Classes

Hobkirks have recently refurbished their 1st floor and now have a dedicated classroom which can host up to 12 students.

Popular classes currently available are:

Sewing Classes
Basic Sewing ~ Curtain Making ~ Roman Blinds ~ Cushion Covers ~ Project Workshops ~ Patchworking ~ Applique ~ Dissolvable Flowers ~ Table Runners ~ Place Mats ~ Fabric Boxes ~ Book Covers ~ Embellishing ~ Sewing Machine Organiser & more

Craft Classes
Jewellery ~ Card Making ~ Make & Take ~ Free Demo Days ~ Embellishing ~ Felt Making ~ Scrap booking & more.

One to one tuition also available, ring now to make a booking!

Dont forget our Open Day Saturday 4th Feb! Come along for free advice and guidance on your machine and sewing projects with our expert tutor Anne Marie.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Classes 2012

January Classes:

Date Time Class Description Tutor Price

Fri 6th 10am-3:30pm
Block of the Month-

Group 1

(continued from last year)

This is the eighth class in a new series of block of the month quilt classes. Each month a block will be made to eventually build up a full-size quilt.
Anne marie £20

Thurs 12th 10am-3:30pm
Class to be confirmed
Anne Marie

Fri 13th 10am-3:30pm
Block of the Month-

Group 2

This is the eighth class in a new series of block of the month quilt classes. Each month a block will be made to eventually build up a full-size quilt.

Anne Marie £20

Sat 14th
10am-3:30pm

Block of the Month-

Group 3

This is the eighth class in a new series of block of the month quilt classes. Each month a block will be made to eventually build up a full-size quilt.
Anne marie £20

Wed 18th 10:30am-1pm
Card Class
Learn to make a range of hand-made greetings cards which are ideal to give to family and friends. Use a wide range of techniques and pick up tips to give your cards a professional look. The class is ideal for beginners aswell as experienced crafters. Kath £8

Sat 21st
10am-3:30pm

Vilene Bag

Learn to make a bag using vilene interfacing to strengthen the fabric, making the bag handy for everyday use. Anne Marie £20

Sat 21st 10am-1:30pm
Jewellery

Learn to make beautiful pieces of jewellery that can be worn on special occassion or given as a gift.

The necklace shown opposite will be made on this class.
Mira £15

February Classes:

Date Time Class Description Tutor Price

Sat 4th 10am-3:30pm
Open Day
This is the perfect opportunity to get advice and tips on all sewing topics whilst socialising with others with a passion for sewing and enjoying our range of complimentary refreshments. Our sewing expert Anne Marie will be able to answer all of your sewing queries and advise on your sewing projects.
Anne Marie
FREE

Thurs 9th 10am-3:30pm
Applique Bird House Hanging
On this class you will make a wall hanging to put up around the house with a decorative bird house appliqued.
Anne Marie
£20

Fri 10th 10am-3:30pm
Block of the Month-

Group 1

This is the ninth class in a new series of block of the month quilt classes. Each month a block will be made to eventually build up a full-size quilt.
Anne Marie £20

Sat 11th
10am-3:30pm

Block of the Month-

Beginners

This is the first class in a new series of block of the month quilt classes for beginners. Each month a block will be made to eventually build up a full-size quilt.
Anne Marie £20

Wed 15th 10:30am-1pm Card Class Learn to make a range of hand-made greetings cards which are ideal to give to family and friends. Use a wide range of techniques and pick up tips to give your cards a professional look. The class is ideal for beginners aswell as experienced crafters. Kath £8

Thurs 16th
10am-3:30pm

Class to be confirmed

Anne Marie

Fri 18th 10am-3:30pm
Block of the Month-

Group 2
This is the ninth class in a new series of block of the month quilt classes. Each month a block will be made to eventually build up a full-size quilt. Anne Marie £20

Sat 19th 10am-3:30pm
Block of the Month-

Group 3
This is the ninth class in a new series of block of the month quilt classes. Each month a block will be made to eventually build up a full-size quilt. Anne Marie £20

Sat 25th 10am-1:30pm Jewellery Learn to make beautiful pieces of jewellery that can be worn on special occassion or given as a gift. Mira £15

March Classes:

Date Time Class Description Tutor Price

Fri 9th 10am-3:30pm
Block of the Month Quilt-

Group 1
This is the tenth class in a new series of block of the month quilt classes. Each month a block will be made to eventually build up a full-size quilt.
Anne Marie
£20

Sat 10th 10am-3:30pm
Block of the Month-

Beginners

This is the second class in a new series of block of the month quilt classes for beginners. Each month a block will be made to eventually build up a full-size quilt.

Anne Marie
£20

Thurs 15th 10am-3:30pm
Wing Needle Quilt- Part. 1

This is the first in a series of classes on which a quilt will be made using a wing needle on the machine to create a unique design.

(picture to follow)

Anne Marie
£20

Fri 16th
10am-3:30pm

Block of the Month- Group 2
This is the tenth class in a new series of block of the month quilt classes. Each month a block will be made to eventually build up a full-size quilt. Anne Marie £20

Sat 17th 10am-3:30pm
Block of the Month-

Group 3
This is the tenth class in a new series of block of the month quilt classes. Each month a block will be made to eventually build up a full-size quilt. Anne Marie £20

Wed 21st 10:30am-1pm
Card Class
Learn to make a range of hand-made greetings cards which are ideal to give to family and friends. Use a wide range of techniques and pick up tips to give your cards a professional look. The class is ideal for beginners aswell as experienced crafters. Kath £8

Sat 31st 10am-1:30pm Jewellery Learn to make beautiful pieces of jewellery that can be worn on special occassion or given as a gift. Mira £15

April Classes:

Date Time Class Description Tutor Price

Fri 13th 10am-3:30pm
Block of the Month Quilt-

Group 1
This is the eleventh class in a new series of block of the month quilt classes. Each month a block will be made to eventually build up a full-size quilt.
Anne Marie
£20

Sat 14th 10am-3:30pm
Block of the Month-

Beginners

This is the third class in a new series of block of the month quilt classes for beginners. Each month a block will be made to eventually build up a full-size quilt.

Anne Marie
£20

Wed 18th
10:30am-1pm

Card Class
Learn to make a range of hand-made greetings cards which are ideal to give to family and friends. Use a wide range of techniques and pick up tips to give your cards a professional look. The class is ideal for beginners aswell as experienced crafters. Kath £8

Thurs 19th 10am-3:30pm
Wing Needle Quilt-

Part. 2
This is the second class, on which a quilt will be made using a wing needle on the machine to create a unique design. (picture to follow)
Anne Marie
£20

Fri 20th
10am-3:30pm

Block of the Month- Group 2
This is the eleventh class in a new series of block of the month quilt classes. Each month a block will be made to eventually build up a full-size quilt. Anne Marie £20

Sat 21st 10am-3:30pm
Block of the Month-

Group 3
This is the eleventh class in a new series of block of the month quilt classes. Each month a block will be made to eventually build up a full-size quilt. Anne Marie £20

Sat 28th 10am-1:30pm
Jewellery
Learn to make beautiful pieces of jewellery that can be worn on special occassion or given as a gift. Mira £15

May Classes:

Date Time Class Description Tutor Price

Thurs 10th 10am-3:30pm
Class to be Confirmed
Anne Marie £20

Fri 11th 10am-3:30pm
Block of the Month Quilt-

Group 1
This is the twelth class in a new series of block of the month quilt classes. Each month a block will be made to eventually build up a full-size quilt.
Anne Marie
£20

Sat 12th 10am-3:30pm
Block of the Month-

Beginners

This is the fourth class in a new series of block of the month quilt classes for beginners. Each month a block will be made to eventually build up a full-size quilt.

Anne Marie
£20

Wed 16th
10:30am-1pm
Card Class Learn to make a range of hand-made greetings cards which are ideal to give to family and friends. Use a wide range of techniques and pick up tips to give your cards a professional look. The class is ideal for beginners aswell as experienced crafters. Kath £8

Thurs 17th 10am-3:30pm
Class to be Confirmed

Anne Marie
£20

Fri 18th
10am-3:30pm

Block of the Month- Group 2
This is the twelth class in a new series of block of the month quilt classes. Each month a block will be made to eventually build up a full-size quilt. Anne Marie £20

Sat 19th 10am-3:30pm
Block of the Month-

Group 3
This is the twelth class in a new series of block of the month quilt classes. Each month a block will be made to eventually build up a full-size quilt. Anne Marie £20

June Classes:

Date Time Class Description Tutor Price

Thurs 7th 10am-3:30pm
Class to be Confirmed
Anne Marie £20

Fri 8th 10am-3:30pm
Block of the Month Quilt-

Group 1
This is the thirteenth class in a new series of block of the month quilt classes. Each month a block will be made to eventually build up a full-size quilt.
Anne Marie
£20

Sat 9th 10am-3:30pm
Block of the Month-

Beginners

This is the fifth class in a new series of block of the month quilt classes for beginners. Each month a block will be made to eventually build up a full-size quilt.

Anne Marie
£20

Thurs 14th 10am-3:30pm
Class to be Confirmed

Anne Marie
£20

Fri 15th
10am-3:30pm

Block of the Month- Group 2
This is the thirteenth class in a new series of block of the month quilt classes. Each month a block will be made to eventually build up a full-size quilt. Anne Marie £20

Sat 16th 10am-3:30pm
Block of the Month-

Group 3
This is the thirteenth class in a new series of block of the month quilt classes. Each month a block will be made to eventually build up a full-size quilt. Anne Marie £20

Wed 20th
10:30am-1pm

Card Class
Learn to make a range of hand-made greetings cards which are ideal to give to family and friends. Use a wide range of techniques and pick up tips to give your cards a professional look. The class is ideal for beginners aswell as experienced crafters. Kath £8

Ring Kathy for our latest workshop leaflet on 01254 693555