'Make Your Own’ - workshops

I create creative workshops to get you making your own clothing or textiles.

What would be a better time to get knitting than now? Insulate your body with woolly wearables created by yourself!

See my current workshop range below and let me know if you are interested in something that is not listed - I am all ears!

Large groups and schools, please get in touch at hello@almaborealis.com, I am happy to bring my workshops to you - to a classroom or community centre.

Maija offers an opportunity for creative souls to come together and have a unique time making something personal. I really enjoyed working with her in her studio, and she guided me in making a beautiful Scottish wool scarf that I got to take home as a really special keepsake. “ Sara, Knit A Scarf, In A Day - participant

Knit a Jumper!   

This 8-week course will get you knitting your own wearable artist statement and extra insulation against rising living costs! You will be guided through the ins and outs of garment shaping, making and finishing, whilst exploring the opportunities machine knitting has for expressing artistic vision, experimenting with colour, textures and surface patterns. At the end of the course, you will be wearing your own unique jumper and most likely hooked on machine knitting!

JUMPER COURSE DATES 2024:

Jumper course will be held on Mondays or Tuesdays. Enquire for dates!

Maximum 2 participants

Courses are held at Summerhall, 1, Summerhall, Newington, Edinburgh EH9 1PL

Please note that my studio is up three flights of stairs and unfortunately there is currently no lift in the building. However, knitting machines are portable and if you wish, I can come to you, all is possible! Enquire more at hello@almaborealis.com

Machine knitting workshops at SUMMERHALL, Edinburgh

Knit A Scarf, In A Day - workshop is a machine knitting workshop suitable all levels of expertise and all ages (above 6 years). During the session (4 hours) you will select yarn colours, patterns and are guided through cast on, machine operation and casting off, with lots of insightful tips along the way whilst knitting away your own unique scarf.

The classes are held for a maximum of 2 adults/session or 3 children/session. See workshop gallery here.

Please note that my studio is up three flights of stairs and unfortunately there is currently no lift in the building, however, knitting machines are portable and if you wish, I can come to you, all is possible! You can email me at hello@almaborealis.com for enquiries.

Knit-A-Scarf-In - A -Day!

2023 WORKSHOPS:

Adults class max 2 participants:

These run Mondays and Tuesdays, if you would like alternative days such as weekend, email me at hello@almaborelis.com

Kids class available at request for 3 participants

GIFT A WORKSHOP - REQUEST A DATE!

Crochet Classes

1:1 Tuition for 90 minutes

At a date and time of your choice at either Summerhall, Newington, Edinburgh, or at an Edinburgh location of your choice (cozy cafes are plentiful!!). You are welcome to bring a friend.

This private class is suitable for beginners or those who wish to push their skills further in making a complete garment or a curious sculpture!

To fix a date and time or for classes further afield than Edinburgh, please enquire at: hello@almaborealis.com

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Puzzleware at Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh

15.10.2022

We bring our tactile and imaginative puzzle kits to you and your children (age 6 onwards) to design and construct their own wearable items, inviting the wearer to participate in the creating of their own items, the way they want to.

Through clothes making, many transferrable skills are achieved, as well as a great sense of achievement. Hand sewing doesn't only provide the maker with dexterity and hand-eye coordination, but this is also a mindful and calming activity that allows us to take a break from everyday life.

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS, THIS WAS A FABULOUS EVENT. PICTURES TO FOLLOW!

Slow stitched fashion: create a unique hand-embroidered scarf

MORE DATES SOON!

A mindful, creative embroidery stitching workshop

This workshop will guide you through a series of hand stitching techniques that you can decorate your luxurious knitted scarf with. Your scarf could become patterned with beautiful intricate elements, an abstract composition, or perhaps a play with colour by using a range of simple, traditional needlework techniques and a variety of 100% wool yarns.

No previous needlework experience is necessary and all materials are provided.

The base scarves are made by Maija in her Edinburgh studio using an elbow-powered knitting machine, with 100% Blue Faced Leicester yarn, raised and sheared in the UK.

These are currently being planned for future dates

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Crochet and knit

classes

I run classes for all levels, that will get you started with the basics of knit or crochet, all you need to get creating fabrics or sculptural form with knitting needles, yarn and a hook!