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Patchwork/English Paper Piecing for Beginners

4.6(5 reviews)
Learn how to create a patchwork quilt using the centuries old English Paper Piecing technique, in this beginners workshop run by textile designer Kate Marsden.
Camberwell
In-person
£45 pp
3hrs
Beginner
What happens in this class?

In this workshop, Kate will teach you how to prepare your fabrics and stitch them together to make a traditional hexagon quilt top. You will come away with a small pieced section of patchwork and the skills you need to continue with your project at home. English Paper Piecing is a slow hand sewing technique, which can be tricky to master, and the creation of a full quilt is often a labour of love. However by the end of the class you should be raring to get started on that new family heirloom!

No previous patchwork or quilting experience is…

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Things to remember

All materials are provided, but if you want to use fabrics you have at home you are very welcome to bring these along and use them.

Latest Reviews
4.6(5 reviews)
Sarah - 19 November 2018
Really good course. Kate, the tutor was very helpful, patient and gave us lots of useful tips. Thoroughly recommend.
Laraine - 11 November 2018
I would have preferred to take a smaller but completed item.
Lisa - 20 June 2018
Really enjoyed this class. I went in as a total beginner and came out feeling confident about my new patchwork skills. The teacher broke everything down into easy steps, was attentive and the class just sped by!
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Age Requirement

14
All students under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Flexible cancellation policy

Any class can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase. See cancellation policy.
Your Teacher

Creative Happy London is an artist collective offering art and craft classes from a beautiful studio in Camberwell, South London.  The techniques they teach require no previous experience or specialist equipment, so that it's easy for you to continue practising what you have learnt at the studio once you're back at home.  Creative Happy London believe everyone is creative at heart;  join one of their talented teachers for a workshop and take the chance to unleash your inner artist!

The workshops currently on offer include linocut printing, leather jewellery making, metal foiling on paper and fabric, paper-cutting…

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Class Location
Creative Happy London
Camberwell
6 Empress Mews, off Kenbury Street
SE5 9BT
London

Reviews

Sarah - 19 November 2018
Really good course. Kate, the tutor was very helpful, patient and gave us lots of useful tips. Thoroughly recommend.
Laraine - 11 November 2018
I would have preferred to take a smaller but completed item.
Lisa - 20 June 2018
Really enjoyed this class. I went in as a total beginner and came out feeling confident about my new patchwork skills. The teacher broke everything down into easy steps, was attentive and the class just sped by!
Anna - 15 June 2018
Three ingredients are needed for this class; creativity, patience and cute fabrics- I’ve been given all when I attended and I had a great time! Creative Happy London studio hosts a lot of different classes, and all teachers are nice!
Victoria - 10 June 2018
A really nice session in a lovely studio with a friendly, helpful tutor. A great, quick introduction to a simple technique with limitless possibilities.