RE Treats workshops
Available workshops are listed below, to book please use the workshop booking link.
If you aren't sure whether the workshop level is right for you, use our skill guide to help you decide.
The skill guide can be found after the workshop list.
The skill guide can be found after the workshop list.
| Discipline / Workshop skills | Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced | Expert |
| Knitting Class makes: | Knitting from the beginning Cast on Knit stitches Purl stitches Knit a square Cast off Understand ply and needle size1 colour squares | Intarsia knitting Colour change with correct tension Picture knitting Basic pattern knowledge Intarsia squares | Guided knitting Increase stitches Decrease stitches Correcting mistakes Garment pattern readingButterflies | Three needles! Cable stitch explanation and practice Cabled mug cozy |
| Crochet Class makes: | Crochet Like Granny! Cast on / fasten off Chain stitch Treble stitch Circular coaster Square coasterTraditional Granny squares | Change it up! Change colour Blanket designs Crochet practice Joining squares togetherIndividual coloured squares or 1 big blanket in different colour | Read all about it! Single, double, half double and double stitches Reading crochet patterns Blanket edgingsEdging for a blanket | Style it out! Increase stitches Decrease stitches Construction from a patternCreate gloves or a toy from a pattern |
| Hand Embroidery (Embroidery techniques using different fabrics and threads appropriate to the embroidery skill taught) Class makes: | First Stitches Stabilising work Design placement Fabric choice Thread choice Fastening threads Basic stitches Small picture, sampler or card depending on workshop | Picture It Stitched More challenging stitches Understand printed and counted designs Combined stitch practice Small picture, sampler or card depending on workshop | Needlework Decoration Create a design on dissolvable stabiliser and learn to attach it to an existing homewares item or garment Embellished homeware item or garment | 3D Embroidery Colour effects Metallic threads Beads Charms Picture, sampler, card or embellished item / garment |
| Machine embroidery Class makes: | Stitch It Out! Setting up machine Stabilising work Stitch count Hooping Starting / finishing Jump stitches Changing colour Sampler | Applique Embroider a design on a fabric with a pile Applique on hoodie or towel | Free Standing Lace Create a 3d design using stabiliser and lace 3d lace design | Beyond the hoop! Learn how to create designs that are larger than the hoop Placemat / Table runner or wallhanging |
| Machine sewing Class makes: | Get to Know your sewing machine Thread the machine correctly Sew in a straight line Change direction Secure stitches correctly Cushion | Applique Away! Applique pattern pieces Stabilising applique design Applique placement Anchoring applique Decorative stitches Applique patch to embellish bag | Zip it up or button it! Placement for buttons and zips Creating button holes Anchoring and stitching zips Cushion or pencil case | Freestyling Free motion sewing Stabiliser and fabric matching Picture for framing or embellishing homewares / garment |
| Dressmaking Class makes: | Dressmaking from the beginning Reading a pattern Pattern layout Pattern cutting Pattern pieces created for a garment | Construction for the upper body Pattern pieces preparation Fabric cutting Finishing off a garment properly Wearable upper body garment | Tailoring and fit Pattern pieces preparation Reading pattern instructions Construct tailored garment Wearable lower body garment | Professional Finishes Handle challenging fabrics Construction skills Hand tailored hems Wearable tailored jacket |
| Digital Design Class makes: | Introduction to graphic design Digital design programmes Digital file storage File extensions Basic design functions Technological skills to change design features | Graphic Design in practice Basic tool kit functions Tool kit guides Create greeting cards | Graphic Design creation Manipulate design features using programme functions to explore design possibilities Create own design for card or journal cover | Graphic Design business Understand licencing laws Publishing designs Marketing and selling designs Branding and / or own design collection |
| Digital Cutting Class makes: | First Cuts Set up software Load up a project Use basic tools Create a card | Signs Manipulate design in software Prepare and cut vinyl Transfer vinyl Create 2d and 3d vinyl decal | Engraving Suitable designs for engraving Suitable materials to engrave onto Finishing engraving correctly Night light | Construction Less common tools Challenging materials Machine tool storage |
