If you've ever wanted to try needle felting, this workshop is the perfect introduction!
Join Mo of Made By Mo Decor to create a cute needle felted sleeping fox in this relaxed, beginner-friendly workshop. No previous experience is needed, and Mo will guide you through each step.
All tools and materials are provided, along with tea, coffee and cake.
Only 8 places are available, so early booking is recommended.
£45 per person, with a £10 deposit required to secure your place. The remaining balance is payable on the day.
Date: Saturday the 22th of August
Time: 12.30pm-4.30pm
Location: Portwall House
Tutor: Mo – Made By Mo Decor
To book your place, book online, visit Koxy & Co (formerly Koxy Lifestyle), call Mo on 07388 335117, or message Made By Mo Decor on Facebook.
In this one off class you’ll crochet-a-long with Jo stitch by stitch.
Jo will provide the patterns, yarn and hooks, yours to keep at the end, as well as lots of patience and guidance.
This is a great in person introduction to crochet in a calm, friendly environment.
Only £28 for you and your child with everything included.
Thurs 30th July 10.30am to 12noon
Recommended for 8yrs and up, but younger ones are welcome
Learn how to alter, mend and improve the fit of your clothes. Bring along items from your wardrobe and be guided through simple techniques to adjust and update them.
-adjusting hems
-taking garments in or letting them out
-simple repairs and updates
Date= Saturday the 25th of July
Time=9.30am-1pm
Location= Portwall House
Tutor= Eva Thyghoj
Learn how to turn a favourite garment into a dressmaking pattern without taking it apart. This workshop is suitable for anyone who would like to recreate a well-loved item of clothing or better understand how garments are constructed.
Working from an existing garment, you will learn techniques for tracing pattern pieces, identifying construction details, and understanding how fabric choice influences the finished result.
-Creating pattern pieces from an existing garment
-Understanding seam allowances and finishing techniques
-Choosing suitable fabrics for different styles
By the end of the workshop, you will have the beginnings of a reusable pattern that can be used to recreate your favourite garment again and again.
Date= 1st of August 2026
Time= 10am-4pm
Location= Portwall House
Tutor= Eva Thyghoj
Create your own handmade drum lampshade using your own fabric. You’ll be guided step by step through the process and leave with a finished shade ready to take home.
-Choose your size when booking (see images for guidance)
-Bring your own fabric (guidance provided after booking)
-Lampshade kit, tools and equipment included
Date= Sunday 2nd of August
Time= 4pm-6pm
Location= Portwall House
Tutor= Eva Thyghoj
Learn how to confidently sew with stretchy fabrics while making a simple garment such as a top or skirt. This workshop will guide you through the key techniques needed to achieve a professional finish.
-Bring your own fabric/pattern if you’d like to work on a personal project
-Machines and tools provided (you are welcome to bring your own)
-Suitable for beginners and intermediate sewers
Date= Saturday 22th of August
Time=9.30am-1pm
Location= Portwall House
Tutor= Eva Thyghoj
In this one off class you’ll crochet-a-long with Jo stitch by stitch.
Jo will provide the patterns, yarn and hooks, yours to keep at the end, as well as lots of patience and guidance.
This is a great in person introduction to crochet in a calm, friendly environment.
Only £28 for you and your child with everything included.
Recommended for 8yrs and up, but younger ones are welcome
Learn how to alter, mend and improve the fit of your clothes. Bring along items from your wardrobe and be guided through simple techniques to adjust and update them.
-adjusting hems
-taking garments in or letting them out
-simple repairs and updates
Date= Saturday the 5th of September
Time=9.30am-1pm
Location= Portwall House
Tutor= Eva Thyghoj
Develop your pattern cutting skills in a relaxed and supportive environment. This course is suitable for both beginners and those looking to build on existing knowledge.
Working from your own measurements, you’ll explore how patterns are created, how they fit the body, and how they can be adapted into a range of styles.
During the course you may cover:
Understanding and improving garment fit
Working with body measurements
Creating and refining pattern blocks
Adapting patterns to explore your own designs
With more time in each session, there is space to develop ideas at your own pace and focus on individual projects.
-Understanding garment fit
-Taking and using body measurements
-Creating basic pattern blocks
-Simple pattern adaptations
Date= Tuesdays 8th, 15th, 22th, 29th September and 6th of October
Time= 10.30am-1pm
Location= Portwall House
Tutor= Eva Thyghoj
Create a unique piece of art. Reimagine your old or damaged crockery, alongside the plates, tiles, glass & beads provided.
Suitable for all levels and all tools provided.
If you have a specific piece of crockery you would like to use, please bring it along.
Date - Sunday the 13th of September 2026
Time - 10am - 4pm
Place - Portwall House, 5 Bank Street, Chepstow NP16 5EL
Tutors - Alan Flower & Kyla Pain
Refreshments provided.
Please note that the workshop studio is on the first floor, accessed via a staircase.
Paint a Place That Feels Like Home is a welcoming acrylic painting workshop for adults who want to reconnect with their creativity through atmosphere, storytelling and self-expression.
Participants will create a painting inspired by a place that feels meaningful to them – perhaps a cosy reading corner, a favourite café, a beautiful landscape or a treasured memory.
Through simple demonstrations and guided exercises, you'll explore how colour, light and atmosphere can create mood and emotion in your artwork.
The workshop focuses on creative confidence and enjoyment rather than technical perfection, making it suitable for complete beginners as well as those returning to art after a break.
All materials are provided, and no previous painting experience is necessary.
Date= 20th of September 2026
Time= 2pm-5pm
Location= Portwall House
Tutor= Claire Randall
Learn how to turn a favourite garment into a dressmaking pattern without taking it apart. This workshop is suitable for anyone who would like to recreate a well-loved item of clothing or better understand how garments are constructed.
Working from an existing garment, you will learn techniques for tracing pattern pieces, identifying construction details, and understanding how fabric choice influences the finished result.
-Creating pattern pieces from an existing garment
-Understanding seam allowances and finishing techniques
-Choosing suitable fabrics for different styles
By the end of the workshop, you will have the beginnings of a reusable pattern that can be used to recreate your favourite garment again and again.
Date= Saturday the 26th of September 2026
Time= 10am-4pm
Location= Portwall House
Tutor= Eva Thyghoj
Create your own handmade drum lampshade using your own fabric. You’ll be guided step by step through the process and leave with a finished shade ready to take home.
-Choose your size when booking (see images for guidance)
-Bring your own fabric (guidance provided after booking)
-Lampshade kit, tools and equipment included
Date= Sunday the 27th of September
Time= 4pm-6pm
Location= Portwall House
Tutor= Eva Thyghoj
Develop your pattern-cutting skills in a relaxed and supportive environment. This workshop is suitable for both beginners and those looking to build confidence in making patterns from scratch.
Working from your own measurements, you will learn how to take accurate body measurements and use them to create a basic bodice block. Understanding how a block is constructed provides the foundation for creating well-fitting garments and developing your own designs.
Taking and recording body measurements
Creating a basic bodice block
Developing confidence in pattern drafting techniques
By the end of the workshop, you will have your own basic bodice block pattern to take home and use as a foundation for future projects.
Date= Saturday the 10th of October
Time= 10am-4pm
Location= Portwall House
Tutor= Eva Thyghoj
Develop your pattern cutting skills in a relaxed and supportive environment. This course is suitable for both beginners and those looking to build on existing knowledge.
Working from your own measurements, you’ll explore how patterns are created, how they fit the body, and how they can be adapted into a range of styles.
During the course you may cover:
Understanding and improving garment fit
Working with body measurements
Creating and refining pattern blocks
Adapting patterns to explore your own designs
With more time in each session, there is space to develop ideas at your own pace and focus on individual projects.
-Understanding garment fit
-Taking and using body measurements
-Creating basic pattern blocks
-Simple pattern adaptations
Date= Thursdays’s November 5th, 12th, 19th, 23th and December 3rd
Time= 10am-12.30pm
Location= Portwall House
Tutor= Eva Thyghoj
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