Filet crochet is a beautiful lace technique using chains and treble stitches to create delicate, vintage-style designs. By working with filled and open mesh spaces and following simple charts, you can form intricate motifs for decorative pieces. In this one-day workshop, you’ll learn the foundations of filet crochet through a series of small practice samples. Explore how to read charts, translate blocks into stitches, and keep your mesh even and neat, progressing from simple shapes to picturebased patterns. Ideal for confident crocheters, this workshop opens up a creative new technique. 

A full list of materials will be emailed to participants prior to the class. 

Step into the scents of the season and discover the magic of traditional soap making in this festive hands-on workshop with Pamela Mawhinney and Irene Gourley from local artisan brand Naturally Soap. Using the time-honoured cold process method, you’ll craft your own luxurious, all-natural soap infused with warming seasonal spices and pure essential oils perfect for gifting or adding a handcrafted touch to your home this Christmas. Learn the basics of blending, moulding, and curing soap, and gain the confidence to continue creating your own at home. As a special festive twist, each participant will receive a Christmas tree-shaped soap to decorate a charming keepsake or stocking filler that smells as good as it looks! 

All materials are provided. Just bring an apron, disposable gloves, a small towel, and your holiday spirit. Long sleeves and closed shoes are recommended for safety.