Sewing Classes

2011 Classes

Liberty is pleased to announce the 2011 series of the Liberty sewing school. Join us for a range of special craft, knitting and sewing workshops.

Location: The Liberty Heritage Suite, 3rd Floor

We are delighted to offer sewing school attendees 20% off at Café Liberty on the day of their class.

To book one of the below classes, please contact our Customer Services department on +44 (0) 20 7734 1234.

Thinking ahead? Book a class in 2012

NEW: Thursday Evening Classes

6pm – 8.30pm including wine and nibbles.

Over 18's only

£30 per class

Thursday 24th November

Learn to Crochet with Nicole Wilson

As the chill creeps in why not learn a new skill and start making your own gorgeous blanket or throw to keep you warm. This 2 hour workshop for the absolute beginner or those just starting out will show you how to hold the hook and yarn, work some of the basic crochet stitches, read a simple chart and complete a multicoloured granny square that will definitely banish the Winter blues...

Thursday 8th December

Creative Christmas Corsage with Josephine Perry

Create a beautiful and versatile corsage, complete with fabric-covered button, and be inspired to apply your new skills to all the joys of the season and beyond. Find out how to make wonderful adornments in a variety of materials, to add something extra to your festive outfit or add a handmade element to your gift wrapping. No sewing experience is needed.

Thursday 15th December

Christmas Appliqué Wall Hanging with Janet Goddard

Stitch a festive wall hanging in time for Christmas. The project will be appliquéd by hand and embellished with buttons and hand quilting.

Saturday Classes

10.30am - 4.30pm including morning tea and afternoon coffee.

£50 per class

Saturday 19th November

Moving on from Learn to Knit with Margaret Rowan

This workshop is designed for those who have mastered the basics of knitting and are ready to take the next step and be introduced to knitting with textures and colour. You will also learn other techniques for casting on, shaping and the basics of understanding a knitting pattern. By the end of the day you will have the confidence to begin your first garment.

During the day we will cover:
• Invisible cast on for a single rib

• Simple ground stitches
• Introduction to cables, bobbles and lace
• Colour work
• Other methods of increasing and decreasing
• How to work out your tension
• Understanding your knitting pattern.

Participants will need to bring the following items:
• A 3.75mm and 4mm needles
• Small scissors for cutting yarn
• Tape measure
• Notepad and pencil

Saturday 26th November

Christmas Themed Moving on from Learn to Crochet with Erica Pask

This workshop is aimed at those crocheters who have mastered the basics and want to create some festive pieces. The day covers the techniques required to complete a simple selection of decorative pieces with a festive theme.

Snowflake decorations, beaded napkin rings and tree hangings using Rowan Siena cotton. Sparkly bauble covers will use Rowan Shimmer. Both crocheting in rows and rounds are covered. Luxury yarns with a hint of sparkle will add to the day. Each attendee will follow very simple patterns which should enable them to move on to further projects.

The attendees need to bring with them 4mm/3.5mm crochet hooks. All yarn and materials will be provided along with some basic reference notes that they can take home.