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PALAVA WORKSHOPS- 2025

Join us for hands-on making this season from wreath-making to lampshade crafting, there's something special waiting for you.

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WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP

Celebrate the season by making your own Christmas wreath with Claire - we'll guide you through simple steps using seasonal foliage, and you'll take home something beautifully festive.

@claire_stylist

19:00 - 21:00

£75 per person


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LAMPSHADE MAKING WORKSHOP

Join us for a lampshade‑making session with the Palava team. Choose a small or medium shade, work with beautiful remnant fabrics, and enjoy a drink while you craft.

Morning 10:00 to 13:00.
Afternoon 13:30 to 16:30.

£55 per person

Book here!

10th January 
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VISIBLE MENDING & DARNING WORKSHOP WITH ALI CLIFFORD 

Bring your well-loved clothes and join Ali Clifford for an afternoon of mending and repair using the incredibusy salvaged speed loom - a chance to slow down, fix what you cherish, and give your wardrobe new life. 

@incredibusy

18:00 - 20:30

£65 per person

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UPHOLYSTERY FOR BEGINNERS WORKSHOP AT PALAVA

Come and learn traditional upholstery with Freya Morton - breathe new life into a stool or seat pad using Palava fabrics and sustainable padding. Perfect for beginners. 

@mortonfreya

10:00 - 16:00

£85 per person

Book here!

11th January

We'd love to see you at Palava.
Here's everything you need to know before you join us:

Do I need experience?
Not at all! Our workshops welcome complete beginners and makers of all levels. We'll guide you through every step.

What should I bring?

Just yourself and your creativity. We provide all materials, tools, and refreshments everything you need is here.

Who can attend?
Our workshops are open to all ages and abilities. If you have specific accessibility needs, please let us know and we'll make sure you're comfortable.

Is the space accessible?
Our venue has some constraints for wheelchair users and others with access needs. Reach out and we’ll help plan your visit.

Still have questions?
We're happy to help. Drop us an email at - hello@palava.com or call us on +44 (0)207 052 3888 (Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm).

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PAST EVENTS 

Lampshade Making

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Upholystery Workshop

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Wreath Making Workshop

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Visible Mending with Ali Clifford

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Fabric Wreath Workshop

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Print Marbling

Mending & Darning Workshop

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Palava Panel Discussion

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Splendid Stitches: Clothes Repair Drop-In

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Stool & Seat Pad Upholstery

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Yuletide Late Night Shopping

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The Knitting and Stitch Show - Harrogate

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Palava Club Meeting 

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Palava Club meeting

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Visible Mending Workshop

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Applique Workshop

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Clothes Swap