Creative textile courses
Handmade gifts . Creative kits
Recreate and Make is a Designer/Maker led creative and educational space in the heart of Cockermouth, hosting a variety of creative textile workshops.
After 4 fabulous years, we will be closing the doors on our lovely shop on 29th August 2026.
There is still time before we close, to join us for one of our workshops or grab a bargain from our haberdashery or fabrics.
Please call us on 01900 550045 or pop in to book a place.
Regular classes
Essential skills/learn to sew
Friday 10 - 12
£25
These sessions cover essential basic knowledge for both hand and machine stitching. We can help you to become more confident with your machine and your own skills.
- Threading up a sewing machine
- Sewing machine confidence
- Learn processes such as buttonholes, inserting zips, hemming etc.
- Reading commercial patterns
Make
Tuesday 10 - 1pm
£40
Bring your own project.
These regular morning sessions offer the opportunity to develop your design and making skills under our expert guidance. We can support you in learning new techniques an tips to create your project with a professional finish.
Join a group of like-minded makers in a lovely friendly and supportive environment.
Saturday workshops
Saturday July 18th
10 - 4pm
£75
Stitching stories
Using found objects, photos and stitch to create an art piece with memory.
Saturday 25th July
10 - 4
£75
Create bowls and vessels
coiling and wrapping
Saturday 8th August
10 - 1pm
£40
Discover dissolvable fabrics
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Such a fab team of expert help! Couldn't have done it without them! Thank you!
Suzie
Thoroughly recommend Recreate and Make. Their knowledge is phenomenal.
Jane
Thoroughly enjoyed my pattern cutting/draping workshop. A great refresher and confidence builder. Thank you x
Kerry
A great way to learn new skills and meet like-minded people
As a new resident to the Cockermouth area, I can honestly sat its been a pleasure getting to know these amazing ladies and taking part in some of their classes.
Julia