Workshops | dombeyanddaughter

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At Dombey & Daughter, we want to teach you. We want to impart real knowledge of the kind that bestows real independence, as well as a fascinating and fulfilling journey. With our craft workshops, we hope to create new crafters and advance existing ones to a higher level. Assistance to the student will be available throughout the course, which will generally run over a series of weeks and will include the option for flexibility for those of you with busy schedules. A proper teaset, a coffee-maker and cake will be on hand to ease things along.

As the workshops are just being introduced in the week starting 12th May 2014, there can be an element of flexibility regarding dates and times! To discuss your requirements, please contact Samantha on 07887 698456, email at dombeyanddaughter@outlook.com or visit our Facebook page. Alternatively, just pop in at 26 High Street to chat about your needs - a friendly welcome and a cup of tea await you.

Introduction to hand knitting - 6 week course

In this in-depth course, you will go from total beginner to intermediate level in the art of hand knitting, taking in knit and purl stitch, ribbing, shaping, making-up techniques and pattern reading, as well as making a small piece of your choice. Materials - 100g of pure double knitting wool, 100g of acrylic double knitting yarn and a pair of bamboo 4.5mm needles, as well as in-class handouts - are included in the cost, as is the guarantee of ongoing one-to-one support in person, by phone, by text and via email for the duration of the course, which is six weeks. An extensive library of vintage and modern patterns and textbooks will also be made available to each student. Only five places will be available on each course; booking is required. The full six week course costs £60.

Introduction to Crochet - 6 week course

Learn to crochet confidently and create beautiful projects with this comprehensive course. You will learn the fundamental crochet stitches, shaping, decorative stitches, making-up techniques and pattern reading, as well as making a small piece of your choice. Materials - 100g of pure double knitting wool, 100g of acrylic double knitting yarn and a bamboo 4.5mm crochet hook, as well as in-class handouts - are included in the cost, as is the guarantee of ongoing one-to-one support in person, by phone, by text and via email for the duration of the course, which is six weeks. An extensive library of vintage and modern patterns and textbooks will also be made available to each student. Only five places will be available on each course; booking is required. The full six week course costs £60.

Introduction to Machine Knitting - 1 day workshop

This largely-forgotten art is enjoying a resurgence in popularity, but with serviceable domestic knitting machines available on eBay and from a few trusted UK dealers retailing at prices of up to £300, it can be a big decision to purchase your own machine. Or perhaps you've recovered, salvaged or inherited a machine and have little or dim knowledge of how to use it. For £60 you can spend a day of one-to-one tuition with a qualified machine knitting teacher, who will teach you the basics of machine knitting, familiarity and maintenance as well as providing guidance for buying your first machine or improving one you have already. You will also machine knit a miniature sweater; all materials will be provided as will a light lunch in addition to our usual refreshments. A basic knowledge of hand knitting is required for this course and prior confirmed booking of two weeks is essential. The day's workshop costs £60.