The Workshop

Come and join us for the day and make, not one, but two beautiful items! Victoria Haynes, the UK’s senior writer and resident craft expert says “For the ultimate in revival crafts, breathe new life into old things in 2025 and show a little love to the planet with upcycling and recycling.” What better way than making something that can be used, as well as being treasured!

Come and join your tutor, Julie, who is looking forward to meeting you and says: “Using Vintage China cups, old linen, quilts, lace and buttons come and join me to make a Teacup Pincushion and Needle Case.”

What is the cost?

£73 + £1.37 card fee. This includes all the materials needed to both gorgeous items and refreshments during the day (excluding lunch)

How many places are available?

To ensure the quality of your personal experience, the group size is limited to 8.

What are the timings?

This is a relaxed full-day running from 10am to 4pm.

Our purple front door will be open from 9.30am so we can welcome you in, you can get to meet Julie and your fellow crafters and grab a cuppa before you start.

What skills are needed?

No experience is necessary. The day involves sewing with embroidery needles and threads and use of scissors. This takes some fine motor dexterity but can be adapted to suit all abilities.

What to bring on the day?

Anticipation to enjoy the whole experience!

Specific to this workshop:

• If you have treaured materials please feel free to bring them along to incorporate into your items.
• Reading glasses if you need them.

Please bring your own lunch or some money to buy something from either the hot-food hut nearby or the small local Asda. We will be providing drinks and home-made biscuits throughout the day.

We want you to go home with a spring in your step and feel really good about what you have achieved. To make sure we can thoroughly look after you during your workshop please fill in your booking form with all the things that will help, be it your favourite milk, or any extra support you may require. Please also let us know of allergies that we may need to highlight to your fellow crafters e.g. nuts, perfume. Many thanks.