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Discover the best top things to do in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom including Heritage Needlecraft Workshop - Viking Hand Appliqué, Saturday Skills Class - Loopy Rag Rugging, Saturday Skills Class - Sock Knitting, Saturday Skill Class - Knitting with Colour, Saturday Skills Class - Kumihimo Braiding, Heritage Needlecraft Workshop - Brontë Needle Roll & Regency Embroidery, Saturday Skills Class - Traditional 'Shaggy' Rag Rugging.
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1. Heritage Needlecraft Workshop - Viking Hand Appliqué
Appliqué with felts, embellished with stitch and gold beads, taking inspiration from the amazing patterns and designs left in Britain by Viking craftsmen & turn your sample into a unique coin purse. Taught by textile artist Helen Barnes.
Inclusions: Materials and refreshments.
Exclusions: Although lunch is not provided there are cafes to suit all budgets and green spaces nearby for packed lunches, when the weather is fine.
Reviewed By DazTaff
Firstly one is compelled to enter this delightful store because of its mediaeval exterior that transfers inside to beams and nooks and crannies that comprise a crafts-person's dreamland of colour and texture. Every possible kind of button in every possible material and shape, together with products and kits and ribbons that not only meet the maddest needle-crafter's crazy desire, but also provide perfect teeny gifts for friends and family, even if they don't sew! And then you discover that they hold workshops here - for everyone from the least experienced 'beginner' knitter to exquisite heritage stitching for those more demanding crafters. The fact that this is a family-owned business is apparent in the warmth of the team and the care with which they attend to even the smallest transaction. What a find. Lucky I don't live in York or I'd be moving in.
2. Saturday Skills Class - Loopy Rag Rugging
This is rag rugging with a modern twist* using colourful cording. Create an up-to-the-minute cushion cover just for you or for Mother's Day! Taught by Kim Searle. No previous experience is needed for Loopy Rag Rugging *Also look out for our traditional rag rugging class on 6 June 2020 too.
Inclusions: Materials and light refreshments.
Exclusions: Although lunch is not provided there are cafes to suit all budgets and green spaces nearby for packed lunches, when the weather is fine.
Reviewed By DazTaff
Firstly one is compelled to enter this delightful store because of its mediaeval exterior that transfers inside to beams and nooks and crannies that comprise a crafts-person's dreamland of colour and texture. Every possible kind of button in every possible material and shape, together with products and kits and ribbons that not only meet the maddest needle-crafter's crazy desire, but also provide perfect teeny gifts for friends and family, even if they don't sew! And then you discover that they hold workshops here - for everyone from the least experienced 'beginner' knitter to exquisite heritage stitching for those more demanding crafters. The fact that this is a family-owned business is apparent in the warmth of the team and the care with which they attend to even the smallest transaction. What a find. Lucky I don't live in York or I'd be moving in.
3. Saturday Skills Class - Sock Knitting
Knitting socks is a time honoured-tradition and makes for the pair-fect gift for others or just for yourself. These chunky socks are knitted in the round using double-pointed needles (DPNs) and will teach how to form a rib, turn a heel, pick up stitches, toe decrease and how to graft the toe seam together using Kitchener stitch. Participants should be confident in knitting, purling and casting on.
Inclusions: Materials and refreshments.
Exclusions: Although lunch is not provided there are cafes to suit all budgets and green spaces nearby for packed lunches, when the weather is fine.
Reviewed By DazTaff
Firstly one is compelled to enter this delightful store because of its mediaeval exterior that transfers inside to beams and nooks and crannies that comprise a crafts-person's dreamland of colour and texture. Every possible kind of button in every possible material and shape, together with products and kits and ribbons that not only meet the maddest needle-crafter's crazy desire, but also provide perfect teeny gifts for friends and family, even if they don't sew! And then you discover that they hold workshops here - for everyone from the least experienced 'beginner' knitter to exquisite heritage stitching for those more demanding crafters. The fact that this is a family-owned business is apparent in the warmth of the team and the care with which they attend to even the smallest transaction. What a find. Lucky I don't live in York or I'd be moving in.
4. Saturday Skill Class - Knitting with Colour
Take your knitting from nice to wow! Master colour changing to tackle more complex patterns, while keeping the whole thing beautifully neat (front and back). Taught by our fair isle knitting tutor, Eleanor Caldwell. Level: some knitting experience required.
Inclusions: All materials
Exclusions: During Covid measures we ask participants to bring their own refreshments.
Reviewed By DazTaff
Firstly one is compelled to enter this delightful store because of its mediaeval exterior that transfers inside to beams and nooks and crannies that comprise a crafts-person's dreamland of colour and texture. Every possible kind of button in every possible material and shape, together with products and kits and ribbons that not only meet the maddest needle-crafter's crazy desire, but also provide perfect teeny gifts for friends and family, even if they don't sew! And then you discover that they hold workshops here - for everyone from the least experienced 'beginner' knitter to exquisite heritage stitching for those more demanding crafters. The fact that this is a family-owned business is apparent in the warmth of the team and the care with which they attend to even the smallest transaction. What a find. Lucky I don't live in York or I'd be moving in.
5. Saturday Skills Class - Kumihimo Braiding
Kumihimo braiding is a really absorbing and addictive form of braiding using a wide range of coloured cords. Easy to grasp, mindful and lots of fun, it's like French Knitting for adults. By the end of the session you should have at least one professional looking finished bracelet. Taught by Kim Searle.
Inclusions: Materials and light refreshments.
Exclusions: Although lunch is not provided there are cafes to suit all budgets and green spaces nearby for packed lunches, when the weather is fine.
Reviewed By DazTaff
Firstly one is compelled to enter this delightful store because of its mediaeval exterior that transfers inside to beams and nooks and crannies that comprise a crafts-person's dreamland of colour and texture. Every possible kind of button in every possible material and shape, together with products and kits and ribbons that not only meet the maddest needle-crafter's crazy desire, but also provide perfect teeny gifts for friends and family, even if they don't sew! And then you discover that they hold workshops here - for everyone from the least experienced 'beginner' knitter to exquisite heritage stitching for those more demanding crafters. The fact that this is a family-owned business is apparent in the warmth of the team and the care with which they attend to even the smallest transaction. What a find. Lucky I don't live in York or I'd be moving in.
6. Heritage Needlecraft Workshop - Brontë Needle Roll & Regency Embroidery
'Travel through time and learn a new skill along the way' Our hands-on Heritage Workshops teach transferable skills and the histories behind them in a full day (6 hrs) programme. Topics range from Viking motif appliqué to '70s macramé, with Arts & Crafts tapestry, Regency embroidery, Liberty Florals, Durham quilting and more in-between. The histories have a uniquely British flavour, with many rooted in Yorkshire and the North East. The skills are timeless: knitting, tapestry-work, quilting, cross stitch, appliqué, macramé, embroidery and beading. We also have shorter Saturday Skills Classes to learn new skills or develop existing ones.
Inclusions: Materials and refreshments.
Exclusions: Although lunch is not provided there are cafes to suit all budgets and green spaces nearby for packed lunches, when the weather is fine.
Reviewed By DazTaff
Firstly one is compelled to enter this delightful store because of its mediaeval exterior that transfers inside to beams and nooks and crannies that comprise a crafts-person's dreamland of colour and texture. Every possible kind of button in every possible material and shape, together with products and kits and ribbons that not only meet the maddest needle-crafter's crazy desire, but also provide perfect teeny gifts for friends and family, even if they don't sew! And then you discover that they hold workshops here - for everyone from the least experienced 'beginner' knitter to exquisite heritage stitching for those more demanding crafters. The fact that this is a family-owned business is apparent in the warmth of the team and the care with which they attend to even the smallest transaction. What a find. Lucky I don't live in York or I'd be moving in.
7. Saturday Skills Class - Traditional 'Shaggy' Rag Rugging
"New Skills & Up-Skills" Saturday Skills Classes teach either basic skills or specialist skills for those with a working knowledge of a particular craft eg crochet for beginners or fair isle for competent knitters. Saturday Skills classes are 3 hours long.
Inclusions: Materials and light refreshments.
Exclusions: Although lunch is not provided there are cafes to suit all budgets and green spaces nearby for packed lunches, when the weather is fine.
Reviewed By DazTaff
Firstly one is compelled to enter this delightful store because of its mediaeval exterior that transfers inside to beams and nooks and crannies that comprise a crafts-person's dreamland of colour and texture. Every possible kind of button in every possible material and shape, together with products and kits and ribbons that not only meet the maddest needle-crafter's crazy desire, but also provide perfect teeny gifts for friends and family, even if they don't sew! And then you discover that they hold workshops here - for everyone from the least experienced 'beginner' knitter to exquisite heritage stitching for those more demanding crafters. The fact that this is a family-owned business is apparent in the warmth of the team and the care with which they attend to even the smallest transaction. What a find. Lucky I don't live in York or I'd be moving in.
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