Craft my Day

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Beginner's sewing course - bags and bits with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 11th September 2021

£150

Great introductory course to sewing - make 4 projects over 4 weeks. Over the 4 weeks you will complete a different project each week to build your confidence and range of skills. Week 1 - Get to know your machine at our 'Beginner's workshop' - a complete introduction to sewing on a machine. We will cover threading, overview of stitches, seams, hemming and loads of useful tips. Walk away with a shopping bag and lots of confidence!​ Week 2 - Lined make-up bag - learn how to make a fully...

Great introductory course to sewing - make 4 projects over 4 weeks. Over the 4 weeks you will complete a different project each week to build your confidence and range...

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Crochet Club - All levels with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 6th September 2021

£25

Learning crochet takes time and practice! Join our Crochet Club and drop in to sessions as it suits you to progress your skills! Whatever your skill level you can come along and get advide and help to move forward! As a complete beginner you will learn the basics in the first session then start on granny squares or a 'Mindful Mandala' to practice your new found skills! Lessons can be booked individually or in blocks at a discounted rate, for you to attend as you feel you need the help....

Learning crochet takes time and practice! Join our Crochet Club and drop in to sessions as it suits you to progress your skills! Whatever your skill level you can come...

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Glass fusing beginner's with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 12th September 2021

£65

Make your own Coaster and serving dish in this fused glass workshop for beginners in Worcester Park. Learn how to cut and create your design using a variety of stained glass accessories. You will use coloured glass frit, stringers, confetti, beads and off cuts to create beautiful glass art for your home. All materials and equipment are provided and full guidance is given in this workshop which lasts up to 3 hours. You will learn: - How to use the equipment provided to cut your glass. - About different glass...

Make your own Coaster and serving dish in this fused glass workshop for beginners in Worcester Park. Learn how to cut and create your design using a variety of stained...

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Introduction to Quilting workshop with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 5th September 2021

£45

Introduction to quilting workshop. During this 3 hr workshop you will be introduced to wonderful world of quilting. Come along and use pre-cut charm squares to create a beautiful place mat. You will learn how to piece together your design and follow a pattern to create the beautiful patchwork top. Use heat proof batting to protect your table and cover the all the basic skills of quilting, including; Patchwork, layering, machine quilting with a walking foot and edging your finished piece. You will cover all the skills necessary to go...

Introduction to quilting workshop. During this 3 hr workshop you will be introduced to wonderful world of quilting. Come along and use pre-cut charm squares to create a beautiful place...

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Jewellery course with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 22nd September 2021

£120

Suitable for beginners and anyone wanting to take up a new and relaxing hobby. During this 3 week jewellery course you will learn all the basic and advanced beading techniques needed to design, create and make professional and stunning one-of-a-kind pieces of jewellery. Ideal for people wanting to either wear, gift or sell their jewellery items. Week One You will be taught all the basic jewellery techniques and how to use all jewellery findings and tools. You will complete a bracelet and matching pair of earrings. Week Two You will...

Suitable for beginners and anyone wanting to take up a new and relaxing hobby. During this 3 week jewellery course you will learn all the basic and advanced beading techniques...

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Learn how to quilt with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 9th September 2021

£150

Learn how to quilt while creating your own lap/cot sized quilt using your own guided layout and method choices. You will learn about each stage of quilting. Designing, cutting, patchworking, quilting (stitching the quilt layers together) and binding, with choices of methods to trial before you decide which you will use on your very first quilt! At the end of the course there will be a chance to share ideas about what kind of quilt you’d like to make next, and where to find additional resources. Suitable for anyone who...

Learn how to quilt while creating your own lap/cot sized quilt using your own guided layout and method choices. You will learn about each stage of quilting. Designing, cutting, patchworking,...

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Lined curtain workshop with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 4th August 2021

£35

Come and make a sample curtain to learn all the techniques to transform your home at a fraction of the cost. We run small group classes with a maximum of 6 students in a fun and relaxed environment to make sure you get the most out of our expert tuition. Come along and make a sample lined curtain. You will learn all the techniques to transform your home at a fraction of the cost. We will look at a variety of curtain headings available before completing our sample project using...

Come and make a sample curtain to learn all the techniques to transform your home at a fraction of the cost. We run small group classes with a maximum of...

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Make your own beaded jewellery with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 22nd September 2021

£45

Come and create your own beaded jewellery designs. During the lesson you shall learn about basic beading techniques, findings and tools. We run small group classes with a maximum of 8 students so that you have lots of personal tuition. During the workshop you shall learn about basic beading techniques, findings and tools. Learn to use findings to create a professional finish. You will complete a bracelet and matching earrings of your own design. Lesson content Design and make your very own one-of-a-kind bracelet with matching earrings Learn how to...

Come and create your own beaded jewellery designs. During the lesson you shall learn about basic beading techniques, findings and tools. We run small group classes with a maximum of...

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Make your own Roman blinds with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 4th August 2021

£45

Save money by making your own made to measure blinds. Join this one off workshop or as part of our soft furnishings course. This workshop will take you through all the skills necessary to make your own Roman blinds to add a bit of style to your home. During this workshop you will make a sample blind and learn all of the following skills. Learn how to; Measure your window space Fabric allowance Fabric choice Pattern matching Sewing of the blind with full tutorial guide to take home Getting a...

Save money by making your own made to measure blinds. Join this one off workshop or as part of our soft furnishings course. This workshop will take you through all...

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Needle felting workshop with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 9th September 2021

£25

Come along and learn the therapeutic art of needle felting. Create a cute seasonal themed brooch in this 2 hr workshop. Choose from a selection of characters from the 'Hawthorn Handmade' kits included in the workshop price. Lesson content - tuition on tools *Discussion on wool types and different uses - techniques for 2 types of needle felting - sculpting techniques. Perfect to keep for yourself but also lovely as a gift. This is a Flexitime class, which means the teacher can run this class around your schedule. You need...

Come along and learn the therapeutic art of needle felting. Create a cute seasonal themed brooch in this 2 hr workshop. Choose from a selection of characters from the 'Hawthorn...

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Powertex garden gnome workshop with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 11th September 2021

£35

Create these gorgeous gnomes to brighten up your home or garden. Never heard of Powertex? This fantastic medium creates amazing effects! Come along and try it out for yourself in this gnome workshop. Create something truly unique and have a lot of fun doing it! What is Powertex? It’s used in mixed media projects of all kinds from garden fairy houses and figure sculptures to paintings and jewellery. But what exactly is it? Here’s some things you should know about Powertex: It’s water-based It’s non-toxic It’s environmentally friendly A universal...

Create these gorgeous gnomes to brighten up your home or garden. Never heard of Powertex? This fantastic medium creates amazing effects! Come along and try it out for yourself in...

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Powertex highland cow sculpture with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 20th September 2021

£65

Join us in this unusual workshop to create a stunning sculpture. Using plastic bottles to make the armature this is a fantastic way to get recycling! We will use a variety of products and techniques to create the unique textures . These sculptures will be weatherproof and suitable for outdoor use. Powertex is a little known, but fantastic medium and in this workshop we will use it with a range of products to create different effects. We will use; Powertex Stone art clay Fabric sculpting Pigments. Suitable for any level...

Join us in this unusual workshop to create a stunning sculpture. Using plastic bottles to make the armature this is a fantastic way to get recycling! We will use a...

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Powertex mixed media canvas with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 18th September 2021

£45

This is a fun and fluid workshop to create a mixed media canvas. Suitable for complete beginner's you will use a variety of techniques to create stunning effects. Learn about composition, then create your design from a huge selection of embellishments and textures. Colouring is done using bister sprays and dry brushing to finish off the piece. Very different to traditional painting, this art style can be completed by anyone and is suitable for all skill levels. Learn to work in a completely free way and see the piece develop...

This is a fun and fluid workshop to create a mixed media canvas. Suitable for complete beginner's you will use a variety of techniques to create stunning effects. Learn about...

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Powertex sculpture figurine workshop with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 4th August 2021

£75

Come along and create a stunning figure sculpture. You will be provided with a plaster head so you do not need any previous skills to create something stunning! Use the draping of fabric combined with the unique properties of Powertex, a universal medium and fabric hardened to create a stunning figurine. During the workshop you will learn to create and armature, sculpt your figurine and finish with a bronze effect. The workshop is over a full day, with an hour lunch break for drying time. Here’s some things you should...

Come along and create a stunning figure sculpture. You will be provided with a plaster head so you do not need any previous skills to create something stunning! Use the...

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Powertex sheep sculpture with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 4th August 2021

£75

Join us in this unusual workshop to create a stunning sheep sculpture. Using plastic bottles to make the armature this is a fantastic way to get recycling! We will use a variety of products and techniques to create this unusual layered cracking technique. These sculptures will be weatherproof and suitable for outdoor use. Powertex is a little known, but fantastic medium and in this workshop we will use it with a range of products to create different effects. Suitable for any level of experience. We will use; Powertex Stone art...

Join us in this unusual workshop to create a stunning sheep sculpture. Using plastic bottles to make the armature this is a fantastic way to get recycling! We will use...

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Powertex tryptich artwork with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 4th August 2021

£45

Come along and create your own triptych artwork and walk away with a finished piece to complement your home. Mixed media project using Powertex a universal medium for making sculptures, paintings, decorative objects and jewellery with expert tuition from Rachel Pullen, certified Powertex Trainer, Levels 1, 2 and 3. ​You will learn lots of tips & techniques throughout the courses to enable you to continue with your own Powertex projects at home. Where possible, we aim to use recycled materials & found object in our workshops. If you have a...

Come along and create your own triptych artwork and walk away with a finished piece to complement your home. Mixed media project using Powertex a universal medium for making sculptures,...

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Private sewing course with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 4th August 2021

£25

For students who would prefer private classes or who would like to complete a specific project. Private classes can be booked in at a time to suit you and are charged per hour. For complete beginners please book 2-3hrs for first session. To discuss a project that you would like to work on and get an estimate of time needed please message me before booking. Examples of private classes include; Beginner's introduction to sewing Complete a project of your choice Make a dress including pattern alteration to fit Memory cushion...

For students who would prefer private classes or who would like to complete a specific project. Private classes can be booked in at a time to suit you and are...

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Pyjama bottoms workshop with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 28th August 2021

£45

Come along and make a pair of comfy PJ bottoms for yourself or for a loved one! This workshop is perfect for beginners and those wanting an introduction to using commercial patterns - you will learn how to construct, finish seams professionally and hem. Lots of tips along the way in a fun and relaxed class. This is a Flexitime class, which means the teacher can run this class around your schedule. You need to be a group of 2 I need 1 day notice I am available any day

Come along and make a pair of comfy PJ bottoms for yourself or for a loved one! This workshop is perfect for beginners and those wanting an introduction to using...

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Sew an origami box with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 18th September 2021

£45

Join us to make a beautiful fabric origami box. Aimed at beginner sewers who have very basic knowledge of the sewing machine and want to improve your sewing skills. During this workshop we build on the skills learned in our beginner's workshop and look at a variety of construction techniques: Fabric selection Cutting Fabric Sewing straight lines Using seam allowance Using Interfacing Button holes Finishing techniques. This is a Flexitime class, which means the teacher can run this class around your schedule. You need to be a group of 1...

Join us to make a beautiful fabric origami box. Aimed at beginner sewers who have very basic knowledge of the sewing machine and want to improve your sewing skills. During...

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Sewing machine masterclass with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 11th September 2021

£45

A complete introduction to sewing on a machine. We will cover threading, overview of stitches, seams, hemming and loads of useful tips. Get to know your sewing machine. We will cover threading, overview of stitches, and basic maintenance. There will be lots of time for you to practice and build your confidence before we start our project to make a tote bag. Walk away with a reusable shopping bag and lots of inspiration to use your new skills! Sewing machines are provided for all students but you are welcome to...

A complete introduction to sewing on a machine. We will cover threading, overview of stitches, seams, hemming and loads of useful tips. Get to know your sewing machine. We will...

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Successful Sewing Secrets

Online on-demand course

£67

Join Our Course Successful Sewing Secrets and Kickstart your Sewing Confidence In Just 4 Weeks! We’ll show you exactly how to unlock your creative potential! WOULD YOU LOVE TO GET CREATIVE, MAKE BEAUTIFUL GIFTS AND UPCYCLE OLD GARMENTS- BUT JUST DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START? THEN THIS IS THE COURSE FOR YOU! Join Craft My Day's 'SUCCESSFUL SEWING SECRETS' and get complete access to all the course materials from our much loved physical course at a fraction of the price! Make use of your Sewing Machine instead of it gathering...

Join Our Course Successful Sewing Secrets and Kickstart your Sewing Confidence In Just 4 Weeks! We’ll show you exactly how to unlock your creative potential! WOULD YOU LOVE TO GET...

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Wire wrapping bracelet workshop with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 29th September 2021

£45

This course is suitable for beginners and for those with some experience in jewellery making. If new to jewellery making this course will provide you with the knowledge and confidence which will help you expand on your skills in create stunning and quality pieces of jewellery. Learning the simple art of wire wrapping can be applied to so many aspects in jewellery design and creates a more professional finish to your work. Your tutor will be Mandy from Posey & Pearls who has many years experience in jewellery design and...

This course is suitable for beginners and for those with some experience in jewellery making. If new to jewellery making this course will provide you with the knowledge and confidence...

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Wire wrapping leaves and trees with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 6th October 2021

£45

This class is suitable for beginners and intermediates wanting to learn how to design, create and make beautiful nature inspired designs. Your tutor will be Mandy from Posey & Pearls who has many years of experience in jewellery design and teaching. Lesson content Design, make and learn how to construct your very own one-of-a-kind beautiful delicate piece of jewellery. Learn about the different types of wire needed to create leaves and wire branches. How to construct a leaf using Miyuki seed beads. How to construct various sized branches using wire,...

This class is suitable for beginners and intermediates wanting to learn how to design, create and make beautiful nature inspired designs. Your tutor will be Mandy from Posey & Pearls...

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Zero to sewing Hero - Make a skirt

Online on-demand course

£47

Zero to Sewing Hero! Introduction to dressmaking Make a beautifully fitting skirt in this 3 week course! We’ll cover everything you need to know to and guide you step by step! Take your sewing to the next level and embark on a journey into dressmaking! Learn all about commercial patterns and how to alter them. Learn construction methods, fitting and how to get a professional finish to your garments. The course is delivered in bite size lessons to watch and follow at your own pace. Each week you will gain...

Zero to Sewing Hero! Introduction to dressmaking Make a beautifully fitting skirt in this 3 week course! We’ll cover everything you need to know to and guide you step by...

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Zip cushion with piping workshop with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 4th September 2021

£45

Learn to make cushions with zip fastening and piping to create a stylish bespoke look. Cushions are a great beginner's sewing project, but many people are put off because they are scared of the zips! During this workshop you will learn to insert a zip with confidence, and finish your beautiful cushion with piping, to create a really stylish finish to brighten up your home. The small group workshops at 'Craft My Day' mean you get all the help and personal assistance you require, in a relaxed and fun environment.

Learn to make cushions with zip fastening and piping to create a stylish bespoke look. Cushions are a great beginner's sewing project, but many people are put off because they...