{"product_id":"tapestry-crochet-workshop-drawstring-pouch-16th-may-12-30pm-4-30pm-copy","title":"Tapestry Crochet Workshop (Drawstring Pouch) ~ Saturday 16th May 2026 ~ 12.30pm - 4.30pm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCourse Outline\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 20px; float: right;\" alt=\"Tapestry Crochet Drawstring Pouch\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1087\/0206\/files\/IMG_1578_240x240.jpg?v=1736780302\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003eJoin me for a relaxing afternoon of crochet, where you will be introduced to the eye catching and creative art of tapestry crochet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003eDuring this workshop you will get started on a crocheted drawstring pouch and we will develop the following skills:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003ecrocheting around a felt bag base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003eincreasing using double crochet stitches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003eclosing a round neatly (i.e., how to reduce gapping in your seams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etreble crochet tapestry colour-work\u003c\/strong\u003e ~ working with 2 colours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emaking eyelet holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecreating crocheted cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edesigning your own tapestry crochet patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note;\u003c\/strong\u003e you may not finish the drawstring bag in the 4 hours but you will have had the opportunity to get started and have a fair few rounds completed under my supervision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 20px; float: right;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1087\/0206\/files\/IMG_1570_240x240.jpg?v=1736780309\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003eThis workshop is aimed at all levels of crochet ability: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebeginners\u003c\/strong\u003e who have mastered the basic crochet stitches (chain, double crochet and treble crochet), can follow a basic pattern and would like to take their skills further,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eintermediate\u003c\/strong\u003e crocheters who are looking to refine their current skills and techniques,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eexperienced \u003c\/strong\u003ecrocheters - you will also enjoy this workshop, we can look at refining your techniques\/finish and I will cover how to design your own tapestry crochet patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice\u003c\/strong\u003e: £35 for a 4 hour crochet workshop, plus refreshments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e crochet pattern, Joes Toes Felt Bag Base, 2x balls Scheepjes Stonewashed XL, organza project bag, pattern booklet, stitch marker \u0026amp; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003erefreshments. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHook not included: please bring along a 3.5 and 4mm hook (hooks will be available to buy on the day). \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003eWhen: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003eSaturday Afternoon, 12.30 - 4.30pm ~ 16th May 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere: \u003c\/strong\u003eCotton Pod Home Studio\/Workshop, Ramsbottom, Bury, Greater Manchester. (Exact location given once you sign up).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA little bit about your tutor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHello!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1087\/0206\/files\/Me_240x240.jpg?v=1696425447\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-right: 20px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'm \u003cspan\u003eSharon Oldfield, the owner and creator of Cotton Pod, an online yarn store specialising in cotton yarns, crochet patterns \u0026amp; crochet kits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith over 30 years of teaching experience, as a Secondary School teacher \u0026amp; subject leader, then crochet tutor, my crochet patterns, kits and workshops are designed to be easy to follow to make your crafting time enjoyable, mindful and relaxing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Cotton Pod Logo\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1087\/0206\/files\/CP_roundel_logo_green_160x160.jpg?v=1676281727\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI began tutoring crochet workshops in 2015, at Stitch Studio in Ramsbottom, where I would design my own teaching materials and patterns to use in my classes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA year later, in March 2016 I launched the Cotton Pod website as a home for my patterns and a base to sell the resources needed for my patterns. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI look forward to meeting you and teaching you to crochet soon!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharon x\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cotton Pod","offers":[{"title":"Saturday 16th May 2026 ~ 12.30pm - 4.30pm","offer_id":56484285350268,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1087\/0206\/files\/Tapestry_Crochet.png?v=1773263274","url":"https:\/\/www.cottonpod.co.uk\/products\/tapestry-crochet-workshop-drawstring-pouch-16th-may-12-30pm-4-30pm-copy","provider":"Cotton Pod","version":"1.0","type":"link"}