Tapestry Crochet Bag Course – Walton-on-Thames – Starting 03/03/25

I am running my Tapestry Crochet course over 4 Monday afternoons in March 2025 at the Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre in Walton-on-Thames.
You’ll be making a mini sized “Columbian bag” with the option to start a larger bag if you wish. Learn all the basic techniques used to create a Wayuu or “mochila” style bags so that you are confident enough to design your own bag or make one from a pattern. You will love this beautiful and very useful, crochet art-form.

Course Overview

• Brief overview of bag construction & materials used.
• How the bottom of the bag is made and basic principles of base design.
• Getting started with your own bag.
• Adding and changing colours – mastering the tapestry crochet stitch.
• Making the sides of the bag – reading charts, designing your own patterns.
• How to manage multiple skeins of yarn without tangling.
• Making eyelets for the cord fastening.
• Using crab stitch or reverse single crochet borders to reinforce and add stability and shape to the top and bottom of the bag.
• Mastering two coloured crab stitch or reverse single crochet.
• Making a simple cord.
• How to make quick and easy tassels.
• Tips for lining the bags.
• Design options – examples of & ideas for projects using tapestry stitch.

Dates

This is a 4 week course, running on Monday afternoons:

1. March 3rd 12:30-2:30pm
2. March 10th 12:30-2:30pm
3. March 17th12:30-2:30pm
4. March 24th 12:30-2:30pm

Cost

The course is £80 for 4 weeks. Option to buy a kit to make a mini bag on the first class.

Class Format

All my classes come with detailed class notes and pattern. I provide samples and practical demonstrations of all techniques, helping and encouraging students with hands on assistance so that they can feel confident with their new found skills. Along with the class notes, the students should be able to continue & complete their mini project in the comfort of their own home, with relative ease as there are exclusive video tutorials for some elements of the techniques. I am also happy to offer help by email, after the course, should any student have any questions.

Skill Level

Students must be competent with basic crochet techniques, particularly chaining & single crochet (UK double). This is a great course for improvers.

Materials & Tools

The mini bag project uses 3 x 50g balls of DK cotton, locking stitch markers and a 2.5mm crochet hook. You could also use 100% wool in DK.

Course Sign Up & Payment

Bookings are only secured with the receipt of a full payment. If you have any problems paying, please message me through the “Contact Me” page.