Welcome to our workshop page. Any upcoming workshops will be listed below and hosted by us at the shop in collaboration with talented creative makers and educators. Our hope is to create a relaxing and friendly environment where you can learn with like-minded folk in our beautiful creative space.
Pattern Tracing
Tuesday 3rd March 2026 / 10 - 4
We are so pleased to host this fantastic pattern tracing workshop once again, ‘Clone your Clothes’, with Helen from Dot N Cross.
This workshop is perfect for you if you are a competent sewer and would like to learn how to make a pattern from an item of clothing you already own. Helen will use her wealth of professional experience in pattern cutting to guide you through the process of making a pattern from a loved item of old or vintage clothing. You will leave not only with your finished pattern pieces but a new thrifty skill you can use again and again.
This is one of the first workshops Helen ever taught and she is excited to bring it to Penzance. Hosted in our studio above the shop it will be a small class of 4 so you’ll get lots of help and guidance throughout. There will be tea and biscuits aplenty and it’s sure to be a fun and informative day, with new skills learnt!
Follow the link below to Dot N Cross for the full workshop details and how to book.
Crochet a Neckerchief -
Beginner Crochet Workshop
Saturday 7th March 2026 / 10 - 1 / £35
A second chance to take part in Zoe’s sold out half-day Neckerchief workshop. It’s perfect for beginners who are short on time and want some expert support to get started with crochet. Zoe will teach you the basic crochet stitches needed to create your own beautiful crochet neckerchief or shawl. You will start by creating a sample to learn and practice the appropriate stitch and then begin your neckerchief to finish at home. Zoe will provide you with a hook, a high quality printed pattern and enough yarn to make a sample square.
Zoe is an accomplished crochet designer, author and educator based in Cornwall. Zoe’s designs can regularly be found in ‘Inside Crochet’ magazine and her first crochet book is being published in January 2026. You may have seen her very popular fishing beanie pattern for sale in Handworked! Zoe has many years of experience and will be imparting her extensive knowledge of traditional crochet alongside her personal tips and tricks!
Hosted in our studio above the shop it will be a small class of 6 so you’ll get lots of help and guidance throughout. There will be plenty of tea and biscuits to power you through the morning! Crochet is such a wonderful skill to have with so many creative possibilities.
Follow the link below for the full workshop details and booking.
Crochet a Neckerchief -
Beginner Crochet Workshop
Tuesday 17th March 2026 / 10.30 - 1.30 / £35
We have some new dates for Zoe’s incredibly popular half-day neckerchief workshop. It’s perfect for beginners who are short on time and want some expert support to get started with crochet. Zoe will teach you the basic crochet stitches needed to create your own beautiful crochet neckerchief or shawl. You will start by creating a sample to learn and practice the appropriate stitch and then begin your neckerchief to finish at home. Zoe will provide you with a hook, a high quality printed pattern and enough yarn to make a sample square.
Zoe is an accomplished crochet designer, author and educator based in Cornwall. Zoe’s designs can regularly be found in ‘Inside Crochet’ magazine and this January her first Crochet book, ‘A Crochet Year’, was published. Zoe has many years of experience and will be imparting her extensive knowledge of traditional crochet alongside her personal tips and tricks!
Hosted in our studio above the shop it will be a small class of 6 so you’ll get lots of help and guidance throughout. There will be plenty of tea and biscuits to power you through the morning! Crochet is such a wonderful skill to have with so many creative possibilities.
Follow the link below for the full workshop details and booking.
Learn to Crochet a Granny Square
Tuesday 24th March 2026 / 10.30 - 1.30 / £35
We’re excited to host this half day granny square workshop with Zoe Curtis. It’s perfect for beginners as well as those with some basic crochet knowledge. Zoe will guide you through the stitches involved in making traditional granny squares and equip you with the knowledge to have a go at home! All equipment needed to make a sample square will be provided. Zoe’s workshops are always filled with warmth, fun and knowledge, it’s sure to be a lovely morning.
Zoe is an accomplished crochet designer, author and educator based in Cornwall. Zoe’s designs can regularly be found in ‘Inside Crochet’ magazine and this January her first Crochet book, ‘A Crochet Year’, was published. Zoe has many years of experience and will be imparting her extensive knowledge of traditional crochet alongside her personal tips and tricks!
Hosted in our studio above the shop it will be a small class of 6 so you’ll get lots of help and guidance throughout. There will be plenty of tea and biscuits to power you through the morning! Crochet is such a wonderful skill to have with so many creative possibilities.
Follow the link below for the full workshop details and booking.
Wednesday 22nd April / 10 - 4
Make a Beach Bag - Beginner Plus
We are excited to host an improvers workshop with Helen from Dot N Cross. In this workshop Helen will guide you through using a pattern to make a block bottom style beach/tote bag. It’s a brilliant follow on if you have taken her ‘Introduction to machine sewing’ course as it will teach you lots of new techniques. It would also suit you if you have some basic sewing machine skills but would like to further them.
Helen has a wealth of experience having spent 12 years working as a pattern cutter in the London fashion industry for the likes of Karen Millen, Victoria Beckham and Mary Katrantzou. She now runs sewing and pattern cutting workshops in Cornwall and is passionate about sharing her knowledge with others.
This course is such a brilliant opportunity to hone your beginner skills and you get to take home a beautiful and practical handmade bag. It will take place in our bright and airy studio space above the shop. Helen is a warm and knowledgeable teacher and it’s sure to be a lovely day.
Follow the link below to Dot N Cross for all the workshop details and how to book.
* This workshop requires you to bring a sewing machine. If this is not possible, get in contact with us (at Handworked) or Helen directly as we may have one you can borrow.
Crochet a Neckerchief -
Beginner Crochet Workshop
Saturday 25th April 2026 / 10.30 - 1.30 / £35
We have some new dates for Zoe’s incredibly popular half-day neckerchief workshop. It’s perfect for beginners who are short on time and want some expert support to get started with crochet. Zoe will teach you the basic crochet stitches needed to create your own beautiful crochet neckerchief or shawl. You will start by creating a sample to learn and practice the appropriate stitch and then begin your neckerchief to finish at home. Zoe will provide you with a hook, a high quality printed pattern and enough yarn to make a sample square.
Zoe is an accomplished crochet designer, author and educator based in Cornwall. Zoe’s designs can regularly be found in ‘Inside Crochet’ magazine and this January her first Crochet book, ‘A Crochet Year’, was published. Zoe has many years of experience and will be imparting her extensive knowledge of traditional crochet alongside her personal tips and tricks!
Hosted in our studio above the shop it will be a small class of 6 so you’ll get lots of help and guidance throughout. There will be plenty of tea and biscuits to power you through the morning! Crochet is such a wonderful skill to have with so many creative possibilities.
Follow the link below for the full workshop details and booking.
Learn to Crochet a Granny Square
Saturday 9th May 2026 / 10.30 - 1.30 / £35
We’re excited to host this half day granny square workshop with Zoe Curtis. It’s perfect for beginners as well as those with some basic crochet knowledge. Zoe will guide you through the stitches involved in making traditional granny squares and equip you with the knowledge to have a go at home! All equipment needed to make a sample square will be provided. Zoe’s workshops are always filled with warmth, fun and knowledge, it’s sure to be a lovely morning.
Zoe is an accomplished crochet designer, author and educator based in Cornwall. Zoe’s designs can regularly be found in ‘Inside Crochet’ magazine and this January her first Crochet book, ‘A Crochet Year’, was published. Zoe has many years of experience and will be imparting her extensive knowledge of traditional crochet alongside her personal tips and tricks!
Hosted in our studio above the shop it will be a small class of 6 so you’ll get lots of help and guidance throughout. There will be plenty of tea and biscuits to power you through the morning! Crochet is such a wonderful skill to have with so many creative possibilities.
Follow the link below for the full workshop details and booking.