Create your own unique weatherproof Funky Gnome.
The finished look is up to you - using recycled materials, fabrics. Stone Art, moulds and Powertex. We will guide you and work alongside you.
Cost of £45 includes all materials, tuition and refreshments.
Powertex is the environmentally friendly water based textile hardener which can harden a variety of materials.
Your Funky Gnome will be ready to use outside after drying/curing inside for 3 weeks.
It can be a very messy craft but with great results. An apron and gloves will be provided but please wear old clothes that you don't mind if they might get a bit messy.
Please note that we need a minimum of 2 people to be able to run this workshop, This workshop will take place in our upstairs studio (if stairs are a problem, please speak to us).
Booking is essential, spaces are limited, a £10 non-refundable (but transferable) deposit will secure your place. Please either pop into the studio or give us a ring on 01386 304878 to book.
Prefer to pay your deposit online? Click the link below and pay by card
Please see our Workshop terms and conditions pinned to the top of our page
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2025-08-31 10:00 - 2025-08-31 15:00Create your own unique Stone Art tea cup.
The finished look is up to you - using a china tea bup, recycled materials, Stone Art, moulds and Powertex. We will guide you and work alongside you.
Cost of £45 includes all materials, tuition and refreshments.
Powertex is the environmentally friendly water based textile hardener which can harden a variety of materials
It can be a very messy craft but with great results. An apron and gloves will be provided but please wear old clothes that you don't mind if they might get a bit messy.
Please note that we need a minimum of 2 people to be able to run this workshop, The workshop will take place in our upstairs studio (if stairs are a problem, please speak to us).
Booking is essential, spaces are limited, a £10 non-refundable (but transferable) deposit will secure your place. Please either pop into the studio or give us a ring on 01386 304878 to book.
Prefer to pay your deposit online? Click the link below and pay by card
Please see our Workshop terms and conditions pinned to the top of our page
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2025-09-03 18:30 - 2025-09-03 20:30“Knitting is calming, relaxing, and keeps us centred because of its repetitive movements, which can help prevent and manage stress, pain and depression, which in turn strengthens the body’s immune system”The total course is for five weeks, two hours per night, per week. Over the period of the five weeks you will learn the basics of knitting, to include:How to hold the needles
Casting on and off
Garter stitch
Stocking stitch
Increasing and decreasing
You will also learn how to follow a pattern.Once these skills have been gained, this will enable you to progress to intermediate/advanced level where you will learn to work with more complicated patterns.During the weeks you will knit a hat, headband or a cowl together with a brooch (styles will vary).Dates:
Week 1 - Wednesday 13th August
Week 2 - Wednesday 20th August
Week 3 - Wednesday 27th August
Week 4 - Wednesday 3rd September
Week 5 - Wednesday 10th SeptemberTime: 6.30pm-8.30pmCost: £120 (includes full tuition, needles, yarn and typed instructions)Non refundable (but transferable) deposit of £20 on booking and balance due on first session. The deposit can be paid by card over the phone on 01386 304878, by bank transfer or pop into the studio at 18 Vine Mews, Vine Street, Evesham, WR11 4RE.We are just off Waitrose car park, so parking in the evening is very convenient and easy.Minimum numbers 2 and maximum 6Annie has been knitting for over 45 years, self-taught originally knitting for family and friends, but now her own work is much in demand as commissions. She knits for a variety of charities including Breast Cancer and Help the Heroes. She has run classes at Evesham College for the past five years, offering a relaxed informal style of learning with the focus on having fun. -
2025-09-10 18:30 - 2025-09-10 20:30“Knitting is calming, relaxing, and keeps us centred because of its repetitive movements, which can help prevent and manage stress, pain and depression, which in turn strengthens the body’s immune system”The total course is for five weeks, two hours per night, per week. Over the period of the five weeks you will learn the basics of knitting, to include:How to hold the needles
Casting on and off
Garter stitch
Stocking stitch
Increasing and decreasing
You will also learn how to follow a pattern.Once these skills have been gained, this will enable you to progress to intermediate/advanced level where you will learn to work with more complicated patterns.During the weeks you will knit a hat, headband or a cowl together with a brooch (styles will vary).Dates:
Week 1 - Wednesday 13th August
Week 2 - Wednesday 20th August
Week 3 - Wednesday 27th August
Week 4 - Wednesday 3rd September
Week 5 - Wednesday 10th SeptemberTime: 6.30pm-8.30pmCost: £120 (includes full tuition, needles, yarn and typed instructions)Non refundable (but transferable) deposit of £20 on booking and balance due on first session. The deposit can be paid by card over the phone on 01386 304878, by bank transfer or pop into the studio at 18 Vine Mews, Vine Street, Evesham, WR11 4RE.We are just off Waitrose car park, so parking in the evening is very convenient and easy.Minimum numbers 2 and maximum 6Annie has been knitting for over 45 years, self-taught originally knitting for family and friends, but now her own work is much in demand as commissions. She knits for a variety of charities including Breast Cancer and Help the Heroes. She has run classes at Evesham College for the past five years, offering a relaxed informal style of learning with the focus on having fun. -
2025-10-05 10:00 - 2025-10-05 14:00Create your own unique Powertex Halloween Wreath using fabrics, embellishments and Powertex on a metal ring. The design is up to you, this is very much a self led workshop, we will be on hand to offer suggestions and help and if stock allows may make one too alongside you.Once cured inside for 3 weeks, your wreath will be able to be displayed outside if wished.Cost of £35 includes all materials and tuition and refreshments/biscuits during the workshop - please note we will not be having a lunch break but you are welcome to bring a snack if you need to (no nuts or nut products due a serious allergy).Powertex is the environmentally friendly water based textile hardener which can harden a variety of materials.It can be a very messy craft but with great results. An apron and gloves will be provided but please wear old clothes.Please note that we need a minimum of 2 people to be able to run this workshop - maximum 4 people. This workshop will take place in our upstairs studio, if stairs are a problem, please speak to us as we may be able to hold it downstairs.Booking is essential, spaces are limited, a £10 non-refundable (but transferable) deposit will secure your place. Please either pop into the studio or give us a ring on 01386 304878 to book. -
2025-10-07 18:00 - 2025-10-07 20:00Introduction to Powertex - Hanging Heart plaque and a little surprise. This is a great taster session, you will learn a range of different techniques, suitable for beginners, before going onto anything larger or more intricate.Create your own unique decorative plaque using a wooden heart, (various styles available) as a base and upcycling scrap materials and embellishments.Cost of £20 includes all materials, tuition and refreshments on the night.Powertex is the environmentally friendly water based textile hardener which can harden a variety of materials with many uses.It can be a very messy craft but very addictive with great results. An apron and gloves will be provided, please wear old clothes.A £10 non refundable (but transferable) deposit will secure your place, spaces are limited. Please either pop into the studio to book or give us a ring on 01386 304878.Please note that we need 2 people minimum to be able to run this workshop and it will take place in our upstairs workshop.For full workshop terms and conditions please see the Powertex section of our website or the pinned post at the top of our page. -
2025-11-23 10:00 - 2025-11-23 16:00Create your own unique Powertex Christmas Wreath using fabrics, embellishments and Powertex. A variety of colours are available, the wreath shown is an example only, you will be able to create your own design using the materials provided..Cost of £65 includes all materials and tuition and refreshments during the workshop. Please bring a packed lunch (no nuts due to a serious allergy).Powertex is the environmentally friendly water based textile hardener which can harden a variety of materials.It can be a very messy craft but with great results. An apron and gloves will be provided but please wear old clothes.Please note that we need a minimum of 2 people to be able to run this workshop.Booking is essential, spaces are limited, a £10 non-refundable (but transferable) deposit will secure your place. Please either pop into the studio or give us a ring on 01386 304878 to book.