Skills Spotlight Sessions
Sunday 22nd February 2026, 10am - 4pm
Details coming soon!
Upstairs in the Antony Room there are Skills Spotlight Sessions for you to take part in! Each session costs just £5 per person and includes expert tuition plus the required materials for you to use and take away with you.
There are only 8 places per session, so don’t miss out! Book your place in advance using the links below.
Kits and materials will also be available to buy from the exhibitor’s stand.
The Antony Room is accessible via a lift or stairs from the ground floor.
Details of other sessions coming soon!
Time: 10:30 – 11:15
Drop Spindle Spinning – with Rachel of The Hive, Pelynt
Step back in time to unlock the ancient secrets of the drop spindle. Discover how this simple tool turns wool fibre into beautiful yarn!
You’ll be provided with a drop spindle and fibre, to learn learn the basics of turning fibre into yarn using a suspended (drop) spindle.
Remaining tickets will be available at the Ticket Desk on Show Day
Time: 11:30 – 12:15
Crocheting a mandala into a hoop – with Emma of Pineapple Fibre Art
Learn how to transform a simple crochet piece into a stunning, gallery-ready wall hanging!
You’ll be provided with premade mandalas for you to crochet into a hoop, to learn this technique for displaying your crochet mandalas.
Remaining tickets will be available at the Ticket Desk on Show Day
Time: 12:30 – 13:15
Macramé Daisy Chain Keyring – with Lucy of Hearts and Pearls
Master the intricate art of knotting as you create a charming, retro-inspired macrame daisy chain keyring – the perfect handmade accessory to add a pop of floral flair to your daily essentials!
You will learn a few beginner-friendly macramé knots and create your own colourful, daisy inspired keyring or bag charm to take home.
Time: 13:30 – 14:15
Beginner Amigurumi Crochet – with Natalie of Made in the Button Room
Master the essential techniques of amigurumi with a simple starter project. Use these skills at home to start your very own collection of adorable, handcrafted creatures!
A friendly and relaxed introduction to amigurumi, helping you practice crocheting in the round while making re-usable organic cotton face scrubbies.
Remaining tickets will be available at the Ticket Desk on Show Day
Time: 14:30 – 15:15
Knitting in the Round – with Kath of Kathryn Morgan Designs
Unlock the magic of seamless, striped knitting as you master circular needles to create flawless, professional-looking projects without ever having to sew a single seam.
You will also get a techniques, tips and tricks handout to take away, plus a voucher for 10% off a pack of 5 mini skeins (total 100g) of hand dyed wool and a free copy of Kath’s Cosy Cowl pattern!
Remaining tickets will be available at the Ticket Desk on Show Day
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