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Crochet and Embroidery

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Creative Stitch-Ribbons, Buttons & Beads

Explore the potential of hand embroidery with silk ribbons and painted surfaces. Create your own textile art with handmade beads, toggles and buttons. This course takes a creative approach to exploring traditional and contemporary techniques.

T68A

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

14 Oct 2024 (Autumn)

8 weeks

Mon 13:00-16:00


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£197.00, (concession: £121.00)

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Creative Stitch-Thinking Outside The Box

With a mixed media approach, you will use printing techniques, silk painting and a range of embroidery stitches to create an unusual set of squares which could be made into a box or an art book or used in your own projects.

T68B

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

13 Jan 2025 (Spring)

10 weeks

Mon 13:00-16:00


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£245.00, (concession: £149.00)

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Crochet For Winter

You will learn to crochet winter basics and make a cosy pair of fingerless mittens, a hat and a scarf. This course will help you to feel confident when reading a pattern and making adjustments and variations.

T72A

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

12 Nov 2024 (Autumn)

5 weeks

Tue 13:00-15:30


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£114.00, (concession: £74.00)

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Crochet Plus: Boho Crochet For Your Home

An exploration in how to use traditional crochet motifs in bright boho combinations.

T72F

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

22 Apr 2025 (Summer)

5 weeks

Tue 13:00-15:30


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£114.00, (concession: £74.00)

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Crochet Plus: Granny Square Jumper

Create a colourful jumper with a modern twist on a crochet classic.

T72E

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

23 Apr 2025 (Summer)

5 weeks

Wed 13:00-16:00


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£124.00, (concession: £76.00)

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Crochet Plus: Top-Down Garment

This course focusses on the top-down crochet technique used to create a made-to-measure seamless garment. You will be able to decide the style and length of your garment.

T72B

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

25 Feb 2025 (Spring)

6 weeks

Tue 13:00-15:30


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£124.00, (concession: £76.00)

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Embroidery For Complete Beginners-Patching & Mending

An introduction to the basics of hand embroidery. You will explore techniques (incl the trendy “visible mending” method) for sewing on buttons, patching to cover a stain, tear or hole.

T67A

Availability  This course is nearly full. 

14 Oct 2024 (Autumn)

5 weeks

Mon 10:00-12:30


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£110.00, (concession: £70.00)

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T67B

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

13 Jan 2025 (Spring)

5 weeks

Mon 10:00-12:30


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£110.00, (concession: £70.00)

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T67C

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

24 Feb 2025 (Spring)

5 weeks

Mon 10:00-12:30


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£110.00, (concession: £70.00)

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Freemotion Machine Embroidery-Botanical Prints

Botanical printing is used to create delicate images of leaves and flowers onto fabric. Using foliage from Stoke Lodge and some garden flowers we will explore two ways of transferring plant images onto fabric before using stitches to enhance the prints.

T70D

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

22 Mar 2025 (Spring)

One day

Sat 10:00-16:00


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total fee for this course:£60.00, (concession: £42.00)

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Freemotion Machine Embroidery-Personalised Presents

Explore writing names with freemachine stitch and freemotion couching of braids and ribbons. Learn how to make a professional lined zipped case and apply your best piece of embroidery to the side for a unique gift.

T70B

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

09 Nov 2024 (Autumn)

One day

Sat 10:00-16:00


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£60.00, (concession: £42.00)

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Freemotion Machine Embroidery-Print & Stitch

Learn to create simple monoprints with fabric paint and a squidgy surface (Gelli plate and silicone sheets). This dries quickly and you can soon use it to inspire some free motion stitching creating your own work of art.

T70C

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

08 Feb 2025 (Spring)

One day

Sat 10:00-16:00


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£60.00, (concession: £42.00)

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Freemotion Machine Embroidery-Watercolour Pictures

Explore drawing and painting on fabric with Inktense watercolour pencils followed by freemotion machine stitching. Stitch first, then colour in; or paint first then stitch on top. We will try both! Tutor will provide templates if you are a nervous sketcher.

T70A

Availability  This course is nearly full. 

12 Oct 2024 (Autumn)

One day

Sat 10:00-16:00


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£60.00, (concession: £42.00)

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Introduction To Tunisian Crochet

Are you looking to learn a new craft? This course is for you! This is a great course for anyone looking for inspiration! Tunisian crochet is a technique considered to be a mixture between crochet and knitting.

T72C

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

26 Feb 2025 (Spring)

5 weeks

Wed 13:00-15:30


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£110.00, (concession: £70.00)

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Learn How To Crochet-Beginners

Are you looking to learn a new craft? This course is for you! It is a fun introduction to crochet with a different project every week. The course will cover the basic stitches, how to choose yarn, finish projects, read patterns, etc.

T71A

Availability  This course is full.
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17 Sep 2024 (Autumn)

5 weeks

Tue 13:00-15:30


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£109.00, (concession: £69.00)

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T71B

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

15 Jan 2025 (Spring)

5 weeks

Wed 13:00-15:30


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£109.00, (concession: £69.00)

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Learn How To Crochet-Intermediates

Develop your knowledge of crochet with variations of stitches, fantasy stitches, shaping techniques and colorwork with this project-based course.

T74A

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

14 Jan 2025 (Spring)

5 weeks

Tue 13:00-15:30


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£109.00, (concession: £69.00)

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Pom Pom Christmas Wreath

Learn how to make spectacular pom poms with different patterns and create a Christmas wreath that will take centre stage in your home.

T72D

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

20 Nov 2024 (Autumn)

one week

Wed Thu 13:00-16:00


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£62.00, (concession: £45.00)

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