New Year, New Skills: Workshops & Courses to Step Up Your Stitching

#AD A brand new year is the perfect opportunity to learn some brand new skills! If you’ve decided to challenge yourself and tackle some new techniques, there’s no need to go it alone – we’ve rounded up five of the best hubs for workshops and tutorials to help you master that new skill. With this selection of in-person classes and online video courses, there’s no excuse not to get involved!

Cademy

With Cademy, you can find courses and workshops for any topic. Working hard to help learners find courses that interest them, the booking and purchasing of those courses is easy, quick and straightforward. If you’re looking to brush up on your dressmaking, smarten up your quilting skills or even try something completely new, find and book workshops with trusted local educators on www.cademy.co.uk

StraightCurves

Escape into the world of StraightCurves, a high-quality arts and crafts studio based in the heart of Chesterfield. All their courses and workshops are delivered by experienced tutors in a relaxed and accessible studio environment. So, whether you're into drawing or dressmaking, want a birthday party for your child or are looking to learn a new skill, there’s something for everyone. Book yourself in for some creative me time today at www.straightcurves.co.uk

Beaker Button

Looking for a self-guided course to try in your own time at home? Beaker Button’s on-demand workshop is designed to take you through making Dorset buttons, with handy PDF files and videos covering different aspects of button making. Learn at your own pace with this comprehensive course, and take advantage of tutor help which is available by appointment online. Plus, don’t miss the Posy Brooch Dorset button course, coming soon. For more info, visit www.beakerbutton.co.uk/on-demand-self-guided-299-c.asp

Craft My Day

With the offerings at Craft My Day, you won’t just learn to sew – you'll also gain the benefits of mindfulness, a boost in confidence and beautiful creations to take home! The fantastic range of sewing courses provide everything you need to get your creative juices flowing and are available at both their Surrey-based studio, and online. Book your place now at www.craftmyday.com

Start to Stitch

Sewing is so much more than a needle and thread! British Sewing Award winner Start to Stitch provides a holistic approach to learning, ensuring you have not just the skills to succeed, but the mindset, too. From total beginners to those looking for intermediate skills like curtain making, and sewing with stretch fabrics, there is something for everyone in the Start to Stitch Academy. Find out more at academy.starttostitch.com