Join crochet expert Lisa Donaldson in learning the brilliant crochet technique of amigurumi and make your own little crochet bee to take home.

Over the course of the two and a half hour workshop, Lisa will teach you the stitches needed, how to work using a spiral technique, and will share some of her best tips and tricks. You will also learn how to increase and decrease stitches to create the right shape, how to attach toy eyes to your projects, and how to change colours. Lisa will support you in reading a pattern and creating your first small amigurumi item to take home.

The amigurumi technique originated in Japan, and is the go-to style for making crocheted toys. However, the skills you will learn in this workshop can also be used to make a range of other items, including socks and baskets. You will leave feeling more confident and with the skills needed to continue your crochet journey.

Tutor: Lisa Donaldson
Date & Time: Saturday 6th September, 1.30pm - 4pm
Venue: Spindle Studio, New Brewery Arts
Price: £60 (£0.00 VAT)

Please note that this workshop is for those aged 18 and over.

You are welcome to bring a lidded bottle of water with you but we kindly ask that you do not bring food into the studio.

Refreshments are available at our on-site café Blend until 4pm.

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Who is this workshop for?
You must have some basic crochet skills as this will not be taught during the workshop. You must be comfortable holding the hook and manipulating the yarn, know the double crochet stitch, and you should have undertaken some beginner projects. You don’t need to be an expert, but you are likely to find this pattern difficult as a complete beginner.

What you will need:
Please bring along a hook suitable for chunky-sized yarn (recommended 5mm or above).

Scissors, yarn, and needles will be provided.

Accommodation: 
Residential option available. Find out about our accommodation, costs and how to book here.

Meet Your Tutor - Lisa Donaldson

Lisa has loved creating things since she was a little girl. She teaches Art and Craft classes and private lessons, and designs and creates her own artwork and products. She is a crochet addict, a strong tea drinker and a big animal lover. She teaches in a way that is friendly to all learning types and advocates for creating in a way that works best for you.

Lisa has a BA Degree (Hons) in Fine Art Painting and Drawing, and considers herself a multi-passionate creative with a strong textiles background. She worked in education for many years, with both adults and children, and enjoys giving confidence and sharing skills with others.

Lisa feels strongly about creativity as a self-care tool for mental health and wellbeing.