Description
Join an engaging crochet and knitting class in Eastbourne and dive into the art of crochet even if you've never done it before. Over four weeks, you will learn the basic stitches and techniques in a small class setting, ensuring individual attention and guidance from award winning designer Kate McCully Week 1: Getting Started - Learn how to hold your hook and yarn - Master your first 4 stitches - Start your stitch sample swatch - Crochet your very first traditional granny square Week 2: Building Skills - Practice and perfect the previous week's stitches - Learn new stitches - Introduction to reading crochet patterns and stitch abbreviations - Join your granny squares together Week 3: Going in Circles - Crochet a circle in two different ways - Learn how to change colours cleanly - Troubleshoot common issues - Try out a new pattern or one from the shop Week 4: Bringing It All Together - Expand on all that you've learned - Receive guidance on your chosen projects - Time for creativity, questions, and finishing touches All materials will be provided in the class, and you can even bring along your own yarn or patterns if you wish. The experienced tutor, Kate McCully, an award-winning crochet designer and author, will be there to guide you through the process and ensure you feel supported throughout the workshop. Don't worry about your skill level; this class is perfect for beginners. At the end of the crochet course, you will not only take home newfound skills but also any beautiful creations you've made. This immersive experience will leave you feeling accomplished and inspired to continue your crochet journey. And remember, age 14 and above are welcome to join this exciting activity. About you tutor - Kate McCully Kate is an award winning crochet designer, author and experienced crochet workshop tutor. She creates patterns and kits under the name Make Me Roar and write patterns regularly for Magazine and yarn companies. You can see some of Kate’s amigurumi crochet work on display in the window. Yes, that Kate, winner of Channel 4’s Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas. Ask her. She’s humble, but not that humble!
What's included in the price?
Everything will be provided, you may bring a pattern to lear how to read it or use one of ours.
Duration
1½ hours
Cancellation policy
Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Hi, we're Kate and Martin McCully, the husband and wife duo behind Maker Studio. With backgrounds in design, craft, and creative direction, we created this space to be a colourful hub for the local community. I’m Kate, an award-winning crochet designer and author of Crochet at Work and the person behind Make Me Roar. You might’ve even seen me win Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas on Channel 4 with my hand-stitched reindeer, Ruben. At Maker Studio, you’ll find a curated mix of modern craft supplies, tools and kits, from yarn by Rico and Stylecraft to gorgeous embroidery threads and kits from brilliant UK makers like Cotton Twist, The Left Hookery, and more. My own crochet kits are all designed here in Eastbourne and are on the shelves too. We don’t just sell supplies we host weekly workshops in everything from beginner crochet and lino printing to creative writing and still life drawing. There are evening and weekend sessions, as well as family-friendly activities and holiday clubs for kids. Our in-studio coffee bar serves incredible coffee from Extract Coffee Roasters and rich vegan hot chocolate from Islands Chocolate. Pop in for a drink, work on a project or try one of our quick Make and Take crafts. Every Thursday, we host a free Meet and Make – a laid-back session for local crafters to get together, share ideas and get making. Come in, have a coffee and make something. We’d love to see you.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Suitable for beginners
FAQs
We serve our delicious coffee & hot drinks all day. Take out available. You can just pop in for coffee and hang out if you want, bring your latest project we'd love to see it.
Our wifi is free and fast. If you need to do bit of work grab your laptop and pop in for a coffee.
Maker Studio 52 Ocklynge Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1PR
We’re a 5-minute taxi or bus ride from Eastbourne Station, or a 15–20 minute walk through gorgeous Gildredge Park (look out for the legendary Horse Mound).
Regular buses from the town centre (routes 1, 1A, 12, or X1) stop near Waitrose or The Lamb in Old Town — just a short walk to the studio.
Taxis are easy to find at the station and cost around £5–£10.