Crochet and Embroidery

Crochet

There is so much variety across our embroidery and crochet courses and workshops!

For beginners you can learn to crochet with us, learning basic stitches, how to choose yarn and understand patterns. once you are ‘hooked’ you can join session to crochet hats, scarfs and mittens, items for the home or even a jumper.

Some Embroidery courses focus on hand stitching techniques and some focus on machine embroidery. Exploring patching and mending, embroidery and print, botanical images and making personalised presents among many other projects.

Courses 2025/26

Bristol Adult Learning Courses 2025/26 - PREVIEW ONLY

You can LOOK but you can’t BOOK! Booking for 2025/25 courses will open on Tuesday 8 July at 9:30am but you can browse the new courses in advance.

Learn How To Crochet-Beginners (T23A)

Description: An introduction to basic crochet stitches and techniques for creating simple garments and decorative items.

Tutor: Cristina Valladares Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 23 Sep 2025 (Autumn) Times: Tue 13:00-15:30 Duration: 5 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £125 (Concession: £85)

Tunisian Crochet-Beginners (T27A)

Description: An introduction to Tunisian crochet, highlighting its unique techniques and how it differs from traditional crochet.

Tutor: Cristina Valladares Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 25 Sep 2025 (Autumn) Times: Thu 13:00-15:30 Duration: 5 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £127 (Concession: £87)

Crochet Clinic: Help With Your Crochet Projects (T83A)

Description: Sociable workshop for crocheters looking for personalised assistance, helpful tips, and encouragement.

Tutor: Cristina Valladares Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 08 Oct 2025 (Autumn) Times: Wed 10:00-12:00 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £25 (Concession: £15)

Introduction To Freemotion Machine Embroidery: Wavy Lines & Appliqué Shapes (T79C)

Description: Freemotion machine embroidery is a versatile textile art technique used in quilting, card-making, appliqué, art journaling, and other creative fabric crafts.

Tutor: Debby Bird Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 11 Oct 2025 (Autumn) Times: Sat 10:00-16:00 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £60 (Concession: £42)

Creative Stitch - Adventures In Colour And Thread (T79A)

Description: A delightful blend of creativity and embroidery skills.

Tutor: Debby Bird Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 13 Oct 2025 (Autumn) Times: Mon 13:00-16:00 Duration: 9 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £228 (Concession: £139)

Learn How To Crochet-Intermediates (T37A)

Description: A course for those with basic crochet skills who want to build confidence and develop their techniques further.

Tutor: Cristina Valladares Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 04 Nov 2025 (Autumn) Times: Tue 13:00-15:30 Duration: 5 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £125 (Concession: £85)

Crochet Plus: Colourwork Techniques (T78F)

Description: A course for those with basic crochet skills who want to build confidence and develop their techniques further.

Tutor: Cristina Valladares Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 05 Nov 2025 (Autumn) Times: Wed 13:00-15:30 Duration: 5 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £125 (Concession: £85)

Crochet Plus: Crochet For Winter (T78A)

Description: A winter-themed for those with basic crochet skills who want to build confidence and develop their techniques further.

Tutor: Cristina Valladares Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 06 Nov 2025 (Autumn) Times: Thu 13:00-15:30 Duration: 5 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £128 (Concession: £88)

Crochet Clinic: Help With Your Crochet Projects (T83B)

Description: Sociable workshop for crocheters looking for personalised assistance, helpful tips, and encouragement.

Tutor: Cristina Valladares Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 12 Nov 2025 (Autumn) Times: Wed 10:00-12:00 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £25 (Concession: £15)

Freemotion Machine Embroidery: Flowers (T79D)

Description: Freemotion machine embroidery is a versatile textile art technique used in quilting, card-making, appliqué, art journaling, and other creative fabric crafts.

Tutor: Debby Bird Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 22 Nov 2025 (Autumn) Times: Sat 10:00-16:00 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £60 (Concession: £42)

Freemotion Machine Embroidery: Metallic Treasures (T79E)

Description: Freemotion machine embroidery is a versatile textile art technique used in quilting, card-making, appliqué, art journaling, and other creative fabric crafts.

Tutor: Debby Bird Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 06 Dec 2025 (Autumn) Times: Sat 10:00-16:00 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £60 (Concession: £42)

Crochet Clinic: Help With Your Crochet Projects (T83C)

Description: Sociable workshop for crocheters looking for personalised assistance, helpful tips, and encouragement.

Tutor: Cristina Valladares Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 10 Dec 2025 (Autumn) Times: Wed 10:00-12:00 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £25 (Concession: £15)

Creative Stitch - Adventures In Colour And Thread (T79B)

Description: A delightful blend of creativity and embroidery skills.

Tutor: Debby Bird Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 12 Jan 2026 (Spring) Times: Mon 13:00-16:00 Duration: 10 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £252 (Concession: £153)

Learn How To Crochet-Beginners (T23B)

Description: An introduction to basic crochet stitches and techniques for creating simple garments and decorative items.

Tutor: Cristina Valladares Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 13 Jan 2026 (Spring) Times: Tue 13:00-15:30 Duration: 5 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £125 (Concession: £85)

Crochet Plus: Top-Down Garment (T78B)

Description: A course for those with basic crochet skills who want to build confidence and develop their techniques further.

Tutor: Cristina Valladares Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 14 Jan 2026 (Spring) Times: Wed 13:00-16:00 Duration: 5 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £130 (Concession: £82)

Tunisian Crochet- Intermediates (T27B)

Description: A course for those with basic Tunisian crochet skills who want to build confidence and develop their techniques further.

Tutor: Cristina Valladares Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 15 Jan 2026 (Spring) Times: Thu 13:00-15:30 Duration: 5 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £127 (Concession: £87)

Crochet Clinic: Help With Your Crochet Projects (T83D)

Description: Sociable workshop for crocheters looking for personalised assistance, helpful tips, and encouragement.

Tutor: Cristina Valladares Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 21 Jan 2026 (Spring) Times: Wed 10:00-12:00 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £25 (Concession: £15)

Freemotion Machine Embroidery: Lacy Layers (T79F)

Description: Freemotion machine embroidery is a versatile textile art technique used in quilting, card-making, appliqué, art journaling, and other creative fabric crafts.

Tutor: Debby Bird Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 07 Feb 2026 (Spring) Times: Sat 10:00-16:00 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £60 (Concession: £42)

Crochet Clinic: Help With Your Crochet Projects (T83E)

Description: Sociable workshop for crocheters looking for personalised assistance, helpful tips, and encouragement.

Tutor: Cristina Valladares Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 11 Feb 2026 (Spring) Times: Wed 10:00-12:00 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £25 (Concession: £15)

Learn How To Crochet-Intermediates (T37B)

Description: A course for those with basic crochet skills who want to build confidence and develop their techniques further.

Tutor: Cristina Valladares Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 24 Feb 2026 (Spring) Times: Tue 13:00-15:30 Duration: 5 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £125 (Concession: £85)

Crochet Plus: Granny Square Jumper (T78C)

Description: A course for those with basic crochet skills who want to build confidence and develop their techniques further.

Tutor: Cristina Valladares Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 25 Feb 2026 (Spring) Times: Wed 13:00-16:00 Duration: 5 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £130 (Concession: £82)

Crochet Plus: Tunisian Crochet Garment (T78D)

Description: A course for those with basic Tunisian crochet skills who want to build confidence and develop their techniques further.

Tutor: Cristina Valladares Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 26 Feb 2026 (Spring) Times: Thu 13:00-16:00 Duration: 5 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £140 (Concession: £90)

Freemotion Machine Embroidery: Iridescent Butterflies And Confetti (T79G)

Description: Freemotion machine embroidery is a versatile textile art technique used in quilting, card-making, appliqué, art journaling, and other creative fabric crafts.

Tutor: Debby Bird Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 07 Mar 2026 (Spring) Times: Sat 10:00-16:00 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £60 (Concession: £42)

Crochet Clinic: Help With Your Crochet Projects (T83F)

Description: Sociable workshop for crocheters looking for personalised assistance, helpful tips, and encouragement.

Tutor: Cristina Valladares Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 11 Mar 2026 (Spring) Times: Wed 10:00-12:00 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £25 (Concession: £15)

Mixed Media Memories:Image Transfers and Fusible Web Magic (T79H)

Description: Engaging workshop showcasing accessible techniques like image transfers and fusible web layering to create unique fabric pieces infused with personal stories.

Tutor: Debby Bird Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 21 Mar 2026 (Spring) Times: Sat 10:00-16:00 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £60 (Concession: £42)

Crochet Plus: Shoulder Bag (T78E)

Description: A course for those with basic crochet skills who want to build confidence and develop their techniques further.

Tutor: Cristina Valladares Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 21 Apr 2026 (Summer) Times: Tue 13:00-15:30 Duration: 5 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £117 (Concession: £76)

Crochet Clinic: Help With Your Crochet Projects (T83G)

Description: Sociable workshop for crocheters looking for personalised assistance, helpful tips, and encouragement.

Tutor: Cristina Valladares Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 22 Apr 2026 (Summer) Times: Wed 10:00-12:00 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £25 (Concession: £15)

Crochet Plus: Flowers (T78G)

Description: A course for those with basic crochet skills who want to build confidence and develop their techniques further.

Tutor: Cristina Valladares Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 22 Apr 2026 (Summer) Times: Wed 13:00-15:30 Duration: 5 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £123 (Concession: £82)

Crochet Clinic: Help With Your Crochet Projects (T83H)

Description: Sociable workshop for crocheters looking for personalised assistance, helpful tips, and encouragement.

Tutor: Cristina Valladares Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 20 May 2026 (Summer) Times: Wed 10:00-12:00 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £25 (Concession: £15)

Crochet Clinic: Help With Your Crochet Projects (T83J)

Description: Sociable workshop for crocheters looking for personalised assistance, helpful tips, and encouragement.

Tutor: Cristina Valladares Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 17 Jun 2026 (Summer) Times: Wed 10:00-12:00 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £25 (Concession: £15)

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