WORKSHOPS
THE SIMPLE WAY TO START A NEW SKILL
There’s something so satisfying about being able to make something that’s beautiful and useful. Start a new skill at Kiri Cottage and feel your confidence and your comfort grow.
Homemade by you
TAKE AWAY
& TREASURE
People with all level of skill can benefit from a trip to Kiri Cottage. From complete beginners, to experienced crafters, Christine can adapt her guidance to make each course fit you perfectly. And of course, everyone leaves with a homemade item to be proud of.
PEG LOOM WEAVING WORKSHOP
This simple form of weaving teaches everyone, kids included, the basics of traditional weaving. Some think this style of weaving goes back to Viking times, and it’s easy to imagine this highly practical method of creating thick cloth being used in simpler times. Using a collection of rovings, or thick unspun bits of wool, even absolute beginners can create something impressive quite quickly.
SPINNING WORKSHOP
This surprisingly meditative process requires focus and patience. Like learning to pat your head and rub your stomach, spinning can be surprisingly tricky but extremely satisfying to get right. Every participant will get to use a modern spinning wheel that’s designed to make the process as easy as possible.
Aran KNITTING WORKSHOP
‘Blackberries and Honeycomb.’
What a lovely way to learn to knit these traditional Aran stitches in the relaxed atmosphere at Kiri Cottage.
Come for some knitting natter, good coffee, and delicious scones.
Return home with beautiful knitted samplers to remind you of your day at Kiri Cottage. With patterns and some confidence you could be knitting Aran jumpers in no time!
Leaves and Vines Knitting Lace WORKSHOP
‘Leaves and Vines.’
What a lovely way to learn to knit new stitches in the relaxed atmosphere at Kiri Cottage.
Come for some knitting natter, good coffee, and delicious scones.
Return home with beautiful knitted samplers to remind you of your day at Kiri Cottage. With patterns and some confidence you could be knitting Leaves and Vine stitches in no time!
There will be a maximum of 6 in the class – why not treat yourself and a friend?
Finger Loop Braiding
Learn how to ‘Finger Loop Braid.’
Fingerloop braiding is a very old technique, with examples that date back to the Bronze Age. It reached a high point in Medieval Europe and England between 1100 and 1600 CE.
Come for some knitting natter, good coffee, and delicious scones.
Return home with beautiful knitted samplers to remind you of your day at Kiri Cottage. With patterns and some confidence you could be knitting Aran jumpers in no time!
There will be a maximum of 6 in the class – why not treat yourself and a friend?