15 matching events between 21 May 2013 and 21 Aug 2013

TALKS, WORKSHOPS & COURSES

Confidently creating with colour

Saturday 25 May 2013 (10:00 - 13:00)

Gain confidence using colour with artist and designer Anwen of Moonyarn. Anwen will help you recognise subtle differences between colours which determine whether they will work in your ...

ART & EXHIBITIONS

Sparkleduck trunk show

Tuesday 28 May 2013 (15:30 - 19:00)

Cambridge-based indie dyer Heather, whose vivid colours you already know and love (they positively fly off the shelves), will be at The Sheep Shop for one special day only for you to se ...

TALKS, WORKSHOPS & COURSES

Beginner crochet workshop

Saturday 01 Jun 2013 (10:00 - 13:00)
Learn the basic crochet stitches: chain, doubles, half trebles and trebles. We will also cover the different yarn types and weights and hook sizes and the differences between UK and US ...

TALKS, WORKSHOPS & COURSES

Beginner knitting workshop

Wednesday 05 Jun 2013 (19:00 - 21:00)

Learn with Sarah. Learn the knit stitch, casting on, casting off and make a pair of handwarmers. Materials to bring: 1 ball worsted weight yarn 5mm needles. Yarn needles provided fo ...

TALKS, WORKSHOPS & COURSES

Sweater design workshop

Saturday 29 Jun 2013 (10:00 - 13:00)

Taught by Joanne Scrace. Learn the skills to design your own raglan or circular yoke cardigan or jumper using your preferred craft - crochet or knitting. You will learn about fit, ease ...

TALKS, WORKSHOPS & COURSES

Fixing and preventing knitting mistakes

Saturday 06 Jul 2013 (10:00 - 13:00)

Taught by Joanne Scrace. Everyone makes mistakes in a pattern now and again so being able to fix them without ripping out an entire project is very valuable. Learn to recognise errors a ...

TALKS, WORKSHOPS & COURSES

Steeking for knitting

Saturday 13 Jul 2013 (10:00 - 13:00)

Taught by knitwear designer and author of Novel Knits, Ann Kingstone. Steeking is a shortcut which lets you knit entirely in the round, then cut things like sleeve armholes in afterward ...

TALKS, WORKSHOPS & COURSES

Finishing techniques for handknitters

Sunday 14 Jul 2013 (10:00 - 13:00)

Taught by Sarah Clark. Learn the techniques commonly needed to sew up and complete garments neatly and professionally, including mattress stitch for side seams, fake grafting for should ...

TALKS, WORKSHOPS & COURSES

Beginner crochet workshop

Saturday 20 Jul 2013 (10:00 - 13:00)

Taught by Joanne Scrace. Learn the basic crochet stitches: chain, doubles, half trebles and trebles. We will also cover the different yarn types and weights and hook sizes and the diffe ...

STYLE

Knitting socks for beginners

Saturday 27 Jul 2013 (10:00 - 13:00)

Learn how to knit a sock the traditional way with Louise. Handknitted socks are more comfortable than shop-bought ones (yes, they really are), you get an excuse to use some of the most ...

TALKS, WORKSHOPS & COURSES

Needle-felting

Saturday 17 Aug 2013 (10:00 - 13:00)

Learn how to needle felt with Kathy Ogilvie, and use your new skills to create a beautiful hanging heart painted with wool to decorate your home, and a gorgeous flower to decorate your ...