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City & Guilds accredited knitting programmes

City & Guilds accredited programmes in knitting and design

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Develop your design and knitting skills with a City & Guilds accredited programme

We are delighted to announce that we have joined the Artybird flock and are now able to offer two amazing new, professionally accredited distance learning knitting programmes.

Introductory Programme

Our Introductory Creative Skills – Knitting course is a 30-hour supported self-study programme you can complete in your own time over a period of 12 months.

Enrolment

Enrolment for the Introductory programme is available at any time and you can find out more and enrol here.

 

Foundation Programme

The Foundation Creative Studies – Knitting is a more in-depth 120 hour structured programme that runs over the course of 12 months with regular one-to-one virtual tutorials and group sessions.

Enrolment

We have two intakes for the Foundation programme, September and January. For more information about the Foundation programme and to enrol or to register your interest, please click here.

 

About the programmes

Both programmes are accredited by City & Guilds as an affiliate centre of Artybird Carnforth.

Debbie teaches the two new programmes which are both available to study via distance learning so you can learn from the comfort of your own home at a time and pace to suit you. There’s no pressure and Debbie is there to assist and guide you throughout your learning journey.

Whether you are a brand new knitter, aspiring designer or a more experienced knitter who would simply like to consolidate their skills, you will love these new programmes. And, if you would like to be recognised for your achievements, the programmes are formally accredited with an internationally recognised organisation, City & Guilds.

These new programmes are run through our sister company, Making Futures CIC and you can find out more about Making Futures here.

To find out more and so we can keep you up to date with programme details, sign-up dates and times, please complete the contact form below. We hope to hear from you soon!

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It's Holiday Time!

Last posting dates:

We’ll be posting those stocking fillers and last-minute gifts (we’ve all been there!) for orders placed before 12.30pm on 23rd December. However, last posting date is 21st December so it may be that orders may not arrive in time for the ‘big day’. If you need a last-minute gift or you’re not sure what to get we do have gift vouchers in the shop!

Christmas holiday

As it’s Christmas we are then taking a bit of a break and the shop will be closed until 4th Jan 2026.You may still place orders (simply close this window with the ‘X’ or escape to return to the shop) but we will not start dispatching orders until 4th January.

Thank you!

We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone for your support and custom this year. Your support for small businesses like ours is very much appreciated.

Last but definitely not least, we wish you all a peaceful and restful festive break and hope to be able to say thank you in person in 2026!

Love, Debbie & Pete xx