Term Time Classes and other Children's Events
Our Term Time Classes run for a period of 5 weeks, some are block bookings, others are Pay As You Go
After School classes have flexible arrival and duration times (subject to availability)
When booking state your duration and time preference and we will try to accommodate your request.
** Please do make sure that you read the Terms and Conditions before booking **
(Booking Form is under separate tab)
You may also find the FAQ section helpful
(Term time classes finish in May and resume in September)
Please scroll down for Weekend and Holiday Class info
After School
Monday and Tuesday
Craft Activities
Ages 4 - 15
Time 3.30pm - 5.30pm
Cost £42 for 1 hour for 5 weeks
Cost £62 for 1.5 hours for 5 weeks
Dates
Next 5 week Term starts week commencing 11th November
Following 5 week Term starts week commencing 6th January
Mixed variety of crafts
We will have a theme or topic each week and will make items using various crafting methods.
Children are encouraged to add their own interpretations, designs and ideas. They do bring home the items they have made.
We operate flexi arrival and departure times to suit your schedule. Please indicate your preferred time when you complete the booking form. Session finishes at 6.00pm
Monday Evening Social
ages 11 - 16
6.00pm - 8.00pm
£16 per session
monthly session
Dates - 11th Nov, 9th Dec, 6th Jan, 3rd Feb, 3rd Mar
Monthly meet up for teenager to socialise and craft.
Work on their on projects that they bring in, use studio resources or perhaps work collaboratively on a project.
Drink and snack provided
Pre booking essential
3 people minimum to attend for class to take place
After School
Wednesday
Sewing
Ages 7 - 15
Time 3.30pm - 6.30pm
(see session times below)
Cost £60 for 1 hour for 5 weeks
Cost £90 for 1.5 hours for 5 weeks
Dates
Next 5 week Term starts week commencing 11th November
Following 5 week Term starts week commencing 6th January
Session 1 - 3.30pm - 5.00pm - currently full please enquire re waiting list
Session 2 - 5.00pm - 6.30pm
These sessions have 2 fixed time slots. For a 1 hour session, you can choose when you arrive within the time slot chosen (ie anytime between 3.30pm and 4.00pm for Session 1 and anytime between 5.00pm and 5.30pm for Session 2)
However if you wish to attend for a 90 minute class you MUST arrive at either 3.30pm or 5.00pm
This class will cover sewing machine and hand sewing projects.
Children are encouraged to bring in the sewing machine that they may be using at home if they have one.
Daytime Classes
Pre School Classes - Monday - ages 2-5
Home Educated Class - Tuesday - Ages 2-11
Time 10.00am - 11.00am
Cost £37 for 5 weeks
Dates
Next 5 week Term starts week commencing 11th November
Following 5 week Term starts week commencing 6th January
These run mornings Monday - Tuesday on the same dates as the after school classes.
They are fun craft sessions for young children or home educated children to explore a variety of crafts and learn about colours, shapes, numbers, animals etc.
All children under school age must have a parent/guardian with them assisting.
Day Time "Pay as you go"
Wednesday
for Pre School and Home Educated
Ages 2 - 11
Time 10.00am - 11.00am
Cost £7.50 per session
Dates
Our PAYG 5 weeks of availability
starts week commencing 11th November
Following 5 week Term starts week commencing 6th January
Exceptions - Apologies we have an Elm Farm Cafe Event Wednesday 23rd October or 4th December- NO studio session - SEE EVENTS PAGE
These run Wednesday mornings on the same 5 weeks as the term time block bookings. They are fun craft sessions for young children or home educated children to explore a variety of crafts and learn about colours, shapes, numbers, animals etc.
All children under school age must have a parent/guardian with them assisting.
Choose to book up to the whole term of 5 if you wish or just book for when you are available.
** Please note that pre booking and payment by 7.00pm the evening before is required.
It is NOT possible to turn up and pay on the day **
Take a look in our Gallery to see some photos of the Studio and craft makes
Craft Parties
For children aged 5 - 15
(maximum party size of 10 children)
Cost from £100
(we have a calculation formula we use per party, but as a guide they tend to average at £20 - £25 a head)
Available dates -
10.00 - 12.00 Saturday 14th December
2.00 - 4.00 Saturday 11th January
2.30 - 4.30 Sunday 26th January
2.00 - 4.00 Saturday 1st February
2.30 - 4.30 Sunday 23rd February
2.00 - 4.00 Saturday 1st March
2.30 - 4.30 Sunday 23rd March
Please message to discuss your requirements, age range, possible date, craft activity and numbers.
** Take a look at our Facebook party ideas photo album for some of the projects that might be of interest for your party **
Parties will be bespoke to the age and abilities of the children attending and the theme that you would like to follow, if any.
You are very welcome to bring in a simple birthday buffet/snack.
There is an option to extend your time in the Studio further if you wish to.
All items that the children make they will be able to take home.
If you would like us to host the party craft in your venue that may be possible too!
If you would just like to hire the room to hold your own event please contact tania@strawberrypatchcrafters.com
Holiday and Saturday Classes for Children
Holiday Classes
Classes are generally restricted to 6 children.
Please do make sure that you read the Terms and Conditions before booking a class.
Classes will usually run all weekdays with morning and afternoon sessions available
3 hours of fun crafting - no set schedule - free choice crafting
Choose a time ~ 9.15 - 12.15 or 1.00 - 4.00
Ages 6 - 15
(if your child is a very capable 5 year old ** at least attending YEAR ONE of school ** we would be happy to see them in a holiday class)
£22.00 per child per 3 hour session (£18 in the Early Book and Pay period)
In most holidays there will be an option to stay all day on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays,
additional charge of £5 applies - bring a pack lunch
(Please note that the Full Day is 9.15am until 4.00pm, and the total price for the day is £49)
You can also, subject to availability, on the all day class days only, stay for one session plus lunch (9.15 - 1.00 or 12.15 - 4.00) additional charge of £5 - bring a pack lunch
All day stays are NOT POSSIBLE on Tuesdays or Thursdays -
you can opt to collect your child for the lunch break if you want to attend both sessions in a day.
see below for dates of our holiday classes
October Half Term Holiday Classes
Thursday 24th October - Friday 1st November (week days only)
EARLY Book and Pay offer valid until 7.00pm on Friday 4th October
£18 per child per 3 hour session
Thereafter £22 per child per 3 hour session
Choose
9.15 - 12.15 or 1.00 - 4.00
price £22 per child per 3 hour session
All Day stays available Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday ONLY - (£5 lunch cover fee - bring a pack lunch)
9.15 am - 4.00 pm total price £49 (or £41 in the Early Book and Pay offer period- now finished) You can also opt on these all day stay days to just book a extended session to include lunch see Holiday Classes section above
Restricted Availability
(other dates have more space) -
* Thurs 24th Oct - FULL pm
* Tues 29th - FULL am
* Wed 30th - 2 spaces available am
* Thurs 31st Oct - pm YURT CAFE EVENT - see events page
* Fri 1st Nov - am - apologies no class available
* Friday 21st - pm - pending FULL
Saturday Classes
Saturday Craft Time
up to 2 hours between 9.00 and 1.00pm
£5 per hour per child
** limited spaces **
Our Saturday Craft Time dates are for children age 4+ to come and enjoy some time in the studio creating simple projects
Giving you an opportunity to go to the gym, shop, brunch or DIY for a while!
Craft Time will need to be pre booked and paid by 7.00 pm the day before.
** It is NOT possible to turn up and pay on the day **
Maximum stay is 2 hours.
Choose from 1 hour, 1.5 hours or a 2 hour stay. The session will open at 9.00 am and close at 1.00 pm.
These sessions will take place approximately once per month. Dates are released a couple of months in advance.
A range of simple crafts will be available.
Next available date ~ 9th Nov
From January 2025 Saturday Craft Time is changing!
Children age 5+ can enjoy 90 minutes of studio time where they can choose simple general crafting activities or small hand sewing projects.
Session Times will be 9.30 - 11.00 or 11.00 - 12.30
Cost £12 per child
Dates - 11th Jan, 1st Feb, 1st March
Saturday Sew Time and Sunday Sew Time
Hand and/or machine sewing for ages 7+
(Children do need to actually be 7 or over to join these classes)
Beginner Adults welcome to book too!
Following the growing demand for children to learn hand and machine sewing skills, we are delighted to offer an opportunity for them to practice in a dedicated session. There are some machines in the studio and children are also encouraged to bring their own.
They can work on their own ideas and creations or a project that we have prepared. There will be a range of materials to choose from although the children are welcome to bring anything they wish to in as well.
This is an opportunity for children who wish to start sewing to have a gentle introduction. These classes will take place approximately once a month.
Please note that these classes will be for craft based projects and NOT dressmaking
There are 5 Saturday session times available and you can choose to stay for one or two sessions, subject to availability.
Saturday Sessions
9.30 am - 11.00 am
11.00 am - 12.30 pm
1.00 pm - 2.30 pm
2.30 pm - 4.00 pm
4.00 pm - 5.00 pm
Cost is £20 per person per 90 minute session
Sunday Sessions
9.00 am - 11.00 am
11.00 am - 1.00 pm
Cost is £27 per person per 2 hour session
Available Dates
early 2025 dates will be released in NOVEMBER
Saturday -
16th Nov - 11.00, 1.00 and 2.30
Sunday
No availability currently sorry