New Training dates announced 

We are pleased to announce new training days that will be open to all! Taking place

in various locations across the country, these free events for competent knitters and craftspeople will help you set up clubs and potentially help others to as well.  Be prepared to be inspired, gain insight, and learn about passing it on in schools, museums, galleries, and libraries.

The training days are offered to anyone with a passion for sharing their yarn skills, so don't worry about your level of skill. We'll provide you with all the assistance you need to set up your own Craft Club!

Please note: If an event is fully booked please add your name to the waiting list so that we can gauge interest in adding an additional date and cascade training. Training days are updated on a regular basis so keep checking back for additional dates!

- Zinc Arts Centre, Chipping Ongar, Essex - Tue 27th March 2012. Book your place here.

We also have a few places left for the a 'Mini' training event that we are running in Sheffield

- Sheffield 'Mini'  Event - Milleneum Gallery, Surrey Street City Centre, Sheffield S1 1XZ - Wednesday 22nd February 2012. Book your place here

Find out more

If you can't commit to a whole day, you can also find out more about Craft Club at the major knitting shows with K&S or ICHF. Visit the Craft Club stand and have a chat with our volunteers. At certain shows we also have 'Find Out More' sessions lasting 40 minutes run by one of our Volunteer Trainers. They will give you a step by step guide to volunteering in a club. Don't miss out!

Volunteer at Shows                                

The Knit 1 scheme has been joined by the new Hook 1 Pass It On scheme this Spring which teaches crochet! If you would like to volunteer at any upcoming shows or drop in days by teaching crochet and knitting, follow this link here, or contact the Craft Club Team at knit1@craftclub.org.uk .

The next Craft Club happenings are as follows

• Stratford East Picture House - Cinema Knit-along, Saturday 25th February, 11.30am - 1.30pm
• Customs House, South Shields - Cinema Knit-along, Saturday 10th March, 11.30am - 1.30pm
• Broadway Cinema, Nottingham - Cinema knit-along, Saturday 17th March, 11.30am - 1.30pm
• The Contemporary Crafts Fair, Bovey Tracey, Devon - 15th - 17th June, times TBA

Along with specific Craft Club happenings, we also have a Craft Club at the following shows, dates of which as as follows:

• 8-11 March. International Craft and Hobby Fair, Glasgow 
• 15-18 March. Twisted Thread Stitch and Craft, London - Olympia
• 22-25 March. International Craft and Hobby Fair, Birmingham - NEC
• 26-28 April. International Craft and Hobby Fair, Aintree, Liverpool 
• 10-12 May. International Craft and Hobby Fair, Brighton 
• 27-30 September. International Craft and Hobby Fair, Exeter 
• 4-6 October. International Craft and Hobby Fair, Cardiff 
• 11-14 October. The Knitting and Stitching Show, London - Alexandra Palace
• 1-4 November. The Knitting and Stitching Show, Dublin 
• 22-25 November. The Knitting and Stitching Show, Harrogate

What's in it for me?

Working directly with volunteer organizations, such as the National Federation of Women’s Institutes (NFWI) we help skilled volunteers make the transition to working in schools by employing experienced sector professionals to deliver quality training and support. Our experts also collaborate on teaching resources and practical ‘tips’ for our website. 

So by sharing a little of your time and expertise you can help us get schools crafting once again – jolly nice of you, we think!

Benefits of participating

• Spend time doing something you love
• Gain some excellent teaching experience
• Get others passionate about your favourite craft, using your creativity to inspire great projects
• Have buckets of fun working with children and young people from your local community

If you are interested in volunteering at the above shows and drop ins, or if you are interested in becoming a trainer, then please contact the Craft Team at knit1@craftclub.org.uk. We look forward to hearing from you...