Fancy some festive crafting? Do you have basic crochet skills? Live in or around Walton-on-Thames, Surrey? Why not take part in my crocheted snowflake class! You’ll meet other crafters and make my lovely, exclusively designed snowflakes which make very attractive decorations and also make great gifts.

This two and a half hour, tutor lead, hands on, course, takes place on Saturday 3rd December, 3:00-5:30pm at the Riverhouse Arts Centre, Walton-on-Thames.

Skill Level

You must be confident in crocheting basic stitches – i.e. sc (UK double crochet), dc (UK treble crochet), slip stitching and chaining.

Dates

This is a one off course, on a Saturday afternoon:

★ Saturday 3rd December 3:00 – 5:30pm

Cost

The course is £25 for a 2.5 hour class and includes a kit with everything you need to make a set of snowflakes.

★ Yarn.
★ Stiffening glue.
★ Stainless steel pins.
★ Blocking board.

Materials Not Included

Things to bring!

★ A 3.5mm hook – if you don’t have one, please let me know when you sign up and I’ll bring one to the class that you can purchase.
★ A plastic carrier bag that you don’t mind getting ruined.
★ Although I will be providing some yarn, if you desire a specific colour for your snowflakes, you will need DK cotton yarn, such as Paintbox Cotton DK.
★ Beads (optional).
★ Glitter (if desired).

Class Format

This class comes with detailed class notes and pattern. I provide samples and practical demonstrations of all techniques. Along with the class notes, if the project hasn’t been finished in the allocated time, the students will be able to continue & complete their project in the comfort of their own home, with relative ease as there are exclusive video tutorials. I am also happy to offer help by email, after the course, should any student have any questions.

Venue

Riverhouse Barn Art Centre
Studio (in courtyard at the back of the Riverhouse)
Manor Road
Walton-on-Thames
Surrey KT12 2PF

Course Sign Up & Payment

To book your place, a full payment must be made. If you have problems paying via the form, please get in touch via the Contact Me page.

I am running my Tapestry Crochet course over 4 Thursday mornings in January 2025 at the Princess Royal pub in Runfold, Farnham.
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 Thursday mornings:

1. January 16^th 10am-12pm
2. January 23rd 10am-12pm
3. January 30th 10am-12pm
4. February 6^th 10am-12pm

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.

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• Tapestry Crochet Course (no materials) – Riverhouse Barn – £80.00
• Tapestry Crochet Course with 2.5mm Clover hook (no yarn) – Riverhouse Barn – £84.00
• Tapestry Crochet Course with 3 x 50g cotton (no hook) – Riverhouse Barn – £87.50
• Tapestry Crochet Course with 3 x 50g cotton & 2.5mm Clover hook – Riverhouse Barn – £91.50

4 x 2 hour course Starting on Monday 3rd March 2025

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This course is now fully booked. If you wanted to sign-up but have missed out, please send me a message via my contact form and I’ll let you know when I am running my next course.

I will be running next beginners course on Saturdays from 3:30-5:30 at the Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre, in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey!

My beginners crochet course, consists of 4 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 :

• a complete beginner and you’ve never even picked up a hook.
• someone that has dabbled in crochet but never really got to grips with it.
• someone that may have crocheted many years ago but need refreshing on the basic techniques.
• self-taught from the internet but want to make sure you’re not picking up any bad habits.

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’ll be making a small item which will teach 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:

• choosing the right size hook and yarn
• how to hold your hook and yarn
• chaining
• slip stitch, single & double crochet
• crochet chart symbols
• how to make a square
• how to change colours
• how to join motifs using sewing and crochet
• how to make a cord
• how to finish off

Learn to Crochet Course Dates 2023

Week 1 – Saturday 14th January 2023 3:30-5:30pm
Week 2 – Saturday 21st January 2023 3:30-5:30pm
Week 3 – Saturday 28th January 2023 3:30-5:30pm
Week 4 – Saturday 4th February 2023 3:30-5:30pm

Cost

The course consists of 4 x 2 hour session and costs £75 – this covers all materials needed & exclusive access to the online student resources.

What you might want to bring

• Notepad & pen.
• Scissors.
• Drink.

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.

Important – Cancellation Policy

I have hesitated to implement this policy in the past, although it has always been in place as part of Riverhouse’s & my terms & conditions. However, due to a high dropout rate for some of my recent courses, sometimes days before the course starts, I have been left in a situation where I am often not covering my costs and/or earning even a minimum wage. Therefore, I regret that I will now have to implement the policy otherwise I am no longer able to continue teaching. Should you need to cancel, refunds for the course can only be given up to 14 days before the start of the course and are subject to an administration fee of £15. After this time, i.e. 01/01/23, I am unable to issue refunds as I have already committed to the hire of the venue and the purchase of all course materials and it doesn’t leave me enough time to find a replacement student to make the course financially viable for me. Of course, full refunds will be given in the event that the course is cancelled due to the Riverhouse or me cancelling the course. Thank you for your understanding.

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FAQ

Q: Why is the course 4 weeks long?
A : I have seen many day classes and classes that are a couple of hours long, promising to teach you to crochet. Of course there are some that can pick things up very quickly, but a key element of learning to crochet is muscle memory… this is very difficult to achieve in a short, one off class. In fact, a large percentage of my students had previously attended these kinds of classes and not quite managed to commit the techniques to memory. My immersive courses allow you to go home and practice what you’ve learnt in class and come back to me the following week for help with anything you’re unsure of. This 4 week structure really allows the skills to sink in and stick!

Q: I would like to attend your course but I am not able to make all the classes.
A : You can still get a lot out of the course, even if you have to skip some of the weeks, however,  Week 1 & Week 2 are mandatory. It’s very difficult for me to re-teach a whole missed class for one student and then fit in the content for the scheduled class. I have tried to do this in the past and ends up being unsatisfactory for the the student trying to catch up and also for the other students who didn’t miss a class. You will be sent class notes and videos (where applicable) for any classes missed and I’m happy to help via email/WhatsApp. The full cost of the course also applies, even if you can only make some of the classes.

Q: I do not need the starter kit as I have my own yarn and hooks.
A: After many years of teaching crochet to beginners, I have found that the hooks and yarn used make a massive difference to how easily the student picks up the technique and how much they enjoy the experience. Students that bring unsuitable equipment invariably end up frustrated so I have made the decision to provide and include all the materials in the cost of the course.

Q: I am a knitter. I’d like to crochet but I’m worried I won’t be able to.
A: Yes, I have come across this concern many times. There still seems to be a misconception that you either knit or crochet… of course you can do both! Often those with previous experience of knitting or other types of handicrafts can find picking up a new skill relatively easy.

Q: I use a wheelchair, is there wheelchair access to the studio?
A: Yes, there is a ramp into the studio. Please get in touch when you book and I will double check with the staff at the Riverhouse that everything is set up correctly for you.

Q: The dates of this course don’t suit me, will you be running another course and if so, when?
A: I usually run my beginners classes twice a year on Saturdays. If you are not free on Saturdays, I offer one-to-one classes from my home studio or from your home. I can also teach small, private groups of up to 4 people if you have friends/family that would like to join you. Please contact me for more information.

Q: What is your cancellation policy.
A: Please read about our cancellation policy in our terms and conditions: Terms & Conditions

“Design & Make Your Own Jute or Raffia Shopping Bag Course” is a 3 week masterclass which allows you to create a unique bag.

The course covers shape, sizing, stitch combinations and types of handle. Design your own bag using the techniques we learn in class or follow one of my patterns.

Course Location

We will be in the Studio, which is at the far end of the courtyard garden.

Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre Manor Road, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, KT12 2PF

Course Dates

This is a 3 week crochet course, running on Wednesday evening.

Week 1 – Wednesday 2nd November 2022 7:30-9:30pm
Week 2 – Wednesday 9th November 2022 7:30-9:30pm
Week 3 – Wednesday 16th November 2022 7:30-9:30pm

Cost

£55 for 3 weeks.

Please note : the cost of materials are not included in the course fees.

Materials Required

I’ll have materials available to purchase in class.

Course Size

Currently the course size is limited to a maximum of 8 students.

Student Resources

I will 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 useful videos to watch at your leisure.

Booking

Bookings are secured with the receipt of a full payment.

“Design & Make Your Own Granny Square Sweater Course” is a 4 week masterclass which allows you to create a unique garment.

The course covers layout, shape, sizing and colour placement. Design your own sweater using any granny square pattern or use one of the motifs I have designed especially for this course. We’ll cover different types of joining techniques from sewing to the continuous Japanese method. Using either DK or 4ply/fingering weight yarn, I’ll help you to get the right fit – whether you’re making the sweater for yourself or someone else.

Course Location

We will be in the Studio, which is at the far end of the courtyard garden.

Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre Manor Road, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, KT12 2PF

Course Dates

This is a 4 week course, running on Saturday afternoons.

Week 1 – Saturday15th October 2022 3:30-5:30pm
Week 2 – Saturday 22nd October 2022 3:30-5:30pm
HALF TERM
Week 3 – Saturday 5th November 2022 3:30-5:30pm
Week 4 – Saturday 12th November 2022 3:30-5:30pm

Cost

£70 for 4 weeks.

Please note : the cost of materials are not included in the course fees.

Materials Required

You’ll need the correct qty of yarn in at least 5 colours, in either DK or fingering weight yarn. Working out the yarn quantities is covered in the first class so don’t worry about having all your yarn ready for then.

I would strongly recommend natural yarns such as wool or cotton. Acrylic yarns do not work very well in these types of garments because the yarn has no stitch memory. 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.

You’ll need the correct hook size. This will range from 2.5mm to 4mm depending on your yarn choice, and again, this is discussed in the first class.

To give you a rough idea of how much yarn you’ll need, I can tell you how much yarn I used for each of the sweaters shown in this post. I am a size 12.

• DK version (below) = approx 6x100g skeins, roughly 1,440 metres.
• 4ply/Fingering version (top image) = approx 4x100g skeins, roughly 1,700 metres.

Course Size

Currently the course size is limited to a maximum of 8 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 useful videos to watch at your leisure.

Booking

Bookings are secured with the receipt of a full payment.

Please email me if you have any problems booking.

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5 Week Course (5 x 2 hour sessions over 7 weeks) Starting on Tuesday 25th March 2025 at the Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre

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Since my last course sold out so quickly and I’ve had quite a few people asking for a weekday, daytime course, I’m, happy to announce that your wish is my command! I will be running my next course on Fridays from 12:30-2:30 at the Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre, in Walton-on-Thames!

My beginners crochet course, consists of 4 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 :

• a complete beginner and you’ve never even picked up a hook.
• someone that has dabbled in crochet but never really got to grips with it.
• someone that may have crocheted many years ago but need refreshing on the basic techniques.
• self taught from the internet but want to make sure you’re not picking up any bad habits.

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’ll be making a small item which will teach 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:

• choosing the right size hook and yarn
• how to hold your hook and yarn
• chaining
• slip stitch, single & double crochet
• crochet chart symbols
• how to make a square
• how to change colours
• how to join motifs using sewing and crochet
• how to make a cord
• how to finish off

Learn to Crochet Course Dates 2022

Week 1 – Friday 29th April 12:30-2:30pm
Week 2 – Friday 6th May 12:30-2:30pm
Week 3 – Friday 13th May 12:30-2:30pm
Week 4 – Friday 20th May 12:30-2:30pm

Cost

The 4 week course is £75 and covers all materials needed.

What you might want to bring

• Notepad & pen.
• Scissors.
• Drink.

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.

FAQ

Q: Why is the course 4 weeks long?
A : I have seen many day classes and classes that are a couple of hours long, promising to teach you to crochet. Of course there are some that can pick things up very quickly, but a key element of learning to crochet is muscle memory… this is very difficult to achieve in a short, one off class. In fact, a large percentage of my students had previously attended these kinds of classes and not quite managed to commit the techniques to memory. My immersive courses allow you to go home and practice what you’ve learnt in class and come back to me the following week for help with anything you’re unsure of. This 4 week structure really allows the skills to sink in and stick!

Q: I would like to attend your course but I am not able to make all the classes.
A : You can still get a lot out of the course, even if you have to skip some of the weeks, however,  Week 1 & Week 2 are mandatory. It’s very difficult for me to re-teach a whole missed class for one student and then fit in the content for the scheduled class. I have tried to do this in the past and ends up being unsatisfactory for the the student trying to catch up and also for the other students who didn’t miss a class. You will be sent class notes and videos (where applicable) for any classes missed and I’m happy to help via email/WhatsApp. The full cost of the course also applies, even if you can only make some of the classes.

Q: I do not need the starter kit as I have my own yarn and hooks.
A: After many years of teaching crochet to beginners, I have found that the hooks and yarn used make a massive difference to how easily the student picks up the technique and how much they enjoy the experience. Students that bring unsuitable equipment invariably end up frustrated so I have made the decision to provide and include all the materials in the cost of the course.

Q: I am a knitter. I’d like to crochet but I’m worried I won’t be able to.
A: Yes, I have come across this concern many times. There still seems to be a misconception that you either knit or crochet… of course you can do both! Often those with previous experience of knitting or other types of handicrafts can find picking up a new skill relatively easy.

Q: I use a wheelchair, is there wheelchair access to the studio?
A: Yes, there is a ramp into the studio. Please get in touch when you book and I will double check with the staff at the Riverhouse that everything is set up correctly for you.

Q: The dates of this course don’t suit me, will you be running another course and if so, when?
A: I usually run my beginners classes twice a year on Saturdays. If you are not free on Saturdays, I offer one-to-one classes from my home studio or from your home. I can also teach small, private groups of up to 4 people if you have friends/family that would like to join you. Please contact me for more information.

Q: What is your cancellation policy.
A: Please read about our cancellation policy in our terms and conditions: Terms & Conditions

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