Workshops 2025
Here are the wonderful workshops taking place at our next event on 30th & 31st August 2025
Come and learn how to use felting needles and wool to make an adorable felted friend. During the class we will go through making the centre structure for your animal from core wool and how to decorate it using the coloured fibres provided. The kit included in the class has all you need to keep going at home and make some more animals. Includes the wool, tools for needle felting and printed instructions.
The workshop is run by Fiona of A Little Bit Sheepish who is an experienced feltmaker and tutor.
COST: This workshop costs £30 which includes the wool, the tools for needle felting and printed instructions.
DAY: Saturday
TIME: The workshop lasts for 1½ hours and runs from 2.30pm to 4pm on Saturday.
To book this workshop: Please click on: 3D NEEDLE FELTING
Tunisian Crochet is a fun technique that creates some really interesting textures and effects, particularly when working with 2 colours. Suitable for beginners - no experience of knitting or crochet is required. You'll learn how to cast on and work Tunisian Simple Stitch; how to increase, decrease and cast off. You'll also learn to work with 2 colours (this produces lovely effects with very little effort!) You'll learn some additional Tunisian crochet stitches if time allows. Includes yarn, stitch markers, class notes. Hooks will be available to borrow (or purchase if you wish) on the day, or you can bring your own. You'll need a 5.5mm Tunisian crochet hook which is 30cm long.
The workshop is run by Sharon Carter of Dragon Hill Studio who is an experienced knitter, feltmaker and tutor.
COST: This workshop costs £25.
DAY: Sunday
TIME: The workshop lasts for 2 hours and runs from 10am to 12pm on Sunday.
To book this workshop: Please click on: TUNISIAN CROCHET
Using a special needlefelting needle and wool fibres you will create a landscape picture in wool fibres. Suitable for beginners or those with some experience. All materials are included and available for you to take Home with you. If further materials are required, they can be purchased from the New Forest Mohair stall.
The workshop is run by Frances Mason of New Forest Mohair who is an feltmaker and tutor.
COST: This workshop costs £15.
DAY: Saturday
TIME: The workshop lasts for 1½ hours and runs from 10.30am to 12pm on Saturday.
To book this workshop: Please email the tutor, Frances, using info@newforestmohair.co.uk
Discover the basics of crochet, from mastering the 3 essential stitches to creating your very own beautiful projects. You'll learn the stitches you need to know how to make cozy scarves, adorable amigurumi toys, and much more! You'll receive: a printed colour workbook; a 6mm crochet hook; 1 ball of Acrylic yarn to practice with; links to video tutorials of the information covered in the workshop.
The workshop is run by Fiona Field of Cosy Rosie UK who is an expert in crochet and a very experienced tutor.
COST: This workshop costs £20 which includes a 6mm crochet hook, a ball of yarn and a printed workbook.
DAY: Saturday
TIME: The workshop lasts for 1½ hours and runs from 2.15pm to 3.45pm on Saturday.
To book this workshop: Please click on: LEARN CROCHET
We'll use needle felting techniques to make a landscape of poppies. No experience is necessary. You don't need to bring anything other than yourselves.
The workshop is run by Silvia of Little Gem Felts who is an experienced feltmaker and tutor.
COST: This workshop costs £25.
DAY: Sunday
TIME: The workshop lasts for 1½ hours and runs from 10.15am to 11.45am on Sunday.
To book this workshop: Please email the tutor, Silvia, using littlegemfelts.58@gmail.com
Spread some sunshine as you create these everlasting crochet sunflowers. During the workshop we'll stitch up our sunflowers ready to use them in a display or use it as an applique on bags or blankets. This workshop is suitable to crocheters with knowledge of the basic stitches (chain and treble crochet). You’ll receive: a printed colour workbook detailing the full pattern; yarn to complete your project; a 4mm crochet hook.
The workshop is run by Fiona Field of Cosy Rosie UK who is an expert in crochet and a very experienced tutor.
COST: This workshop costs £20 which includes a 4mm crochet hook, yarn and a printed workbook.
DAY: Sunday
TIME: The workshop lasts for 1½ hours and runs from 2.15pm to 3.45pm on Sunday.
To book this workshop: Please click on: CROCHET SUNFLOWER
Make a beautiful flock of tiny sheep! You'll learn how to manipulate chenille stems (pipe cleaners) to form a structure for each sheep, like a sculptors armature. You'll then learn a wrapping technique using British wool tops to complete your sheep. Once you've completed your flock, you'll be shown a variety of ways to take your sheep further, such as making them into necklaces, bracelets, sheep strings, etc. as ornaments or gifts. The class is suitable for beginners, and children aged 10 or over if accompanied by a participating adult.
The workshop is run by Alison White of Sheepy Things, who is a textile artist and experienced tutor.
COST: This workshop costs £15.
DAY: SATURDAY and SUNDAY
TIME: The workshop lasts for 1 hour and runs from 12.15pm to 1.15pm on both days.
To book this workshop: Please email the tutor Alison using alisonwhite@sheepythings.com
Learn to spin using a top whorl drop spindle. You'll be taken through the basics of spinning, from choosing your wool, how to start your spinning, drafting your wool and turning it into a plied yarn.
Included in the price is a hand turned top whorl drop spindle to keep, a leader yarn, printed instructions and fibres so you can keep practising at home.
The workshop is run by Charlotte (from the Adelaide Walker company) who is an experienced crafter and tutor.
COST: This workshop costs £32 which includes a hand turned top whorl drop spindle, a leader yarn and fibres.
DAY: Sunday
TIME: The workshop lasts for 1½ hours and runs from 12pm to 1.30pm on Sunday.
To book this workshop: Please click on: DROP SPINDLE
Felt Wildly has collaborated with Joe's Toes to bring you a fabulous felty one-hour workshop! We've combined the 'Make Your Own' felt glasses case (RRP £9.50) with an all-you-need-to-know needle felting course. You'll be guided through all the basics of 2D needle felting while you custom design your very own glasses case!
Everything is provided for you to take away your finished item, along with a felting needle and extra wool to continue on your needle felting journey!
The workshop is run by Daisy Worth of Felt Wildly who is an experienced feltmaker and tutor.
COST: This workshop costs £15 which includes a 'Make Your Own' glasses case (RRP £9.50), a felting needle and extra wool to take home.
DAY: SATURDAY and SUNDAY
TIME: The workshop lasts for 1 hour and runs from 10.30am to 11.30am on both days.
To book this workshop: Please click on: NEEDLE FELTING
Make an attractive beaded, braided Keyring or Bag Charm.
You’ll learn how to set up a disk for braiding, master two different braiding techniques, incorporate beads into the braid and complete the Keyring with a professional finish.
At the end of the workshop, you will be able to take away a finished braided Keyring or Bag Charm, plus a basic Kumihimo Kit in order to make another project at home.
Suitable for all abilities.
The workshop is run by Rosie Rees of Moon Beads.
COST: This workshop costs £20.
DAY: SATURDAY and SUNDAY
TIME: The workshop lasts for 2 hours and runs from 1.30pm to 3.30pm on both days.
To book this workshop: Please email the tutor Rosie using moon_beads@hotmail.com
Get started with this exciting new skill. We'll cover the basics of Tunisian crochet, including how to get started, three types of stitch and how to finish off your project. During the class we will practice the stitches on a small swatch. You need to have basic crochet skills - how to make a chain and form crochet stitches. The class includes instructions and yarn to make a cowl or mitts using the stitches you have learnt. It also includes a Tunisian crochet hook.
The workshop is run by Fiona of A Little Bit Sheepish who loves crochet, knitting, crafting and running workshops.
COST: This workshop costs £30 which includes a Tunisian crochet hook, yarn to make a cowl or mitts and instruction sheet.
DAY: Saturday
TIME: The workshop lasts for 1½ hours and runs from 10.30pm to 12pm on Saturday.
To book this workshop: Please click on: TUNISIAN CROCHET
Learn the basics of drop spindle spinning. We'll cover drafting and adding twist using a drop spindle to make yarn. We'll also talk about plying and finishing your yarn.
You'll go home with a kit, including a drop spindle, British wool fibre and instructions so you can practice your new skills at home.
The workshop is run by Fiona of A Little Bit Sheepish who is an experienced spinner, knitter, feltmaker and tutor.
COST: This workshop costs £28 which includes a drop spindle, 100g British wool fibre and an instruction sheet.
DAY: Saturday
TIME: The workshop lasts for 1½ hours and runs from 12.30pm to 2pm on Saturday.
To book this workshop: Please click on: DROP SPINDLE
Learn the traditional art of Indian Block Printing, and the joys of hand printing your own Fabric. Anna who will host your Printing workshop has been running Indian Block Printing workshops for over 10 years. She will share her in-depth knowledge of Block Printing with you. Showing you tips, tricks and techniques which will help you hand print your own creation, you’ll have time to practice and build confidence before moving onto your chosen item. Whether you count yourself as creative or not, block printing is for everyone!
COST: This workshop costs £20.
DAY: SATURDAY and SUNDAY
TIME: The workshop lasts for 2 hours and runs from 12pm to 2pm on both days.
To book this workshop: Please click on: INDIAN BLOCK PRINTING
Create a treasured piece for your home or as a gift. You'll learn how to use a knitting mill (like a knitting dolly but much faster) to create a long i-cord. You'll then combine this with craft wire and shape your word using a choice of templates. You'll be given enough materials to make one word. Suitable for attendees aged 8 and up, however children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
The workshop is run by Sophie Hurden of A Spring Snowflake who is an experienced knitter, feltmaker and tutor.
COST: This workshop costs £25.
DAY: Sunday
TIME: The workshop lasts for 2 hours and runs from 1.45pm to 3.45pm on Sunday.
To book this workshop: Please click on: WOOLLY WORDS
