weekly sewing class at Made and Making
19
October
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Garden Studio A
Made and Making, Garden Studio, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks, BN6 9LY

Sew Friendly open sessions (3 hours)

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 […] ...

19
October
9:30 am - 2:30 pm

Autumn felt wreath

This is a great workshop combining both methods of felting! Yes! Did you know there are two types of felting, wet felting and needle felting? In this workshop we will cover both. Wet felting involves the use of heat, moisture and friction to create a fabric from the wool fibres whilst needle felting using a […] ...

weekly sewing class at Made and Making
20
October
9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Garden Studio A
Made and Making, Garden Studio, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks, BN6 9LY

Sew Friendly open sessions (5 hours) Sold Out

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 […] ...

21
October
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Garden Studio A
Made and Making, Garden Studio, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks, BN6 9LY

Dressmaking for beginners and improvers (Wed am) new course starts September 2026 Sold Out

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, cutting out fabric, sewing […] ...

22
October
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Garden Studio A
Made and Making, Garden Studio, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks, BN6 9LY

Beginners’ patchwork and quilting sampler (starting Sept 2026) inc full video support Last Few Tickets

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 […] ...

Modern embroidery workshop
22
October
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Garden Studio A
Made and Making, Garden Studio, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks, BN6 9LY

Modern 3d embroidered blooms

Come and spend the session learning a fabulous 3D technique for adding interest to your embroidery work. A relaxing session where you can start on your work using the techniques we show you to go on and create your own personal project. Suitable for both beginners and those with some experience you will work on […] ...

23
October
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Garden Studio A
Made and Making, Garden Studio, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks, BN6 9LY

Dressmaking for beginners and improvers (Fri am) new course starts September 2026 Sold Out

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, cutting out fabric, sewing […] ...

23
October
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Garden Studio A
Made and Making, Garden Studio, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks, BN6 9LY

Dressmaking for beginners and improvers (Fri pm) new course starts September 2026 Sold Out

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, cutting out fabric, sewing […] ...

Children's strippy cushion workshop
28
October
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Garden Studio A
Made and Making, Garden Studio, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks, BN6 9LY

Children’s Strippy Cushion

The Strippy Cushion really is a fun one with your child being able to pick and choose from our pile of fabric strips and create their own, individual design. This workshop is a brilliant opportunity to introduce your child to a sewing machine. Sewing is a life skill and a wonderful skill to gift. All […] ...

freemotion embroidery pier lampshade
29
October
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Garden Studio A & B
Made and Making, Garden Studio, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks, BN6 9LY

Freemotion embroidery with Lara Sparks

We are delighted to have the talented Lara Sparks join us to run this freemotion machine embroidery workshop. With her own distinctive style you will learn so much regardless of any previous experience. Lara is an experienced tutor with much knowledge on her subject matter and you’ll get to spend the day in our relaxing […] ...

children's sewing workshop
30
October
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Garden Studio A
Made and Making, Garden Studio, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks, BN6 9LY

Learn Together Patchwork Pouch

This workshop is a brilliant opportunity to spend time with someone important to you and you can both learn a valuable life skill at the same time. All materials are provided. Our tutor is DBS checked. This session is open to 8 years and over accompanied by an adult, price is for two. ...

Gelli printing botanical workshop 1
1
November
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Botanical Gelli plate printing Sold Out

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 traditional printmaking, it does […] ...

get to know your overlocker workshop
2
November
9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Garden Studio A
Made and Making, Garden Studio, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks, BN6 9LY

Get to know your overlocker

Do you want to take your sewing to the next level? If so, our overlocker course is for you. Learning how to use an overlocker will allow you to get a professional-looking finish on your edges, hems and seams, especially on those tricky stretch fabrics.  At first glance, overlockers seem a bit daunting, with their multiple […] ...

weekly sewing class at Made and Making
3
November
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Garden Studio A
Made and Making, Garden Studio, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks, BN6 9LY

Sew Friendly open sessions (3 hours)

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 […] ...

weaving workshop
3
November
9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Introduction to Tapestry Weaving

Learn how to weave home decorations by exploring different colours, yarns and textures. This class is ideal for beginners who are interested in learning the basics of weaving. Hand weaving is a meditative art that allows you to unwind while creating something beautiful. ...

3
November
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Online via Zoom

Mid week makes Festive 26

This Autumn we are again going all out festive in our Mid Week Makes. If you fancy 5 weeks of crafty fun you are in the right place, book in to join us for our Christmas crazy mid week makes! We’ll be delivering 5 exciting surprise makes, that’s five full kits delivered straight to your […] ...

4
November
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Garden Studio A
Made and Making, Garden Studio, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks, BN6 9LY

Dressmaking for beginners and improvers (Wed am) new course starts September 2026 Sold Out

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, cutting out fabric, sewing […] ...

5
November
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Garden Studio A
Made and Making, Garden Studio, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks, BN6 9LY

Beginners’ patchwork and quilting sampler (starting Sept 2026) inc full video support Last Few Tickets

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 […] ...

Kinusaiga workshop
5
November
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Garden Studio B
Made and Making, Garden Studio, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks, BN6 9LY

Kinusaiga

It’s all the craze, have you heard about it? Come and spend the morning with us and learn the Japanese craft of Kinusaiga, in this new half day workshop. Kinusaiga is a Japanese textile art form created in the 1980s. Sometimes referred to as “Quilting without thread”, pictures are created by tucking fabric scraps into […] ...

6
November
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Garden Studio A
Made and Making, Garden Studio, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks, BN6 9LY

Dressmaking for beginners and improvers (Fri am) new course starts September 2026 Sold Out

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, cutting out fabric, sewing […] ...

6
November
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Garden Studio A
Made and Making, Garden Studio, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks, BN6 9LY

Dressmaking for beginners and improvers (Fri pm) new course starts September 2026 Sold Out

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, cutting out fabric, sewing […] ...

beyond the botanicals textile art workshop
7
November
10:30 am - 3:30 pm

Beyond the Botanicals 2 day textile art

An immersive two-day workshop in expressive mixed-media textile art. Discover a contemporary approach to botanical art by blending paint, stitch, and texture to create richly layered, atmospheric works. In this inspiring two-day workshop, textile artist Ellie Hipkin will guide you through the process of transforming fabric into expressive botanical pieces using painted textures, free-motion embroidery, […] ...

9
November
9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Garden Studio B
Made and Making, Garden Studio, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks, BN6 9LY

Knitting – Introduction to colour work

This course is the ideal introduction to colourwork knitting. Taught by Annah O’Leary, colourwork enthusiast and former Textiles teacher, this half-day course will cover the must-knows when it comes to working with both traditional and modern colourwork patterns.  From simple Fair Isle motifs, to more complicated imagery, you’ll leave this course confident in how to […] ...

crochet workshop
9
November
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Garden Studio A
Made and Making, Garden Studio, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks, BN6 9LY

Crochet and a Cuppa

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. ...

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