Best Craft Workshops for Beginners in Eastbourne & East Sussex
Fancy trying something new, but not sure where to start? At Maker Studio in Eastbourne, we love making creativity feel accessible, relaxed and, most importantly, fun. You don’t need to be an expert or have a cupboard full of craft supplies at home, our beginner-friendly workshops are designed to help you learn something new, have a go and enjoy making something with your hands.
Based in Old Town, Eastbourne, Maker Studio runs a lovely mix of craft workshops, art classes and creative courses for adults and children. So, if you're looking for things to do in Eastbourne, a creative day out in East Sussex, or simply fancy learning a new skill, here are some of our favourite workshops for beginners.
Beginners Lino Printing
If you’ve always fancied having a go at lino printing, this is a brilliant place to start. You’ll learn the basics of designing, carving and printing your own lino block in a friendly, hands-on workshop, and you’ll leave with prints you’ve made yourself.
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Beginners Gelli Printing
Gelli printing is wonderfully playful and a great choice if you like experimenting rather than following lots of rules. Using paint, textures, stencils and layers, you’ll create unique prints while getting to grips with this fun and wonderfully messy technique.
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Beginners Knitting
Never picked up knitting needles before? No problem! This relaxed taster class covers the essentials, including casting on, knitting, purling and casting off, with plenty of time to practise and individual support along the way.
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Beginners Crochet
Crochet can look complicated when you’re watching someone who already knows what they’re doing, but once you understand the basics it becomes wonderfully addictive. This four-week beginner course takes things at a gentle pace, covering basic stitches, granny squares, circles and more, with everything you need to get started provided.
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Still Life Drawing
You don’t need to think of yourself as an artist to enjoy a still life drawing class. Using interesting everyday objects, you’ll explore mark-making, observation and different creative techniques in a relaxed setting, a lovely way to slow down and spend some time making.
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Acrylic Layering
If paint is more your thing, Acrylic Layering is a great introduction to experimenting with colour, texture and mixed-media techniques. You’ll work with acrylic paint, inks and pens to build layers and create your own expressive artwork, with demonstrations and guidance along the way.
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Kids Crochet
Looking for a creative activity for children in Eastbourne? The Kids Crochet beginner class is suitable for ages 8+ and gives young makers the chance to learn basic crochet stitches in a small, supportive class with experienced tutor Kate McCully. They’ll have yarn and hooks to use, plus their work and instructions to take home and continue practising.
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Find Your Next Creative Workshop in Eastbourne
Whether you’re interested in printing, painting, drawing, knitting or crochet, there’s plenty to explore at Maker Studio. Our workshops are designed to be friendly and welcoming, so you can come along on your own, bring a friend or make a creative afternoon of it.
If you’re searching for craft workshops in Eastbourne, beginner craft classes in East Sussex, creative workshops near Hastings, Lewes or Seaford, take a look at what’s coming up. You never know, you might discover your new favourite hobby.
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Workshop dates and availability change regularly, so check the individual workshop pages for the latest information.