Private machine knitting workshop
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EmailIn this private, one on one experience you'll learn to machine knit with textile designer, Ria Burns. It's the opportunity to have a completely personalised experience with Ria, and whether you're a beginner or someone with machine experience looking to learn more, anyone is welcome.
Using a Brother knitting machine, Ria will take you through the techniques and textures that you can create. Once you've got to grips with the machine you will create a library of swatches to take home with you, along with lots of ideas and inspiration to continue your machine knitting journey!
Ria will provide all the yarn you need and a knitting machine too, but they're also happy to help you get to grips with your own machine if you'd like to bring it.
Age restrictions: 16+
| Adult | £150 |
What people are saying
Oct 2022
We had a brilliant time with Ria. We learnt so much, but it was all so well paced and scaffolded ...
May 2022
Ria, is very helpful, patient and willing to share her knowledge *****
Apr 2022
Easy to get to from public transport. Tea and coffee available.
Ria is a lovely host, helpful, ...
Jan 2022
Wonderful course with Ria and I learnt so many new techniques to have a go with at home. The one ...
How to get there
This experience will take place at your home.
Host instructions:
This workshop will take place at Ria's home studio in Congresbury, North Somerset.
Parking is available, and it is accessible by bus from Bristol or a 25 minute walk from Yatton train station. Full address and directions will be sent after booking.
Facilities
- Parking
- Toilets
- Refreshments available
- WiFi
On the day
All yarn and a Brother knitting machine will be provided on the day, but bring your own machine to learn on if you'd like to.
Changes happen, don't worry
You'll be hosted by
Ria Burns Knitwear
For Ria, it all started with a love of yarn and an interest in sustainable fashion. They specialised in fashion knitwear for their BA in Fashion Design, but it was at Bath Spa where their eponymous brand of botanically dyed, British wool knitwear was researched and developed. Their knitwear is made with an exclusive lambswool yarn spun from fleece from Fernhill Farm, just 10 miles away from their house in North Somerset. They uses homegrown plant dyes to add pops of colour to their work and loves sharing textile dyeing methods with anyone wanting to learn more about natural dyes. All Ria’s knitwear is designed, dyed and made in Bristol, using hand powered knitting machines and utilising energy and water efficient dyeing methods.
In 2023 Ria's debut book 'Dyeing Yarn Naturally' was published by the Crowood Press.
Ria Burns
Your host will be Ria, textile designer and the founder of Ria Burns Knitwear. She’ll take you through her processes of creating uniquely different yarn and knitwear. Ria always aims to champion the natural hues and qualities of British wool. She creates one-off designs adding vibrant flashes of colour through natural hand dyeing, and is the perfect person to learn more about sustainable crafting from.
Any questions?
Ask your question directly to Ria Burns Knitwear.