Get Crafting with New Hobbies This New Year in Plymouth
Written by What’s On Culture Community Reporter Issy Herring
It is now officially 2025 and the start of a brand-new year. It is time to wipe the slate clean and start afresh by learning a new hobby or craft to kickstart your year off in the best way!
It doesn’t matter which creative hobby you wish to try this January, there is something to suit everyone of all ages and abilities in Plymouth. There is everything from knitting courses to fabric printing and jewellery making workshops available to attend this month, so why not give it a go and try something new?
Real Art Make Print at Ocean Studios
Four-week course starting from 14th January – 6-8:30pm
Real Art Make Print are hosting a Fabric Printing course over a four-week period at Ocean Studios in Royal William Yard starting on Tuesday 14th January from 6-8:30pm.
Why not try something new? Spend an evening doing something fun and creative to kickstart the New Year. This is your time to potentially make new friends and get experimental whilst learning the new skill of fabric printing. Run by experienced printmaker Suzanne Drummond, see your personal fabric designs come to life whilst improving your skills in drawing, printmaking and colour work over the coming weeks. Take yourself on a creative journey this January!
City Business Park
29th January – 10am-2pm
Join Totally Emmeline for the Ceramic Dip Bowl Workshop at City Business Park on Wednesday 29th January between 10am-2pm.
Partake in a brand-new hobby this New Year and try your hand at creating your very own ceramic dip bowl. Mold, shape and design a fully functional handmade bowl to hold your snacks, dips or sauces for your own home. Use your artistic licence whilst designing your individual bowl with a variety of textures and colours to make your creation fully unique. Introduce yourself to the art of pottery making this January and step out of your comfort zone!
Plymouth Proprietary Library, Saint Barnabas Terrace
28th January – 10:30am-12:30pm
Chicanery Books are set to host a Book Craft workshop at Plymouth Proprietary Library on Tuesday 28th January between 10:30am-12:30pm.
Why not try something a little different this New Year? Stitch your very own hard cover notebook from scratch using traditional techniques and modern materials, whilst being guided every single step of the way! Join Chicanery Books for a fun, creative session where you will learn how to do the Coptic binding technique, revealing an attractive stitch pattern running through the book’s spine. Nestled in the cosy environment of the Proprietary Library, grab yourself a cup of tea whilst you learn this exciting new skill!
City Business Park
7th January – 6-9pm
Totally Emmeline are hosting a Miniature Embroidery workshop at City Business Park on Tuesday 7th January from 6-9pm. There is also an additional workshop on Friday 10th January between 11am-2pm.
Take up a relaxing yet creative new hobby for the New Year with this Miniature Embroidery workshop. Try your hand at producing unique yet attractive stitched creations using a small embroidery hoop - completely suitable for beginners. Guided by the host step-by-step, you will learn little tips and tricks along the way to make your design stand out from the crowd! Explore your creativity to its fullest at the City Business Park and make some new like-minded friends along the way!
The Esplanade
7th January – 7-8pm
Join Wellness Working for an intimate Beginners Knitting Course at The Esplanade on Tuesday 7th January from 7-8pm. There are further workshops available to attend every single day this month, so get knitting!
Get taught the basics of casting on/off and knit stitch in this friendly, online based course at The Esplanade in the city. Develop a brand-new creative skill this New Year and learn the essential fundamentals of knitting. Make your very own personalised knitted creation; whether you opt to create a tote bag, scarf or blanket, the sky is the limit. Relax and unwind with this fresh new hobby this January!
Decoupage Picture Frame Workshop
City Business Park
14th January – 6-9pm
Head to the City Business Park with Totally Emmeline to take part in a Decoupage Picture Frame workshop on Tuesday 14th January between 6-9pm. There is an additional workshop that you can attend on Friday 17th January from 11am-2pm.
Try something a little different this January and create your very own decoupage style picture frame in this artistically fun evening workshop. Watch your unique creations come to life as you transform a boring, mundane picture frame into a creative wonder! Use decorative papers, mod pudge, brushes and a variety of embellishments to bring your vision to life. Learn how to blend, layer and seal your design to achieve a professional finish; perfect to take home as a gift for someone special or to keep for yourself. Set in a friendly, welcoming environment, there is no excuse to not get crafting this gloomy January!
Glenholt, Glenholt Road
11th January – 10am-12:30pm
Hosted by Stitch & Splodge, this Crochet Workshop is accessible to all on Saturday January 11th between 10-12:30pm at Glenholt in Plymouth.
Suitable for complete beginners, this creative morning workshop will teach you the basics of crocheting, helping you to finish your first ever solo crochet project! If you are looking for a relaxing new activity where you can meet fellow creatives and perhaps make new friends in the process, this workshop is the perfect opportunity to do just that. When the workshop has ended, your crochet project doesn’t end there! Following the event, you are able to take your kit home to enable you to continue with your creative journey independently. With a maximum of 6 participants, you can start your new crochet hobby with absolutely no pressure. Don’t miss out!
City Business Park
28th January – 6-9pm
Hosted by Totally Emmeline, this Iris Folding Cards workshop is located at City Business Park on Tuesday 28th January between the hours of 6-9pm. Additionally, there is a further workshop at the Business Park on Friday January 31st from 11am-2pm.
Take part in a completely new artistic hobby this New Year with this Iris Folding Cards workshop in the city. Design and create your very own individual layered card following the iris folding technique - you will be guided every step of the way. Create your beautiful creation using folded strips of paper to make wonderfully intricate patterns. You will be encouraged to use a variety of different coloured and textured papers to make your design stand out, becoming individually personalised. Following the workshop, you are free to gift or frame your unique card design. Guaranteed a relaxed, friendly creative environment, why not give this workshop a try?
Stencilled Cushion Cover Workshop
City Business Park
21st January – 6-9pm
Try out this Stencilled Cushion Cover workshop hosted by Totally Emmeline. Located at City Business Park, it is set to take place on Tuesday January 21st between 6-9pm. There is a further workshop on Friday January 24th from 11am-2pm.
Fancy improving your home this New Year? Make a start on this mammoth task by creating your very own stencilled cushion cover all the way from initial design to completion. Design and paint your own personalised cushion cover using stencils, adding a touch of life to your home! Create something fully unique in a fun and creative working environment which is beginner friendly. Learn new effective stencilling techniques to enable you to achieve bright and bold designs that will light up any room in your house. So why not get stencilling this January?
Silver Chain Bracelet Making Workshop
City Business Park
8th January – 10am-2pm
Give jewellery making a go this New Year with this Silver Chain Bracelet Making workshop in the heart of City Business Park. Hosted by Totally Emmeline, this event will be held on Wednesday January 8th between 10am-2pm.
Get out of your comfort zone this January with this Silver Chain Bracelet Making workshop! Design and create your very own chain bracelet from start to finish, whilst learning all the tricks and tips of the craft. Guided through every single step, watch your jewellery creation come to life as you get taught on how to form, link and finish silver chain links. You will also get guidance on how to make your design your own with special professional techniques at the helm! Learn a brand-new skill whilst meeting fellow creatives in a calm and relaxed artistic environment. At the end of the session, you are free to gift your creation or keep it for yourself as a personal memoir. What are you waiting for? Get jewellery making this New Year!
These are just a selection of the variety of creative workshops available to attend in the city this January. Why not try out a brand-new artistic hobby this New Year in Plymouth? You definitely won’t regret it!
