Wool yarn samples hand-dyed with natural dye extracts

Colours from Nature – Introduction to naturally dyeing yarn – 30 April 2025

debbie tomkies dt / March 7, 2025 / A4 studios, altrincham, dyeing, in person, manchester, natural dyeing, workshop

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. The short taster session is suitable for complete beginners. For those who have done some natural dyeing previously, there is plenty to explore […]

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Indigo dyed fabrics from Indigo dyeing workshop with debbie tomkies of dt craft and design

Create your own indigo-dyed silk scarf! – (evening)

debbie tomkies dt / March 6, 2025 / beginner, dyeing, fabric, in person, indigo, indigo dyeing, shibori, tie dye, workshop

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!

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wetfelting workshop with debbie tomkies of dt craft and design

Let’s Make Felt! – Fun, family workshop 16 April 2025 (morning)

debbie tomkies dt / March 6, 2025 / beginner, family, felting, in person, wet-felting, workshop

Make a felted picture, coaster or placemat! This creative family event is suitable for complete beginners and adults can expect to have as much fun as the kids! Please note that children must be accompanied by a responsible adult (who can also have a go of course!).

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A beginners' crochet class with Debbie Tomkies of DT Craft and Design

Crochet for Beginners (3-week course) (evenings) – starts 3 April 25

debbie tomkies dt / March 6, 2025 / A4 studios, altrincham, class, crochet, crochet beginner, crochet class, in person, workshop

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!

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Creative break – part two…

News / debbie tomkies dt / March 5, 2025 / crochet, workshop

Crochet sample one complete! After an unfortunate interruption to our creative flow in the shape of our trusty Berlingo’s suspension collapsing, I’ve now whipped up the leaves, sepals and the stem of my new crochet flower. This one will be coming up soon as a ‘next steps’ workshop for those who have a little crochet

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needlefelted landscape from workshop with debbie tomkies of dt craft and design

Create a needlefelted picture landscape – 12 Mar 25 (evening session) – Altrincham

debbie tomkies dt / February 23, 2025 / beginner, evening, felted vessel, felting, in person, wet-felting, workshop

Join Debbie Tomkies and create a beautiful landscape or art piece with simple needlefelting techniques. Suitable for all levels and all materials provided.

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Colours from Nature – Introduction to naturally dyeing yarn – 30 April 2025

Create your own indigo-dyed silk scarf! – (evening)

Let’s Make Felt! – Fun, family workshop 16 April 2025 (morning)

Crochet for Beginners (3-week course) (evenings) – starts 3 April 25

Creative break – part two…

Create a needlefelted picture landscape – 12 Mar 25 (evening session) – Altrincham

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