Book a workshop
Come along to a creative workshop at our 50th Celebration event on Saturday 13 June at Westgate, Oxford.
Learn beginner crochet skills, or design your own handpainted wooden homeware using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™. No experience is required and all materials are provided.
You must be aged 14 or over to attend a workshop, and under 18s will need to attend with a parent/guardian. Spaces are limited, so please sign up soon!
Schedule
Session one: Crochet with Yarnsy
10:00-11:00am | £15
Session two: Crochet with Yarnsy
12:00-1:00pm | £15
Session three: Paint homeware with Sharon
1:30-3:00pm | £15
Session four: Paint homeware with Sharon
3:30-5:00pm | £15
Meet the workshop artists
Yarnsy
Yarnsy is a Didcot-based crochet artist known for her vibrant and often whimsical yarn installations in public spaces across Oxfordshire. She gained local and national attention for her intricately crafted postbox toppers and street-side crochet artworks, which frequently celebrate community figures, seasonal events, and popular culture.
Her work sits within the tradition of “yarn bombing”, transforming everyday urban objects into playful, handcrafted interventions. Yarnsy’s pieces are typically installed on postboxes and other street furniture, where they act as accessible, joyful encounters for passersby.
In 2024, Yarnsy contributed her distinctive style to Sobell House Hospice’s OxTrail, creating a specially crocheted mini-ox named Tony for BBC Oxford. As Sobell House celebrates its 50th anniversary, we’re delighted to partner with Yarnsy once again – this time inviting her to share her skills through a beginner-friendly crochet workshop, offering a hands-on introduction to her craft.
Sharon Audrey Ingoldby
Sharon is the founder of Audrey & Abode, where she specialises in transforming furniture through creative paint techniques and thoughtful design. A qualified interior designer, Sharon brings a strong eye for colour, texture, and composition to her work, blending practical craftsmanship with an artistic approach to interiors.
Working from her studio, she focuses on breathing new life into pre-loved pieces, championing both sustainability and individuality in the home. Her work reflects a passion for reimagining furniture as both functional objects and expressive design statements.
Through her workshops, Sharon shares her skills and enthusiasm for furniture painting, offering accessible, hands-on experiences that encourage others to explore creativity and develop confidence in their own projects.
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