets? We’re being joined by leather  expert Rebecca Jane. Rebecca will show you how to make some small leather items. Everything is hand stitched or , ...
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Festive Needle felting

Festive Needle felting
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Christmas needle felt workshop gnomes
Is there anything better than a hand made Christmas decoration? These adorable gnomes are needle felted into hoops and would be the perfect addition to your tree this year. , ...

Beginners patchwork and quilting sampler (starting September 2023)

Beginners patchwork and quilting sampler (starting September 2023)
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
beginners patchwork sampler at Made and Making
Have you ever tried patchwork? Dabbled with some simple blocks and really enjoyed it? Attempted some blocks on your own but not been happy with the results? This course will give you all the insight, tips and tricks you need to create great patchwork and learn the essentials of quilting. Not sure patchwork is for you? , ...

Beginners’ Crochet

Beginners’ Crochet
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Crochet is a wonderful way to pass the time requiring nothing more than a hook and a ball of yarn. Completely portable it can go everywhere you go. Once you start I know you’ll be hooked, it’s no wonder you want to learn to crochet! Enjoyable, clearly presented and filled with expert tips, this beginners’ c , ...
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Get to know your overlocker 2

Get to know your overlocker 2
9:30 am - 2:30 pm
overlocker workshop in Sussex
This is an intermediate workshop for those that have already completed a beginners workshop or similar. So you know how to thread your overlocker, possibly even do a few different stitches and the insides of your projects are nice and tidy – but are you having fun and ‘making’ any projects with it?  Or, maybe it& , ...
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Crochet and a Cuppa

Crochet and a Cuppa
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
crochet workshop
An absolute favourite at Made and Making, these sessions are a chance to crochet in company.  These sessions allow you to bring along your own project and Sarah will be on hand to provide any guidance that you may be after. This session is being led by Sarah. Not suitable for complete beginners. , ...

Sew Friendly open sessions (3 hours)

Sew Friendly open sessions (3 hours)
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
weekly sewing class at Made and Making
Our regular stitch classes for those looking to build their skills or sew in a friendly relaxed environment. Need help with some dressmaking? Looking to adjust a pattern? Stuck on a piece of patchwork? Not sure where to start with a project? Want some pointers on how to complete your project? These sessions allow you t , ...
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About Made and Making

Made and Making offers an incredible range of sewing and craft classes, taught by friendly and experienced tutors. 

Face-to-face courses take place in our gorgeous studio at the South Downs Heritage and Garden Centre, near Brighton.

You can also learn online, or book a one-to-one session, a private party, corporate event or even a weekend retreat.

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Made and Making
Garden Studio
South Downs Nurseries
Brighton Road
Hassocks
Sussex
BN6 9LY

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