In this workshop you will use a range of readily available leaves and plants to create fabulous prints on fabrics. You will learn how to find the best plants for printing, explore different ways to create prints, sampling and experimenting on cotton fabric. Using your samples for ideas and inspiration you will apply your new-found […]
In this workshop you will use a range of readily available leaves and plants to create fabulous prints on fabrics. You will learn how to find the best plants for printing, explore different ways to create prints, sampling and experimenting on cotton fabric. Using your samples for ideas and inspiration you will apply your new-found
Join dye expert Debbie Tomkies in her cosy Altrincham studio as she shows you how to create beautiful colours from plant extracts and plants using simple techniques you can repeat at home. This full day workshop is suitable for complete beginners. For those who have done some natural dyeing previously, there is plenty to explore
Colours from Nature – Introduction to naturally dyeing yarn – 23 May 2026 Read More »
From holding the hook to your first granny square, learn all the essentials with crochet expert Debbie Tomkies. With small classes the pace is relaxed and there’s plenty of time for individual support. We have lots of fun, too!
Crochet for Beginners (3-week course) (evenings) – starts 28 April 26 Read More »
Learn all the knitting essentials! Holding the needles, choosing yarns, understanding knitting terminology, casting on (& off!), knit purl & more on this 3-week course with Knit Now’s expert knitter & author Debbie Tomkies. Make 3 fun projects to take home along with professional handouts & patterns.
Knitting for Beginners (3-week course – evenings) – starts 29 April 26 Read More »
Create your own, beautiful indigo-dyed silk scarf! Experience Nature’s Beautiful Blues in this fascinating workshop with dye expert Debbie Tomkies. Learn to set up a simple indigo vat, try fun tie dye & shibori in a relaxing, fun environment!
Create your own indigo-dyed silk scarf! – (afternoon) 30 April 2026 Read More »
