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Workshops

Workshops

Try your hand and something new in one of our workshops. All sessions take place at our premises in King Street, Belper. A non-refundable desposit is required to secure your place. You can reserve a place via this page, and we'll be in touch with payment details and any further information.

Happy crafting!

Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

Accessibility Information: Unless otherwise listed, all our workshops take place in our upstairs work room, which is only accessible by stairs.

Getting to Grips With Amigurumi (AM)

Date: Saturday 1st November 2025

Time: 10am - 12 Noon

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Are you ready to tackle Amigurumi but don't know where to start? We have the perfect course - Getting to Grips With Amigurumi.

Choose a kit from our Pouch Pals Range:

  • Lawrence the Lama
  • Cleo the Tiger
  • Leo the Lion
  • Ralph the Tiger
  • Pete the Bunny
  • Ross the Elephant
  • Eddy the Bear
  • Popcorn the Bunny
  • Colin the Chick
  • Bridget the Giraffe
  • Chirp the Bird
  • Jimmy the Dog
  • Splashy the Whale
  • Trevor the Frog






Each kit includes all materials to complete your first Amigurumi project. By the end of the session you will be able to:

  • Read the pattern/understand American notation
  • Create the basic shapes
  • Increase & decrease stitches
  • Understand how spirals work


Note: This is not a Beginners course, you must be able to create the basic stitches - Chain, Double Crochet (Single Crochet), Half Treble (Half Double) and Treble (Double) - or have attended one of our Beginners Crochet courses.


£20 per person

Remaining Places: 3

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Getting to Grips with Amigurumi (PM)

Date: Saturday 1st November 2025

Time: 2pm - 4pm

See Details
Are you ready to tackle Amigurumi but don't know where to start? We have the perfect course - Getting to Grips With Amigurumi.

Choose a kit from our Pouch Pals Range:

  • Lawrence the Lama
  • Cleo the Tiger
  • Leo the Lion
  • Ralph the Tiger
  • Pete the Bunny
  • Ross the Elephant
  • Eddy the Bear
  • Popcorn the Bunny
  • Colin the Chick
  • Bridget the Giraffe
  • Chirp the Bird
  • Jimmy the Dog
  • Splashy the Whale
  • Trevor the Frog






Each kit includes all materials to complete your first Amigurumi project. By the end of the session you will be able to:

  • Read the pattern/understand American notation
  • Create the basic shapes
  • Increase & decrease stitches
  • Understand how spirals work


Note: This is not a Beginners course, you must be able to create the basic stitches - Chain, Double Crochet (Single Crochet), Half Treble (Half Double) and Treble (Double) - or have attended one of our Beginners Crochet courses.


£20 per person

Remaining Places: 5

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Beginners Crochet (Evening)

Date: Monday 3rd November 2025

Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm

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Please note: This course takes place over two sessions.

Want to learn how to crochet but not sure where to start? This course, which takes place over 2 x 2 hour sessions, will show you the basics.
Includes all materials to make your first project, a granny square blanket:
  • Yarn
  • Crochet hook
  • Pattern
  • Printed guide
Session 1: Monday 03/11/2025 6.30pm - 8.30pm

Session 2: Monday 10/11/2025 6.30pm - 8.30pm



Cost: £37.50 per person (includes all materials)

A Non-refundable deposit of £5 per person is required to secure a place.
Please come into the shop at least one week before the first session to choose your yarn.

Remaining Places: 5

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Getting to Grips with Amigurumi (Evening)

Date: Tuesday 4th November 2025

Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm

Are you ready to tackle Amigurumi but don't know where to start? We have the perfect course - Getting to Grips With Amigurumi.

Choose a kit from our Pouch Pals Range:

  • Lawrence the Lama
  • Cleo the Tiger
  • Leo the Lion
  • Ralph the Tiger
  • Pete the Bunny
  • Ross the Elephant
  • Eddy the Bear
  • Popcorn the Bunny
  • Colin the Chick
  • Bridget the Giraffe
  • Chirp the Bird
  • Jimmy the Dog
  • Splashy the Whale
  • Trevor the Frog






Each kit includes all materials to complete your first Amigurumi project. By the end of the session you will be able to:

  • Read the pattern/understand American notation
  • Create the basic shapes
  • Increase & decrease stitches
  • Understand how spirals work


Note: This is not a Beginners course, you must be able to create the basic stitches - Chain, Double Crochet (Single Crochet), Half Treble (Half Double) and Treble (Double) - or have attended one of our Beginners Crochet courses.


£20 per person

Remaining Places: 0

Fully booked

Beginners Crochet (Evening)

Date: Thursday 6th November 2025

Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm

See Details
Please note: This course takes place over two sessions.

Want to learn how to crochet but not sure where to start? This course, which takes place over 2 x 2 hour sessions, will show you the basics.
Includes all materials to make your first project, a granny square blanket:
  • Yarn
  • Crochet hook
  • Pattern
  • Printed guide
Session 1: Thursday 06/11/2025 6.30pm - 8.30pm

Session 2: Thursday 13/11/2025 6.30pm - 8.30pm


Cost: £37.50 per person (includes all materials)

A Non-refundable deposit of £5 per person is required to secure a place.
Please come into the shop at least one week before the first session to choose your yarn.

Remaining Places: 6

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Beyond the Granny Square (AM)

Date: Saturday 8th November 2025

Time: 10am - 12 Noon

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Note: This course takes place over 3 sessions

Fed up of crocheting the same thing? Do patterns give you the chills?

If the answer is 'yes' then this is course for you.

Over 9 weeks (bookable in blocks of 3 dates) we will be creating 18 different patterned squares that can be sewn together to make 'vintage throw'.

This course should help you to:

  • Gain confidence reading both written and diagram patterns
  • Develop understanding of how patterns work
  • Understand how patterns can be used in both rounds and rows


You will need to bring your own hook and yarn (50-100g per session)


Note: This is not a Beginners course, you must be able to create the basic stitches - Chain, Double Crochet (Single Crochet), Half Treble (Half Double) and Treble (Double) - or have attended one of our Beginners Crochet courses.

Dates:
  • Session 1: Saturday 08/11/2025 10am - 12 Noon
  • Session 2: Saturday 15/11/2025 10am - 12 Noon
  • Session 3: Saturday 22/11/2025 10am - 12 Noon

    • Cost: £20

Remaining Places: 5

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Beginners Crochet (PM)

Date: Saturday 8th November 2025

Time: 2pm - 4pm

See Details
Please note: This course takes place over two sessions.

Want to learn how to crochet but not sure where to start? This course, which takes place over 2 x 2 hour sessions, will show you the basics.
Includes all materials to make your first project, a granny square blanket:
  • Yarn
  • Crochet hook
  • Pattern
  • Printed guide
Session 1: Saturday 08/11/2025 2pm - 4pm

Session 2: Saturday 15/11/2025 2pm - 4pm



Cost: £37.50 per person (includes all materials)

A Non-refundable deposit of £5 per person is required to secure a place.
Please come into the shop at least one week before the first session to choose your yarn.

Remaining Places: 3

Book a Place

Beginners Crochet (PM)

Date: Monday 10th November 2025

Time: 2pm - 4pm

Please note: This course takes place over two sessions.

Want to learn how to crochet but not sure where to start? This course, which takes place over 2 x 2 hour sessions, will show you the basics.
Includes all materials to make your first project, a granny square blanket:
  • Yarn
  • Crochet hook
  • Pattern
  • Printed guide
Session 1: Monday 10/11/2025 2pm - 4pm

Session 2: Monday 17/11/2025 2pm - 4pm


Cost: £37.50 per person (includes all materials)

A Non-refundable deposit of £5 per person is required to secure a place.
Please come into the shop at least one week before the first session to choose your yarn.

Remaining Places: 0

Fully booked

Beginners Crochet (Evening)

Date: Monday 17th November 2025

Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm

See Details
Please note: This course takes place over two sessions.

Want to learn how to crochet but not sure where to start? This course, which takes place over 2 x 2 hour sessions, will show you the basics.
Includes all materials to make your first project, a granny square blanket:
  • Yarn
  • Crochet hook
  • Pattern
  • Printed guide
Session 1: Monday 17/11/2025 6.30pm - 8.30pm

Session 2: Monday 24/11/2025 6.30pm - 8.30pm


Cost: £37.50 per person (includes all materials)

A Non-refundable deposit of £5 per person is required to secure a place.
Please come into the shop at least one week before the first session to choose your yarn.

Remaining Places: 6

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Getting to Grips with Amigurumi (Evening)

Date: Tuesday 18th November 2025

Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm

See Details
Are you ready to tackle Amigurumi but don't know where to start? We have the perfect course - Getting to Grips With Amigurumi.

Choose a kit from our Pouch Pals Range:

  • Lawrence the Lama
  • Cleo the Tiger
  • Leo the Lion
  • Ralph the Tiger
  • Pete the Bunny
  • Ross the Elephant
  • Eddy the Bear
  • Popcorn the Bunny
  • Colin the Chick
  • Bridget the Giraffe
  • Chirp the Bird
  • Jimmy the Dog
  • Splashy the Whale
  • Trevor the Frog






Each kit includes all materials to complete your first Amigurumi project. By the end of the session you will be able to:

  • Read the pattern/understand American notation
  • Create the basic shapes
  • Increase & decrease stitches
  • Understand how spirals work


Note: This is not a Beginners course, you must be able to create the basic stitches - Chain, Double Crochet (Single Crochet), Half Treble (Half Double) and Treble (Double) - or have attended one of our Beginners Crochet courses.


£20 per person

Remaining Places: 6

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Beginners Crochet (Evening)

Date: Thursday 20th November 2025

Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm

See Details
Please note: This course takes place over two sessions.

Want to learn how to crochet but not sure where to start? This course, which takes place over 2 x 2 hour sessions, will show you the basics.
Includes all materials to make your first project, a granny square blanket:
  • Yarn
  • Crochet hook
  • Pattern
  • Printed guide
Session 1: Thursday 20/11/2025 6.30pm - 8.30pm

Session 2: Thursday 27/11/2025 6.30pm - 8.30pm


Cost: £37.50 per person (includes all materials)

A Non-refundable deposit of £5 per person is required to secure a place.
Please come into the shop at least one week before the first session to choose your yarn.

Remaining Places: 6

Book a Place

Getting to Grips with Amigurumi (PM)

Date: Saturday 22nd November 2025

Time: 2pm - 4pm

See Details
Are you ready to tackle Amigurumi but don't know where to start? We have the perfect course - Getting to Grips With Amigurumi.

Choose a kit from our Pouch Pals Range:

  • Lawrence the Lama
  • Cleo the Tiger
  • Leo the Lion
  • Ralph the Tiger
  • Pete the Bunny
  • Ross the Elephant
  • Eddy the Bear
  • Popcorn the Bunny
  • Colin the Chick
  • Bridget the Giraffe
  • Chirp the Bird
  • Jimmy the Dog
  • Splashy the Whale
  • Trevor the Frog






Each kit includes all materials to complete your first Amigurumi project. By the end of the session you will be able to:

  • Read the pattern/understand American notation
  • Create the basic shapes
  • Increase & decrease stitches
  • Understand how spirals work


Note: This is not a Beginners course, you must be able to create the basic stitches - Chain, Double Crochet (Single Crochet), Half Treble (Half Double) and Treble (Double) - or have attended one of our Beginners Crochet courses.


£20 per person

Remaining Places: 4

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