In-person course
in Stanwick, Wellingborough Maker & location details

Introduction to crocheting

Description

A half-day workshop as follows: • Learn to crochet a classic granny square • Includes how to use a crochet hook and make a slip knot slip stitch, chain stitch and treble stitch joining a new yarn colour and finishing work • Materials needed; 5mm, crochet hook, 3 balls x 50g/100g double knitting yarn (dk) in different colours About the Tutor: Pauline has been passionate about art and crafting all her life. Once she left full-time employment she began teaching crafts, she also went to several different ‘Art Tutors’ to improve her own drawing skills and confidence. She has taught a whole variety of crafts including crochet, cross-stitch, button art and textile art. Since the pandemic, she has continued to crochet for family and friends and has become very interested in textile art – mainly as gifts but she also works on commissions.

What's included in the price?

Students will need to provide materials, a full list will be provided before the course commences. The tutor can provide equipment and materials at cost, if required.

Duration

2½ hours (10:00am to 12:30pm)

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Stanwick Lakes art and craft courses

with Craft Courses since 2016

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Suitable for

Adults
Seniors
Suitable for beginners

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Venue

Rockingham Forest Trust, Stanwick Lakes, Stanwick, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 6GY

Price:

£17.50

Duration:

2½ hours

Time:

10:00 - 12:30

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Reviews

All maker's reviews

28 Nov 22'

Lucia reviewed: Introduction to crocheting

"Lovely course and very enjoyable. I'm practising my crochet daily and getting better all the time. Thank you Pauline and hope to see you again "

Stanwick Lakes art and craft courses responded:

" Dear Lucia Thank you very much for your lovely review - I will let Pauline know :) Best, Stanwick Lakes team"

7 Nov 22'

Carol reviewed: Introduction to crocheting

"Unfortunately I felt, along with others, that the group was too large to be able to achieve what was expected of us. The Tutor did not have the time to spend one to one time with us all. I came away quite disappointed. Brilliant venue and surroundings. Thank you."

Stanwick Lakes art and craft courses responded:

" Dear Carol, Firstly - thank you for your feedback on the venue, that is great to hear. I'm sorry to hear your thoughts on the group size though, it's absolutely not what we would want. We have now reduced the class size and I would like to invite you back to the next (smaller) class, free of charge. Please contact us directly if you would like to attend. Kind regards, Billie"

7 Nov 22'

Anna reviewed: Introduction to crocheting

"Lovely, knowledgeable lady but I’m afraid there were too many people there for her to get round and help. I came away with a chain and nothing else. Will have to go on YouTube to achieve what I wanted this course to do. Such a shame because she was very lovely."

Stanwick Lakes art and craft courses responded:

" Dear Anna I'm so sorry to hear this, it's absolutely not what we would want. We have listened to the feedback and reduced the class size and I would like to invite you back to the next (smaller) class, free of charge. Please contact us directly if you would like to attend. Kind regards, Billie "

5 Nov 22'

Deborah Gilbody reviewed: Introduction to crocheting

"Tutor spent far too much time teaching one woman and left the rest of the group, pretty much, to their own devices. Some were really struggling and should have had more one-to-one time. Also, the 'easy methods' she was teaching really weren't the easy methods. I was lucky that I was only taking the course as a refresher, hoping I would learn some tips. I didn't! I spent most of my time trying to help those near me who were being ignored by the tutor. Overall, pretty poor. Won't be booking anything in the future."

Stanwick Lakes art and craft courses responded:

" Dear Deborah, I'm sorry to read this. We have run a course like this before and it was very successful but, given the feedback from our attendees, we will now be reducing the group size. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know your thoughts as we can't look to improve without this feedback. We have lots of other courses at Stanwick Lakes though so I do hope that we might welcome you to another course on another occasion. "

5 Nov 22'

Ann reviewed: Introduction to crocheting

"Tutor was very knowledgeable and friendly but I felt 9 beginners were too many. The instructor did not manage to support the real novices as it took a lot of time to get round. I only learnt to confidently make a chain which was very disappointing as I hoped to have been able to confidently learn some stitches. Left feeling frustrated and with a headache. Beautiful venue and relevant for this activity. "

Stanwick Lakes art and craft courses responded:

" Dear Ann I'm so sorry to hear this feedback, it's not what we would want from our courses. We will take this feedback and reduce the class size. I would like to invite you to the next (smaller) crochet course free of charge, please contact us directly if you would like to attend. Kind regards Billie "

22 Sep 22'

Anna Overall reviewed: Introduction to crocheting

"Had a fabulous time learning how to crochet. It was a very relaxed learning environment in a beautiful location. The tutor worked at a steady pace that ensured all learners were able to keep up. "

Stanwick Lakes art and craft courses responded:

" Good morning. Many thanks for your review. We are really pleased that you enjoyed the course and shall pass your feedback to the course tutor too. We hope to see you here again at Stanwick Lakes soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."