The creative year
Our creative year
Every season has its materials and workshops. Here's what awaits you, month after month.
January – February
Knitting season
Jumpers, hats and throws: all the winter yarns are on the shelves, and the Friday knit-and-tea is full.
March – April
Spring in colour
Summer cottons, watercolour by the Loire and Easter cards to make with the children.
May
Mother's Day
A card-making workshop on Wednesday to make your own card, and gift sets put together in the shop.
July – August
Summer courses
Three mornings in a row for 7 to 12-year-olds: painting, sewing and knitting. Shop closed for the first half of August.
September – October
Workshops start again
The weekly schedule and five-session cards are back. A free trial session in September.
November – December
A handmade Christmas
Decorations to paint, gift kits and Christmas workshops for children on Wednesdays. The shop also opens on the Sundays before Christmas.
School holidays
Children's courses
During the summer and autumn half-term holidays, three mornings in a row for 7 to 12-year-olds: painting, sewing, knitting, and on the last day everyone leaves with a real finished project.
Eight children per course, materials provided. Dates are announced in the news a month ahead.