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Craft Workshop whitley bay - re-create today

All our sewing workshops are hosted at Re-Create Today above the shop on 62/64 Park View, Whitley Bay, NE26 2TH.

TESTIMONIAL

‘For several years now, I have been enjoying crafting classes at Re-Create Today in Whitley Bay. Besides being a wonderfully stocked gift shop, all sorts of classes are organised by the proprietor, Alison Lumley, in the upstairs studio.

I have been taught all sorts of skills, from mastering the use of a sewing machine, to making garments, rag rug techniques, candle making, sea glass jewellery and Christmas ornaments, crochet, patchwork and quilting by Alison and the excellent tutors she recruits. The classes are a wonderfully therapeutic 2 hours or so, spent in like Company, learning useful skills for a reasonable fee, which can be carried on in your own time. Just lovely!’

 – Gaye

Craft Workshop Whitley Bay - Re-create Today

Craft workshop whitley bay

There are so many benefits to craft and sewing Workshops. Presently, we deliver them here in Whitley Bay.  You will find specifically that crafting and sewing may have a positive effect on your overall wellbeing.

Being socially active helps maintain cognitive ability. Furthermore, it is so good for your mental health. In other words mentally, physically, and socially. 

In addition, it may help to reduce the effects of anxiety, depression and stress. It’s all about being in the moment!

Craft Workshop Whitley Bay Benefits

Taking part in one of our craft workshops may improve your mental health. In addition, they provide a socially safe environment for you to be part of.

Similarly crafting improves cognitive development and fosters wellbeing. It develops creativity, inventiveness and problem solving. 

So, if you would like to book a class, please email us with the class details using the button below.

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Or click here to download our current class timetable

Our Whitley Bay Workshops

Our sewing workshop is a sewers emporium of loveliness, in the heart of Whitley Bay.  Furthermore, it is filled with lots of projects to inspire you. Additionally, we offer a range of sewing classes for both adults and juniors which are tutored. We also have a weekly Sew-Social for adults which is a non-tutored session.

Our sewing room is fully equipped with nine sewing machines and sewing equipment.  During the workshop you have the option to purchase habidashary from our shop downstairs. Moreover materials, as well as full use of our equipment, are included in the cost of our junior and adult sewing workshops. Obviously, if you prefer, you are more than welcome to bring along your own sewing machine, equipment, notions and fabric. 

Our classes are kept small enough to enable a one-to-one level of attention. Additionally, if you prefer to have specific one-to-one tuition, you can pay by the hour and book a personal sewing session with Alison.



We provide weekly 2 hour sewing classes for juniors. Likewise use of our equipment and materials are included in the cost of the class. The cost of the 2 hour tutored class is £15.00. You can make a block booking of 5 classes for £65, a saving of £10*.  In addition refreshments are provided.

We have a wide range of projects to choose from and there is always two options available every week. Please note some projects take more than one week to complete.

There are three sessions to chooses from either Saturday 10 to 12pm, Thursday 5 to 7pm or Monday 4.30 to 6.30pm. These classes are aimed at children aged 8+. Payment must be one week in advance and no refund for cancellations less than 24hours before the class.

*please see our terms and conditions at the bottom of this page.


This workshop is ideal for complete beginners or people who have just purchased a sewing machine. Alternatively, someone who has not used one in a long time. You can even bring in your new machine with all its attachments, or feel free to use one of ours, the choice is yours. You will be shown the basic functionality and learn how to thread up the machine and bobbin plus lots more hints and tips. In addition you will complete two basic sewing projects to test your new knowledge. Feel free to bring along 1/2 Meter of Fabric or choose from our remnants.

The duration of the workshop is 6 hours and costs £65.00 which includes all tuition, equipment, material, notions, and refreshments. The workshops are deliberately kept small to ensure that one to one tuition can be provided. Lastly you will take home two small project that you will complete on the day.

Light cold lunch and refreshments are provided (however, please provide your own if you have special dietary requirements).



Dressmaking Techniques for beginner’s

4 week course - part 1

This workshop is aimed at those who have never tried dressmaking or are returning to it after a long break. Dressmaking Techniques for Beginners is a Level 1 course. Nevertheless, the skills you will learn are:

  • Seams and Hems
  • Introduction to patterns and fabric
  • Inserting Sleeves
  • Waist bands
  • Buttonholes
  • Inserting zips

DRESSMAKING TECHNIQUES FOR BEGINNER’S ​- DETAILS

This is a structured course. Furthermore, you will be shown the above and in addition, have plenty of opportunities to practice.  Moreover, the methods shown will give you the confidence to move on to making your own clothes.

The cost of the course is £80.00 which includes all tuition, handouts, sample materials, tools & equipment. In addition light refreshments.

The course runs for 4 weeks, and it is 2 ½ hours per week (a total of 10 hours of tuition).

Feel free to bring your own machine so you can learn how to use your machine and its attachments. Additionally, remember to bring your instruction manual. If you don’t have your instruction manual you can download one from Google.  Just search for the make and model.

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Patchwork & Quilting for Beginners

4 week course

Liane is a textiles teacher. She will teach you a range of different techniques over a four-week course. The course content includes:-

  • Basic Patchwork
  • English paper piecing
  • Crazy patchwork
  • Basic quilting techniques

This is a structured course that runs for 4 weeks and it is 2 ½ hours per week (total of 10 hours of tuition).

The cost of the course is £80 which includes all tuition, handouts, sample materials, tools & equipment and refreshments.

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Benefits or our craft workshops

  • Mental challenge and problem solving
  • Social connection
  • mindfullness
  • Development of hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness and fine motor dexterity
  • Learning and teaching
  • Focusing attention and thoughts on a task
  • Encouraging active creativity
  • Gives a sense of pride and achievement
  • Teaches patience and perseverance
  • Facilitates memory formation and retrieval

Or click here to download our current class timetable

Customers reviews

What people say

‘Loved every second of this course and looking forward to coming back for more’

Marion re: Patchwork and Quilting

‘I’ve learned so  much in a short space of time! Excellent workshop, very enjoyable! Thank you’

Jules re Calligraphy

‘A lovely afternoon spent crafting with friends’

Laura re Seaglass Workshop

‘Thoroughly enjoyed it’

Fiona re Sewing Workshop

‘I had an amazing time thank you’

Julie re Candle Making

‘Fab workshop – loved it all’

Kerry re Candle Making

‘Loved it ! thank you!’

Gina re Lampshade Making

‘Absolutely fabulous class’

Charlotte re Sewing Machine Basics

‘Time just flew, excellent time spent’

Vera Re Christmas Workshop

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Workshops & courses must be paid in full when making the booking as workshop spaces are limited. We have the right to cancel or rearrange a workshop if there is low attendance and a full refund will be given. However, payment is non-refundable if a workshop or course is cancelled. In addition, booking is only confirmed on receipt of payment on a first come basis.