Name: Learn Mosaic Crochet - 4 x2 hour sessions - Monday Evenings - Walton-on-Thames
Price: 90 GBP
Availability: InStock

Guildford

Creative Seamless Felt Making (GUILDFORD)
Venue: St Catherine's School, Station Road, Bramley, Nr Guildford GU5 0DF
Date: 7th June 2025
Time: 9.30 - 15.30
FEE: £ 145 / DAY (+ Cademy Fee)
*ALERT: ECT/NQT's, TRAINEE TEACHERS, TECHNICIANS & ANYONE SELF-FUNDING*
*NB: TSC give a discount for ECT/NQTs, trainee teachers and ANYONE SELF FUNDING* Please contact for information:    dawn@textileskillscentre.com



An Inspiring Practical Day Learning Seamless Felt Making with Margaret Maunder.
This workshop gives you a full day practicing and learning how textile teacher and Textile Artist Maker Margaret Maunder develops and creates her beautiful felt pieces and how you can easily do this yourself or with your students:)
We are thrilled to have Margaret join us to lead this workshop. She brings her experience both as a felt designer/maker and textiles teacher, developing this inspiring practical course, especially for teachers who are new to the Art Textiles GCSE specification and those who wish to experiment more widely with a variety of new techniques, processes and contexts. The course will explore a range of interpretations, providing the opportunity to develop ideas through the use of materials, techniques and processes. 




SEAMLESS FELT MAKING
This is a practical day working with merino wool tops to create a seamless felted bag. The course is aimed at anyone interested in learning this great technique and particularly good for Textile and Art teachers who are either new to, or experienced with textiles teaching. 
You will spend the day creating different felt samples, then learn how to create and make a felt bag with four layers around a plastic resist. The techniques taught are also good for garments and hats.
Learn and practice new and exciting skills that will enhance your teaching.
Develop felting skills which link to artists and designers.
Practice and learn how to make felt balls, cords, pre-felts and trappings.
How to card wools with brushes and a drum carder to blend colours.
Make a felt bag which has four layers, two for the design and two for the lining.
Suitable for all skill levels, even if you are a complete beginner. 
Please note: Wet felting is fun and does involve soapy bubbles, water and some elbow grease, so be prepared roll up your sleeves and get stuck in!
All felting materials and use of equipment are provided as part of the course alongside handout notes to help you continue to enjoy your chosen felt projects in future.

Light refreshments of tea, coffee & biscuits are provided. Please bring along a pack lunch, water proof apron and a camera to help you record your work stages.



*ALERT: ECT/NQT's, TRAINEE TEACHERS, TECHNICIANS & SELF-FUNDING TEACHERS *
We offer discounts for trainee teachers, technicians, and teachers who are self-funding for this course. Please contact dawn@textileskillscentre.com for more information.



What to expect on the day:
Develop samples using a range of techniques which link to artists' work.
Understand the process of felt making in relation to bonded fibers.
Learn what equipment is needed and how it can be done on a tight budget.
Understand how to develop knowledge of artists from KS2 KS3 and onwards, creating independent confident students.



What you take home:
Develop a felt bag of your own design
A variety of samples of felting techniques.
Great achievable ideas to enhance your own practice and/or teaching.
Continued professional development.
Develop samples as classroom reference which can be taught week by week to build up to a final product.
A scheme of work which links to artists in a practical way.
Links to KS4 Art & design Specifications: ‘students will be able to contextualise their research and ideas, drawing inspiration from artists and designers. Students will also evaluate the art, craft and design they study, and develop an appreciation of the impact it has on their own work and that of others
.’We aim to ‘inspire, challenge and motivate every student, no matter what their level of ability, while supporting you in developing creative and engaging lessons.’ (Art & Design spec (AQA))



What is special about the Seamless Felting Course.
The seamless bag allows you to create a final piece which involves no sewing. The techniques are adaptable to a range of products. It's a great learning environment which allows you to gain new skills and techniques, showing you how these can be incorporated in lesson plans and delivered in an inspiring and engaging way. You can ask questions direct to the course leader and network with others.




Course Developer and Leader: MARGARET MAUNDER
Margaret has 35 years' experience as a textile teacher. She has taught Art & Design Textiles at GCSE and A level with AQA and Pearson Edexcel. 
She is also an A level Art & Design moderator, Head of Textiles at St Catherines School, Bramley and has taught both Art & Design and Design Technology Textiles, her students achieving grades at GCSE 100% 7-9 and A*-B at A level. 
Margaret is a textile artist in her own right with a studio at home, where she develops her own pieces and teaches one-to-one classes and studio experiences for students.



WHAT TEACHERS HAVE SAID ABOUT TSC EVENTS:
'Superb day - so inspirational! So much covered and a LOT of new skills learnt. Thanks!!' Jessie L.
'Loads of info which was GREAT. All really useful & relevant. Brilliant starting point for newish Art & Design teacher. Thank you so much.' Rebecca F.
'A great course with lots of hands-on sampling. Great idea to hold it in a school which is much more realistic than an outside venue, gives ideas on taking creative inspiration back to the classroom'.
'Fantastic day, really useful and applicable to both Art and D&T subjects. Thanks!'



COSTS & BOOKING VIA CADEMY: £ 145 / DAY (+ Cademy Fee)
*NB: TSC give a discount for ECT/NQTs, trainee teachers and ANYONE SELF FUNDING. Please contact for information.*  
All of the Textile Skills Centre events are pre-booked and payable IN ADVANCE. The Textiles Skills Centre uses Cademy to automate the bookings via credit card and BACS. When you book you will receive by email a booking confirmation and access to your invoice. 
PLEASE NOTE your booking confirmation will be emailed to both the delegate and person purchasing. If you do not receive this confirmation, it is most commonly caused by typing your email address incorrectly, or it is in your SPAM folder. 
If you have any queries, please email us at: info@textileskillscentre.com, and include your phone number and/or email so that we can contact you easily.





Textiles Skills Centre

Textiles

Arts & Crafts

Fashion Crafts

An inspiring practical day learning textiles skills with textiles artist Nikki Parmenter.

Creative Seamless Felt Making (GUILDFORD)

General admission

Walton-on-Thames

Guided Learning &amp; Community Support for 12 Weeks Learn how to design and customize a perfect fitting sweater using DK or 4ply/fingering weight yarn. From layout and shape to color placement and professional finishing, this 12-week course will guide you through every step with personalized assistance from expert crochet tutor, Merrian. You&#39;ll also be part of a small community of crochet students, all making the sweater together over the 12 weeks. Continued Access to Resources After the 12 weeks, you&#39;ll have lifetime access to all instructional videos and materials for continued learning or should you wish to make another sweater. Course materials are hosted on my Zenler site. Win Prizes If you complete your sweater within the 12 week timeframe, you&#39;ll also be in with a chance of winning a prize! Skill Level You must be able to crochet and have confidence in making the basic crochet stitches. This is NOT a learn to crochet course.<h3 style="color: rgb(17, 17, 17); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(17, 17, 17);">Course Structure</h3><ol style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The course is running over 12 weeks, starting on Monday 22nd April and ending on Wednesday 17th July*.&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Tuition is in the form of video demonstrations and written instructions &amp; photo tutorials on my learning platform (you&#39;ll be sent login details when your enroll). The written instructions will also be available as downloadable PDFs.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Additional support is provided every Wednesday evening at 7:30pm (except for 29th May*) there will be a live Q&amp;A call for 45 minutes. This will always be recorded and available to view the next day, on the learning platform.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">If you are unable to make the Q&amp;A call,&nbsp;questions can be submitted via the form or on the relevant post on the&nbsp;community* page.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Merrian will help with all aspects of the planning and will check and "sign-off" all designs to help ensure a successful result.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">You can also receive help and support from the community and Merrian will be checking for messages once a day.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Content will be added to this learning platform in stages, as needed. This is to avoid overwhelm and to try and keep the group working at roughly the same pace to maximize the community support element.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">You can work at your own pace - the course materials will be available to you after the 12 weeks, however, the community group and my tutor support will no longer be available, so I would highly recommend that you try your best to complete the course in the 12 weeks.</li></ol>*I will have limited internet access during half term week (26th May- 2nd June) but will try my best to support you in that week.<h3 style="color: rgb(17, 17, 17); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(17, 17, 17);">Important Information</h3>1. Materials are not included. How much yarn and what type of yarn you need will be discussed in the first module. 2. I teach in US crochet terminology. I do initially make references to British crochet terminology to help those that have only ever used British terminology. There is no need to be concerned about this since the stitches are the same they just have different "labels". You will quickly get used to US terminology if you have only previously used British terminology. Crochet is an international craft and to enjoy and take advantage of all the different designers and techniques &nbsp;from all around the world, you will need to get used to using US terminology and also get into the habit of checking whether a pattern is written in British or US terminology. 3. The live Q&amp;A sessions are exactly that - you ask me questions and I try to answer them as best as possible. They are not calls where I demonstrate techniques. There are extensive video tutorials for techniques.&nbsp;

“Design & Make Your Own Granny Square Sweater Course” is a 5 week masterclass, spread over 7 weeks, which allows you to create a unique garment.
The course covers layout, shape, sizing and colour placement. Design your own sweater using the classic granny square pattern. We’ll cover different types of joining techniques from Join-as-you-go to the continuous Japanese method. Using either DK or 4ply/fingering weight yarn, you’ll learn how to get the right fit – whether you’re making the sweater for yourself or someone else.
Skill Level
You must be confident with basic crochet stitches and techniques – not suitable for complete beginners.
Course Location
Riverhouse Barn Art Centre
Studio (in courtyard at the back of the Riverhouse)
Manor Road
Walton-on-Thames
Surrey KT12 2PF
Course Dates
This is a 5 week course, running on Tuesday evenings.
Week 1: Tuesday 25th March 2025, 7:30-9:30pm
Week 2: Tuesday 1st April 2025, 7:30-9:30pm
Week 3: NO CLASS – EASTER HOLS – students will be making their motifs.
Week 4: NO CLASS – EASTER HOLS – students will be making their motifs.
Week 5: Tuesday 22nd April 2025, 7:30-9:30pm
Week 6: Tuesday 29th April 2025, 7:30-9:30pm
Week 7: Tuesday 6th May 2025, 7:30-9:30pm
Cost
£128 for 5×2 hour sessions, exclusive online resources & support throughout the 7 weeks via email.
Please note : the cost of materials are not included in the course fees.
Expectations
The purpose of the course is to teach you how to plan out and implement the design, get you started with the project, as well as cover some of the other key elements of making a granny square sweater. It is up to you whether you go at your own pace or attempt to complete the sweater over the 7 week time span. It goes without saying, that you will need to spend time outside of the class making the motifs and other elements of the sweater.
Below is a rough guide to the curriculum, this may vary depending on how quickly we get through things and how much help people need for their individual designs.
Week 1 : Introduction and overview of the types of sweater you can make. Joining techniques. How to swatch.
Week 2 : Using your swatch to plan & design your sweater layout.
2 Weeks over Easter: no classes – you’ll be using this time to make the bulk of your motifs. Email /WhatsApp support is provided for checking/approving designs.
Week 3 : Neck shaping & seaming.
Week 4 : Cuffs and hems.

Week 5: Finishing techniques.

Materials Required
How much yarn will I need? – Unfortunately, it is a bit of a chicken and egg situation. If you already know what yarn you’re using, please bring it to the first class. If not, the first class will help you decide. During week 2 we work out the precise quantities.
Example: I am a size 12, for a regular granny square sweater, I usually need just under 6 x100g skeins of 4ply, that’s roughly 2000m or 2190 yds.
How many colours? – I recommend at least 5 colours, but you can use more or less depending on your personal preference.
Yarn thickness – my preferred yarn thickness for these kinds of sweaters is 4ply/fingering or sock weight yarn because they are very wearable and have good drape. However, you can use DK weight yarn but please be aware that this will create a reasonably bulky and very warm garment. I do not recommend yarn thicker than DK as it makes a very bulky, boiling hot sweater that may not drape well.
Yarn composition – I would strongly recommend natural yarns such as merino wool or cotton or blends thereof. Or at least yarns with less than 20% nylon/synthetic material. Acrylic yarns do not work very well in these types of garments because the yarn has no stitch memory and poor drape. Additionally, I try to discourage the use of acrylic since it’s a product of the petro-chemical industry, is toxic to manufacture and leaches microplastics in to the environment.
What to bring to the first class? – When you sign up, you’ll receive more information about what’s required on the first session.
Hooks – You’ll need the correct hook size for your yarn. This will range from 2.5mm to 4mm depending on your yarn choice, personal gauge and again, this is discussed in the email when you sign up and the first class.
Course Size
Currently the course size is limited to a maximum of 10 students.
Student Resources
I have a dedicated student resource page with a login (which you’ll receive once you’ve signed up) where you’ll find all the class notes and an extensive collection of useful videos to watch at your leisure.

Merrian Holland

Learn how to design and customize a perfect fitting sweater using DK or 4ply/fingering weight yarn. From layout and shape to color placement and professional finishing, this 7-week course will guide you through every step with personalized assistance from expert crochet tutor, Merrian. 

Design & Make Your Own Granny Square Sweater - Tuesday Evenings - Walton-on-Thames

General Admission

Farnham 

Running on Tuesdays from 7:30-9:30pm at the&nbsp;<a href="https://riverhousebarn.co.uk/" style="color: rgb(6, 124, 204); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(6, 124, 204);">Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre</a>, in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey!My beginners crochet course, consists of four, two hour classes where you will get to grips with all the basics needed to get you competent and confident in the art of crochet.I have developed a special project that covers starting off, chaining, the basic stitches and joining motifs together for a finished item.This course is for you if you are :<ul style="color: rgb(50, 50, 50); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(50, 50, 50);"><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">a complete beginner and you&rsquo;ve never even picked up a hook.</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">someone that has dabbled in crochet but never really got to grips with it.</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">someone that may have crocheted many years ago but need refreshing on the basic techniques.</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">self-taught from the internet but want to make sure you&rsquo;re not picking up any bad habits.</li></ul>As well as my expert guidance and hands on practical work, the course includes detailed class notes with photo tutorials AND everything you need, including hook, yarn, needles, stitch markers and a handy project bag.You&rsquo;ll be making a small item which will teach&nbsp;you how to make a traditional and solid granny square. You will learn all the essential techniques that can be applied to most basic projects such as:<ul style="color: rgb(50, 50, 50); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(50, 50, 50);"><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">choosing the right size hook and yarn</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">how to hold your hook and yarn</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">chaining</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">slip stitch, single &amp; double crochet</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">crochet chart symbols</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">how to make&nbsp;a square</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">how to change colours</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">how to join motifs using sewing and crochet</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">how to make a cord</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">how to finish off</li></ul><h4 style="color: rgb(50, 50, 50); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(50, 50, 50);">Learn to Crochet Course &ndash; Tuesday Evening Dates 2024</h4>Week 1 &ndash; Tuesday 16th April 2024 7:30-9:30pm Week 2 &ndash;&nbsp;Tuesday 23rd April 2024 7:30-9:30pm Week 3 &ndash;&nbsp;Tuesday 30th April 2024 7:30-9:30pm Week 4 &ndash;&nbsp;Tuesday 7th May 2024 7:30-9:30pm<h4 style="color: rgb(50, 50, 50); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(50, 50, 50);">Cost</h4>The course consists of 4 x 2 hour session and costs &pound;95 &ndash; this covers all materials needed &amp; exclusive access to the online student resources.<h4 style="color: rgb(50, 50, 50); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(50, 50, 50);">What you might want to bring</h4><ul style="color: rgb(50, 50, 50); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(50, 50, 50);"><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Notepad &amp; pen.</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Scissors.</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Drink.</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Reading glasses if you wear them.</li></ul>This is a great way to learn a new hobby in a friendly setting where you can meet other students with similar interests as well as supporting your local arts centre.<h4 style="color: rgb(50, 50, 50); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(50, 50, 50);">Venue</h4>Riverhouse Barn Art Centre Studio (in courtyard at the back of the Riverhouse) Manor Road Walton-on-Thames Surrey KT12 2PF

Running on Tuesdays from 7:30-9:30pm at the The Princess Royal Pub, in Farnham, Surrey!
Let’s learn Mosaic or Overlay Crochet!
Skill Level : Improvers
You must be confident with basic stitches such as sc (UK dc) & dc (UK tr). This is NOT a learn to crochet course. All the specific stitches for this technique are taught in class.
Course Structure
The first 2 weeks we’ll be learning the techniques. For the last 2 weeks we’ll be making our final project. I have a design you can follow. More advanced students can create their own designs once they are familiar with the techniques.
Dates & Times
Week 1 : Thursday 7th November, 10:00-12:00pm
Week 2 : Thursday 14th November, 10:00-12:00pm
Week 3 : Thursday 21st November, 10:00-12:00pm
Week 4 : Thursday 28th November, 10:00-12:00pm
Venue
The Princess Royal,
Guildford Road,
Runfold,
Farnham,
Surrey, GU10 1NX
Cost of the Course
£90
What’s included?
4 x2 hour sessions.
Printed class notes.
Online resources for key techniques – this course does not have the full curriculum online.
Tools & Materials
You will need to supply your own DK yarn & hooks (details below) for your final project.
Hooks: 3.5mm & 4mm.
Choosing the right yarn for your project.
We will be using a DK yarn for this project.
You’ll need at least 3 colours, and 375m per colour. You will need to check the yardage of your chosen yarn. It should be roughly 3x50g balls per colour BUT PLEASE CHECK THE SPECIFIC YARDAGE of your chosen yarn if you are not using any of my suggested yarns. Get in touch if you are not sure.
Natural yarns work best, such as cotton & wool.
As usual, I would avoid very dark colours for learning the techniques.
“Stable” yarns work best – very squishy merinos and silks may not give the desired result.
Avoid silky, shiny, “fancy” or “fashion” yarns which includes fur type yarns or yarns with added “bits” or “textures” as you will struggle to work with it and it will also conceal the stitch texture.
Rule of thumb – if you are in a position to buy extra yarn to be on the safe side, please do!
Here are some suggested yarns. These are just suggestions, you don’t have to get any of these but it will give you an idea of the kind of thing that would work.
Paintbox Cotton DK
The Yarn Collective Bloomsbury DK
Valley Yarns Haydenville DK (Merino Blend)
Willow & Lark Poetry (Merino Blend)
Cascade Superwash
Booking
Places are only secured by completing the booking form below with full payment. Please make sure you read the revised cancellation and transfer policy below before booking.

Crochet

Learn mosaic crochet in Surrey - this is an immersive 4 x 2 hour course running on Tuesday evenings in Farnham. 

Learn Mosaic Crochet - 4 x2 hour sessions - Thursday Mornings - Farnham

Walton-On-Thames

Running on Tuesdays from 7:30-9:30pm at the St.Erconwald's Church Hall, in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey!
Let’s learn Mosaic or Overlay Crochet!
Skill Level : Improvers
You must be confident with basic stitches such as sc (UK dc) & dc (UK tr). This is NOT a learn to crochet course. All the specific stitches for this technique are taught in class.
Course Structure
The first 2 weeks we’ll be learning the techniques. For the last 2 weeks we’ll be making our final project. I have a design you can follow. More advanced students can create their own designs once they are familiar with the techniques.
Dates & Times
Week 1 – Monday 21st October, 7:30-9:30pm
NO CLASS Monday 28th October, HALF TERM
Week 2 -Monday 4th November, 7:30-9:30pm
Week 3 -Monday 11th November, 7:30-9:30pm
Week 4 -Monday 18th November, 7:30-9:30pm
Venue
St. Erconwalds Catholic Church
22 Esher Avenue
Walton-On-Thames
Surrey KT12 2TA
Cost of the Course
£90
What’s included?
4 x2 hour sessions.
Printed class notes.
Online resources for key techniques – this course does not have the full curriculum online.
Tools & Materials
You will need to supply your own DK yarn & hooks (details below) for your final project.
Hooks: 3.5mm & 4mm.
Choosing the right yarn for your project.
We will be using a DK yarn for this project.
You’ll need at least 3 colours, and 375m per colour. You will need to check the yardage of your chosen yarn. It should be roughly 3x50g balls per colour BUT PLEASE CHECK THE SPECIFIC YARDAGE of your chosen yarn if you are not using any of my suggested yarns. Get in touch if you are not sure.
Natural yarns work best, such as cotton & wool.
As usual, I would avoid very dark colours for learning the techniques.
“Stable” yarns work best – very squishy merinos and silks may not give the desired result.
Avoid silky, shiny, “fancy” or “fashion” yarns which includes fur type yarns or yarns with added “bits” or “textures” as you will struggle to work with it and it will also conceal the stitch texture.
Rule of thumb – if you are in a position to buy extra yarn to be on the safe side, please do!
Here are some suggested yarns. These are just suggestions, you don’t have to get any of these but it will give you an idea of the kind of thing that would work.
Paintbox Cotton DK
The Yarn Collective Bloomsbury DK
Valley Yarns Haydenville DK (Merino Blend)
Willow & Lark Poetry (Merino Blend)
Cascade Superwash
Booking
Places are only secured by completing the booking form below with full payment. Please make sure you read the revised cancellation and transfer policy below before booking.

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