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HIDDEN HIVE WORKSHOP
Mon, 12 Aug
|The Hidden Hive
Crochet Daisy Cushion Workshop Course (August)
*Adult Only* Over 3x beautifully relaxing, 2hr workshops on consecutive weeks (6hrs in total) you will be guided through the basics of crochet, mastering the essential stitches to create your very own crochet granny square cushion to enjoy at home and show off to your friends and family.
Time and Location
12 Aug 2024, 18:30 – 20:30
The Hidden Hive, Arundel Grove, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK3 6AX, UK
About The Workshop
My favourite way to share my love for crochet is by passing on my skills to others.
Don't worry if you've never picked up a crochet hook, everything you need to get started will be taught in this course, consisting of 3 workshops spread over three weeks, and will be accompanied by lots of helpful print outs and videos, a friendly and supportive Facebook Group, PLUS lots of help and support from me, your tutor Nicky!
WHAT YOU'LL DO
This course is a great introduction to crochet and learning to read a written pattern - it is also ideal for a beginner with basic crochet knowledge.
If you’re just getting started in the world of crochet and you’re looking to stitch your first project, this three-week course is your perfect opportunity! You’ll learn how to crochet nine Daisy Granny Squares, as well as how to put them together to create a beautiful, crocheted cushion.
You’ll learn how to begin your project with the magic circle and learn stitches such as the puff stitch, single crochet stitch, double crochet stitch and more! I will be on hand to guide you through every step of your crochet project, ensuring your confidence blossoms through the three weeks. You’ll be taught each stage within the scheduled workshop time, but you’ll need to continue to create and finish each stage between workshops using the skills you’ve learned.
This is a great way to get your practice in!
COURSE OVERVIEW
Don't worry if you've never picked up a crochet hook; everything you need to get started is included and will be taught in this three week course. It will be accompanied by lots of helpful print outs, videos, a friendly & supportive Facebook Group PLUS lots of remote support from me, your tutor Nicky!
Here is the outline of each weekly session with what you will make and learn:
WEEK 1: MONDAY 5TH AUGUST
Nicky will teach you how to master the classic “Daisy Granny Square.” Starting with a magic ring, you’ll learn how to begin your project and crochet the magic circle (also called the magic ring, or magic loop). You will then be shown how to ‘work in the round’, how to join different coloured yarns and how to work each round in different stitches.
YOU WILL LEARN:
1: The Magic Circle
2: The Puff Stitch
3: How to turn your work ‘in the round’ into a square. (More crochet magic!)
(Please, don't worry if you don’t complete every stage during the allocated workshop time as each week is accompanied by lots of helpful print outs, videos, a friendly & supportive Facebook Group PLUS lots of remote support from your tutor Nicky!)
*Your homework will then be to get your practice in and make eight more before we meet the following week!
WEEK 2: MONDAY 12TH AUGUST
This week we will focus on joining your 9x squares, weaving in your ends, creating a border ready to attach and prepare your fabric cushion back.
YOU WILL LEARN:
1. How to build your cushion front using all the squares you’ve made during the previous week, joining each one together to complete the front side of your Daisy Granny Square cushion.
2. You will be shown how to add a border to your 9x squares and how to prepare your cushion back ready to attach.
(Again… Please, don't worry if you don’t complete every stage during the allocated workshop time as each week is accompanied by lots of helpful print outs, videos, a friendly & supportive Facebook Group PLUS lots of remote support from your tutor Nicky!)
*Your homework will then be to finish joining all your squares together, weave in all your ends and have your cushion back prepared and ready to join for the next workshop.
WEEK 3: MONDAY 19TH AUGUST
This final week we will focus on finishing your 9x crocheted Daisy Granny Square cushion.
YOU WILL LEARN:
1. How to successfully join and finish your crochet Daisy Granny Square cushion.
2. How to care for your finished crochet Daisy Granny Square cushion.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
No prior experience needed. Beginner friendly. Also ideal for a beginner with basic crochet knowledge.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
• All materials and equipment for the 3x week course.
• A crochet hook and yarn to keep.
• A free digital pattern to continue after the workshop sent via email.
• Unlimited pots of tea and coffee and a BIG slice of Nicky’s delicious homemade cake at each workshop.
(Yes! you can even BYOB if you like... I'll provide the glasses)
•At the end of the course, your very own beautiful Daisy Cushion using ALL the techniques you have learned to enjoy at home and show off to your friends and family.
WHAT TO BRING
All materials will be provided.
Reading glasses if you need them!
Yourselves and the will to have a good time!
Can’t freaking wait!
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YOUR LEARNING DOESN’T STOP HERE!
By the end of this course (if you’ve completed all the tasks and homework) you’ll have created a beautiful crochet cushion to enjoy at home and show off to your friends and family!
You’ll have gained confidence when it comes to those all-important crochet stitches and be armed with the knowledge and ‘know how’ to continue to make more cushions or, you may even be ready to take on your next big project!
I will also arm you with further resources and guides so you can continue with your new crochet addiction! Including information of the best places you can buy more crochet materials.
• Where to buy yarn, the different yarn weights.
• Where to buy patterns and a ‘how to’ read crochet pattern guide.
• Details of amazing crochet designers to follow on their social networks,
• Details of UK wool festivals and more!
I'll say it again... Please, don’t worry if you don’t manage to finish your crochet cushion within this three-week workshop course. Your workshop fee includes lifetime access to The Hidden Hive Workshops online resources full of helpful print outs & videos. You’ll also have continued access to our friendly & supportive Facebook Group PLUS you’ll receive details and an invitation to join The Hidden Hive Workshops – exclusive “Crochet Colony”.
The Crochet Colony hosted by Nicky, ‘swarm’ every month. We are a collective of new and experienced crocheters who sustain our addiction to crochet, by learning tips and tricks from each other about stitches, patterns, designers, yarn suppliers, you’ll be continuously inspired… It will be an amazing community for you to join and to be a part of!
I can’t wait for you to be ready to join this amazing creative crochet community – we don’t do ‘Doilies’ here LOL.
You’ll be connected to other creative women through a mutual love of crochet.
PS. If you would like to book a private tuition, a party or a workshop event at your workplace or home, please email for more information;
Creative workshops are a great opportunity to connect with others and share in a fun, creative activity. The calm and welcoming atmosphere of The Hidden Hive is perfect for building friendships and supporting each others creative endeavours.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Please read all these terms and conditions.
REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
If you need to cancel a workshop - I try my best to price each workshop fairly and offer good value for money. I therefore have a clear non-refundable policy to ensure that I cover costs
and the ongoing viability of The Hiiden Hive Workshop. I do appreciate that sometimes-unforeseen circumstances may mean that you can’t attend a workshop
so I am happy for you to send along a friend to take your place, I will need their name and contact details prior to the workshop date.
If you contact me at least 14 days in advance of the start date of the workshop, then I can offer a transfer to the same workshop on an alternative date,
providing there are places available or a workshop is planned. This transfer can only be applied on a ‘one occasion’ basis.
If there are no suitable future dates, I can provide a voucher to be used for a future workshop booking.
*Please note that there are no make-ups for missed sessions of a multiple date workshop. i.e. if the workshop is held over more than one session.
THE RIGHT TO CANCEL A WORKSHOP
Should I need to cancel a workshop due to unforeseen circumstances, I will aim to give you as much notice as possible of the cancellation.
Unfortunately, I cannot accept any liability for travel or other costs.
PARTIES AND PRIVATE EVENT BOOKINGS
A non-refundable 50% deposit is required to secure a booking. The remaining balance must be paid 14 days before the date of the party or event.
A maximum reduction of two attendees can be made at least two weeks before the date of the event. I will reduce the outstanding balance accordingly.
Reductions in numbers cannot be made less than two weeks before the date of the event and the full balance of the booking must be paid.
The price per person shown on the Party & Event listing is based on a minimum of 6 attendees. If there are less than 6 attendees, the total amount will still be based on 6 attendees.
GIFT VOUCHERS
Gift vouchers are non-refundable and are not redeemable against any products other than workshops. I do appreciate that sometimes, unforeseen circumstances may mean
they cannot be used, and I am happy for them to be transferred to a friend. All gift vouchers have a 12 month expiry term from date of issue.
USE OF NAME AND LIKENESS
I reserve the right to take photographs or videos during the operation of any workshop or part thereof and to use the resulting photography, videos, or recordings for promotional
or commercial use. By signing up for a Workshop, the participant agrees to allow his/her likeness to be used by me and authorised third parties without compensation to the participant.
If the participant prefers that his/her likeness not be used, he/she must notify me in writing prior to beginning of the workshop.
Copyright in all photographs, video, and related materials created by the participant (“Workshop Materials”) will belong to the participant upon creation.
The participant grants to me a non-exclusive, worldwide, irrevocable license to use any workshop materials provided to me in any media for the following limited purposes:
editorial use, promotion of this editorial use or promotion of my orkshop programs.