Craft my Day

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Block print tea towel with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 27th September 2020

£25

Use beautiful hand carved wooden blocks to print on fabric and create your own tea towel designs. Great for personalised Christmas gifts! Come along to our ever popular workshop and try this simple technique using stunning hand carved blocks to create your own fabric designs. This is a hands on workshop with demonstrations and tuition in small groups. You will have time to play and test out the techniques and colours. Fabric paints are permanent and washable at up to 40 degrees. This is a Flexitime class, which means the...

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Chalk painting workshop with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 27th September 2020

£50

Chalk painting workshop - create the vintage look. Learn how to transform and update tired unloved furniture with chalk paint. You will be amazed at the transformation of your pieces and will soon become addicted to the rewards of chalk paint! Learn the basic techniques to create the vintage look and take home your own upcycled frame to treasure! Lesson content... - tuition for 5 different painting techniques including how to create the distressed shabby chic look. You will paint the techniques on a board, to take home and use...

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Crochet baby booties with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 27th September 2020

£45

Join us at our lovely studio in South west London to advance your crochet skills and make a cute pair of baby booties. This class is for intermediate students who want to progress to reading and following a pattern. You will complete a pair of the cutest baby booties in this workshop. Do you want help to progress with your crochet? If you are having a specific problem or want to progress and learn to read patterns, come along and our experienced tutor will work with you individually to move...

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Crochet beginner's level 1 granny squares workshop with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 27th September 2020

£45

Come and join our crochet workshops to create your first granny square and learn this relaxing craft. ​All materials will be included and due to our small class sizes you will have personalised expert tuition. This is a great start to your crochet journey - once you have mastered this class you can go on to repeat it to create your very own blanket, or move onto our level 2 class. Lesson content: Types of wool and sizes Starting and finishing techniques Understanding terms *How to follow a basic pattern...

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Crochet beginner's level 2 with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 27th September 2020

£45

Learn crochet. Level 2, make a scarf. Come and join our crochet workshops to create something special and learn this relaxing craft. This workshop will advance your skills and you will learn to make a beautiful scarf. Once you have completed the basic granny square in our Level 1 class you can start to move forward with your skills to create your very own scarf, perfect to keep you warm or to give as a gift. Due to our small class sizes you will have personalised expert tuition. Lesson content:...

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Decoupage coaster with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 27th September 2020

£25

In this workshop you will be gently guided into the world of decoupage by our friendly tutor. You will decoupage 2 glass coasters with beautiful napkins from our wide selection, then personalise them with initials of your choice. There will be hints and tips and guidance on how to re-create the project at home. You will finish them off by tying with a ribbon and you will have the perfect handmade gift! This is a Flexitime class, which means the teacher can run this class around your schedule. You need...

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Distress inks and oxides with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 27th September 2020

£35

During this fun workshop you will learn a variety of techniques to create stunning backgrounds for your paper crafts and mixed media projects. The workshop will concentrate on the different uses of distress inks and oxides and the effects that you can achieve. What we will cover: How do you use water with distress inks and oxides? Can you watercolour with distress inks and distress oxides? Which ink blends better? Can you emboss with distress inks and distress oxides? The differences between distress inks and distress oxides blending and ageing...

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Get to know your sewing machine beginner's workshop with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 27th September 2020

£35

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! This is a Flexitime class, which means the teacher can run this...

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Glass fusing beginner's with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 27th September 2020

£65

You will be able to make tree ornaments and a free standing candle curve. 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. You will learn: How to use the equipment provided to cut your glass. About different glass decorating methods. About the glass fusing process. About workshop health and safety. How to make an additional small piece with your practice glass, either a...

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Jewellery taster workshop with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 27th September 2020

£5

Fancy giving jewellery making a go but don't want to commit to a workshop just yet? Then come along to our 30 minute jewellery taster session where you will learn to make your very own earrings and get hands on learning basic techniques! Let us inspire you to delve into the therapeutic and creative world of Jewellery, once hooked we invite you onto our selection of popular jewellery workshops. During this workshop you will create a beautiful pair of drop earrings.

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Learn the therapeutic art of hand embroidery with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 27th September 2020

£45

Come along to Craft My Day and learn the therapeutic art of hand embroidery. We have teamed up with the talented Hawthorne Handmade who has created gorgeous embroidery kits which we will be using in class. During workshop you will learn at least 5 different stitches. We will cover the basics in class to give you the confidence to finish the piece at home. there will be a range of designs to choose from including unicorns, polar bears and rabbits. Suitable for beginners. This is a Flexitime class, which means...

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Lined curtain workshop with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 27th September 2020

£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...

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Lino printing workshop with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 27th September 2020

£45

Print your own homemade stationery. Come along and discover how to handprint your own designs to create beautiful lino prints suitable for greetings cards, stationery, gift tags or for framing. In this course, you will learn how to carve into lino then use hand printing methods to print your own design. The aim of the workshop is to have fun and experiment using different coloured inks and papers and then print onto book pages and maps to create unique prints. The course is suitable for beginners, all you need to...

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Macramé plant holder with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 27th September 2020

£35

Learn how to make a kitsch macramé plant hanger. Macramé is back! If you are into interior design you only have to look at the high street to see all kinds of this gorgeous textile art and understand why it's having a renaissance. Macramé is simply knots created with rope to create decorative and also functional pieces of art. It's an addictive craft that shows you instant results in a couple of hours and the best thing about it is that anyone can do it! We will teach you the...

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Macrame taster session - macrame key chain with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 27th September 2020

£5

Fancy giving macramé a go but don't want to commit to a workshop just yet? Then come along to our 30 minute macramé taster session where you will learn a couple of macramé knots and take home your own handmade macramé keychain. Let us inspire you to delve into the therapeutic and creative world of macramé. You need to be a group of 4. I need 1 day notice. I am only available on Monday, Friday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday.

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Macramé wall hanging with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 27th September 2020

£45

Come and learn how to make this retro macramé wall hanging. Ideal for beginners. Macramé is back! If you are into interior design you only have to look at the high street to see all kinds of this gorgeous textile art and understand why it's having a renaissance. Macramé is simply knots created with rope to create decorative and also functional pieces of art. It's an addictive craft that shows you instant results in a couple of hours and the best thing about it is that anyone can do it!...

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Make a lined make-up bag with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 27th September 2020

£35

Here at 'Craft my Day' we run small group workshops and short courses, in a studio environment. The classes are very relaxed and fun, whilst giving you real skills and confidence. In this workshop you will learn how to make a fully lined square bottomed make up bag. We will cover sewing zips, fitting a lining, finishing off professionally and include lots of sewing tips. Make a beautiful fully lined make-up bag - great for gifts! This is a Flexitime class, which means the teacher can run this class around...

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Make your own bath bombs with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 27th September 2020

£25

Join us in a fun filled workshop to make your own bath bombs. Bath bombs are such a luxury and so simple to make! Join this fun filled workshop and learn how to make your own set of bath bombs - experiment with colours and scents. Finished with your very own bags and tags, these homemade bath fizzies will make fantastic gifts. During this 2hr workshop you will create at least 4 bath bomb designs. Ingredients used: Bicarbonate of Soda, Epsom Salts, Citric Acid, Food Colouring, Essential Oils, Olive Oil,...

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Make your own beaded jewellery with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 27th September 2020

£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...

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Make your own Roman blinds with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 27th September 2020

£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...

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Mosaic workshop with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 27th September 2020

£45

New to mosaics, then this is the course for you. The aim of the workshop is to teach you how to cut, stick and grout glass mosaic tiles and leave for home with your own handmade mosaic. You can choose from a variety of shapes to mosaic including birds, dragonflies, hearts, butterflies and owls and decorate them with beautiful glass, mirror and china. The workshop is completely hands-on with help and demonstrations through-out. The course is led by Tiffany Gregory who just loves all things creative; mosaic, sewing, printing to...

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Name mandala workshop with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 27th September 2020

£25

Learn how to design a mandala using your own name! In this class you’ll learn how to create your own unique mandala using your name. Drawing and colouring a mandala can be an enriching personal experience in which you look inside yourself and find the shapes, colours and patterns to represent anything from your current state of mind to a wish to celebrate yourself. You’ll use basic tools – paper, pencil, ruler, compass, protractor, pen and colouring pencils – to create something that will be altogether unique and special. After...

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Needle felting workshop with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 27th September 2020

£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...

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Paper craft - card workshop with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 27th September 2020

£20

Join us for some paper craft fun at our lovely Craft My Day studio in Worcester Park! Card making bundle making 4-6 handmade cards made at your own pace, using die cuts, punches and rubber stamps and a variety of inking techniques. You will learn of 3 different folds of greeting cards, rubber stamping, matting and layering using paper trimmers and various stamping up punches and other embellishments to give your projects a professional finish. The art of paper craft has grown in popularity over the last few years and...

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Powertex animal artwork with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 27th September 2020

£45

In this creative workshop you will use Powertex to create a mixed media work of art. This hollow 3 dimensional design will be animal inspired but will allow you to follow your own vision to create a stunning finished piece to take home! Never heard of Powertex? 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...

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Powertex garden gnome workshop with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 27th September 2020

£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...

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Powertex highland cow sculpture with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 27th September 2020

£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...

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Powertex mixed media canvas with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 27th September 2020

£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...

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Powertex mixed media taster workshop with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 27th September 2020

£25

Never heard of Powertex? Come and have some fun finding out about this unique product used to create stunning art works, mixed media projects and sculptures. This introduction may get you hooked! Powertex is a non - toxic, water based product. No experience necessary, choose from a variety of projects to make- Picture frame, mirror frame, or journal.... 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...

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Powertex sculpture figurine workshop with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 27th September 2020

£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...

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Powertex sheep sculpture with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 27th September 2020

£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...

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Powertex taster session with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 27th September 2020

£5

Have you ever heard of Powertex? Fancy giving it a go but don't want to commit to a workshop just yet? Then come along to our 30 minute taster session where you will learn to make your very fabric sculpted fridge magnet and get hands on learning basic techniques! Let us inspire you to delve into the therapeutic and creative world of Powertex - warning it is addictive! During this workshop you will create a unique fridge magnet or broach of your own design.

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Powertex tryptich artwork with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 27th September 2020

£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...

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Powertex wine goblets with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 27th September 2020

£40

Never heard of Powertex? This fantastic medium creates amazing effects! Come along and try it out for yourself in this wine goblet workshop. Your will be able to design to your own theme, whether it be a spooky Halloween goblet, a delicate sea themed wine glass or a viking inspired tankard the finished result will be truly unique and usable! 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...

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Private sewing course with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 27th September 2020

£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...

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Pyjama bottoms workshop with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 27th September 2020

£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

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Sew an origami box with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 27th September 2020

£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...

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Sewing machine - taster session with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 27th September 2020

£5

Fancy giving sewing a go but don't want to commit to a workshop just yet? Then come along to our 30 minute sewing taster session where you will learn to make your very own coaster and get to try out the sewing machine! Let us inspire you to delve into the therapeutic and creative world of sewing.

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Upcycled vintage jewellery class with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 27th September 2020

£45

Come along and create your very own one-of-a-kind piece of upcycled vintage jewellery. 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 how to take apart and fix old jewellery items to create you very own one-of-a-kind piece. Learn to use findings to create a professional finish. Lesson content Design and make your very own one-of-a-kind piece of upcycled vintage jewellery Learn how to take apart...

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Vision board workshop with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 27th September 2020

£45

What do you want to accomplish in this year? Let's live our best year yet and create the life of our dreams. I'm hosting a vision board workshop at our lovely studio in South West London, which will enable you to really understand and focus your dreams and enable your life to wonderfully change for the better! You can bet on it! What's a Vision Board? A vision board is a way to concretely see and visualise your life goals, how you want to feel each and every day. First,...

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Wire wrapping bracelet workshop with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 27th September 2020

£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...

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Wire wrapping leaves and trees with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 27th September 2020

£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,...

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Zip cushion with piping workshop with Craft My Day

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 27th September 2020

£35

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....