Craft Workshops in Middleton
Learn new skills, meet other makers and enjoy friendly creative sessions at M24 Arts.
Our craft workshops in Middleton welcome beginners, experienced makers, adults, children and families. Regular community sessions run alongside a changing programme of workshops led by independent creative tutors.
Booking arrangements are shown below. Olganna and Creative Coati manage bookings for their own workshops through their websites.
Regular Workshops
Chatty Crafters
Every Wednesday morning
Bring your own project, enjoy a brew, meet fellow makers and spend a few relaxing hours crafting together. Everyone is welcome, whatever your experience.
£3 per person
10:00am–1:00pm
Bring your own project and materials.
Under-18s Crochet
First Saturday of the month
A relaxed crochet session best suited to young makers aged 8–17. A parent or carer should stay for the first session; after that, young people who feel confident and can participate independently may attend without them. Young people should be comfortable taking part independently.
£3 per person
1:00pm–3:00pm
Materials are provided, or bring your own project.
Sewing Workshops
Second Saturday of the month
Join Helen from Olganna for friendly sewing workshops focused on small, achievable projects such as scrunchies and bags. These sessions are ideal for beginners, with everyone working towards leaving with one or two completed items. You are welcome to bring your own sewing machine—please let Helen know when booking.
Adults Crochet
First Saturday of the month
Materials are provided. Booking opening soon.
£17 per person
11:00am–1:00pm
Upcoming Workshops
Explore our upcoming programme with Creative Coati. Places are booked directly through the Creative Coati website.
Sashiko-Inspired Visible Mending Workshop for Beginners
Turn your old threads into wearable art in this stitching workshop.
Learn beginner-friendly Sashiko-inspired stitches and visible-mending techniques to repair and personalise clothing or textiles. Guidance is provided throughout.
26 September 2026
2:00pm–4:00pm
£37 per person
Painting Workshop: Canal Roses
Try out a contemporary take on traditional folk art in this painting class in Manchester.
Learn step by step how to paint bright canal roses on a decorative heart and wooden panel. This relaxed acrylic session is suitable for complete beginners.
3 October 2026
10:30am–12:30pm
£25 per person
Needle Felted Animals Workshop
Come join us for a relaxed crafty morning to learn how to create woolly 3D art.
Learn the basics of shaping wool fibres and create your own characterful needle-felted animal. Suitable for beginners and experienced crafters, with all materials and guidance provided.
17 October 2026
1:30pm–3:30pm
£28 per person
Christmas Jesmonite Creations
Come and create your own unique Jesmonite pieces at our fun workshop.
Join Caroline Coates from Creative Coati and learn how to mix, colour and add textural effects to eco-friendly Jesmonite. Choose from a range of moulds and make at least three unique pieces.
Suitable for complete beginners, with all materials provided.
14 November 2026
2:00pm–4:00pm
£35 per person
One Day Mosaic Workshop
Make a gorgeous mosaic in a day at this workshop.
Design and complete an upcycled mosaic with artist Caroline Coates, from arranging reclaimed materials through to grouting. This adult day workshop includes all materials and a scheduled lunch break.
28 November 2026
11:00am–3:30pm
£45 per person
More workshops are being added throughout the year, including seasonal crafts, painting, textiles, papercrafts, resin, crochet, and family-friendly creative sessions.
If there’s a particular craft you’d love to learn, we’d love to hear your suggestions!
Visit Our Creative Space
Workshops take place at M24 Arts, Pioneer House, Unit 3, 7–15 Lodge Street, Middleton, M24 6AA.
Have a question or an idea for a future workshop? We would love to hear from you.