21 Feb: Embroidered Brooches

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Tue 21st February
6.30 - 8.30pm
£20 incl. all materials (+£1 PayPal fee)

Become familiar with simple embroidery techniques and hand stitching, while creating sweet line drawings in coloured thread to adorn your coat, cardi or handbag. 
Bring along some sketches or design ideas you'd like to explore... or use our templates to make some quirky shapes! 

Sewing by hand & suitable for beginners.

For info: bookings@cow-studio.com0121 212 9132 or use our online enquiry form

 

 

29 Feb: Braiding with silver

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Wed 29 February
6.30 - 9.30pm
£30 incl. materials & refreshments
(+ £1 PayPal fee)

Work alongside silversmith Albert Schokker to learn new skills and techniques in working with silver-plated wire.

You will learn how to braid with wire and how to encase this feature by creating a bracelet frame. 

The end result is a stunning woven wire bracelet, which will make an excellent gift or a treat to keep for yourself! 

For info: bookings@cow-studio.com0121 212 9132 or use our online enquiry form

 

9 Feb: Valentine's Sampler

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Thu 9th February
6.30 - 9.30pm
£25 incl. all materials (+ £1 PayPal fee)

Work alongside textile designer-maker Meeni to learn beautiful embroidery stitches for your personalised Valentine's Sampler.

The alphabet has been a strong favourite with embroiders for centuries, but Meeni's updated wordplay is surely going to impress your other half!

For info: bookings@cow-studio.com0121 212 9132 or use our online enquiry form

 

Sat 4 Feb: Wrapped Wire, Crystal Bead and Ribbon necklace

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Sat 4th February
2 - 4.30pm
£30 incl. all materials (+ £1 PayPal fee)

Work alongside jewellery designer-maker Helena Moss to learn how to wrap wire, make 'chain joins', and so make a beautiful crystal bead and ribbon necklace or bracelet.

This item would make an ideal gift... "Isn't it Mother's Day sometime soon?"

3 different styles available to suit beginners & improvers!

For info: bookings@cow-studio.com0121 212 9132 or use our online enquiry form

 

Wed 22 Feb: Envelope Clutch

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Wed 22nd February
6.30 - 9.00pm
£25 incl. all materials (+ £1 PayPal fee)

We love these quirky stationery inspired clutches! They make for a wonderful glam addition to your outfit, but are equally humble enough to keep your make up all neat & tidy for use at home or in your handbag!

Closes with a handy snap fastener.

 

Sewing machine & suitable for beginners.

 

For info: bookings@cow-studio.com0121 212 9132 or use our online enquiry form

 

Wed 1 Feb: Bow Tie

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Wed 1st February
6.00 - 7.30pm

£15 incl. all materials

As Matt Smith a.k.a. Dr Who has been proclaiming: 'Bow ties are cool' and we totally agree! 
We also think it's a perfect fashion accessory for women; so much so that we've been unable to leave the studio unless wearing one this week.
But should you want a novel idea for a gift for your male friends or perhaps for Valentine's Day... then we reckon we could dress mankind in pretty bows too! 

Suitable for beginners.

For info: bookings@cow-studio.com0121 212 9132 or use our online enquiry form

 

Tue 7 Feb: Love Heart Bunting

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Tue 7th February
6.30 - 9.00pm
£25 incl. all materials (+ £1 PayPal fee)

Set the scene with this beautiful love heart bunting for February. Hang above the door in your living room, across the ceiling in your kitchen for a romantic meal or in your bedroom for a personal touch. Looks utterly sweet all year round!

Suitable for beginners.

For info: bookings@cow-studio.com0121 212 9132 or use our online enquiry form

 

Wed 8 Feb: French Press Cosy

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Wed 8th February
6.30 - 9.30pm
£25 incl. all materials (+ £1 PayPal fee)

Keep your french press coffee maker nice and warm with a patchwork wrap! You no longer have to fret that your coffee is getting cold before you can enjoy it as this cozy keeps the warmth inside your cafetiere longer. This project is also a perfect way to use up some of the lovely scraps of fabric that we all seem to hang on to. 

You just need to make sure you know the measurements of your french press so that you can make it a perfect fit. (Feel free to bring it along, if convenient).

Suitable for beginners.

For info: bookings@cow-studio.com0121 212 9132 or use our online enquiry form

 

18 Jan: Charm Bracelet Workshop

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Wed 18th January
7 - 9pm
£25 incl. all materials

Work alongside Jewellery designer-maker Helena Moss to create your bespoke bracelet!

Using basic jewellery making skills, learn to create your own charm bracelet. Choose a silver or bronze chain as your bracelet base, then compose your own charms using beads, headpins and a looping technique. 

Suitable for beginners.

For info: bookings@cow-studio.com0121 212 9132 or use our online enquiry form

Close Knit is back on from today! :)

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Back at the studio for 2012 and we're starting with our lovely bunch of Close Knitters! 

These drop in sessions are perfect for beginners & improvers. We'll take you through the stitches, help you read patterns and advice on what yarn to get for projects you have in mind.

Our Close Knit card costs £25 and gives you any 4 sessions; so you can drop in as and when you need some extra knitting tips.

Mondays 6 - 7.30pm at the studio
Fridays 10 - 11.30am at Brewsmiths Coffee & Tea

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