WORKSHOPS/COURSES
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Drop-in sessions
The Knitty-Gritty at Actually Yarn, Swindon
Join me for a free knitting group session.
The Knitty-Gritty is a weekly 2-hour get together at Actually Yarn, a lovely yarn shop in Cheney Manor, Swindon.
Whatever your skill level is, you can just drop in, grab a drink and knit. Have questions about knitting? We'll get to the (k)nitty gritty!
No ticket required, just show up and join us!
When?
Every Monday morning, 10:00 - 12:00
Location: Actually Yarn, Unit 12, Enterprise House, Swindon SN2 2YZ (see on map)
Bus 4 stops very close to the shop.
Exact dates are posted on Facebook. Please check if the event is on before travelling. Thank you.
In person workshops
Knitting for Beginners (at Dandelion Gifts & Coffee Shop, Royal Wootton Bassett)
Whether you are at the very start of your knitting journey, or if you have started, but are stuck, or even if you are returning to knitting after a long absence, you are welcome to join me for 90 minutes of knitting.
The aim is to learn to knit with confidence and joy.
I will be with you every step of the way to show you how to knit. We will take the frustration away, so you can enjoy creating your unique items and be proud of your achievements.
You are welcome to bring your own materials or use the needles and yarn I will bring with me on the day.
I look forward to meeting you.
Date: 26 March 2026, 18:00-19:30
Location: Dandelion Gifts & Coffee Shop, 49 High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett SN4 7AQ (see on map)
Price: £15.00 p.p. (refreshments are not included)
Victorian Lace Knitting (@ The Southern Wool Show)
22 and 23 August 2026
Learn how to create intricate designs using very fine yarn and thin knitting needles. You will learn how to knit an original Victorian lace pattern. There will be several designs to choose from. Because the patterns can be complicated, only straight needles will be used. The materials (yarn and needles) are included. You will also be given information on where to find further patterns.
Please note: this workshop is held during the Southern Wool Show in Newbury. You will need a general admission ticket.
Dates: 22 and 23 August 2026
Time: 12:15 - 14:15
Location: Newbury Racecourse, Racecourse Road, Newbury RG14 7NZ (see on map)
Price: £25.00 p.p.
Book by clicking the button on the right (this will lead to an external website).
Online workshops
There are currently no online workshops scheduled.
You may have specific needs or requests that are currently not on offer.
If this is the case, please let me know via the form provided.
Please keep in mind that I live in Swindon, Wiltshire, so my travel options are depending on where you would like me to go for an in person workshop. Also, any specific request will come at a different cost than the workshops I already offer. The cost per person will be included in my response.
I am unable to come to your home, because insurance does not cover that. We can, however, meet in a public space.
I have a recent enhanced DBS certificate.
Use the form below to request:
- an in person workhop
- private knitting lessons
- a workshop (online or in person) for a group larger than 20 people
- a workshop of a longer duration (maximum of 4 hours)
- any other option
For anything not related to the workshops, please use the contact form.
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