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SUMMARY:Learn to Sew - 5 week course for £150
DESCRIPTION:Come along to Stitching Kitchen and have fun with fabric and thread while learning the basics of sewing. Whether you're a complete beginner or refreshing your skills\, our introductory sewing workshop is designed to build confidence and creativity. Over 10 hours (5 sessions)\, you'll gain hands-on experience with a sewing machine\, create stunning projects to brighten up your home\, and leave with the building block skills you need for all beginner and improver sewing projects. \nWhat you will learn/achieve \nSewing machine setup: threading\, tension and troubleshooting\nEssential techniques like seams\, zips\, buttonholes\, lining and more\nSkills to start dressmaking\, quilting\, or crafting your next project\nProjects you'll complete: bunting\, zip pouch and envelope cushion cover\nWhat's included \nTuition: full instruction and support in a small class (maximum of 6).\nUse of our Pfaff and Janome machines in Stitching Kitchen's fully equipped studio. \nAll patterns and instructions are provided via email after each class to practice at home. \nTea and cake. \nAbout your tutor \nLyn is one of our tutors. She has been sewing since the age of 10\, taught by her mum and grandmothers who worked in the sewing industry. She loves sewing\, predominantly garments for herself to add to her brightly coloured wardrobe! She ran an image training company for 11 years\, so she knows a thing or two about what suits your body shape\, colouring and style preferences. \nAs you book your ticket it will ask if you want to buy the kit which includes all the materials you will need to make the projects on the course.  \nThis is a 5 week course starting Thu\, Sep 03\, 2026 which runs from 7pm to 9pm
URL:https://discover-northamptonshire.co.uk/event/learn-to-sew-5-week-course-for-150/
LOCATION:Stitching Kitchen\, Stitching Kitchen\, Top Station Road\, Brackley\, NN12 7UG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Wellbeing,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Northants and Rutland Open Studios September Festival
DESCRIPTION:This September\, we invite you to step beyond the familiar and explore a world of creativity waiting to be discovered across Northamptonshire and Rutland. Northants & Rutland Open Studios is more than an art festival – it is an opportunity to explore hidden studios\, beautiful villages\, bustling towns\, country gardens\, galleries\, and creative spaces\, while meeting the artists who make our region such a vibrant place to visit. \nFrom painting\, ceramics\, and sculpture to textiles\, printmaking\, jewellery\, photography\, and glass\, every venue offers something different. Some artists will be opening their working studios\, others will be exhibiting together in shared spaces and galleries\, creating exciting opportunities to experience a wide variety of work in one visit. \nStart your journey at our free Central Exhibition at Lamport Hall\, running from 5th September – 3rd October\, Wednesday to Sunday\, 10am-4pm. Bringing together work from artists across both counties\, it is the perfect place to discover new artists\, plan your route\, and be inspired to explore further afield. Whether you visit one venue or twenty\, we hope this year’s festival encourages you to slow down\, explore more\, support local creativity\, and enjoy the rich artistic talent on your doorstep. We look forward to welcoming you this September! \nFor a full list of all the events\, workshops and open studios coming to you this September\, be sure to pick up a NROS brochure. Alternatively\, view it online here: https://online.fliphtml5.com/rlpov/NROS-2026-TP/#p=1
URL:https://discover-northamptonshire.co.uk/event/northants-and-rutland-open-studios-september-festival/
LOCATION:Northamptonshire\, Northamptonshire
CATEGORIES:Family friendly,Festival,Free,Wellbeing,Workshops
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SUMMARY:2-Day Flax Fiber and Weaving Workshop on a Handmade Ceramic Frame - Saturday 5th and Saturday 12th Sept.
DESCRIPTION:Course Overview\nIn this two‑day workshop\, participants will create their own ceramic weaving frame and complete a small handwoven piece using natural fibres guided by artist Emi Fujisawa. \nSaturday 5th September 2026 (Day 1):\nStudents will make their ceramic weaving frames using stoneware clay and decorate them with the course tutor Emi’s forged natural clay slips. Day 1 is from 10am until 1pm. After the session\, Emi will fire and glaze each frame with her own glazes. \nSaturday 12th September 2026 (Day 2):\nStudents will receive their fired ceramic frames\, prepared by Emi. They will learn how to set up the loom and create their own handwoven piece using natural and sustainable yarns\, including Emi’s home-grown flax fibres\, forged natural fibres and yarns\, Japanese kibiso yarn\, silk mawata fleece\, alpaca wool\, and more. Day 2 is from 10am until 4pm. \nEmi has worked on several projects growing flax plants to produce fabric in different communities. She will also demonstrate the process of turning flax plants into fibre and hand-spinning it into linen yarn. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about flax fibre. \nParticipants are welcome to bring their own yarns as well and will be able to take their completed weaving on the frame home. \nStudents will need to be available to attend both days of this course on the Saturday 5th and Saturday 12th September. \nParking is included in the ticket price.
URL:https://discover-northamptonshire.co.uk/event/2-day-flax-fiber-and-weaving-workshop-on-a-handmade-ceramic-frame-saturday-5th-and-saturday-12th-sept/
LOCATION:Stanwick Lakes\, Stanwick Lakes\,\, Stanwick\, Northamptonshire\, NN9 6GY
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Copper Bowl Making Workshop - 10:00am - 1:00pm
DESCRIPTION:Course Overview\nDiscover the satisfying process of shaping metal by hand in this immersive copper bowl making workshop with heritage metalworker John Wills. Using upcycled sheet copper\, you’ll learn how flat metal can be transformed into a strong hollow form through a combination of rhythm and careful hammer work. \nYou’ll be guided through the essential techniques of copper forming\, including how to anneal the metal to soften it and make it responsive\, before working it over stakes and anvils using hammers and forming tools. The emphasis is on understanding the material\, and how to work with it rather than against it. Sustainability is at the heart of this course. By using reclaimed copper\, you’ll not only learn traditional metalworking skills but also explore how discarded materials can be given new life as beautiful\, functional objects. By the end of the workshop\, you’ll have created a unique hand-formed copper bowl\, shaped entirely by you. \nThis workshop is suitable for complete beginners\, with no previous metalworking experience required. It’s ideal if you’re curious about heritage crafts\, interested in sustainable making\, or looking to expand your skills beyond blacksmithing or tinsmithing into copper and other non-ferrous metals.\nThe course is limited to five participants\, ensuring plenty of individual guidance and access to tools. \nThis course takes place in and around the purpose-built oak-framed craft barn at Stanwick Lakes. \nWhat should I wear / bring?\n• Old clothing made from natural fibres only (no polyester or synthetics)\n• Sturdy\, closed-toe footwear is essential\n• A notebook is optional but useful\n• If you use reading glasses\, please bring them \nWhat’s included;\nAll tools\, upcycled copper\, materials and safety equipment are provided and must be worn throughout the course.\nTea\, coffee and biscuits are provided free of charge. Parking is included in the ticket price. Tickets are £85 per workshop. There are two workshops available to book – Saturday 12th or Sunday 13th September. \nAbout Your Tutor\nJohn Wills is a heritage metalworker with over ten years’ experience running his own specialist craft business and has been teaching since 2017. He specialises in historical metalwork using copper\, brass\, tinplate and iron\, producing accurate reproductions for museums\, re-enactment groups\, television and film. In 2022\, John was selected to take part in a Heritage Crafts Association project aimed at safeguarding tinsmithing in the UK. As part of this\, he trained under master tinsmith Karl Schmidt of Dakota Tinworks (USA) at the Museum of Making. Following this\, John helped establish a new tinman and brazier workshop with the HCA to support the future of the craft.
URL:https://discover-northamptonshire.co.uk/event/copper-bowl-making-workshop-1000am-100pm/
LOCATION:Stanwick Lakes\, Stanwick Lakes\,\, Stanwick\, Northamptonshire\, NN9 6GY
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Moldova Uncorked - Trade & Public Wine Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 12th September 2026 | 11AM – 6PM\n£27.80 per person (18+ only) \nEnjoy a unique wine tasting experience celebrating the wines and culture of Moldova — one of Europe’s most exciting emerging wine regions. \nVisitors will have the opportunity to meet the winemakers behind the wines\, hear the stories behind Moldova’s centuries-old wine traditions\, and explore around 60 wines available for tasting throughout the day — from elegant sparkling wines and crisp whites to rich reds and indigenous grape varieties rarely found in the UK. \nWhether you are a wine enthusiast\, curious beginner\, or simply looking for a memorable experience to enjoy with friends and family\, Moldova Uncorked offers a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere in a truly unique setting. \nThe event will also feature:\n• Meet-the-winemaker experiences\n• Guided wine masterclasses\n• Trade and hospitality networking opportunities\n• Exclusive wines available to discover and purchase
URL:https://discover-northamptonshire.co.uk/event/moldova-uncorked-trade-public-wine-tasting/
LOCATION:Delapre Abbey\, Abbey Cottage\, London Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN4 8AW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink,Workshops
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