Workshops

The workshop project will give guests a choice of working in knit or crochet or combining the two crafts. It is suitable for all skill levels and Carol will provide full instructions and materials. She will take you through all the techniques used in the project and during the course of the week you will complete a beautiful and unique design to take home with you.

The holiday will consist of 2 full day workshops and 4 half day workshops. During the free time guests can relax in the house or by the pool or go on optional outings for shopping and sightseeing.

The cost of the holiday includes full board with wine and aperos, workshops and materials, outings and transfers from Bordeaux airport. 

There’s nothing like cabled garments and accessories to make you feel cosy. Nicki will show you how to use knit a variety of cable stitch patterns as well as help you decode written instructions and charts. You’ll start by learning to knit simple cables, then gradually develop your skills by making a variety of double cables, travelling stitch patterns, plaited and braided cables. ( includes materials and refreshments)
 

Juliet Bernard was taught to knit by her German grandmother at the age of 5 or 6 using the continental method on circular needles. For her this is a very natural way to knit and very fast. She was the editor of The Knitter for 5 years and now works exclusively in the craft industry as well as teaching knitting. 
Mastering the technique of continental knitting will allow the knitter to progress to two- handed Fair Isle which will make your stranded knitting projects much neater. During the workshop you will make a fair isle hat combining both continental knitting and fair isle techniques.
Yarn, refreshments and a finger buffet lunch will be provided on the day.

Suitable for beginnersm improvers or those wanting to refresh their crochet skill

Crochet all over Pinterest and the fashion pages. On this four week course you will make a different project each week; each one building on the skills you have learnt. We make simple ‘Mug Hugs’, slippers, bowls and of course classic ‘Granny Squares’. We use a variety of yarns and hook sizes. All yarns, hooks and patterns are included in the fee. Once started on this satisfying craft, you will be able to make all sorts of gifts for friends and family, but then again, you could just keep them!

ancy learning a new knitting skill for the new year?

Join Judith Schur to learn the techniques for modular and entrelac knitting.  You will have plenty of time to practice in this relaxed workshop before knitting your very own cowl using the techniques you have learnt.

Included: all materials and refreshments

You need to bring: needles & notions, packed lunch (there are lots for food outlets within a very short walking distance).

Learn the traditional Fairisle knitting technique to incorporate colour into your work in this lovely full day workshop while you make a gorgeous pair of wrist warmers. In keeping with the upcoming season the design of the wrist warmers will include a snowflake. During the course of the day you will learn how to:

•Work a rib in two colours (Shetland rib)
•Follow a chart and how to strand
•Weave in and carry colours
•Mattress stitch
•Work patterns without getting your yarn tangled and so achieve an even tension
•Knit with two hands at the same time

Suitable for those who can cast on, knit, purl, cast off and follow a basic pattern.

Refreshments and a finger buffet lunch will be provided on the day
 
Yarn is provided as part of the workshop.

A special 10% discount voucher is also included. This can be used once in store off any purchases.

: Learn how to do felting the easy way.
Felt is ideal for bags, cosy slippers, table mats
Knit a tension square. Felt it by sticking it in the washing machine at 40 or 60 degrees and see how much it shrinks. It’s a great way to use up loads of yarn! (although not all of it felts)
On this course you’ll learn how to choose suitable yarn, work out patterns and have loads of fun.
Bring 10mm needles if you can find them (don’t worry we have some in stock). Techniques to make slippers, matts or bags.