Summer term's approaching and parents have already started to think about activities they'd like to preoccupy their children with during this scary time.
Schools will be closed for 6 weeks here in the UK and this only means lots of free time! (Eeek!)
In London, here in the UK, there are a variety of summer term clubs and activities to pick from. There's an array of craft clubs for all tastes and age groups, making it a popular destination to live in.
In the quiet suburbs of South London, there is a bustling town situated amongst luscious greenery called Croydon. With fantastic transport links, Croydon is undoubtedly a great part of London you can get into. We have lots of places to eat, an infamous shopping centre and our own clubs and activities for children here.
I've been a "Croydon-girl" since birth, making me feel very protective of my neighbourhood. There's nothing more rewarding then helping other children gain access to specialist hand crafting/artisanal skills from within their multi-cultural town.
In my local park, I will be bringing classes directly to my students offering 1:1 private craft classes with all the equipment provided, leaving my students to simply turn up.
What will I be teaching?
Hand embellishment
Hand embroidery
Hand sewing/amendment
All of these crafts have lots in common as they're aimed at using hand sewing skills to create surface manipulation. Embellishment uses beads and sequins, embroidery uses threadwork, and sewing involves learning how to fix and amend clothing.
Hand Embellishment
This is for the bead-lovers. Those children who enjoy sparkle and feel happy when they're creating details and 3D textures using beads and sequins. They'll learn a unique skill that'll teach them how to hand-bead almost any fabric surface using a needle and thread. You'll see them folding sequins and stacking beads to create some really unique and original designs – you certainly won't be able to find this class anywhere in London!
Hand Embroidery
Are subtle details more suited to your child's taste? They'll get their colourful embroidery threads and follow patterns and designs on their embroidery hoops from a range of embroidery patterns in our studio. Children will learn textured surface techniques using thread-work!
Hand Sewing/Amendment
Do you remember the good old days when we used to fix our clothes? No, I don't remember either. That's why I am on a mission to teach children to amend their clothing and to finally stop throwing it away – let them learn to care for the environment and love their wardrobe unconditionally.
Book a taster session: kids.textiles.london@gmail.com
Would you like to find out more about our 1:1 private craft classes in Croydon?
With all the children's craft club options out their, I hope we have inspired you to try something out you've probably never expected on your quest for the 'one'.
If you have any further questions, you know where to find us.
Stay safe
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