We’re not only dedicated to the conservation of our textile machines, but also to the preservation of the skills required to operate them. We offer several ways of helping you acquire these traditional skills.
DurationWe’re not only dedicated to the conservation of our textile machines, but also to the preservation of the skills required to operate them. We offer several ways of helping you acquire these traditional skills. These include:
One to one training sessions
Workshops and special events
Volunteer ‘maker’ training
Volunteer ‘demonstrator’ training
These sessions are aimed at people who volunteer at the museum. You can choose to be trained on our knitting frames or on our circular sock-knitting machines (Griswolds).
Circular Knitting Tuition
If you own your own circular sock-knitting machine and would like to learn how to use it, or improve your skills, we can help.
You can book a one-to-one training workshop with one of our expert volunteers - please contact us for details and availability.
Anyone can book one of these sessions; you don’t have to be a museum volunteer.
Craft Workshops
From time to time, the museum organises craft workshops that take place in the Chapel Art Gallery.
Typical themes might include jewellery-making, paper crafts and felt flower-making. Whilst these sessions are generally aimed at adults, we also run a programme of craft activities for children.
These include stocking-making at Christmas-time and our school holiday Griswold Gang sessions, run in partnership with Ruddington Fun.
Some of our workshops are run by museum staff and volunteers, and others by third parties. A cost normally applies and you may need to book your place in advance.
The Framework Knitters Museum in Ruddington is a unique surviving example of a 19th century framework knitters’ yard.
Our site has been lovingly restored as a living history museum.
You’ll discover how framework knitters and their families lived and worked here in Victorian times – the sights, the sounds and even the smells!
We tell the 400 year history of framework knitting, from its role in the Industrial Revolution to the infamous Luddite riots of the 1800s, and how framework knitting gave birth to the Nottingham lace industry.
Proud To Be A Working Museum
We’re a working museum, so you can see original knitting frames in action in our preserved frame shop. You can even knit your own souvenir on a vintage Griswold knitting machine.
You can also explore our fascinating collections of hosiery and related items, including a genuine pair of Queen Victoria’s stockings.
Fun For All Ages
Whether you’re visiting with family, friends or school, there are activities and events for all ages at the Framework Knitters Museum. There’s always something new to see and do – browse our ‘What’s On‘ section to find out more. We look forward to welcoming you!
Jolly Stitcher is an independently run haberdashery in Fareham, Hampshire, offering Knitting workshop for all ages and abilities (because you CAN teach an old dog new tricks!).???????
This class is suitable for total beginners – no knitting or crafting experience is required. You’ll be taught how to use your arms as knitting needles and you’ll create your whole blanket before the workshop has ended (approximately 150cm x 90cm).
This series of classes is for those new to knitting socks as well as those who would like to learn how to knit in the round using double pointed needles (dpns). Over the four weeks, we’ll practise the important components of knitting socks from the top (cuff) down including knitting.
Knitting classes are offered by Knit Nottingham for all skill level. It's one of our great pleasures to offer private workshops for knitting and crochet! We've been doing it for years and they're always such great fun and so informative.
Knitting classes are offered by White Gecko Craft Lounge for all skill level. Our classes include everything from introduction to crochet to felting, teddy bear making to quilting for advanced sewers and more.
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