KNITTING FROM TEES

In this fun and quirky workshop, Isabella Hodge will show  you how to upcycle preloved t-shirts into useful chunky yarn and how to use this to knit a variety of useful items such as exfoliating cloths, washcloths and even a bathmat or small rug. Bring your own

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INTRODUCTION TO UPHOLSTERY: STOOLS AND SEATS

This new workshop introduces basic upholstery techniques allowing you to upcycle a simple footstool or drop-in dining seat. Bring your own project to be guided through easy upholstery techniques; stripping back existing fabric and stuffing, making good padding, if required. Then reupholstering from the inside out, firstly

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UNDERSTANDING CHALK PAINT

Preparation is key! No, we don’t mean hours of sanding – this is chalk paint, after all! – but getting rid of the grime and removing handles etc. So many brushes. And how to best apply the paint. Then waxing … all will be made clear in

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