Escape into a world of creativity at The Secret Yarn‑den, a relaxing craft day hosted by Craft Shedquarters at the beautiful Avant Garden Centre, Leyland. Designed for knitters, crocheters, sewists, and makers of all kinds, this welcoming event offers the perfect blend of peaceful crafting time, friendly community, and delicious refreshments and lunch for just £27.95

Date 1st Thursday each month

Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Location: Avant Garden Centre, Wigan Road, Leyland, PR25 5XW

Parking: Free on-site parking

Join us on the last Friday of every month for a warm, welcoming woolly morning at Avant Garden Centre. Learn to knit or crochet, practise your skills, or simply sit, stitch, and chat with friendly makers. Perfect for absolute beginners and anyone who wants a relaxed craft-and-community session.

Date 2nd Friday each month

Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Location: Avant Garden Centre, Wigan Road, Leyland, PR25 5XW

Parking: Free on-site parking

Choose a Starter Kit + Tuition (£20) or Tuition Only (£15), with ongoing support in our private Facebook group.

Join us on the last Friday of every month for a warm, welcoming woolly morning at Avant Garden Centre. Learn to knit or crochet, practise your skills, or simply sit, stitch, and chat with friendly makers. Perfect for absolute beginners and anyone who wants a relaxed craft-and-community session.

Date Last Friday each month

Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Location: Avant Garden Centre, Wigan Road, Leyland, PR25 5XW

Parking: Free on-site parking

Choose a Starter Kit + Tuition (£20) or Tuition Only (£15), with ongoing support in our private Facebook group.

Join us for a relaxed, friendly morning at our Monthly Chat Shedquarters meet‑up at the fabulous 412 Coffee Shop in Higher Wheelton, Chorley. From 9.30am to 11.30am, bring along your current project and enjoy a warm, chatty, crafty start to the day. It’s the perfect chance to meet new friends, share ideas, and sample the amazing cakes on offer.

No booking needed — just turn up and purchase something from our lovely café host.

Want to learn to crochet or build on the skills you already have? Enjoy a relaxed, supportive 2‑hour session designed for complete beginners and improvers. Lisa Lamb, offers friendly, tailored crochet tuition with optional all‑inclusive kits and ongoing support to help you grow in confidence with every stitch.

Choose a one‑to‑one lesson or gather a small group (up to 6) in the comfort of your own home. You’ll receive clear, step‑by‑step guidance, personalised help, and access to a private Facebook group filled with video tutorials and extra projects.

Pricing: £50 for 1 person • £15 per additional person (up to 6)

Gift vouchers available.

Learn to crochet from the comfort of your home with personalised, one‑to‑one online lessons. Perfect for complete beginners or anyone wanting to refine their skills, these relaxed sessions include clear, step‑by‑step demonstrations using two camera angles so you can see every stitch up close. I’ll also help you set up your own camera so I can guide you in real time.

Enjoy tailored tuition at your own pace, whether you’re learning the basics or exploring more advanced techniques. You’ll also receive ongoing support through a private Facebook group filled with video tutorials and extra projects.

Pricing: £25 for a one‑hour session

£20 per additional hour

Flexible scheduling available.

Create something truly meaningful together with this beginner‑friendly collaborative crochet workshop. Each person makes a simple granny square, and when all the squares are joined, they become a beautiful keepsake blanket filled with love and shared memories.

Perfect for baby showers, weddings, birthdays, friendship gatherings, or support circles, this workshop brings people together in a creative, heartfelt way. I’ll guide your group step by step — in person or online — and help you choose colours and size to suit your vision.

Everyone receives their own hook, yarn, video tutorials, and a group chat for support. Once all squares are complete, I’ll join them into your finished blanket.

Prices start from £150, including all tools, yarn, and full tuition.