Doily Masterclass

Take your crochet skills to the next level and learn how to craft intricate doilies. During this three-hour workshop, you will learn how to work with fine cotton crochet threads, how to read patterns & diagrams and how to finish and care for your doily. Starting small with a simple coaster-sized doily, you will progress at your own pace to more challenging patterns. Your tutor, Magdalena Sobula, will guide you every step of the way, answer all your questions and provide advice for your future projects.

Please note that this workshop is aimed at confident crocheters. All materials and hooks will be provided, however feel free to bring your favourite hook (size 2.5 – 3mm will work best).

• Price: £45/person, minimum 4 participants

• Who it’s for: Ages 16+

• Length: 3 hours

Magdalena Sobula

Since I remember, there was always yarn in our house. I grew up watching my mum and auntie knitting and crocheting and very early I became an enthusiastic crafter myself.

After moving to Scotland with my family I ran a small business, Stitching a Rainbow, selling custom made patchwork blankets and small crochet makes. I stopped in 2016, when I decided to turn my love of yarn and fabrics into a career.

I enrolled for BA in Design for Textiles Associate Programme with Glasgow Clyde College and Heriot-Watt University and followed with Master’s Degree, graduating in 2021.

I am a weave designer, self proclaimed alpaca fibre ambassador, knitter, crocheter, spinner and it brings me a great joy to share my passions with others.

In addition to leading workshops At Birkhill House CIC, I also run my own small business, Soft Stories Design.