
Face to Face courses
Browse all the sewing and craft courses coming up soon at our gorgeous studio in Hassocks, near Brighton. There’s so much choice, from crochet and patchwork to felting and printmaking, with beginners’ courses in most areas.
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- 1Sew Friendly open sessions (5 hours)9:30 am – 2:30 pmOur 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 20239:30 am – 12:30 pmThis 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 20231:00 pm – 4:00 pmThis 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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- 4Leather work skills – small gifts10:00 am – 4:00 pmHave 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 , …
- 5Festive Needle felting9:30 am – 12:30 pmIs 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)9:30 am – 12:30 pmHave 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’ Crochet1:30 pm – 4:30 pmCrochet 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 , …
- 6Get to know your overlocker 29:30 am – 2:30 pmThis 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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- 11Crochet and a Cuppa10:00 am – 12:00 pmAn 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)1:00 pm – 4:00 pmOur 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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Still looking for your perfect course?
If there’s a particular skill or project you want to explore you could:
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With a personalised workshop you get to choose exactly what to cover.
Join our Sew Friendly sessions
Bring along your current project and work alongside other students, with tutors available to help and guide you.
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About Made and Making
Made and Making offers an incredible range of sewing and craft workshops, 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.
Our contact details
Made and Making
Garden Studio
South Downs Nurseries
Brighton Road
Hassocks
Sussex
BN6 9LY