Ishra Makes
Our Craft Workshops and Parties
From an early age, we've both been well into our crafting (half done friendship bracelets pinned to socks, anyone?). Over the years we have learned and shared that with others, whether being the finished goods we've made, or the skills to get there themselves.
Whether you’re brand new to craft or looking to build on what you already know, our workshops and parties offer a welcoming space to learn, create, and connect. We focus on crochet, knitting, macramé, and polymer clay with simple, clear guidance and no pressure to be perfect. We cover East Lothian, the Scottish Borders and Edinburgh routinely, but can travel further depending on distance - just get in touch and we can discuss.
We believe that making should feel good — not stressful — so our workshops are designed to be supportive, flexible, and full of small wins. Come along, ask questions, have a cuppa, and leave with something you made yourself.
Whether you want to book a workshop for a party or get together at your home or venue, or you would like to attend one of our open workshops, take a look below at our current offering. If there is something you are really keen to do, but isn't on our list, please get in touch - we will do our best to help! We also offer mindful crafting sessions for workplaces, again please get in touch to discuss your ideas.
To book our open workshops visit Book Online
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Granny Square Crochet
This workshop will take you through some basic techniques and stitches to get you started on an iconic Granny Square. Once you've made one of these, you can progress on to making so many things including bags, scarves or even a blanket!
Suitable for: complete beginners
Duration: 2 hours
Price: From £24 per person (at your venue)
Max participants: 8
Includes: a hook, all yarn and a guide to takeaway
Knitted Socks
Learn to knit your very own pair of socks! Over three workshops you'll learn everything you need to know to make a proper, functioning, amazing pair of socks! We will cover yarn and needle options for small circumference knitting, and sock construction techniques like turning the heel, decreasing the gusset, and grafting to finish. Ideal for people who have basic knitting experience (cast on, knit, purl) or adventurous beginners. If you are brand new to knitting but would like to give it a go, we can send you some videos to review some basic stitches in advance to help you get the most from the workshops on the day. Suitable for: novice knitters (have done knit, purl, cast on) Duration: 3x 2 hours Price: From £65 per person (at your venue) Max participants: 6 Includes: needles and a choice of sock yarn
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Macrame Jewellery
The perfect workshop for all abilities and absolutely ideal for parties or get togethers. This workshop teaches participants how to make their very own necklaces using macrame techniques. Great for all abilities, even those in your group who "don't do crafting"!
Suitable for: complete beginners
Duration: 1.5 hours
Price: From £20 per person (at your venue) Minimum 4 participants
Max participants: 12
Includes: enough cord and fastenings to make 2 necklaces or a necklace and a bracelet
Knitted Hat
Learn how to knit your very own cosy hat from start to finish.
Join us for a relaxed and friendly 2-part workshop where you can unlock the joyful skill that is knitting in the round using circular needles - you'll never look back! We’ll guide you through shaping your hat with simple increases and decreases—so it fits snugly, comfortably, and beautifully on your head. You can choose to add a pom pom too if you fancy.
Suitable for: complete beginners or those new to knitting in the round
Duration: 2 x 2 hours
Price: From £45 per person (at your venue)
Max participants: 6
Includes: needles and a choice of yarn
Kids Crochet Party
A 1.5 hour workshop designed specifically for kids. We keep these groups small so we can spend a good amount of time with each crocheter to build confidence and skills. Our favourite thing to make is scrunchies/bracelets as they work up quickly however we also love making a start to Granny Squares and bookmarks with this age group as well.
Suitable for: complete beginners, usually age 8 plus
Duration: 1..5 hours
Price: From £14pp (min 4)
Max participants: 12