Name: Jelly Fish Amigruami Crochet
Price: 35 GBP
Availability: InStock

Brackley

Make some crafty friends! &nbsp;You can learn from others in a totally informal way. &nbsp; Join us at Stitching Kitchen each Friday morning to stitch in company. &nbsp;We are a chatty, supportive, friendly and inclusive group who love to help a fellow crafter in need of help, inspiration or advice.&nbsp;Currently we have knitters, crocheters, sewists, rug makers, weavers and all manner of textile creativity going on a Friday morning.&nbsp;
Bring along your current stitch project and join us for a chat, cuppa and cake.

Stitching Kitchen

Join us every Friday for a cuppa and cake from 10am to 12:30pm.  Bring along your stitching, crochet, knitting, mending, WIPs and UFOs

Social Stitch

General admission

Learn the absolute basics of knitting and make a washcloth as your first project. &nbsp;Vee will guide you through the fundamentals and build your skills so you will be confident to pick up a knitting pattern and make a start.In this two and a half hour session you will learn to cast on, knit, purl, cast off and read a knitting pattern. &nbsp;Vee is an excellent tutor who is a life long tutor, she is passionate about sharing her skills.&nbsp;All equipment and yarn is included in the course and you will have the pattern and needles to practice at home. &nbsp;You will also receive a cuppa and cake along with a warm welcome and a supportive and inclusive learning environment.&nbsp;

Knitting

Needlework

Learn to knit.  Knitting for beginners learn the basics, cast on and off, knit and pearl, problem solving and following a pattern. 

Learn to Knit - Knitting for Beginners 

Individual Workshop 

A broomstick lace knitting project. &nbsp; This project is suitable for those with some knitting experience, if you can cast on, cast off, increase and decrease this is the project for you. &nbsp;Vee will guide you through the fundamentals of broomstick lace knitting and build your skills so you will be confident to pick up a knitting pattern and make a start.In this two and a half hour session you will build on your existing skills to learn broomstick lace. &nbsp; Vee is an excellent tutor who is a life long tutor, she is passionate about sharing her skills.&nbsp;All equipment and yarn is included in the course and you will have the pattern and needles to practice at home. &nbsp;You will also receive a cuppa and cake along with a warm welcome and a supportive and inclusive learning environment.&nbsp;

Stitch

Sewing

Arts & Crafts

Lace Knitting - a hand warmer cover

Learn to knit, this is the twelfth &nbsp;workshop and builds on the skills learnt over the last few months, but still suitable for experienced knitters who just want to drop in:<div id="isPasted" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Lace knitting, building complex patterns</div><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Using circular needles&nbsp;</div><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Project: Shawl&nbsp;</div>&nbsp;By the end of the session you will have the knowledge and materials to create the shawl having made a good start during the session and have the pattern, needles and yarn to keep.&nbsp;As always at Stitching Kitchen you will learn within a friendly and supportive environment with refreshments to keep you going.&nbsp;&nbsp;Just bring yourself as all equipment and materials are provided. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Experienced knitting class, make a lace knitted shawl.  You will get the needles and yarn to keep along with the pattern. 

Learn to knit with Vee - Lace Knitting - complex patterns

Create a jelly fish. &nbsp;This project is a great way to get into amigurumi and it will be lots of fun. &nbsp;In case you didn&rsquo;t know Amigurumi &nbsp;is the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan" fr-original-style="" style="-webkit-user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">Japanese</a> art of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knit" fr-original-style="" style="-webkit-user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">knitting</a> or <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crochet" fr-original-style="" style="-webkit-user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">crocheting</a> small, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stuffed_animal" fr-original-style="" style="-webkit-user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">stuffed</a> yarn creatures
In the workshop you will learn to make a Jelly Fish using the amigurumi crochet technique, it will include increasing, working onto an existing surface and the placement of safety eyes.&nbsp;
Amigurumi is a different form of crochet which involves working in three dimensions. &nbsp;Therefore this workshop will be suitable for those who have some crochet experience, that is why we have listed it in the improvers category.
Just bring yourselves and be ready to learn and have fun.
We will provide, yarn, hook, pattern and full instruction from Sonia with a cuppa and cake to keep you going.

Amigurumi Crochet

Toy Making

Crochet

A chance to learn amigurumi style of crochet to make yarn creatures. 

Jelly Fish Amigruami Crochet

General Admission

sewing lesson

.NET MAUI

Felt-Making

Fashion

bunting

indian block printing

bobbin lace

stretch fabrics

no glue

Pattern Making

slow stitch

Embroidery

Patchwork

Dyeing

Harvest

overlocker

Hand Embroidery

Machine Embroidery

serger

Felting

lacemaking

easter

Macrame

Nuno Felting

zips

Christmas Wreath Making

knickers

Felted Pictures

Fabric Collage

Scarf & Glove Making

book binding

table mats

Wool Painting

crochet baskets

Wool

recycled yarn

Clothes Making

Dorset Buttons

home decor

Needle Felting

coverstitch

Dressmaking

Wool Sculpture

freemotion stitching

Fabric

Free Motion & Machine Embroidery

kids craft

Weaving

free workshop

Block Printing

Indigo Dyeing & Shibori

beginner friendly

glasses case

eco craft

after school

tote bag 

sewing masterclass

Wreath Making

placemat

t-shirt

Mixed Media

Quilting & Patchwork

papermaking

social stitch

Fashion Crafts

Curtains Making

Tunisian Crochet

Upcycling

sewing stretch

swimwear

Sewing Machine

homewares

Christmas Crafts

holiday club

Interior Decoration

teen

sewing machine maintenance 

drop in 

key ring

textile art

Gelli Printing

sewing

halloween

Christmas Wreath

papercraft

stretch fabric

Bag Making

Kids

teen sewing

eco-craft

Cross Stitch

childrens craft

Knitting the Rainbow is an experimental knitting workshop using simple techniques to explore colour:-
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Using colour to express mood and atmosphere.</li>
<li>Exploring basic colour theory, to knit stripes and blocks of colour.</li>
<li>Creating a knitted patchwork.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
The session includes a worksheet, knitting demonstrations, plus a PowerPoint presentation covering plus graduation dyeing with Procion MX Cold Water dyes.&nbsp; There will also be a range of samples, to inspire further exploration after the session.
&nbsp;
Aimed at anyone with an interest in textiles and soft sculpture, the workshop examines the artistic potential of knitting.&nbsp; The emphasis is on creating experimental samples, rather than a finished piece, although techniques can be adapted to create a garment, accessory or household object.
&nbsp;
What attendees will need: -
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Knitting needles or crochet hooks.</li>
<li>Yarns, any will do, but bright rainbow shades if possible.</li>
<li>Several small stitch holders or safety pins.</li>
<li>Basic sewing kit, scissors, large eyed needles and embroidery threads.</li>
<li>Internet access, with a microphone and webcam. Please only book is you are able to attend in real time.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;

Rosina Godwin

Experimental knitting workshop using free knitting techniques to explore colour, and dyeing your own yarns using Procion MX dyes.

Knitting the Rainbow

The workshop explores the exciting textural properties of felt, using basic knitting techniques and experimental materials.
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Playing with colour and pattern</li>
<li>Using simple knitting techniques to create embossed effects</li>
<li>Combining felting yarn with none felting yarn to produce unusual textures</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
There will be demonstrations of the knitting techniques, plus a discussion on the felting properties of different sheep breeds, and various wet felting methods.&nbsp; &nbsp;The workshop will focus on using pre-made yarns, and therefore will not be covering spinning with raw fibres.
All levels of ability are welcome.&nbsp; &nbsp;The class includes a worksheet, samples and a PowerPoint presentation, to inspire further ideas for after the session.
&nbsp;&nbsp;
Materials and equipment: -
<ul>
<li>Knitting needles or crochet hooks</li>
<li>Felting yarn, 100% wool is usually the best &ndash; check the label to see if it says suitable for felting. However avoid Superwash wool which is designed not to felt.</li>
<li>Yarn, conventional yarn, plus fine string, twine, thin ribbon or lace, embroidery threads</li>
<li>Scissors, for cutting yarns</li>
<li>Hand Needles, preferably large-eyed tapestry needles (optional)</li>
<li>Thread, for hand sewing, could be wool or any other fibre (optional)</li>
<li>Internet access, with a microphone and webcam. Please only book is you are able to attend in real time.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;

Exploring the unique texture of felted knitting to create art, sculpture and many other practical purposes!

Felted Knitting

Inspired by the body, the workshop explores creating simple 3D shapes and biomorphic forms.
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Playing with colour and texture</li>
<li>Making apertures and adding removable appendages</li>
<li>Soft sculpture and experimental fillings</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
The session includes a worksheet and PowerPoint presentation, plus samples and demonstrations to inspire further ideas for after the session.
&nbsp;
Aimed at anyone with an interest in textiles and soft sculpture, the workshop examines the artistic potential of knitting. The emphasis is on creating a small experimental piece (which can be completed after class) &ndash; however many of the techniques could be adapted to create a garment, accessory or household object.
&nbsp;
What attendees will need: -
<ul>
<li>Knitting needles, double pointed knitting needles and conventional knitting needles or crochet hooks.</li>
<li>Yarns, any will do, but bright and neon colours if you have them, plus any with interesting textures.</li>
<li>Stuffing, conventional polyester cushion stuffing, woollen fleece or shredded paper.</li>
<li>Haberdasheries, including ribbon, sequins, beads, buttons, felt, etc to decorate your piece.</li>
<li>Basic sewing kit, scissors, large eyed needles and embroidery threads.</li>
<li>Internet access, with a microphone and webcam. Please only book is you are able to attend in real time.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;

Knit your own imaginary creature, while exploring both colour and texture using simple knitting techniques!

Knitting Imaginary Creatures

Decaying Structures in Knitting is an experimental knitting workshop, exploring ways to create holes and open surfaces using simple hand knitting techniques.&nbsp; Exploiting the properties of the fibre, the session will also look at creating eroded surfaces using both heat and chemicals methods.
<ul>
<li>Creating loose structures with large needles</li>
<li>Making patterns and random holes using casting on and off techniques</li>
<li>Using a heat gun to produce an eroded surface on synthetic materials</li>
<li>Applying devor&eacute; paste to knitting to create both textural and colour effects</li>
</ul>
There will be demonstrations of knitting and yarn making techniques, plus a worksheet, PowerPoint presentation and samples to inspire further ideas after the session.
All levels of ability are welcome. The workshop is aimed at anyone with an interest in textiles or mixed media sculpture, wishing to explore the artistic potential of knitting. The emphasis is on creating experimental samples, rather than a finished piece.
&nbsp;
Materials and equipment: -
<ul>
<li>Yarn, any conventional knitting yarn</li>
<li>Knitting needles or crochet hooks, to match the size of your yarn, plus larger or jumbo sized needles if you have them.</li>
<li>Scissors, for cutting yarns</li>
<li>Large eyed sewing needle</li>
<li>Internet access, with a microphone and webcam. Please only book is you are able to attend in real time.</li>
</ul>

Explore creating holes and open structures using both conventional and experimental knitting processes.

Decaying Structures in Knitting

Explore the creative potential of knitting to make artwork and sculpture, using simple techniques and unconventional materials.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Knitting with unconventional materials (wire, garden twine, string), fancy and neon yarns</li>
<li>Making yarns from strips of fabric, plastic and paper</li>
<li>Threading beads, buttons or fabric onto the yarn</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
There will be demonstrations of knitting and yarn making techniques, and discussions on applying experimental materials such as paper pulp and acrylic gel.&nbsp; The class includes a worksheet and PowerPoint presentation, plus samples and demonstrations to inspire further ideas for after the session.
&nbsp;
All levels of ability are welcome.&nbsp; The workshop is aimed at anyone with an interest in textiles or mixed media sculpture, wishing to explore the artistic potential of knitting.&nbsp; The emphasis is on creating experimental samples, rather than a finished piece.
&nbsp;
Materials and equipment: -
<ul>
<li>Knitting needles or crochet hooks, ideally larger sized needles or hooks 6mm or more</li>
<li>Yarn, any conventional knitting yarn, plus string, garden twine, braid, thin ribbon or lace, gift wrap tape, etc., could be used as an experimental yarn</li>
<li>Plastic bags, carrier bags and clean food wrappers such as bread bags or frozen food bags</li>
<li>Fabric, a closely woven cotton fabric, jersey T-shirt fabric, or an unwanted garment</li>
<li>Paper, newspaper, brown paper, tissue paper, old wrapping paper, etc</li>
<li>Beads, buttons, sequins, small scraps of fabric, anything which can be threaded onto a yarn</li>
<li>Scissors, for both fabric and paper</li>
<li>Hand Needles, preferably large-eyed tapestry needles</li>
<li>Thread, for hand sewing</li>
<li>Internet access, with a microphone and webcam. Please only book is you are able to attend in real time.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;

Material Adventures in Knitting is an experimental workshop exploring the potential of simple techniques and unconventional materials.

Material Adventures in Knitting

Inspired by Pop Art and the graphic design of protest art, Neon Knitting uses Dayglo yarns to create bold designs using simple techniques:-
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Knitting stripes with knit &amp; purl patterns</li>
<li>Combining open and raised effects to create bold patterns</li>
<li>Adding fabric to knitting</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
The session includes a worksheet, knitting demonstrations, plus a PowerPoint presentation covering ways to create your fabrics, using simple mark making and basic silk screen printing.&nbsp; There will also be examples to inspire further exploration after the session.
&nbsp;
Aimed at anyone with an interest in textiles and soft sculpture, the workshop examines the artistic potential of knitting.&nbsp; The emphasis is on creating experimental samples, rather than a finished piece, although techniques can be adapted to create a garment, accessory or household object.
&nbsp;
What attendees will need: -
<ul>
<li>Knitting needles or crochet hooks.</li>
<li>Yarns, any will do, but bright and neon colours if you have them.</li>
<li>Several small stitch holders or safety pins.</li>
<li>Basic sewing kit, scissors, large eyed needles and embroidery threads.</li>
<li>Internet access, with a microphone and webcam. Please only book is you are able to attend in real time.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;

Experimental knitting workshop, combining neon yarns with simple geometric designs to create a bold statement!

Neon Knits

Early Bird Workshop Ticket

Explore the sculptural possibilities of knitting using simple techniques, with both conventional yarns and experimental materials.
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Creating 3D forms with ordinary knitting needles, plus circular and double pointed needles</li>
<li>Building structures with multiples</li>
<li>Shaping forms with a felting needle</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
There will be demonstrations of knitting and needle felting techniques, advice on fillings for soft sculpture, and a discussion on combining plaster to textiles.&nbsp; The class also includes a worksheet and PowerPoint presentation showing to inspire further ideas after the session.
&nbsp;
All levels of ability are welcome.&nbsp; The workshop is aimed at anyone with an interest in textiles or mixed media sculpture, wishing to explore the artistic potential of knitting.&nbsp; The emphasis is on creating experimental samples, rather than a finished piece.
&nbsp;&nbsp;
Materials and equipment: -
<ul>
<li>&nbsp;Knitting needles or crochet hooks, ideally to match the size of the yarn; plus double pointed knitting needles if you have them.</li>
<li>Yarn, any conventional knitting yarn, although thicker yarns such as 4ply, DK, Arun, Chunky and Super Chunky, would work best.&nbsp; Also string, jute or garden twine, and felting yarns if you have them.</li>
<li>Scissors, for cutting threads</li>
<li>Internet access, with a microphone and webcam.&nbsp; Please only book is you are able to attend in real time.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;

Knitted Sculpture is an experimental workshop focusing on making three dimensional pieces using simple techniques.

Knitted Sculpture

Tunisian (or Afghan) crochet is considered a mixture of knitting and crochet, although you don't need any experience of either to learn this craft.&nbsp; This workshop is suitable for complete beginners who have never knitted or crocheted before, or for anyone who currently knits or crochets, and would like to diversify their skill set.&nbsp;
This workshop teaches you how to Tunisian crochet in rows.&nbsp;
Learning outcomes&nbsp;
By the end of this workshop, you will:&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; * Grasp the basic terminology, including the forward pass &amp; return pass&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; * Know what specialised equipment is needed&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; * Understand how your hook size, tension, and yarn weight affects the outcome of your finished piece&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; * Be able to cast a foundation chain and complete the first-row forward pass (using the simple stitch)&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; * Successfully complete the return pass, and continue in rows using the simple stitch&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; * (Skill permitting) Complete or observe the method of the Tunisian knit stitch&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; * Learn how to cast (bind) off and finish your piece&nbsp;

Oh So Pretty And Clever

For complete beginners, or any yarn crafter who would like to diversify their skill set.  You do not need any prior knowledge of crochet or knitting to learn this wonderful craft.

Learn to Tunisian crochet LIVE online - Beginner's

Altrincham

Experience Nature&rsquo;s Beautiful Blues in this online indigo dyeing workshop with dye expert Debbie Tomkies. Join and dye along or watch later! <hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);"><div style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);"><div style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);">In this relaxed, online workshop Debbie will be showing you how to set up a simple dye vat using sodium carbonate (soda ash) and thiourea dioxide (spectralite). This reliable, easy to use vat can be created easily at home with our Natural Indigo starter kit and some basic equipment. Debbie will be showing you how to prepare fabric for dyeing, some simple tie-dye techniques, how to dye your fabric, building up colour, finishing and a brief look at overdyeing.Course level:This event is suitable for complete beginners as well as those who want to brush up their skills or just enjoy a couple of hours indigo dyeing!What you will learn:<ul style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">How to set up and maintain a simple indigo vat</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Preparing your fabric for dyeing</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The essential principles of indigo dyeing</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">What vat dyeing is and how it works</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">What can be dyed in an indigo vat</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">A brief look at overdyeing</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">A selection of simple tie-dyeing techniques on fabric</li></ul>You will need:We recommend our Natural indigo starter kit which contains all the ingredients you&rsquo;ll need as well as our accompanying full instruction bookletAlternatively, please our free downloadable guide sets out what materials and equipment you will need. Most of the equipment is easily obtainable from the local supermarket or DIY shop (Wilko and B&amp;M are our favourites in the UK!) but please make sure anything you use isn&rsquo;t used for food afterwards.Get your workshop materials &amp; goodies with a discount coupon:Newsletter subscribers receive exclusive workshop offers so to bag your offer and be the first in the queue for bookings, do sign up on our home page.Support good causes!A proportion of our online workshop fees raise funds for local organisations like Don&#39;t Walk Past group so we hope you&#39;ll share on your social media and invite friends to sign up if they would like to take part.How does the session work?Our online sessions are flexible and you can watch from anywhere! You simply need access to a pc/mac, laptop, tablet or smartphone with a camera and audio to join. The session is also recorded for ticket holders to view for 2 months after the event..You can choose to watch the session live and dye-a-long with Debbie. Alternatively, watch live with your feet up and a cuppa and have a go later. The recording will be available for 2 months after the event for you to watch at your leisure.About the classesDebbie loves to teach and has been a dyer for over 30 years so you&rsquo;ll be able to pick her brains for tips, tricks and hacks!Debbie&rsquo;s online sessions are fun and enjoyable. The pace is relaxed and there is time to dye along if you wish or watch and have a go later. You&rsquo;ll be able to ask questions live during the session and the chat box means you can also interact live with Debbie and the other students.About DebbieDebbie has been a hand-dyer for over 30 years. She has worked with yarn companies, hand-dyeing yarns for commercial collections. She also ran successful yarn and fibre dye clubs for a number of years.Debbie teaches dyeing and printing with both synthetic and natural dyes, including indigo and woad vat dyeing. She works with yarn, fabric and fibres. Debbie is the author of 5 internationally published books, Hand-Dyed Yarn Craft Projects, Complete Knitting Skills, 250 Knitting Stitches, Knitting.Learn it.Love it and How to Knit.When she&rsquo;s not dyeing, designing, knitting or crocheting, you&rsquo;ll find her in the garden, tending her dyeplants, enjoying a nice craft beer or hugging a big mug of builders&rsquo; tea. And if you&rsquo;re out and about, she can often be found in the mosh pit at a gig or enjoying some folk music!Is there anything we can help with?If you need any information about this course, please don&rsquo;t hesitate to get in touch by email or phone.</div><div style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);"><img src="https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F265304879%2F141948123758%2F1%2Foriginal.20220412-130751?h=2000&w=720&auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&s=131d504227a47698330cd61d608d8773" alt="" data-airgap-id="76" fr-original-style="" style="cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"></div></div></div>

DT Craft & Design

Introduction to Indigo dyeing fabric - Online workshop with Debbie Tomkies

Create gorgeous, unique yarn on this hand dyeing workshop with dye expert Debbie Tomkies. Join and dye along or watch later!<hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);"><div style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);">Course level:This event is suitable for complete beginners as well as those who want to brush up their skills or just enjoy a couple of hours dyeing some fab yarn!What you will learn:<ul style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">How to set up your space and prepare your yarn for dyeing</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The essential principles of hand dyeing - what types of dye there are, what fibres you can dye and how the dyes are used on each fibre</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">How to make up your dyes, create colours from pastels to the deepest shades</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Blending your dyes to create your own colourways</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Fun ways to apply dye to your yarn, including immersion, low water immersion, handpainting, rainbow dyeing and more</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Fixing your dye</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Finishing your yarn</li></ul>You will need:<ul style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">We recommend either our acid dye or procion dye kits. These contain all the ingredients you&#39;ll need as well as our accompanying full instruction booklet. To get you started, we would suggest a set of three dye colours (available in the starter kits) will give you loads of colour potential. If you have the budget, the deluxe kits offer a wider range with 12 gorgeous colours. You can also use your own dyes (please get in touch if you&#39;re not sure whether the dyes you have will be suitable).</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">You will also need some natural fibre yarn. Ideally wool or an animal fibre but if you prefer a non-animal fibre, cotton, rayon, bamboo, linen and other plant-based yarns can also be used. You&#39;ll find an extensive range of undyed yarn on our website but you may are welcome to use your own yarn. And of course, we&#39;re very happy to advise if you&#39;re not sure whether what you have is suitable.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Our free downloadable guide also sets out what materials and equipment you will need. Most of the equipment is cheaply and easily obtainable from the local supermarket or DIY shop (Wilko and B&amp;M are our favourites in the UK!) but please make sure anything you use isn&#39;t used for food afterwards.</li></ul>Get your workshop materials &amp; goodies with a discount couponNewsletter subscribers receive exclusive workshop offers so to bag your offer and be the first in the queue for bookings, do sign up on our home page.Support good causes!A proportion of our online workshop fees raise funds for local organisations like Don&#39;t Walk Past group so we hope you&#39;ll share on your social media and invite friends to sign up if they would like to take part.How does the session work?Our online sessions are flexible and you can watch from anywhere! You simply need access to a pc/mac, laptop, tablet or smartphone with a camera and audio to join. The session is also recorded for ticket holders to view for 2 months after the event..You can choose to watch the session live and dye-a-long with Debbie. Alternatively, watch live with your feet up and a cuppa and have a go later. The recording will be available for 2 months after the event for you to watch at your leisure.About the classesDebbie loves to teach and has been a dyer for over 30 years so you&#39;ll be able to pick her brains for tips, tricks and hacks!Debbie&#39;s online sessions are fun and enjoyable. The pace is relaxed and there is time to dye along if you wish or watch and have a go later. You&#39;ll be able to ask questions live during the session and the chat box means you can also interact live with Debbie and the other students.About DebbieDebbie has been a hand-dyer for over 30 years. She has worked with yarn companies, hand-dyeing yarns for commercial collections. She also ran successful yarn and fibre dye clubs for a number of years.Debbie teaches dyeing and printing with both synthetic and natural dyes, including indigo and woad vat dyeing. She works with yarn, fabric and fibres.Debbie is the author of 5 internationally published books, Hand-Dyed Yarn Craft Projects, Complete Knitting Skills, 250 Knitting Stitches, Knitting.Learn it.Love it and How to Knit.When she&#39;s not dyeing, designing, knitting or crocheting, you&#39;ll find her in the garden, tending her dyeplants, enjoying a nice craft beer or hugging a big mug of builders&#39; tea. And if you&#39;re out and about, she can often be found in the mosh pit at a gig or enjoying some folk music!Is there anything we can help with?If you need any information about this course, please don&#39;t hesitate to get in touch by email or phone.</div><div style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);"><img src="https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F277170299%2F141948123758%2F1%2Foriginal.20220502-213215?h=2000&w=720&auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&s=36dcb80632eb26c8176a85437aa788b1" alt="" data-airgap-id="81" fr-original-style="" style="cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"></div><div style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);"><img src="https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F414982769%2F141948123758%2F1%2Foriginal.20221228-140323?h=2000&w=720&auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&s=6a3a4e2cd09c71e53280d19f77e7437b" alt="" data-airgap-id="80" fr-original-style="" style="cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"></div><div style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);"><img src="https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F414982859%2F141948123758%2F1%2Foriginal.20221228-140344?h=2000&w=720&auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&s=263fba83c772a99965e36f1cb6121952" alt="" data-airgap-id="82" fr-original-style="" style="cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"></div></div>

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