Description
Join crochet expert Lisa Donaldson in learning the brilliant crochet technique of amigurumi and make your own little crochet bee to take home. Throughout the two and a half hour workshop, Lisa will teach you the stitches needed, how to work using a spiral technique, and will share some of her best tips and tricks. You will also learn how to increase and decrease stitches to create the right shape, how to attach toy eyes to your projects, and how to change colours. Lisa will support you in reading a pattern and creating your first small amigurumi item to take home. You must have some basic crochet skills as this will not be taught during the workshop. You must be comfortable holding the hook and manipulating the yarn, know the double crochet stitch, and you should have undertaken some beginner projects. You don’t need to be an expert, but you are likely to find this pattern difficult as a complete beginner. The amigurumi technique originated in Japan, and is the go-to style for making crocheted toys. However, the skills you will learn in this workshop can also be used to make a range of other items, including socks and baskets. You will leave feeling more confident and with the skills needed to continue your crochet journey.
What's included in the price?
Please bring along a hook suitable for chunky-sized yarn (recommended 5mm or above). Scissors, yarn, and needles will be provided.
Duration
2½ hours
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
New Brewery Arts connects people with the hand-made, promotes the joy and fulfilment of making and celebrates the role of craft and creativity in all our lives. We've been at the heart of creativity in the Cotswolds since 1978, and as well as classes and workshops we have craft studios, exhibitions and an amazing shop which sells work by UK craftspeople.
FAQs
We really hope you don’t need to, but any changes need to be made at least 30 days in advance. No refunds are given for any cancellation made within 30 days of a class commencing. An administration fee of 10% will be made on cancellations or alterations before this time. We cannot offer a refund if you are unwell for any reason and unable to attend.
All our studios are wheelchair accessible and members of our team will be able to assist you if you require. Near the shop on the ground floor we have a disabled toilet and a lift which will allow you access around the building.
If you find it difficult to stand during a class or have any other access needs, please let us know when booking so we can make appropriate arrangements.
Unfortunately, we do not have our own designated car park, however there are plenty around Cirencester. The nearest short stay car park is The Brewery Car Park which is approximately 2 minutes away and is a council run pay and display. This car park has several disabled parking spaces too. Sheep Street Car Park is a longer stay car park 3 minutes away, it is a cashless car park facilitated by Pay by Phone. Full details of all car parks and pricing can be found on Cotswold District Council Website.
We pride ourselves on smaller class sizes, so you get plenty of help from the tutors. Maximum 8-10 students per class.
Of course, and for some classes we may ask you to do this. Please don’t worry, if this is the case it will be clearly shown on the booking pages and in your confirmation emails.
No, we ask that students either bring their own or wear clothes they are happy to get messy in.
You are welcome to bring a lidded bottle of water with you but we kindly ask that you do not bring food or drinks into the studio.
