Workshops

Tutor: Liz Norman

Course Date: Tuesday 17th September 10am to 12.30pm or 1.30pm to 4pm

Crochet is one of the easiest and most satisfying crafts to enjoy. Come along and learn the basics of how to create the traditional ‘Granny Square’. You will learn how to chain stitch to form a circle, how to treble crochet and create corners plus how to change colour. Watch as your creation grows before your eyes. Yarn and hooks will be provided to buy, or you are welcome to bring your own.

Tutor: Becca Parker from To Be Adorned

Monday 23rd September, 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm

Have you always wanted to give knitting a go? or maybe fancy refreshing your craft skills with yarn and needles? Come and learn the basics at this relaxed workshop and make your own stitch sampler. In this session we will cover casting on, how to knit, how to purl and casting off – all the essential skills you need to start your knitting journey! Bring your own needles and yarn (Aran weight and 5mm needles) or buy them on the day for an additional fee. We all learn at different paces, so you’ll also leave with some knitting how-to videos to re-watch in your own time.

Tutor: Jo Malyon

Course Date: Thursday 3rd October 10am to 1.30pm

Learn to weave a beautiful willow birdhouse. In this workshop you will learn different weave techniques to create a practical and rustic house especially for the birds! This is suitable for both beginners to willow weaving as well as those with experience.

Tutor: Jo Malyon

Course Date: Thursday 3rd October 2pm to 4pm

Come along and learn how to use willow to create this fabulous dragonfly sculpture to brighten up your garden! You will learn the spiral weave technique for the body and then building on that to complete your dragonfly. You can choose between a large (50-60cm) or medium (40-50cm) dragonfly.

Tutor: Fig & Bramble (Adele Miller & Gemma Ward)

Course Date: Monday 7th October, 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm

Learn how to create an autumnal door wreath with eco-friendly techniques and seasonal ingredients. Great as an alternative Halloween decoration or to simply celebrate the changing of the seasons. Using a mixture of fresh & dried ingredients to create a wreath which can be used up until it’s time to swap it for a Christmas wreath. Adele and Gemma from Fig & Bramble will guide you through the whole process with all materials provided. No experience necessary.

Tutor: Deborah Robinson

Course Dates: Monday 14th October 1pm to 5pm

Come and make a fun decoration to keep! Based on the traditional pumpkin shape, make your own decoration in needle felt.  Learn the basic techniques of shaping and decorating using wool fibres in amazing colours to make a unique and original item. The price includes all the materials to make one decoration. If you have time to make more than one, there will be a small extra charge of £2.

Tutor: Liz Norman

Course Dates: Tuesday 5th November 10am to 12pm (snowflake) or 1.30pm to 4.00pm (sprout)

A snowflake is a great way of moving on from the basic ‘granny square’. Using colours of your choice to make these pretty crochet snowflakes, that look very festive used as bunting across mantelpieces or above doors, as well as making a unique gift tag or they can also be hung from the tree or used as a coaster. 

Or how about crocheting a Brussel Sprout? These make cute additions to the festive table or as stocking fillers! They always get an ‘ooh and ahh’ from everybody who sees them. These also look great as bunting or tree decorations. 

Hooks and yarn will be available to buy on the day but please feel free to bring your own (Hook size 5mm or 6mm). Any double-knit yarn is suitable. 

Tutor: Jo Malyon

Course Dates: Monday 11th Nov or Friday 6th Dec 10am to 12.00pm

Weave your very own unique large willow star and make as many pretty little willow stars as you have time for! What better way to adorn your Christmas tree or front door than your handcrafted star! In this workshop you will learn how to use willow and use the random weave method to construct your own beautiful star.

You can also add lights for an extra £3.

Tutor: Jo Malyon

Course Dates: Monday 11th November 1pm to 3pm

Why not spend a relaxing afternoon creating your own unique Christmas cards and gift tags? In this workshop you will learn the basics of modern calligraphy using brush pens. You will practice techniques for producing beautiful lettering. You will then be able to create your own cards and gift tags to impress your family and friends with!

Tutor: The Touring Potter Team

Course Dates:

Friday 15th November, 1pm to 3pm and

Friday 29th November, 1pm to 3pm

Join The Touring Potter Team, for The Wimborne Pottery Throw Down! The workshops will offer the opportunity to use both the potter’s wheel and hand build with clay. Pottery is a fun, creative and therapeutic craft. The class is designed for all abilities and all classes are inclusive of tuition, materials and refreshments. You will be able to choose from a selection of stunning artisan glazes to finish your pieces. Your clay creations will be taken away to be kiln fired and then returned to Allendale House for collection.

Tutor: Jo Malyon

Course Dates: Thursday 21st November 10am to 12.00 pm

Learn how to weave a beautiful willow Christmas tree, standing around 50cm tall, using a variety of weave techniques. This workshop is suitable for both beginners to willow weaving as well as those with experience. Take home a cute Christmas tree that you can bring out every year!

Tutor: Jo Malyon

Course Dates: Thursday 21st November, 1pm to 3pm

In this workshop you will learn how to use cutting tools, lino and inks. Design and carve a lino block and then use it to print one-colour prints. You will take home your lino block as well as 5 unique home-made Christmas cards. Lino print is a great technique to learn – easy to do at home, minimum equipment and a whole lot of things to print once you understand the basics.

Tutor: Deborah Robinson

Course Dates: Monday 2nd and 9th December 1pm to 5pm

Come and make an heirloom of the future! Based on the traditional bauble shape, make your own Christmas tree decoration in needle felt.  Learn the basic techniques of shaping and decorating a unique and original item. It could be a colourful globe, a robin, a reindeer, a snowman, an elf or even a Father Christmas.  Let your imagination run free! The price includes all the materials to make one decoration. If you have time to make more than one, there will be a small extra charge.

Tutor: Becca Parker from ‘To Be Adorned’

Course Dates: TBA 

Make a felt cookie ornament for your Christmas tree or to give as a gift! This is a beginner-friendly craft class to get you feeling festive! In this laidback craft session, you’ll be provided with felt, ribbon, yarn and all the tools you need to make a gingerbread-style heart decoration. You’ll learn some simple embroidery and crochet techniques and indulge in a little festive cheer.

Tutor: Jo Malyon

Course Dates: Friday 6th December, 1pm to 3pm

Get merry with macramé and make some cute Christmas decorations! In this workshop you will learn some basic macramé knots and make 4 Christmas decorations. This is perfect for beginners who are new to macramé but also a fun activity for those with experience.

Tutor: Fig & Bramble (Adele Miller & Gemma Ward)

Course Dates: Thursday 12th December, 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm

Spend a few hours doing something completely different, and surprise yourself with your inner creativity! Come along and get into the festive spirit by creating your own Christmas wreath to take home. Adele and Gemma from ‘Fig & Bramble’ will teach you environmentally friendly techniques using a moss base, home grown dried flowers and a selection of finishing touches to make a wreath that’s personal to you.