Workshops 2026
To book onto any of our workshops please contact the store on 01603 927034. When a class is full we generally take the details from the website to advertise new classes, if you have any queries on dates for our classes please contact the shop. All workshops are held at our premises at 11 Pottergate, Norwich
Knitting - with Rebecca Bone
Jumper in the Round - 17th January, 14th February and 14th March. 10-1pm.
A three part workshop, once monthly, to construct a jumper with a lace pattern. The garment will be knitted in the round, using circular needles, from the top down. This course is suitable for those who are novice/intermediate knitters, and are comfortable with cast on/off, knit and purl, and following a pattern. All necessary techniques will be taught.
To save time in the first class it would be beneficial if you were able to come along to store and choose your yarn before the class starts. This will also give you the time to knit your sample to check gauge in advance.
Elements covered in the course will include:
Using circular needles in the round.
Choice of yarns to achieve gauge.
Following graphs for lace designs.
Short rowing.
Provisional cast on.
Personalising design elements.
Class 1: Choosing yarn; swatching to achieve gauge; getting started in the round; following lace graphs.
Class 2: Working through lace designs; knitting main garment body; making adjustments to garment design.
Class 3: Knitting sleeves; adjusting necklines; finishing techniques.
Materials: The pattern will be provided printed and by email. You will require circular needles 60/80cm long, 4mm and 4.5mm. Also the sleeves can be worked on dpn’s or 40cm circulars, in a 4 and 4.5mm. You may need different needles to achieve tension so you may wish to bring a selection with you.
A selection of different yarns will be demonstrated in store and you will be guided to choose suitable yarn for the project.
Workshop costs: The workshop will cost £60, this will cover the three classes tuition and the pattern, and there will also be a 10% discount available to all materials purchased for the course.
Beginners Socks.
Learn how to get started on the addictive hobby of sock knitting.
Aimed at competent knitters, but who want to learn the techniques necessary to work socks.
We will cover working in the round on double pointed needles, shaping a heel and grafting toes.
£60 for the two classes, includes materials.
Tesselation Nation: With Sue Maton
This is what this course will give you:
I’ll guide you through the process of developing your own colour palette so your work is guaranteed to be drop dead gorgeous!
I’ll show you how to explore different compositions so your design work is always balanced and well composed.
Course content will include templates you can colour in to experiment with different motifs and placements.
I’ll provide you with a collection of crochet motifs all designed to tessellate (or fit together) perfectly allowing lots of different, and beautiful, configurations.
You’ll build your confidence as a designer and a maker.
I’ll encourage you to work with any yarn of your choice – including your existing stash!
You’ll be part of a social network and global community of likeminded crafters.
I’ll provide you with opportunities to organise your own community meet ups for support, conversations and yarn swaps.
You can join live Q&A’s where you can chat with me and other course members about anything you like!
Course content will also include audio podcasts designed to keep you on track and motivated throughout the project.
The new course starts on January 6th 2026. For further information and to book onto Tesselation Nation course click here .
Patchwork Square Blanket Course.
January 2025 Course Saturday 18th, February 15th, March 15th, April 19th, May 17th, June 21st, July 19th, August 16th, September TBC, October 18th, November 15th and December 13th, 10-1pm.
A year long course covering different techniques, including cable work, lace and colourwork, bringing it all together to create a beautiful, individual blanket.
Aimed at novice knitters who can cast on, knit and purl. We will be developing your knowledge of different stitches and techniques and growing your confidence in your knitting skills.
We will be learning how to follow patterns, cable, knit lace, colour work in Intarsia and Fair Isle, join together and knit on borders.
Wool and patterns provided. You will need a pair of 5mm needles.
£30 per class, payable quarterly in advance, (£90 first quarter payable on booking to secure place).
All classes must be booked and paid for in advance to secure places. We keep our classes small to ensure personal tuition, therefore refund of payment for cancellations will only be given if the place is filled by another student.
We reserve the right to cancel the class if circumstances demand it, but full refunds will be given in this situation.