Eco Hub have teamed with Kim of  Darn It to bring you this fabulous Punch Needle Workshop.

Create your own punch needle artwork using a wide variety of different colours and textures. Start with a practice with four different types of punch needle tool and 4 different types of fabric. Once you know what works best you'll move onto a bigger piece with a good knowledge of the technique. If you've caught the bug and can't wait to keep going there'll be a variety of tools available to buy so you can keep going at home.

COVID WORKSHOP INFORMATION:

• If you have any symptoms of COVID please do not attend the workshop.

• The workshop and Eco Hub services will have been thoroughly cleaned beforehand, surfaces and equipment will be cleaned throughout the event.

• There is a maximum of 4 people in the Eco Hub Workshop or 10 in our alternative workshop area (Lucy's Cabin).

• Hand sanister and antibactiral wipes will be available through out the workshop should you need.

• We offer a well ventilated work area.

• Masks or visors are required during demonstrations or moving around the workshop, but optional whole seated at your work area.

CANCELLATIONS

If you cancel the place at least 1 month before the date of the workshop you will receive a refund less £5 admin fee, this applies to ALL cancellations.

If less than 1 month of the date, we will only be able to offer a refund if the place can be filled.

If we cancel the workshop a FULL refund will be given or an alternative date will be offered.

This session we'll be making our own festive macrame decorations from a variety of cords in different sizes. It's the perfect craft for anyone who likes to make their own decorations and learn new craft techniques.

You'll learn all the macrame knots you'll need to make a variety of different designs and you should leave with a few finished pieces and a few instructional sheets to make more at home. The techniques learnt in this session will work for much bigger macrame pieces too.

Cost

£30 per person - includes materials used

Create your own miniature plant pots with artist and maker Kim Searle (as seen on Kirstie's Handmade Christmas!) using a variety of geometric and recycled moulds. Jesmonite is a versatile material that will create a different pot every time - you'll learn how to weigh it, mix it, add colours and textural effects to create a pot unique to you. Pots can be made with pale pastels or vibrant colours, block colours or fantastic marbled effects. You will get to try a type of Jesmonite that will set by the end of the session as well as another type that will set the next day and has a much more organic look. There will be a variety of plant cuttings that you can add to your new set pots!

Skill Level: Suitable for beginners.

Cost: £35 per person.

Create your own fabulous festive Jesmonite decorations with artist and maker Kim Searle (as seen on Kirstie's Handmade Christmas!) using a variety of moulds. Jesmonite is a versatile material that will create a different result every time - you'll learn how to weigh it, mix it, add colours and textural effects to create festive decorations unique to you. Your decorations can be made with pale pastels or vibrant colours, block colours or fantastic marbled effects. You will get to try a type of Jesmonite that will set by the end of the session as well as another type that will set the next day and has a much more organic look.

Skill Level: Suitable for beginners.

Cost: £35 per person.

Get creative with hammer, nails and colourful thread in this festive workshop! String art (sometimes called pin and thread art or filography) is a fun craft where you tap a simple design into wood with small nails, then weave and wrap thread to bring it to life. Under the guidance of our tutor, you’ll learn how to plan and build your piece – whether you’d like to follow one of our tutor’s seasonal patterns or create a design of your own.

Perfect for handmade gifts or unique decorations, your finished piece will be ready to take home and enjoy for the holidays.

No experience needed – just a love of making.

All materials are provided. Please note, this involves the use of a hammer and small metal pins.

Please kindly note:

You’re welcome to cancel your booking up to 14 days before the workshop date. If you need to cancel after that time, we’re unable to offer a refund or move your booking. However, we’d be happy to transfer your place to someone else of your choosing at no additional cost.

For more details, please refer to our full terms and conditions here.

• Each participant also receives a 10% discount voucher via email after the class has been held to use online towards a future class.

• Access notice: there are two steps up into our building at 3 Church Street, Ilkley LS29 9DR. We sincerely apologise if this prevents anyone attending our workshops.

£65.00

Our seasonal punch needle class is your entrée to an easy to learn, immensely satisfying craft that is limited only by your imagination. So let it run free and create your own festive artwork in this half day class. You will have access to a wide range of colourful yarns and  will learn to create a variety of textures to give your project depth.

You will start with a practice using four different types of punch needle tool and four different types of fabric. Once you know what works best for you, you’ll move onto a bigger piece with a good knowledge of the technique. If you’ve caught the bug and can’t wait to keep going there’ll be a variety of tools available to buy so you can keep going at home.

For absolute beginners and artists looking for a new medium to learn in good company.  All materials are provided.

Light refreshments are available throughout.

Each participant also receives a 10% after class voucher to put towards a future class in Ilkley or York.

Access notice: there are two steps up into our building at 3 Church Street, Ilkley LS29 9DR. We sincerely apologise if this prevents anyone attending our workshops.

Please kindly note:
You’re welcome to cancel your booking up to 14 days before the workshop date. If you need to cancel after that time, we’re unable to offer a refund or move your booking. However, we’d be happy to transfer your place to someone else of your choosing at no additional cost.

For more details, please refer to our full terms and conditions here: https://www.duttonsforbuttons.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/.

£65.00

Spend a festive, relaxed time with artist and maker Kim Searle, as she shows you how to recycle fabric scraps to create a joyful wreath to decorate your home. Kim will show you the techniques involved to create the decoration and there will be a wide range of fabric scraps, and recycled materials to choose from to make your piece unique.

Cost: £30 per person - includes materials and equipment use.

Skill Level: Suitable for beginners.

In this creative workshop led by Kim, you will be taught how to use Jesmonite which is a two part composite material that can be used to create lots of different effects.

You will be taught the techniques of marbling, terrazzo and layering and will go on to make small pots perfect for cuttings and succulents in a variety of styles

No experience is necessary and all tools and materials will be provided.

Your ticket price includes garden entry on the day and tea & coffee will be available throughout the session.

Tutor: Kim Searle, Darn it Workshops

In this creative workshop led by Kim, you will be taught how to use Jesmonite which is a two part composite material that can be used to create lots of different effects.

You will be taught the techniques of marbling, terrazzo and layering and will go on to make small pots perfect for cuttings and succulents in a variety of styles

No experience is necessary and all tools and materials will be provided.

Your ticket price includes garden entry on the day and tea & coffee will be available throughout the session.

Tutor: Kim Searle, Darn it Workshops

Join craft expert Kim Searle for a fun but informative workshop session, exploring the art of lino printing. Working under Kim's supervision you will learn hwo to handle lino printing tools, how to create an effective design, how to load ink onto your lino and how to produce clear prints. 

Skill level: Suitable for beginners as well as those looking for a refresher. 

Cost: £30 per person, includes all materials and equipment used

This workshop is perfect for anyone who likes to send their Christmas cards out early with a personal touch. Of course you can do non-festive prints if you like as well. In this session you will learn how to cut lino perfectly with a variety of techniques and how to print it like a pro. There will be lots of images to inspire and work from. If there's a specific image you'd like to work from bring it along. There will be a variety of different coloured inks and cards, tags and paper to print onto.

The workshop costs £25, £22 low wage/NHS

Come with ideas of imagery you'd like to print!

This workshop will take place in Butlers at Kirkstall Forge. There's a train station on site and Kirkstall Forge wants to encourage sustainability, but if you'd like a parking space let me know and we can get one arranged.

Course conditions:

The workshop needs minimum numbers to run. In the unlikely event it doesn't meet this the workshop will be cancelled. Your booking is secured by payment and if you choose to cancel you get a refund up to 2 days before the event however after that no refund can be given. Please don't arrive more than 10 minutes prior to the workshops unless previously discussed.

In this workshop we'll create baskets using cotton cord, colourful thread and scraps of fabric! This creates a soft but durable basket, coaster or placemat. You can choose the shape and add handles or leave it as a bowl shape.

Sewing Skill Level: Basic sewing machine skills needed

You’ll need: Bring your sewing machine- we have a few you can use so please let me know if you'd like to use one of ours, but it's best to learn on your own.

Materials included: Cotton cord, sewing thread, fabric

Led by: Kim Searle

Healthy & Safety: during the workshop everyone will have their own materials and tools. Sanitiser and disinfectant will be available. If you feel unwell please let us know and stay home.

Course conditions:the workshop needs minimum numbers to run. In the unlikely event it doesn't meet this the workshop will be cancelled. Your booking is secured by payment and if you choose to cancel you get a refund up to 7 days before the event however after that no refund can be given. Please don’t arrive more than 10 minutes before the workshop starts, unless previously discussed.

Join us at Calverley Old Hall Community Space to try something new in this full day workshop. Led by rag rugging tutor, Kim, from Darn It! Workshops, come along to join like-minded people to learn new skills, or develop your existing skills.

In this beginner friendly session you'll learn two versatile rag rug techniques which you will use to make a piece of wall art, homewares, a brooch or more. Kim will guide you through the techniques, advise you on your final piece design and support you throughout this friendly, sociable session.

Rag rugging is a technique traditionally used to turn rags into textural rugs. It is eco-friendly, often using recycled or re-used fabrics, whilst producing wonderful, colourful final pieces which can bring joy to your home.

As rag rugging can take some time to complete you may not finish your piece during the session (but if you opt to do a brooch you will do) but you will leave with the tools and skills to be able to complete it at home. There will be a wide range of fabric scraps, recycled materials, colourful rope, buttons and other things to choose from to make your own unique piece.

What to expect on the day 

• All equipment and materials will be provided.

• Tea/coffee will be available, but all participants should bring their own packed lunch.

• There are no food heating facilities, but there is a fridge to store your packed lunch in beforehand. 

This workshop is for adults aged 18+. 

Student/Low income/NHS worker discount

In order to make this workshop as accessible as possible for all, we are offering a £5 discount on the ticket price for students, people on low income or income support and NHS workers. Please use the code DISCOUNT5 in the promo codes field on Eventbrite when booking your ticket. Unfortunately we are only able to offer this discount on a limited number of tickets. If the code is rejected on Eventbrite, or you can’t add more tickets using the code, it is because we have reached our limit on discounted tickets and only full price tickets are available. 

Getting here 

There is no parking on site, the building is in the centre of Calverley, on Woodhall Road, so we encourage visitors to use Leeds and Bradford’s excellent public transport to travel to the event. Please check local travel information for full details. 

If you need to drive, there is ample on street parking in the surrounding area. Please park considerately for our neighbours. 

The address is: Calverley Old Hall Community Space, Woodhall Road, Calverley, LS28 5NL. 

What3Words: ///police.hunt.moons. Full information and meeting location is provided with your booking confirmation. 

Accessibility 

Calverley Old Hall Community Space has been designed to be as accessible as possible, however it is still a historic building with restrictions. There is level access to the main front door, the pathway from the road is a combination of gravel and paving slabs. In the Community Space there is level access throughout, with a small 2cm metal ridge across the threshold of the external doorway. 

Please consult our Access Guide for further information about access in the Community Space. 

We do all we can to enable access wherever possible; please let us know of any access requirements at the time of booking. If you have any access concerns that you’d like to discuss before booking, please contact us via email here.

Thanks to National Lottery Players, and the National Lottery Heritage Fund, who have made this restoration and this event possible. 

90-minute workshop – cost £28.00

Using cotton cord and colourful sewing thread you will create coasters and small bowls using a simple sewing technique. This technique is fast growing and can be adapted to placemats and larger bowls too! You can customise it with scraps of fabric and colour changes.

Advisory Note:

All abilities, children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Please note these are non-refundable.

90-minute workshop – cost £28.00

Learn all you need to know to get started with punch needle and make a fantastic Christmas decoration.

There will be a variety of designs to choose from and lots of yarn to personalise your piece.

You will also learn how to troubleshoot common punch needle problems and get the best out of this fun technique.

Advisory Note:

This class is suitable for ages and abilities; an adult must accompany children under 16.

Please note these are non-refundable

90-minute workshop – cost £28.00

Using cotton cord and colourful sewing thread you will create coasters and small bowls using a simple sewing technique. This technique is fast growing and can be adapted to placemats and larger bowls too! You can customise it with scraps of fabric and colour changes.

Advisory Note:

All abilities, children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Please note these are non-refundable.

90-minute workshop – cost £28.00

Using cotton cord and colourful sewing thread you will create coasters and small bowls using a simple sewing technique. This technique is fast growing and can be adapted to placemats and larger bowls too! You can customise it with scraps of fabric and colour changes.

Advisory Note:

All abilities, children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Please note these are non-refundable.

90-minute workshop – cost £28.00

Get started with Punch Needle and learn about all the different types of tools, materials and techniques that will give you the best effects. You will have lots of yarn to choose from to create your own unique piece of punch needle artwork.

Learn how to troubleshoot common punch needle problems and get the best out of this fun technique. Learn all you need to know to get started with punch needle.

Advisory Note:

This class is suitable for ages and abilities; an adult must accompany children under 16.

Please note these are non-refundable.

Join artist and maker Kim Searle to create your own poured candles* using soy wax, essential oils and scents, decoration, jam jars, vintage tea cups and more. All materials used in this workshop are vegan-friendly!

(*note: candles take 24-48 hours to fully set, so you'll leave your candles with us at the end of the class and call back to collect them later).

Cost: £35 per person (includes all materials and equipment use).

Skill level: Suitable for all skill levels.

Rag Rugging is a technique traditionally used to turn rags into textural rags. In this open ended session you'll learn two versatile rag rug techniques that can be used to make a piece of wall art, homewares, a brooch or more. As rag rugging takes a long time to complete you may not finish your piece in the session (but if you opt to do a brooch you will do) but will go away with tools and skills to complete it. There will be a wide range of fabric scraps, recycled materials, colourful rope, buttons and other things to choose from to make your piece unique.

Cost: £25 per person - includes materials and equipment use.

Skill Level: Suitable for beginners..

Join Kim Searle for a wonderful taster workshop, exploring the popular art of Macramé. Kim will guide you through different techniques and patterns, helping you to work towards a small finished project of a wall hanger. This is a great craft to continue at home once you have mastered the basics. Sunday 12 October 2024 1.30pm - 4pm with Kim Searle This workshop takes place at: North Yorks Art School 2-4 South Street Scarborough YO11 2BP Includes all materials. Refreshments included. SPECIAL OFFER 👇👇👇 Kim will be in Scarborough on 10th & 11th October delivering 4 different workshops: Punch Needle - 11th October 10am-12.30pm Visible Mending - 11th October 1.30pm-4pm Introduction to Loom Darning - 12th October 10am-12.30pm Macrame Wall Hanging - 12th October 1.30pm - 4pm Why not make a day or a weekend of it by taking advantage of our special offer. ➡️ Book both workshops on either Saturday or Sunday for £80 (includes lunch). ➡️ Book both workshops on both days for £150 (includes lunch on both days). Single workshops can be booked online as normal by clicking on the link. If you would like to take up the special offer, please either email us at info@bookaclass.org or phone us on 0345 548 0325.

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Cancellation Policy

All workshops are priced including VAT charged at 20%. By completing this purchase you are securing a place for a workshop or course which, unless stated, includes all materials, refreshments and lunch. We understand that plans can change, so we’ve outlined our cancellation and rescheduling policies for our residentials to ensure clarity and flexibility. At North Yorks Art School (NYAS), we incur a number of costs as soon as a booking is made — including venue, tutor, bank charges and administration fees. Unfortunately, due to the increasing number of cancellations, we now need to pass on a portion of these costs to customers when cancellations occur. Rescheduling Your Booking You can reschedule your booking up to 8 weeks before the start date of your workshop free of charge — (subject to availability). Reschedules outside of this time will be subject to a 10% booking fee. We will confirm the change in writing and transfer your place accordingly. Cancellations & Refunds If you choose to cancel your booking rather than reschedule, the following cancellation fees will apply: Over 6 Months 90% refund 4 to 6 months 80% refund 2 to 4 months 70% refund 31 to 60 days 50% refund 30 days or less No refund Refunds will be processed to your original payment method within 3–5 business days once the cancellation is confirmed. Your Right to Cancel (Cooling-Off Period) If you live in the UK or EU, you are entitled to a 14-day cancellation window from the date of booking. Within this period, you may cancel for a full refund without providing a reason. To exercise this right, contact us at info@bookaclass.org within the 14-day period. Refunds will be processed to your original payment method. For all booking-related enquiries, rescheduling requests or cancellations, please email: info@bookaclass.org

Join Kim Searle for a half-day introduction to loom darning workshop. In this session we’ll be looking at darning on a replica vintage speedweve. These little looms make the darning process easy and create a strong woven patch on top of a hole. Feel free to bring things to mend. This technique can be done on denim as well as on knitwear. Sunday 12 October 2025 10am - 12.30pm with Kim Searle This workshop takes place at: North Yorks Art School 2-4 South Street Scarborough YO11 2BP Includes all materials and refreshments. SPECIAL OFFER 👇👇👇 Kim will be in Scarborough on 10th & 11th October delivering 4 different workshops: Punch Needle - 11th October 10am-12.30pm Visible Mending - 11th October 1.30pm-4pm Introduction to Loom Darning - 12th October 10am-12.30pm Macrame Wall Hanging - 12th October 1.30pm - 4pm Why not make a day or a weekend of it by taking advantage of our special offer. ➡️ Book both workshops on either Saturday or Sunday for £80 (includes lunch). ➡️ Book both workshops on both days for £150 (includes lunch on both days). Single workshops can be booked online as normal by clicking on the link. If you would like to take up the special offer, please either email us at info@bookaclass.org or phone us on 0345 548 0325.

Book Now

Cancellation Policy

All workshops are priced including VAT charged at 20%. By completing this purchase you are securing a place for a workshop or course which, unless stated, includes all materials, refreshments and lunch. We understand that plans can change, so we’ve outlined our cancellation and rescheduling policies for our residentials to ensure clarity and flexibility. At North Yorks Art School (NYAS), we incur a number of costs as soon as a booking is made — including venue, tutor, bank charges and administration fees. Unfortunately, due to the increasing number of cancellations, we now need to pass on a portion of these costs to customers when cancellations occur. Rescheduling Your Booking You can reschedule your booking up to 8 weeks before the start date of your workshop free of charge — (subject to availability). Reschedules outside of this time will be subject to a 10% booking fee. We will confirm the change in writing and transfer your place accordingly. Cancellations & Refunds If you choose to cancel your booking rather than reschedule, the following cancellation fees will apply: Over 6 Months 90% refund 4 to 6 months 80% refund 2 to 4 months 70% refund 31 to 60 days 50% refund 30 days or less No refund Refunds will be processed to your original payment method within 3–5 business days once the cancellation is confirmed. Your Right to Cancel (Cooling-Off Period) If you live in the UK or EU, you are entitled to a 14-day cancellation window from the date of booking. Within this period, you may cancel for a full refund without providing a reason. To exercise this right, contact us at info@bookaclass.org within the 14-day period. Refunds will be processed to your original payment method. For all booking-related enquiries, rescheduling requests or cancellations, please email: info@bookaclass.org

Join Kim Searle and create your own punch needle artwork using a wide variety of different colours and textures. Start with a practice with four different types of punch needle tool and three different types of fabric. Once you know what works best, you'll move onto a bigger piece with a good knowledge of the technique. If you've caught the bug and can't wait to keep going, there'll be a variety of tools available to buy so you can carry on at home. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn a new skill or an experienced artist seeking inspiration, our Punch Needle Art Workshop offers a welcoming and supportive environment for creative exploration. Saturday 11 October 2025 10am - 12.30pm with Kim Searle This workshop takes place at: North Yorks Art School 2-4 South Street Scarborough YO11 2BP Includes all materials and refreshments. SPECIAL OFFER 👇👇👇 Kim will be in Scarborough on 10th & 11th October delivering 4 different workshops: Punch Needle - 11th October 10am-12.30pm Visible Mending - 11th October 1.30pm-4pm Introduction to Loom Darning - 12th October 10am-12.30pm Macrame Wall Hanging - 12th October 1.30pm - 4pm Why not make a day or a weekend of it by taking advantage of our special offer. ➡️ Book both workshops on either Saturday or Sunday for £80 (includes lunch). ➡️ Book both workshops on both days for £150 (includes lunch on both days). Single workshops can be booked online as normal by clicking on the link. If you would like to take up the special offer, please either email us at info@bookaclass.org or phone us on 0345 548 0325.

Book Now

Cancellation Policy

All workshops are priced including VAT charged at 20%. By completing this purchase you are securing a place for a workshop or course which, unless stated, includes all materials, refreshments and lunch. We understand that plans can change, so we’ve outlined our cancellation and rescheduling policies for our residentials to ensure clarity and flexibility. At North Yorks Art School (NYAS), we incur a number of costs as soon as a booking is made — including venue, tutor, bank charges and administration fees. Unfortunately, due to the increasing number of cancellations, we now need to pass on a portion of these costs to customers when cancellations occur. Rescheduling Your Booking You can reschedule your booking up to 8 weeks before the start date of your workshop free of charge — (subject to availability). Reschedules outside of this time will be subject to a 10% booking fee. We will confirm the change in writing and transfer your place accordingly. Cancellations & Refunds If you choose to cancel your booking rather than reschedule, the following cancellation fees will apply: Over 6 Months 90% refund 4 to 6 months 80% refund 2 to 4 months 70% refund 31 to 60 days 50% refund 30 days or less No refund Refunds will be processed to your original payment method within 3–5 business days once the cancellation is confirmed. Your Right to Cancel (Cooling-Off Period) If you live in the UK or EU, you are entitled to a 14-day cancellation window from the date of booking. Within this period, you may cancel for a full refund without providing a reason. To exercise this right, contact us at info@bookaclass.org within the 14-day period. Refunds will be processed to your original payment method. For all booking-related enquiries, rescheduling requests or cancellations, please email: info@bookaclass.org

In this fun and relaxed workshop you'll learn the basics of Punch Needle with Kim Searle.

In this session we’ll be making coasters, bowls, placemats and decorations using a coiled technique on a sewing machine. We’ll start with the same cotton cord and customise it with colourful thread, fabric and shapes that are unique to use. This technique can be fiddly at the start but quickly becomes great fun and a quick way to produce a finished piece.

Basic sewing machine knowledge needed.

Workshops are hosted by Lark Design Make, (36 Dogfield Street, Cardiff, CF24 4QZ) and it is recommended that you please read their Terms & Conditions before booking. Parking can also be tricky in Cathays so please read their Contact Us page for directions and travel recommendations.

If you'd like to redeem a Lark gift voucher, please book your space here:

https://larkdesignmake.as.me/punch-needle

Ticket is for one adult. To buy multiple tickets, please adjust quantity and add to basket. You may be required to show your purchase confirmation email at the workshop.