Craft my Day

This 4 week course is perfect if you are interested in learning to make your own clothes. Starting with a 'get to know your machine' workshop, we will cover all the basics of the sewing machine, from threading to maintenance with lots of top tips. During this first session you will sew a reusable shopping bag and really build your confidence on the sewing machine. From week 2 we look at using and altering commercial...

A three hour introductory session with Craft my Day - get to know your machine! A complete introduction to sewing on a machine with loads of tips, walk away with a shopping bag you made yourself and lots of confidence to carry on sewing. 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....

3 hour Chalk painting workshop in London - learn how to revamp something old into something completely new and unique! 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...

We run monthly crochet workshops, suitable for beginner's and intermediate/advanced. Come along to our small group class to get personalized attention whether you are a beginner, just started out and having difficulties or you feel you want to progress experimenting with different stitches or arimuguri and those who would like to progress reading patterns or have specific difficulties they would like help with from our fantastic Crochet tutor. Here at 'Craft my Day' we run...

Amaze yourself by using the draping qualities of fabric to create a stunning statue. You will be provided with a base, and plaster head so no sculpting skills or experience are necessary! During the day we will cover; - Building an armature - Choosing a head, and style for your sculpture - Sculpting with Powertex and fabric to layer and create your design - Finishing with dry brush painting techniques

Beading basics workshop Come and try making your own beaded jewellery. Learn to use findings and the correct tools to make a beautiful bracelet and matching earings. Gain all the skills needed to go on and make your own necklaces and jewellery at home. All materials and tools and refreshments will be provided. Here at 'Craft my Day' we run small group workshops and short courses, in a studio environment. The classes are very relaxed...

3 hour introduction to mosaic course with Craft my Day, London - suitable for beginners. 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...

Learn to make a lined pencil or triple pleat curtain, with heading tape, so you can make your own made to measure curtains at a fraction of the cost! During the three hour workshop we will cover; Measuring your Window Types of Headings Fabric calculations Make a sample lined curtain. Here at 'Craft my Day' we run small group workshops so you get lots of personal attention. The classes are very relaxed and fun, whilst...

Create a stunning piece of Triptych art using recycled materials & Powertex products. This 3 board mixed media artwork will make a statement in any space and can be created in a variety of colourways. This is a fantastic workshop to students new to Powertex and will look at cracking techniques and using Bister natural coulours. Powertex is a textile hardener which is used as a sculpting medium for making sculptures, paintings, decorative objects and...