August Craft Month at Midtown Makers
Midtown Makers is proud to be part of August Craft Month, bringing you a full programme of creative workshops and a chance to meet the makers behind beautiful local crafts.
Whether you’re a beginner or looking to try something new, these workshops are a great way to learn, create, and connect. All sessions take place at Midtown Makers Gift Shop in Ballymena.
🧵 Linen Embroidery Purse Workshop
📅 Saturday 2nd August | 🕥 10:30am – 1:00pm | 💷 £35
Tutor: Sandra Streeter
Design a floral embroidered motif on a simple envelope-style purse, crafted from exquisite Irish linen. No prior experience is needed – Sandra will guide you every step of the way.
📧 Email to book: street.sandra@gmail.com
🧶 Learn to Crochet with T-Shirt Yarn
📅 Saturday 9th August | 🕥 10:30am – 12:30pm | 💷 £25
Tutor: Amanda Jones
Discover how to turn old t-shirts into beautiful creations while learning a new skill. Amanda will guide you through the process step-by-step. All materials are provided, along with tea and a locally made sweet treat.
📍 Book online CLICK HERE
🌸 Felt Flax Flower Workshop
📅 Saturday 9th August | 🕥 10:30am – 2:30pm | 💷 £55
Tutor: Shelley Steele
Create your own beautiful, iconic flax flower to hang on your wall. You’ll use merino wool, bamboo, and flax fibres in this 3D felting workshop. All materials are provided.
📧 Email to book: shelleysteele701@gmail.com
🧶 Patchwork with Rust-Dyed Fabrics Workshop
📅 Friday 15th August | 🕥 10:30am – 1:00pm | 💷 £35
Tutor: Sandra Streeter
Collage textiles onto vintage cloth using your own fabric scraps and a variety of hand-sewing techniques. All materials provided.
📧 Email to book: street.sandra@gmail.com
🪡 Patchwork Grandmother’s Flower Garden
📅 Saturday 23rd August | 🕥 10:30am – 1:00pm | 💷 £30
Tutor: Sandra Streeter
Work with hexagons to create stunning designs – from delicate individual flowers to a sprawling, garden-like quilt.
📧 Email to book: street.sandra@gmail.com
👩🎨 Meet the Maker – Shelley Steele
📅 Thursday 28th August | 🕥 10:30am – 12:30pm | 💷 £3
Maker: Shelley Steele
Shelley will talk about wet felt making, demonstrate flat and 3D felting, and offer a hands-on taster. Try creating a mini palm bowl or a piece of flat felt (only £3 if you take part).
📧 Email to book: shelleysteele701@gmail.com
📍 Location
All events are held at Midtown Makers Gift Shop, Ballymena – a welcoming space for creatives and crafters in the heart of the town.
🌐 Learn More or Book
Visit: www.midtownmakers.co.uk
Don’t miss your chance to get creative this August and celebrate the best of local craft!
