COCOON&me Workshops
Textile Workshops run in Brighton& Hove & other locations including Shoreham-by-Sea, Lewes, Worthing, Hurstpierpoint, Hastings, East Grinstead, Sunbury-on-Thames, Cranleigh, Farnham, Chichester & London. From Macramé plant hangers, Crochet baskets to Jumbo Arm knitting, we offer a variety of skills, & where possible use recycled materials.
Our workshops are designed for ages 10+
“Arm knitting is amazing. I was first introduced to @cocoonandme workshops at @btnchamber summit event last year. It was amazing & Paula is incredibly supportive, patient and helpful.
We've now made planters, Xmas decorations and now the arm knitting blankets.
If you ever fancy doing something fun & creative, try out one of her workshops. Today we had 3 generations; my mother-in-law, myself & my daughter all enjoying a morning of arm knitting.
Go check out @cocoonandme Paula also made the costume for ‘Knitting’ on the @maskedsingeruk
We're off to make a crochet storage basket next!!!”
Camille P - 2023
arm knit scarf - new!
Perfect for beginners & knitters alike, Paula will guide you through the simple art of arm knitting to create this beautiful accessory. It is so satisfying knitting with this giant yarn as your work grows quickly & you walk away with an amazing on trend scarf!
If you have already made a blanket with us, our scarf features a garter stitch design, which is different to the stocking stitch design used for our blankets.
We are offering plain & two-colour scarves options.
Price from £46 - includes your tuition & all materials
This workshop runs for 1 hours 30 minutes.
arm knit blanket
Join us & learn the simple skill using your arms as needles, to create your very own throw/blanket. Made from extreme chunky vegan friendly yarn.
Perfect for beginners & knitters alike, Paula will guide you through the simple art of arm knitting to create this beautiful homeware accessory. It is so satisfying knitting with this giant yarn as your work grows quickly & you walk away with an amazing on trend throw!
You can make either a one colour or two colour stripe blanket.
Price from £75 - includes your tuition, all materials & links to our exclusive online video tutorials.
This workshop runs for 2 hours 15 minutes.
pom pom wreath
A fun workshop making a Pom Pom wreath. Using a multi pompom maker you will be shown how to make multiple pompoms to attach decoratively to a copper ring. You will also be shown a simple macramé knot to hang the wreath from.
Yarns will be provided, but please bring your own if you have particular colours you would like to use for your design.
Price £45 - includes your tuition & all materials.
This workshop runs for 2 hours 30 minutes.
macramé shooting star christmas decorations
Join us for a fun Christmassy workshop making your own decorations to adorn your Christmas Tree!
Suitable for beginners, these are simple but elegant macramé Christmas decorations, which are suitable for all levels of experience.
You will be able to make 3 Shooting Stars in our workshop & can choose from a selection of colours.
The stars are 10cm, and a finished shooting star is approximately 30cm.
Price £35 - includes yarn for 3 Shooting stars, 3 Star frames, your tuition & access to our exclusive online video tutorial.
This workshop runs for 2 hours.
Christmas Stocking with Macramé Detail - New!
Suitable for beginners. Using a woven cotton stocking as your base - available in traditional red or neutral cream. You’ll be guided through creating a gorgeous macramé design at the top.
We’ll show you how to craft textured bobble macramé knots & add tassels, using recycled cream cotton yarn, including some with a hint of shimmer.
Whether you’re after a classic or more neutral look, this workshop is a perfect way to create a beautifully personalised stocking to treasure for years to come
Price £40 - includes all materials to make one stocking & your tuition
This workshop runs for 2 hours 30 minutes.
Christmas Bauble Pom Pom Decorations - New!
Join us for a festive Fluffy Pom Pom Decorations workshop that is suitable for beginners.
You'll learn how to create 6 fun, fluffy pom poms using our vegan jumbo roving yarn. A sparkle lurex braided hanging loop adds that extra holiday shimmer.
We’ll provide a wide range of colourful yarns, but feel free to bring your own if you have a specific colour in mind - there's endless potential to create your own unique blend!
Price £40 - includes all material to make 6 pom poms, your tuition & access to our exclusive video tutorial.
This workshop runs for 2 hours 30 minutes.
macramé chunky cotton & copper plant hanger
This popular macramé workshop is designed for beginners.
We use 9mm chunky recycled cotton Braid with copper trim for a unique twist!
Hangers come with a recycled catering tin for you to pop your favourite plant in when you have finished!
A macramé plant hanger will make a perfect gift or simply a beautiful & contemporary addition to your home made by you!
Price from £45 - includes your tuition, a recycled catering tin & all materials*, plus a copy of our instructions.
This workshop runs for 2 hour 30 minutes.
*Plant not included.
crochet storage basket
This beautifully designed basket is so useful: it can be used as a bag, pot for a plant, laundry basket, toy storage or for your yarn stash!
We have 2 sizes to choose from: Medium - approximately H25 cm x W40 cm or Mini - approximately H25cm W30cm.
Crocheting with chunky yarn is so satisfying as your work grows fast! This two-colour basket is a quick & easy project using 9mm & 5mm thick recycled cotton yarn from Bobbiny.
This workshop is suitable for keen beginners and intermediates.
Price from £58 - includes your tuition & all materials, plus a link to our exclusive online video tutorial.
This workshop runs for 3 hours 30 minutes.
crochet ‘sophie’ bag
This fun workshop is suitable for intermediate level but is also open to beginners.
Crocheting with this chunky yarn is so satisfying as your works grows fast! This Crochet ‘Sophie’ Bag is a quick & easy project using a chunky 15mm hook & 9 mm recycled cotton braid. The handle can either be crocheted or made with a simple macramé knot, you can choose from either on the day & Paula will guide you through all the stages to make this fashion bag!
New two colour option added!
Price £55 - includes materials to make one bag, tuition, instructions.
This workshop runs for 2 hour 45 minutes.
macramé water bottle bag
"I love my little Macramé bag & use it all the time carrying my reusable water bottle" Paula .
Made from a soft, flexible & durable recycled cotton cord in a range of colours. You can choose how long to make the strap either opting for a cross body style or a simple over the shoulder handle.
Perfect for beginners, Paula will guide you through the simple art of Macramé to create this beautiful & sustainable accessory. It doesn't only look good it is so practical. Perfect for summer & the festival season.
Price from £42 - includes your tuition & all materials.
This workshop runs for 2 hour 30 minutes.
macramé dog leads
A fun & contemporary macramé dog lead workshop for beginners.
Join Paula & create a bespoke dog lead for that special four-legged friend, that not only looks good, is practical & uniquely handmade by you!
Our Macramé Dog Lead is made from 5mm 3ply recycled cotton rope.
Choice of colours & 3 suggested lengths to suit the size of your dog is available.
Price from £42 includes your tuition & materials to make one lead.
This workshop runs for 2 hours 30 minutes.
crochet water bottle bag - New!
Create a stylish, eco-friendly crochet water bottle bag! Using a mix of 5mm & 9mm recycled cotton braid, this beginner-friendly project is perfect for those who want to learn the basics of crochet, or try their hand at a quick, creative project.
You’ll use a large 15mm crochet hook, allowing your work to grow quickly, so you’ll have a completed bag in no time.
Customise your bottle bag by choosing your favourite colours from our range for both the bag & strap, making it uniquely yours.
Duration 2 hours
Price from £38 includes materials for to make one bag, a crochet hook, your tuition & exclusive access to our online tutorial.
The following workshops are currently on hiatus until 2025!
macramé knotty necklaces
Make your own simple but elegant statement Macramé Knotty Necklaces. Perfect for all ages and seasons, this workshop is suitable for beginners, adults & teenagers.
You will be able to make 3 Necklaces at the workshop, they can each be 2 colours or 1 colour. So, plenty of scope to match different outfits or make as presents.
Price £32 includes materials for to make 3 necklaces, your tuition & exclusive access to our online tutorial.
This workshop runs for 1 hour 30 minutes.
macramé ‘chita’ bag
Our ‘Chita’ bag, named for a friend, has been created by Paula, calling on her design skills from many years as a fashion designer.
Macramé is such a mindful craft & is very therapeutic. So, you will feel a real sense of achievement that in one session you have created your own ‘Designer’ bag!
This workshop is suitable for Intermediate level, however very keen beginners are also invited to join us! Paula will guide you through the different processes required to create your bag. This is a small workshop, so you receive one-to-one tuition.
Price £98 - includes your tuition, all materials to make one bag, Instructions & link to our exclusive online video tutorial.
This workshop runs for 4 hours 30 minutes.
macramé yoga mat strap
Macramé is an ancient craft that has seen a revival in recent years. Its therapeutic & calming qualities blend perfectly with the mindful meditation of Yoga or Pilates.
A relaxed workshop, you will be taught a few macramé knots, using a soft recycled cotton cord to create a beautiful yoga mat strap. The strap is suitable for all sizes of mats & may also be used for a picnic blanket or beach mat.
No previous experience needed.
Price £42 includes your tuition, all materials to make one strap, plus a copy of our instructions.
This workshop runs for 3 hours.
macramé wall hanging
Beginners/Intermediate skill level.
This modern wall hanging uses only a few basic knots to create this gorgeous Macramé ‘bobble’ texture.
Paula will guide you through each knot, to help you create your wall hanging.
For this unique design we use recycled cotton cord & a wooden triangle made from sustainable grown Beechwood from which to hang your wall hanging.
Price £45 - includes all materials for our large wall hanging, your tuition, & a copy of our instructions.
This workshop runs for 3 hours.
chunky crochet ‘cocoon’ planter
In this workshop, we will inspire you to make and take home a stylish crocheted planter using natural recycled cotton. No previous experience needed as it is suitable for beginners.
We will show you the basics skills and you will have clear instructions to help you and take home should you want to make more! The 9mm braid we use, and chunky crochet hook provided means your work grows quickly, which is very satisfying
Once finished the pot looks great with either ‘String of hearts’ or ‘String of Pearls’.
Price £36 - includes your tuition, materials for one pot, a crochet hook, and a set of instructions.
This workshop runs for 1 hour 45 minutes.
crochet chunky plant pot
This workshop is suitable for keen beginners and intermediates.
Crocheting with chunky yarn is so satisfying as your works grows fast! This chunky Crochet plant pot is a quick & easy project using a chunky 15mm hook & 9 mm recycled cotton braid.
Each crochet plant pot has a bi- colour design & comes with its own recycled tin, to help hold its shape & catch drips.
These large planters measure 18cm high & 18cm diameter.
Price £55 - includes materials to make one pot, your tuition & instructions.
This workshop runs for 2 hour 45 minutes.
macramé flower jar holder workshop & cut flower experience
At Pitfield Barn Cut Flower Farm, we begin with an introduction from Emma of Pitfield Barn, & then she will show you around their flower fields. There will be a selection of flowers pre-cut for you, where you will be able to choose your flowers, & weather dependent, you may be able to cut some extra flowers to add to your beautiful seasonal flower selection.
Our workshop is perfect for beginners, Paula will guide you through the simple art of Macramé to create this beautiful flower jar holder. Made from a soft, flexible & durable recycled cotton cord in a range of colours.
Price £35 - includes your tuition & all materials & a selection of freshly cut flowers.
This workshop runs for 2 hours.
rainbow throw
The Rainbow is such an important, symbolic image of positivity, hope & pride.
Paula from Cocoon&me has designed this unique Rainbow Throw using extremely chunky vegan friendly yarn & we can now offer this as a special workshop.
Perfect for beginners & knitters alike of all ages (from10 years), Paula will guide you through the simple art of hand/table knitting to create this throw, yes that’s correct – no knitting needles! It is so satisfying knitting with this jumbo yarn as your work grows quickly & you walk away with an amazing Rainbow throw made by you!
Price £79 includes your tuition, all materials to make one blanket & links to video tutorials.
This workshop runs for 2 hours 15 minutes.
macramé market bag
With the popularity of Macramé bags, we thought we would add a beautiful Macramé Market bag to our workshop range, that is not only practical but bang on trend!
Suitable for beginners, as Paula will guide you through the different processes required to create your bag.
The clever knotting detail that expands with whatever you are carrying, this bag is so versatile! You can also choose how to finish your bag either with a neat edge or with a cute tassel!
Price £49 includes your tuition, all materials to make one bag, plus a copy of our instructions.
This workshop runs for 3 hours 30 minutes.
macramé christmas star tree topper or wall or door hanging
We love our NEW Christmas macramé star decoration! You can choose to make a tree topper, or a simple wall or door decoration.
Suitable for beginners you will be shown a few basic macramé knots to create this unique decoration.
We endeavour to use recycled and sustainable material in our workshops.
Price £45 - includes all materials for one Macramé star tree topper or wall/door hanging decoration, your tuition & access to our exclusive online video tutorial.
This workshop runs for 2 hours 30 minutes.
macramé shooting star wall hanging workshop - New!
Join us for our New Christmas Workshop. This workshop is suitable for all levels of experience including beginners.
You will be able to select from a wide selection of colours, that will be available on the day. The star is 20cm diameter & the length of finished shooting star is 45cm including loop and tail.
Price £35 - includes yarn for 1 large Shooting stars, 1 Star frames, your tuition & access to our exclusive online video tutorial.
This workshop runs for 2 hours.
christmas macramé stocking
Suitable for Intermediate skill level or keen beginners. Immerse yourself in the Christmas spirit for our Christmas Macramé Stocking Workshop.
This unique design, new for Christmas 2022 has been created by Paula at Cocoon&me.
The design features a macramé stocking with a bobble trim design & rope hanging loop with tassel detail.
We are using 100% recycled cotton cord & 100% recycled 3ply cotton rope.
Price £55- includeess all materials to make one Macramé Stocking, your tuition and access to our exclusive online video tutorial.
This workshop runs for 3 hours 30 minutes.