Looking for crochet classes, knitting groups or creative craft workshops near Blandford Forum? You've found the right place. At Sunflower Raes we run beginner-friendly crochet sessions, seasonal maker events and community craft socials - all in a warm, welcoming space where makers of every skill level belong. We also collaborate with surrounding businesses in and around Blandford Forum to bring you the best local craft events Dorset has to offer. Whether you want to learn a new skill, meet fellow crafters or simply spend an afternoon doing something you love with beautiful yarns and natural fibres - there's always something on. Browse upcoming workshops and events below and come make something with us.
""The course was a great way to learn how to crochet. Chia was very pleasant and responded positively when experiencing difficulty. Wonderful way to spend a few hours weekly.""
★★★★★
""An absolutely delightful introduction to crochet course. Sanchia’s own crochet skills are exceptional, as is her ability to teach a complex process to our group of beginners. Each week she created a display of yarns, crochet samples and examples of the outfits she had designed and made.
Sanchia’s cheerful and approachable personality created a pleasant evening to begin my crochet journey with a group of like minded ladies.
Thankyou and good luck for your future". "
★★★★★
""Prior to attending Sanchia’s classes, I had participated in two crochet workshops and left feeling inadequate with my skillset. After taking part in her classes, I can absolutely tell you – that’s no longer the case. Her small classes go slowly, every question (no question is a silly question) is answered and her teachings are backed up with instruction books and videos.
Sanchia not only has patience in bucketloads but lives and breathes crochet.
You cannot help but be carried along with her enthusiasm and joy in your own success.
If you want to begin or return to creating and your heart is craving that little peace of stillness, then look no further. Join. You might just find a little piece of yourself there. ""
★★★★★
""I enrolled in this course as an art school dropout with prior crochet experience, but I was self-taught. This course filled knowledge/skill gaps I knew I had, plus some gaps I didn’t even know I had! This wasn’t just a basic how-to course; it had enough breadth and depth to feel like every week was a high-value learning experience. I now feel empowered to venture much deeper into the world of crochet. ""
★★★★★
"A wonderful crochet workshop experience!
My friend and I had the pleasure of joining Chia's crochet workshop last weekend, and it was such a treat. Chia was sweet, helpful, and full of energy from start to finish — she made the whole session feel warm and welcoming, even when we needed a little extra guidance. Her patience never wavered, no matter how many times we had to redo a stitch!
It's clear she genuinely loves what she does, and that enthusiasm is contagious. We left with new skills and big smiles. Highly recommend Sunflower Raes to anyone looking for a fun, relaxed, and well-taught crochet class!
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July 2026
★★★★★
"I met you over the Capel Weekend and had a teaching session 1st thing on the Friday morning!! You were just so so lovely and obviously have a passion for what you do and it’s very….infectious. Thank you ever so much for giving me so much patience/encouragement and I absolutely loved your enthusiasm and am continuing to practice even as a ‘cack handed lefty!’ Take care, all the very best with all of your new ventures, you deserve to do very well!! Kind Regards, Paula"
— Paula
July 2026
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