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.
An Introduction to Spinning
Friday 27th March 2026 / 10.30 - 1.30
An exciting opportunity to learn the basics of hand spinning using a wheel. This workshop is perfect for beginners and those curious to learn more about this traditional craft. Lisa will teach you how a spinning wheel works, familiarise you with its main components and help you develop an understanding of fibre preparation, drafting, twist and tension. Lisa has designed the workshop to be a supportive and relaxed session with practical demonstrations as well as hands on practice time.
Lisa-Marie has many years experience in the craft of spinning and is excited to impart the knowledge she has gained during her own spinning journey! It’s going to be a fun and information packed morning.
Hosted in our studio above the shop, it will be a small class of 6, so you’ll get plenty of hands-on time and guidance. There will of course be tea and biscuits to power you through the morning! We’re so pleased to be able to offer this opportunity to learn more about spinning and perhaps under Lisa’s expert guidance, it will be the start of your own spinning journey.
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.
Pattern Tracing
Wednesday 6th May 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.
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.
Wednesday 1st July 2026 / 10 - 4
Introduction to Machine Sewing
Another chance to take part in Helen’s brilliant beginner’s machine sewing class. Hosted by us at Handworked and run by Helen from Dot N Cross Studio.
If you have a sewing machine and would like to learn how to sew or you haven’t sewn for years and need help getting started again - this is the class for you!
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.
What we love about this course is it teaches you the very basics of machine sewing right through to making your own tote bag with confidence using the skills you have learnt on the day. 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, it’s a good opportunity to get to grips with your own machine. However if this is not possible for you get in contact with us directly (at Handworked) as we may have one you can borrow.