Upcoming public events

23rd May 2012

Craft It Yourself: Knitting for Beginners - stitch droppers welcome!

with Anna Sabin

Category: Workshop
Time: 13:30
Location: Craft Central, 33-35 St John's Square, London. EC1M 4DS
Non-member price: £6.00
Craft Central Network member price: £6.00

Have you ever wanted to try knitting? Come and cast on and off with designer and maker Anna Sabin. With a passion for the handmade Anna will share her love for craft and give you a step by step guide of the basics you need to knit a square. After this you can cast away as much as you like and see you your square grow into a scarf, a blanket or even cushion covers.... the list is endless.

Price includes materials.

23rd May 2012

Craft It Yourself: Printing Made Fun

with Laura Felicity & Lucie Pritchard

Category: Workshop
Time: 11:30
Location: Craft Central, 33-35 St John's Square, London. EC1M 4DS
Non-member price: £6.00
Craft Central Network member price: £6.00

Screen printer and Surface Pattern Designer Laura Felicity (www.laurafelicity.co.uk), along with fellow Screen printer of Homewares and Gifts Lucie Pritchard (www.luciepritchard.co.uk) take you back to basics with three fun printing techniques which are similar to Lino and Block printing. During this lovely workshop you will be able to turn your own designed print into a Handmade Greetings Card and/or Art Print.

With lots of events around the corner, including Fathers Day, this is the perfect opportunity to create something fun and unique. Please feel free to bring along any small, flat yet textured items to the workshop that you don't mind getting inked up.

25th June 2012

Craft It Yourself: Hat Party! Make a Fascinator

Katherine Elizabeth

Category: Workshop
Time: 18:00
Location: Craft Central, 33-35 St John's Square, London. EC1M 4DS
Non-member price: £19.99
Craft Central Network member price: £19.99

Design your own fantastic fascinator with award winning milliner Katherine Elizabeth http://www.katherineelizabethhats.com/.
Having worked for star milliner Stephen Jones and made hats for Dita von Teese and Lily Allen, now Katherine will share her hat-making secrets with us all.
Cost £19.99 (Including materials and complimentary wine)

Our enjoyable programme of Craft It Yourself workshops offers the chance for anyone to take part in craft - discover the relevance (and fun) of craft and design!

Whether you’re already an expert, or fancy trying something new, come and satisfy your crafty urges at the CIY workshops led by designers. From sharpening up your sewing skills with creating gorgeous handbags from vintage fabrics, to millinery and crafty tips to decorate your home for the festive season, this is an informal opportunity to learn from the experts and have a bit of ‘making’ fun! No experience required!