Crochet Plus: Shoulder Bag
This course is available for enrolment.
Course code: T78E
A course for those with basic crochet skills who want to build confidence and develop their techniques further.
- when
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From 21 Apr 2026
to 19 May 2026
Tue 13:00-15:30 5 weeks- Date
- 21 Apr 2026
- Time
- 13:00 to 15:30
- Date
- 28 Apr 2026
- Time
- 13:00 to 15:30
- Date
- 05 May 2026
- Time
- 13:00 to 15:30
- Date
- 12 May 2026
- Time
- 13:00 to 15:30
- Date
- 19 May 2026
- Time
- 13:00 to 15:30
- Tutor
- Cristina Valladares
Stoke Lodge Centre, Shirehampton Road
Stoke Bishop
Bristol
BS9 1BN
- who
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Bristol Adult Learning
0117 903 8844
Description
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">A course for those who have mastered the basics and are ready to elevate their craft. </span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">This course focuses two shoulder bag styles.</span><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> Taught in right-handed technique. </span></strong></span></span></p>
What can students expect?
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">You will learn to make two styles of shoulder bags: one crafted in a single piece and another assembled from individual motifs. You will be guided in designing your own unique shoulder bag using one of the methods. You will also learn how to line your bag, add a strap or crochet one. It is a great stash-busting project and a fun way to experiment with colour. </span><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">A guide to the yarn needed for this course will be sent before the start of the course.</span></strong><strong> </strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Please, wait until you receive the guide to buy any yarn.</span></strong></span></span></p>
Late starters allowed?
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">No.</span></span></span></p>
Previous experience required?
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Yes. Ideally, you will have some knowledge of crochet basics or have completed the <strong>“<em>Learn How To Crochet-Beginners</em>”</strong> or <strong>“<em>Learn How To Crochet-Intermediates"</em></strong><em> </em>courses.</span></span></span></p>
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What is the progression route?
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Learners can enrol on other intermediate courses, including the monthly <em><strong>Crochet Clinic: Help With Your Crochet Projects</strong> </em>workshops.</span></span></span></p>
Are there any extra costs?
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Yes. Some materials for the first session are included in the fee, however, learners need to provide yarn and a hook. <strong>A guide to the yarn needed for this course will be sent before the start of the course.</strong></span><strong> </strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Please, wait until you receive the guide to buy any yarn.</span></strong></span></span></p>
Work set between sessions?
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Practising between sessions is recommended.</span></span></span></p>
What should students bring?
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Yarn, hook </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">A pen to make notes in the handouts</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Reading glasses if worn</span></span></span></li>
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Teaching method/style?
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Demonstrations for the group and 1 to 1 support and guidance. Handouts.</span></span></span></p>
Equipment Required
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">See list above.</span></span></span></p>
Refunds and cancellations
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Course Cancellations by Us</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">· If we cancel your course, your fees will be refunded in full.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">· We cannot reimburse the cost of any materials you may have purchased. </span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Cancellations by You</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">· If you cancel 7 days or more before the course start date: Refund issued minus a 20% administration fee.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">· If you cancel less than 7 days before the start date or after the course has started: No refund will be issued. </span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Transfers</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">· Transfers must be requested at least 7 days before the course start date.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">· A 10% transfer fee applies.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">· Transfers due to our cancellation of your original course are free of charge. </span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Illness and Absence</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">· No refunds are available for non-attendance due to sickness or ill health.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">How Refunds Are Issued</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">· Refunds are returned via the original payment method:<br />
• Booked online or by phone - Refund to the card used.<br />
• Paid in person at Stoke Lodge - Please bring your payment card to the office. </span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Online Course Access</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">· Learners are responsible for ensuring they have suitable internet access and equipment before the course begins.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">· No refunds will be issued due to technical issues with a learner’s own internet or computer.</span></span></span></p>