Within this repair workshop you will be shown how to approach repairing your own clothing by hand sewing. You will explore a variety of techniques and be shown how different types of damage will be treated in different ways, all from knit repairs to patchwork.

No previous sewing skills are required and you will leave the workshop knowing how to repair your own clothing with only a needle and thread.

Please bring with you any clothing that you are looking to repair. There will also be a selection of fabrics to practice and sample.

Join us for a creative and hands-on experience, where you will learn the art of felting from the talented artist Henry Morris. Get ready to dive into the world of textures and colours as you create your own unique 100% merino wool felt scarf!

This workshop is perfect for beginners and experienced felters alike. You may want to utilise this session to simply learn and create samples to develop your skills at home. Don't miss this opportunity to unleash your creativity and connect with fellow art enthusiasts.

Suitable for anyone age 18+.

A creative workshop to make a unique textile piece or wall hanging, using screen printing and embroidery.

Using small screens and paper stencilling, screen print a design on to natural fabric and explore ways to embellish it with hand stitched details, adding texture and depth.

To finish, there will be a demo and worksheet on how to make the textile piece into a wall hanging or display the piece as art in a frame.

This workshops is suitable for people ages 14+ as there will be use of a craft knife.

This workshop is perfect for combining different colours and textures whilst weaving and stitching to create an individual outcome.

You don't need to bring anything with you. The postcards and materials needed will be provided for use within the workshop.

This workshop is suitable for anyone over the age of 8 to enjoy. Please note that participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

You'll create a botanical-inspired appliqued square from a selection of Rebekah’s plant dyed fabrics. Perfect for use in patchwork projects or stand-alone pieces like mini quilts or place mats.

Needle turn applique involves attaching fabric shapes to a background fabric by hand, neatly tucking under the raw edges and securing them with hand stitches.

Ever wondered what it would be like to weave on a loom? Join Agnis in the Weaving Shed during the Threads Textile Festival and have a go at weaving on the gorgeous dobby looms at Sunny Bank Mills.

You will be in a small group giving plenty of opportunity to ask questions and receive 1 to 1 support throughout the workshop. You will be using stick shuttles during this workshop and will be able to able to take your own small piece of woven material away with you at the end of the session.

In this workshop you will make prints that can be displayed as artworks in their own right, or used as a basis for other projects, such as embroidery, mixed media pieces, or journalling, and you will leave with a stash of prints. Impressive results are easily achievable with this quick and simple process, and there is no requirement to be able to draw as a variety of options can be incorporated.

This is a full day workshop where you’ll be getting your hands stuck into creating and printing your own unique lampshade lead by printer and maker Aidan Liggins. You’ll learn the basics of block printing onto fabric from composition, carving and printing techniques.

You will then go on to make your own lampshade out of your hand printed fabric, creating a unique handmade piece for your home.

What we will cover:

A brief history of the fascinating world of block printing

Demo of Ukraine Folk Art in the style of Petrykivka