Unique Craft Workshop Experiences near Fife
Craft your own bespoke tote bag in the heart of Kinross-shire, near Fife—or the perfect day trip from Edinburgh, Glasgow, and beyond.
Countryside Creative Escape
Escape to rural Kinross-shire for a hands-on workshop where you’ll design and create your own bespoke felt-embellished tote bag. Combine functional sewing with decorative embroidery while enjoying a peaceful countryside backdrop.
Overview
Step away from the bustle and spend a peaceful few hours in the Kinross-shire countryside, learning how to craft beautiful Felt and Embroidery Tote Bags. Perfect for beginners and craft lovers alike, this workshop teaches you how to transform soft felt into delicate designs that will last for years.
With step-by-step guidance, you’ll design, cut, shape, and assemble your own felt patterns, ready to display at home or gift to someone special. Surrounded by fresh country air, this workshop is as much about relaxation as it is about creativity.
What's Included
All materials (high-quality felts, threads, and your blank tote bag)
Expert tuition in construction techniques
A countryside setting with rolling views
Tea, coffee & homemade cake
Your own handmade bespoke tote bag to take home!
Details
Location: Rural Kinross-shire (directions given on booking)
Duration: 3 hours
Price: £75 per person (materials & refreshments included)
Perfect For
A mindful countryside escape
Tote Bag Lovers: Those who want a unique, handcrafted bag that lasts.
Friends looking for a unique day out
A thoughtful creative experience gift
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Getting to Our Countryside Studio
Located in the heart of rural Kinross-shire, our studio is a peaceful retreat easily accessible from across Central Scotland:
From Edinburgh: A scenic 45-minute drive via the M90—perfect for a creative day trip.
From Glasgow: Approximately 1 hour via the A80/M80, escaping the city for the fresh country air.
From Perth: Just 20 minutes south, making us a local favorite for Perthshire makers.
From Fife & Clackmannanshire: We are centrally located for a boutique craft experience
just a short drive away.
Tote Bag Craft Workshop
3 Hours of Creativity, Colour & Calm
Join us for a relaxing hands-on session where you’ll learn how to make beautiful felt and embroidery Tote Bags. No experience needed – just bring your creativity, and we’ll provide everything else!
Workshop Itinerary
Welcome (15 mins)
Enjoy a warm drink and light refreshments while we introduce the workshop and show you some inspiring examples.
Getting Started (15 mins)
Learn the basics of cutting, shaping, and layering felt petals and leaves.
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Design Your First Motif (45 mins)
Step-by-step guidance to create and position your first felt detail—the perfect way to build confidence.
Tea Break (15 mins)
Take a pause, or light refreshments and sweet treats, chat, and admire each other’s progress.
Expand Your Design (1 hour)
Experiment with various templates, colors, and styles to create 1–2 additional felt motifs for your bag.
Finishing Touches (20 mins)
Securely position and finish your felt motifs to complete your unique, handcrafted tote bag.
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Showcase & Wrap-Up (10 mins)
Display your finished tote, snap photos of your work, and head home with your bespoke bag (and maybe some new friends too!).
Gift Vouchers
Gift Voucher – Stitch and Sling Workshop
Treat someone special to a creative countryside escape in Kinross-shire.
Learn to design and hand-stitch a bespoke felt-embellished tote bag—a mindful, hands-on experience in the fresh country air.
Gift Experience Includes:
Expert guidance in felt-work and embroidery techniques.
All materials provided (high-quality tote bag, felts, and threads).
Tea, coffee, and homemade cake.
A unique, handcrafted bag to take home.
Voucher Details:
Price: £75 per person
Location: Rural Kinross-shire (directions provided upon booking)
Valid for 12 months from purchase
Available as a digital voucher instantly, or as a printed gift voucher for a personal touch. Perfect for birthdays, special occasions, or simply to delight someone with a creative day out.
Finding Your Creative Escape
The Perfect Creative Day Trip from Edinburgh
Located just 45 minutes from Edinburgh via the M90, our studio offers a refreshing break from the city. Enjoy a scenic drive into the heart of Kinross-shire for a boutique craft experience.
Boutique Craft Classes for Fife & Perthshire Makers
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A Mindful Countryside Escape from Glasgow
Swap the city bustle for birdsong. Just an hour's drive from Glasgow, our Stitch & Sling sessions are the ultimate mindful retreat for those looking to unwind and create.