Learn a craft. Make something yours. Discover the pleasure of making something with your own hands.From knitting and crochet to embroidery and visible mending, our Slow Crafts classes bring traditional skills to life.Learn from expert tutors, get creative and make something you're proud of - all in a relaxed, sociable setting.No experience needed. Just curiosity. Choose your craft Knitting: Stitch by Stitch Learn the basics of knitting, from your first stitches to creating something you can take home and use. Slow, rhythmic and wonderfully satisfying. View More Crochet: Hook & Create Pick up a hook, learn the essential stitches and discover how simple loops can become something completely your own. Take home your very own crocheted bag. View More Embroidery: Thread & Create Discover the art of slow stitching and learn how to turn thread, colour and simple stitches into something beautiful. A chance to focus on the little things and take your mind elsewhere. View More Visible Mending: Mend & Make New Learn practical mending and creative upcycling techniques while giving a favourite piece of clothing a new lease of life. View More Why Slow Crafts? Learn a new skill. Build confidence with expert, hands-on tuition.Get creative. Experiment, explore and discover what you can make.Meet new people. Enjoy learning alongside fellow makers.Take time for yourself. Slow down, switch off and enjoy working with your hands.Make it personal. Create, customise or transform something that's uniquely yours. Come curious. Leave inspired. You don't need experience or a creative streak. Just a willingness to try.With friendly tutors, small classes and plenty of encouragement, we'll help you discover what you can make.Discover a new skill. Find your creative spark. Making feels good There's something special about working with your hands.Creative activities can help you unwind, connect with others and enjoy a sense of achievement. Research also suggests that taking part in creative activities may support wellbeing.But sometimes the simple pleasure of making something yourself is reason enough. Read the full blog here
Knitting: Stitch by Stitch Learn the basics of knitting, from your first stitches to creating something you can take home and use. Slow, rhythmic and wonderfully satisfying. View More
Crochet: Hook & Create Pick up a hook, learn the essential stitches and discover how simple loops can become something completely your own. Take home your very own crocheted bag. View More
Embroidery: Thread & Create Discover the art of slow stitching and learn how to turn thread, colour and simple stitches into something beautiful. A chance to focus on the little things and take your mind elsewhere. View More
Visible Mending: Mend & Make New Learn practical mending and creative upcycling techniques while giving a favourite piece of clothing a new lease of life. View More