Workshops at Yarning Hearts
Here at Yarning Hearts, we curate the best Fibre Craft Experience for you and your learning needs. Browse below to view the different workshops offerings.
1. Knitting Consultation Services
From 11 Feb 2023, Yarning Hearts will be providing on-site knitting consultation services at the store!
Want to learn knitting at your own pace?
Have specific knitting queries to ask someone?
Book a slot and have our staff coach you in your specific area of need. Starting from $25/hr, have someone guide you through your questions and have a peace of mind!
Hope to see you there! :)
2. Beginner Bobbin Lace Workshop
Dates: 18 June 2023
Time: 2 - 4 pm
$120
Understand the basics of how to make lace. Learn a basic stitch to make a 'Torchon Ground' lace bookmark. Handmade bobbin lace, which has been around since the 16th century, is a type of off-loom weaving created on a “lace pillow” with threads wound on bobbins. Though it might look complicated, all bobbin lace is made with a few repetitive moves, using only four bobbins at a time. Learn the basics of bobbin lacemaking, from winding the bobbins to making four small lace projects, in this introductory class. Coloured threads are used to make it easier to see what is happening.
The cost of the workshop is $120 including all materials with the option of purchasing your own lace making starter kit at an additional cost of $90.
Date: 21 June 2023 (Wed)
Time: 7pm - 9pm
$60
The Dorset Button is a specific type of button which was first made in the county of Dorset in the United Kingdom in the 17th century. They were originally made using the trimmed horns of sheep, which were cut into thin discs, around which threads and old fabric were wound. It has now become a British heritage craft but is very much alive today using contemporary materials for a variety of uses.
The buttons are made by following 4 stages known as ‘casting’, ‘slicking’, ‘laying’ and ’rounding’. They are very easy to make and the process is extremely therapeutic. You can use curtain rings, key rings in plastic, metal or wood and cover them with embroidery thread, yarn or silks. There are many possibilities for their use including being functional as a button on a garment or bag, jewellery or as a decoration.
In this 2-hour workshop, you will learn how to make 2 buttons - the traditional Dorset ‘Cartwheel’ Button and a pretty floral Dorset Button. The workshop fee includes all materials with extra to keep.
4. Intermediate Bobbin Lace Workshop
Dates: 5, 12 and 19 April 2023
Time: 7 - 9pm
$250
Learn the heritage craft of bobbin lace making. Traditional handmade lace was fashionable from the 16th century particularly in Europe. Lace is made by braiding and twisting lengths of thread which have been wound onto ‘bobbins’. The different ways of weaving the bobbins can create a plethora of delicate patterns in a range of colours.
Previously named Advanced Bobbin Lace Workshop, in a series of three 2-hour intermediate workshops you will:
- learn how to wind bobbins
- understand prickings, pillows and threads
- learn about ‘spangled’ bobbins
- learn 2 more basic stitches
- learn how to add beads
- make a lace picture or frame
The cost of the workshop is $250. If you do not have your own equipment, a kit can be bought for $90 which will included 12 pairs of bobbins. Additional bobbins can be bought for $4 per pair. Alternatively, you can rent the kit and extra bobbins for a refundable deposit of $75. Rental of bobbins alone is a refundable deposit of $3.00 per pair.
5. Advanced Bobbin Lace Workshop
Dates: 26 March AND 4 April 2023
Time: 2-4pm AND 7 - 9pm
$180
In this 4 hour workshop (spread over 2x2 hour sessions), you will make a lace square mat.
You will :
- use your existing skills to create stitches to make Torchon ground and fans
- learn how to make ‘spiders’ and ‘ roseground
You will need your own lace kit, and 17 pairs of pre wound bobbins with 250cm of DMC 8 thread. A pre pricked pattern, written instructions and link to a video will be provided.
The cost of the workshop is $180. If you do not have your own equipment, a kit can be bought for $90 which will included 12 pairs of bobbins. Additional bobbins can be bought for $4 per pair. Alternatively, you can rent the kit and extra bobbins for a refundable deposit of $75. Rental of bobbins alone is a refundable deposit of $3.00 per pair of bobbins.
If you are an instructor who is keen on collaborating with us in providing unique fibre craft experiences to our customers, do get in touch at hello@yarninghearts.com.