Fair Isle knitting is a knitting technique used to create pictures or images within your knitting using different colours (this is also known as “stranded colour work knitting”). In this workshop you will learn two-colour fair isle and how to knit a summery flower design.
The flower design is a very popular design to knit in fair isle and this is what you will be knitting up whilst learning how to knit fair isle. Once you’ve learnt the technique you will be able to follow any fair isle pattern or chart without a hitch! Fair isle will no longer seem impossible.
In this live online class you will make a cute little fair isle sachet. Enough yarn is supplied in your kit to make one sachet. Fill with some lavender for a lovely smelly item or just hang it somewhere in your home for a handmade touch.
Intermediate - You must be able to knit and purl comfortably
Duration:
2 hours
What is in the Kit:
There are two options to choose from. You can choose to receive a full kit that contains:
- A set of DPNS knitting needles
- Yarn in contrasting colours
- A printout of the handout
- An individually wrapped Tea-pigs teabag because what's crafting without tea, when you're called Tea and Crafting!
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Our beginner’s workshop in modern calligraphy is a one-off calligraphy course that will teach you everything you need to know starting right at the basics. This course is designed to equip you with the fundamentals needed to create stunning lettering.
You will learn about the tools of calligraphy and technique, learning how to write each calligraphy letter. This is also perfect for brides to be wanting to use calligraphy on their wedding stationery or just anyone wanting to learn to write beautifully.
If you are left handed this is no problem, just let us know in the "order notes" so we can provide you with a different pen to hold the nib.
Have you seen our Christmas Special themed Calligraphy workshop? Take a look here.
If you are just starting out or are looking for hands-on tips and techniques to improve your beginner’s hand, this workshops is perfect for you!
Beginners
Duration:
2.5 hours
Do I Need to Bring Anything:
Nothing at all. You will be given take home pack, that consists of:
1 oblique pen holder
1 nib
1 pot of black ink
Take home sheets with the full alphabet and plenty of practice sheets
All our workshops include unlimited tea, coffee and we always have plenty of cake on offer at every workshop and vegan friendly biscuits. If you require gluten free sweet treats please let us know!
If you're shopping for someone else but not sure what to give them ... why not treat them to a Tea & Crafting gift voucher. Our vouchers can be used on any workshop across the site and are automatically delivered by email with instructions to redeem them at checkout. Vouchers are valid for 12 months (however classes can be booked for a date that is beyond the 12 month period). We know that sometimes gift cards are bought with a workshop in mind, however in the event that the workshop ceases to run, you will not be eligible for a refund. However we have an extensive range of workshops and are always adding so we hope that something tempts you!
We now have the option of a physical gift card! Please let us know that you'd like one of these at the time of booking, if we don't get a message we will assume you prefer to send your voucher via email. Also please bear in mind that the last day for Christmas posting is 19th of December.
Embroidery has come a long way since Jane Austin’s heroines would sit and sew in the drawing room – we’ve brought the pastime back with our own modern take on the original. Our beginners embroidery classes in London give you all the basic techniques you will need to continue this therapeutic craft at home.
Our beginners embroidery workshops teach you five popular stitches including back stitch, satin stitch, straight stitch and the French knot. You’ll be able to choose a fun design (or a drawing of your own) to embroider yourself using all the new skills you have learnt.
Your embroidery design will stay in the hoop and you can hang it on the wall for show! Once you’ve mastered the skill, you can try napkins, sheets, pillowcases… In fact, there won’t be a soft furnishing in your house left unadorned!
Beginners
Duration:
2 hours
Do I Need to Bring Anything:
No you don't, we provide you with your own embroidery hoop to keep, an embroidery needle and floss for your design as well as the fabric.
All our workshops include unlimited tea, coffee and we always have plenty of cake on offer at every workshop and vegan friendly biscuits. If you require gluten free sweet treats please let us know!
If you can't take an in-person class why not try this class as a live and interactive online class? More info here.
After over two and a half hours of knitting and knattering, you'll feel like a pro; you’ll have learned all the basics including knit and purl stitch, how to cast on and cast off, stocking stitch and garter stitch. Keep your new-found skills topped up at home using your take away kit of knitting needles, yarn and a 'how to' guide.
Do have a look at our other Beginners Knitting workshop where you learn how to knit as well as knitting up an actual project at the same time. More information here.
Level:Beginners
Duration:
2.5 hours
Do I Need to Bring Anything:
No, we give you everything you need to start knitting - you kit includes a pair of knitting needles, yarn, and take home instructions.
All our workshops include unlimited tea, coffee and we always have plenty of cake on offer at every workshop and vegan friendly biscuits. If you require gluten free sweet treats please let us know!
If you can't take an in-person class why not try this class as a live and interactive online class? More info here.
