Calendar of events

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

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1 New eco friendly Christmas paper crafting New eco friendly Christmas paper crafting 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Jane is back this Christmas with her ever-popular paper craft workshop. This year she has three new festive makes; a lovely little house which looks so cosy with an LED tea light inside, a hanging star decoration for your tree and a present box you can scale up or down according to your needs. , ... Building colour confidence Building colour confidence 9:30 am - 2:30 pm Time and time again I hear people say that they don’t feel confident working with colour. Whether it is choosing colours for a crochet blanket or sorting fabrics for their next patchwork project. So I have designed this workshop to give an insight into the ‘rules’ of working with colour and to give pl , ...
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3 Sew Together Bag™ Sew Together Bag™ 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Keeping all your tools in one place can be invaluable, especially when coming to a Made and Making workshop! We’ve been using organisers like this for ages and they are much coveted. So, now, we’re going to help you make one too. The Sew Together Bag™ by Sew Demented is a great project and will be sure to b , ...
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7 Crochet and a Cuppa Crochet and a Cuppa 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 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. , ...
8 Persian Tiles – Eastern Jewels crochet blanket Persian Tiles – Eastern Jewels crochet blanket 9:30 am - 3:30 pm This beautiful crochet blanket, designed by Jane Crowfoot, is an absolute stunner. The pattern is called Persian Tiles it can be seen here in the Eastern Jewels colour way. Basic crochet experience required. Attendance of our beginners class and some subsequent practice would be sufficient. Finished blanket size is app , ...
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10 Beginners’ patchwork and quilting sampler (starting Sept 2026) inc full video support Beginners’ patchwork and quilting sampler (starting Sept 2026) inc full video support 9:30 am - 12:30 pm 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? , ...
11 Sew Friendly open sessions (3 hours) Sew Friendly open sessions (3 hours) 9:30 am - 12:30 pm 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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13 Botanical Gelli plate printing Botanical Gelli plate printing 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Create a selection of beautiful botanical prints using freshly cut plants from the garden. This playful session will enable you to make a beautiful selection of one-off prints. Gelli plate printing is a fun and versatile form of mono-printing that uses a soft, reusable plate made from a gel-like substance. Unlike tradi , ...

14 Somerset Patchwork Somerset Patchwork 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Somerset patchwork or the folded star technique is popular for its many uses. From full blown stars to simple chevrons it makes a stunning effect. Join us for a morning, with everything supplied, to have a go yourself. We will work through the technique and will make a simple pot holder which will also enable us to loo , ... Needle felted bird – Wren Needle felted bird – Wren 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Whether you are an absolute beginner or have the basics under your belt this is for you. During this workshop you will learn the fun technique of 3d needle felting whilst making this lovely little wren. You will understand the whole process including how to make 3d structures and then use natural colours to create your , ...
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17 Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) masterclass inc video support Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) masterclass inc video support 1:30 am - 4:30 pm If you patchwork and want to increase the precision in your work have you ever tried Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP)? A patchwork technique where you stitch on to paper but it allows you to get perfect points on your block. It also allows a lot more freedom in some of those patterns that are not so straight forward usin , ... Patchwork Posse Patchwork Posse 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Do you want to be part of our Patchwork Posse? We’ve been listening to everyone who tells us how much they enjoying being part of our community and sometimes just want to come and soak it up. These sessions are for lovers of patchwork and quilting to come together (whether you have been before or not), make frien , ... Beginners’ patchwork and quilting sampler (starting Sept 2026) inc full video support Beginners’ patchwork and quilting sampler (starting Sept 2026) inc full video support 9:30 am - 12:30 pm 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? , ...
18 Dressmaking for beginners and improvers (Fri am) new course starts September 2026 Dressmaking for beginners and improvers (Fri am) new course starts September 2026 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 2026 Dressmaking for beginners and improvers (Fri pm) new course starts September 2026 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 , ...
19 Improv quilt top course – starts September 2026 Improv quilt top course – starts September 2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Are you a quilter who struggles with straight lines and pointy corners? Or maybe you love the precise nature of traditional quilting but would like a new challenge? Have you thought about Improv quilting but been afraid to try it, or unsure where to begin? Or maybe you’ve never heard of Improv Quilting? Well, Improv qu , ...
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22 Sew Friendly open sessions (5 hours) Sew Friendly open sessions (5 hours) 9:30 am - 2:30 pm 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 , ...
23 Dressmaking for beginners and improvers (Wed am) new course starts September 2026 Dressmaking for beginners and improvers (Wed am) new course starts September 2026 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 , ...
24 Winter foliage floral collage Winter foliage floral collage 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Join local textile collage artist Bianca Williams for a one day workshop exploring mixed media techniques to produce a stunning abstract botanical artwork. Spend a relaxed few hours exploring colour, texture and layering through playful paper collage. Using a beautiful selection of coloured and hand-printed papers, yo , ...
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26 Introduction to Lino Printing Introduction to Lino Printing 10:00 am - 12:00 pm In this workshop you will use simple techniques that can be replicated at home without the use of a printing press. Using traditional lino cutting techniques you will learn how to create and print from your own block of linoleum. The textures and effects of print making give endless possibilities to the sorts of image , ...
27 Mono Printing with Free-motion Embroidery Mono Printing with Free-motion Embroidery 10:30 am - 3:30 pm Learn to mono print with real plants and flowers and then add free motion embroidery, adding depth and texture to your picture. You will create your own original piece of textile art through printing and embroidery techniques. Ellie is a local textile artist who makes original fabric paintings with added free motion em , ...

28 Get to know your sewing machine Get to know your sewing machine 9:30 am - 2:30 pm If you want to start at the very beginning this is the place for you – our ‘get to know your sewing machine’ workshop. You’ll be taught everything you need to learn to sew. Our endlessly popular five-hour beginners’ course is perfect if: – you’ve never used a sewing machine before &#8211 , ...
29 Siddi quilt patchwork with Carolyn Forster Siddi quilt patchwork with Carolyn Forster 10:00 am - 4:00 pm We are delighted to be welcoming renowned patchwork tutor Carolyn Forster to Made and Making. Carolyn has written numerous books and appeared on our screens on such channels as Sewing Quarter sharing her skills. Now is your chance to meet and learn form the expert in the comfort of the Made and Making studio. Siddi qui , ...
30 Dressmaking for beginners and improvers (Wed am) new course starts September 2026 Dressmaking for beginners and improvers (Wed am) new course starts September 2026 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 , ...
1 Jelly Roll Rainbow quilt top Jelly Roll Rainbow quilt top 10:00 am - 4:00 pm ALL MATERIALS INCLUDED If you are looking to for a fun day out come and make a quilt top! You’ll get a day of relaxing sewing. If you’ve not done patchwork before it’s beginner friendly and you can learn some fundamental skills in patchwork and quilting. You will spend a day working with precut pieces , ...
2 Dressmaking for beginners and improvers (Fri am) new course starts September 2026 Dressmaking for beginners and improvers (Fri am) new course starts September 2026 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 2026 Dressmaking for beginners and improvers (Fri pm) new course starts September 2026 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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