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Ministry of Craft
If you’ve ever wanted to finally get to grips
with your sewing machine, make the most
of your digital camera or try your hand at
something completely different like felt
making or screen printing then Ministry of
Craft is for you.
Offering short, friendly craft
courses in central and south
Manchester, it’s the perfect
place to be inspired!
All the tutors are passionate
local professionals who are
experts in their field and class
sizes are no more than ten
people ensuring you plenty of
time with your tutor, as well
as the chance to meet new
people and share ideas. All
the necessary equipment to
get you started is provided
and the library of books
and specialist magazines
will get your creative juices
flowing. In addition crafters
get discounts at local craft
retailers and suppliers.
The idea for Ministry of Craft
came to owner Sam Sterken,
when she returned from
travelling 3 years ago and
wanted to do a short handbag
making course. On discovering
most courses involved
anything from 3 months to
a year’s commitment and
were also quite formal – she
decided to take matters into
her own hands!
The Autumn programme is
booking now and has twice
as many courses on offer,
after the huge success of the