For more information on any of the individual classes please email me at louise@wonkygiraffe.co.uk or pop into the shop and we can discuss what’s on offer. If the class you are looking for is fully booked (unable to select), please contact me as I will have a waiting list for each class in operation. Note: the class list is not in date order.
We are so excited to bring you an incredible timetable of talented people who are willing to share their knowledge and skills and help you learn something new. This year we have:
Sophie Standing Artist - Wildlife artist using only fabric & thread. This workshop promises to be an unforgettable experience as Sophie will show you her extraordinary technique of reproducing images in fabric and then using thread to create texture and realism.
Crochet for Beginners - Samira has been teaching knitting and crochet professionally to children and adults throughout the Scottish Borders for the last 8 years. She will show you step by step all you need to know about crocheting to start you on your journey to making your very own project.
Beginners Sample quilt (Hand-sewn) block of the month course (12 months) run by Anne which includes Applique, English Paper Piecing, American Piecing, crazy patchwork, Foundation Paper Piecing.
Beginners Sample quilt (Machine Sewing) block of the month course (12 months) run by Cathy which includes Applique, English Paper Piecing, American Piecing, crazy patchwork, Foundation Paper Piecing.
Trio of Santa's
Little Gifts Pillow - ‘Tis the season’ for a Christmas cushion project and how lovely is this cushion designed by Vanessa Goertzen for Moda. This would be lovely in the corner of any Christmas setting or it would make a lovely gift for someone.
Surprise Christmas Project - Come along and join in a day of Christmas crafts. We will have something nice for you to make to put you in the festive spirit.
Bedding Plants by kind permission of Jo Avery - In each class we will learn how to make a flower (or two) from one of the rows of the quilt. You will then be able make the rest of the flowers from that row at home. Once we have completed the 6 rows of bedding plants, we will arrange a separate date to piecethem together to make the quilt top
Beginners Patchwork Class - This is a beginner’s workshop where you will be shown all the basics including measuring and cutting your fabric accurately, joining pieces to make blocks and then joining blocks together to make a cushion front. You will make a small cushion cover on the day and with the skills and information you learn on the day you will be able to use these to take you forward into the world of patchwork and quilting to make your first quilt.
Carol Munro - Maisie McMoo (Machine Sewing) - we are delighted to welcome Carol to The Wonky Giraffe where you will spend the day making your very own Maisie highland cow.
Jacqueline de Jonge - (February 2025)
For more information on any of the individual classes please email me at louise@wonkygiraffe.co.uk or pop into the shop and we can discuss what’s on offer.
If the class you are looking for is fully booked (unable to select), please contact me as I will have a waiting list in operation.
For most classes and workshops, you will need to bring your own supplies and equipment; a list of specific requirements will be sent out prior to the class commencing.
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