As well as shopping, drinking, dancing and entertainment there are talks and workshops from top knitwear designers in our two designated rooms...

All workshops are included in the ticket price, but registration will be required on the day as places are limited.

Jean Moss, author of many highly successful books, including Couture Knits and she has designed international fashion houses such as Ralph Lauren, Benetton and Laura Ashley. She is the now principal designer for Artesano Alpaca. Jean will be giving a presentation on The Joy of Knitting, and will be happy to sign copies of her books which will be also be available on the day.

Time: 10.30 to 12.00

Betsan Corkhill, founder of Stitchlinks, has spent the
last three years investigating the therapeutic effects of knitting. Find out what makes knitting uniquely different, learn about her theories, catch up on the latest research and discover the science behind your favourite hobby to enable you to enhance its benefits. Therapeutic knitting is for everyone, so why not come along to find out how you can benefit?

Time: 12.30 to 1.30