ELEVATE: THE SPACE
Elevate your Wellbeing through Creativity
As part of Elevate, we are excited to have a large, light and airy room we call THE SPACE. At Elevate we believe that creativity can have a huge, beneficial impact on our state of wellbeing. For this reason, The Space is a dedicated Creative Space, where we offer a wide variety of in-person creative workshops, classes & creative cuppies. These are run by both Kate, our Creative Director and multiple Creative Collaborators. See our current workshop/course/class list below. WORKSHOPS COMING SOON.....In the works we have potential collaborations for classes and workshops in Textiles, Watercolour Painting, Acrylic Painting, Jewellery Making, Creative Journalling and more. Would you like to receive updates & information about the future events at The Space? Or would you would like to be a Creative Collaborator with us at Elevate? Please fill in the form below or EMAIL us.
WORKSHOPS
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WIRE - COMPLEX SUNCATCHERS
NEW DESIGN
SAT 9th MAY
10.30 am - SPACES
WORKSHOP INFO: £30 (2hrs) Wire Suncatchers Everything Included & Refreshments In this 2hour workshop you will learn to make your own stunning suncatchers with our creative tutor Sarah . Sarah will demonstrate & teach you the techniques needed to use the wire to create you wire and seaglass suncatchers. She will be on hand to help, guide & inspire you with your wire project. MATERIALS & EXPERIENCE: All materials and equipment are provided for use during the workshop. Refreshments will also be provided. *** SKILLS REQUIRED*** You would benefit from having already attended a wire workshop with us. However, if you are used to working with your hands, tools and fine motor skills, please join us. A level of dexterity is required to use the tools and manipulate the wire, so please keep this in mind when considering booking. Glasses (prescription or safety) should be worn. Please bring your own if you have them. ABOUT SARAH: Sarah has always loved making and crafting. Her current focus is on coastal crafts, mainly using seaglass, driftwood and pebbles from Stonehaven beach in her work. Sarah makes driftwood, seaglass and pebble designs, and seaglass jewellery. Through her small local business, Little Blue Fish, you can find her designs at local shops, & online. *** Please Note *** We require a minimum of 5 to run this workshop. No refunds available. ***photo for demo of snowdrop flowers - this workshop is for a bouquet & will not be mounted into driftwood ***
NEW!!! STORIES IN STITCHES:
INTRO TO EMROIDERY - WALL HANGING
SAT 16th MAY
2pm - SPACES
WORKSHOP INFO: £35 (2.5hrs) EMBROIDERY - WALL HANGING Everything Included & Refreshments Have you always wanted to try embroidery but never quite felt ready? This is a relaxed, welcoming workshop designed for complete beginners or anyone returning to stitching after a long break. We’ll explore simple stitches and approachable designs, building confidence step by step, and you’ll aim to create a finished piece to take home. The aim is to create a decorative wall hanging using simple stitches with recycled fabric pieces, beads, threads and natural items, but most of all imagination. This is embroidery without rigid rules. There’s no pressure for perfect lines or tiny, uniform stitches. Instead, we’ll embrace a more freestyle approach - stitching with curiosity, personality, and freedom. Here, we celebrate the beauty of individuality - where every stitch tells its own story, and imperfection becomes its own kind of perfection. ABOUT MARION: Marion has enjoyed embroidery for many years and has developed her own distinctive, expressive style. She believes stitching doesn’t have to be about strict tradition or neatness — it can be playful, intuitive, and deeply personal. She’s delighted to share helpful hints and gentle guidance to help you begin stitching your own story. *** Please Note *** We require a minimum of 5 to run this workshop. No refunds available.
SASHIKO INSPIRED EMBROIDERY -
NEW STITCHED DESIGN
SAT 23rd MAY
10.30am - SPACES
WORKSHOP INFO: £35 (2.5hrs) NEW SASHIKO DESIGN - Perfect for beginners or those who have tried Sashiko before and would like to try a new design and learn more techniques. Everything Included - tool & equipment for use on the day, materials & refreshments. In this workshop, we will learn embroidery techniques inspired by the Japanese art of Sashiko. We will work on a sampler piece, which can be made into a variety of items in your own time. There will be lots of samples to inspire future projects! In this class we will: * Discuss the history and uses of this technique * Learn about different fabrics and threads * Plot and mark out the stitching lines ready to sew * Practise simple stitches to create a beautiful geometric design * Understand how to start and finish our stitching * See examples of what our work can be turned into MATERIALS & EXPERIENCE: All materials, tools and equipment are provided for use during the workshop. Refreshments will also be provided. This workshop is aimed at beginners with no previous experience required. Please be aware that you will be using a needle and thread so a level of dexterity is required. Please be aware of this when booking. *** Please Note *** We require a minimum of 5 to run this workshop. No refunds available. In the unlikely event that we have to cancel the workshop, you will be offered an alternative date or a refund.
Beginners' Sashiko Inspired Embroidery at ELEVATE: The Space
NEW!!! STORIES IN STITCHES:
INTRO TO EMROIDERY
SAT 23rd MAY
2pm - SPACES
WORKSHOP INFO: £35 (2.5hrs) INTRO TO EMBROIDERY Everything Included & Refreshments Have you always wanted to try embroidery but never quite felt ready? This is a relaxed, welcoming workshop designed for complete beginners or anyone returning to stitching after a long break. We’ll explore simple stitches and approachable designs, building confidence step by step, and you’ll aim to create a finished piece to take home. This is embroidery without rigid rules. There’s no pressure for perfect lines or tiny, uniform stitches. Instead, we’ll embrace a more freestyle approach - stitching with curiosity, personality, and freedom. Here, we celebrate the beauty of individuality - where every stitch tells its own story, and imperfection becomes its own kind of perfection. ABOUT MARION: Marion has enjoyed embroidery for many years and has developed her own distinctive, expressive style. She believes stitching doesn’t have to be about strict tradition or neatness — it can be playful, intuitive, and deeply personal. She’s delighted to share helpful hints and gentle guidance to help you begin stitching your own story. *** Please Note *** We require a minimum of 5 to run this workshop. No refunds available.
NEW!!! BEGINNERS' JEWELLERY
SAT 6th JUNE
2pm - SPACES
WORKSHOP INFO: £30 (2hrs) BEG. JEWELLERY Everything Included - tools & equipment for use on the day, ALL materials & refreshments. In this hands-on 2-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to use essential jewellery-making tools to create your own beautiful pendants and earrings. You’ll explore working with a variety of different findings, making your own wire loops & wire wraps. These will bring your designs together into professional-looking pieces. By the end of the session, you’ll head home with your own handmade earrings and pendants – ready to wear or gift. This workshop gives you a solid foundation in jewellery making, with skills that you can continue to build and develop at your own pace. ABOUT KATE: Kate has over 18 years of teaching experience across a wide range of creative disciplines, including jewellery-making, silver clay, polymer clay, mixed media, and more. She has a deep passion for working with her hands. She is continually inspired by colour, texture and the joy of experimentation – especially watching ideas evolve and unfold into unexpected outcomes. Before moving to Stonehaven, Kate co-ran a studio, workshop and shop with her mum in the south of England. Since 2014, she’s been building a creative community here through her classes and workshops, now run solely at The Space. Her love of teaching shines through in her sessions, where she creates a structured yet relaxed environment filled with creativity, support and patience. ***PLEASE NOTE*** We require a minimum of 5 to run this workshop. No refunds available. In the unlikely event that we have to cancel the workshop, you will be offered an alternative date or a refund.
NEW!!! CREATE & EXPLORE - DISTRESS INKS
SAT 20th JUNE
2pm - SPACES
WORKSHOP INFO: £30 (2hrs) DISTRESS INKS Create & Explore is a series of guided creative sessions exploring paper craft, ink, print, and mixed media techniques First up ........Discover the magic & versatility of Distress Inks in this relaxed, hands-on 2-hour workshop. You’ll learn how to blend beautiful colour transitions, build soft layered backgrounds, and explore simple techniques that create surprisingly striking results. There’s plenty of time to play, experiment, and enjoy the process as your confidence grows. By the end of the session, you’ll have turned your favourite piece into a finished card to take home, plus a collection of backgrounds ready to use in future projects. Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to reconnect with colour, creativity, and a bit of creative flow. ABOUT KATE: Kate has over 18 years of teaching experience across a wide range of creative disciplines, including jewellery-making, silver clay, polymer clay, mixed media, and more. She has a deep passion for working with her hands. She is continually inspired by colour, texture and the joy of experimentation – especially watching ideas evolve and unfold into unexpected outcomes. Before moving to Stonehaven, Kate co-ran a studio, workshop and shop with her mum in the south of England. Since 2014, she’s been building a creative community here through her classes and workshops, now run solely at The Space. Her love of teaching shines through in her sessions, where she creates a structured yet relaxed environment filled with creativity, support and patience. ***PLEASE NOTE*** We require a minimum of 5 to run this workshop. No refunds available. In the unlikely event that we have to cancel the workshop, you will be offered an alternative date or a refund.
COMING SOON.......
GROUPS / REGULAR CLASSES
YARN CLUB
BI-MONTHLY GROUP:
1st & 3rd SATURDAYS
10am - 12am
Spaces Available
CROCHET & KNITTING CREATIVE CLUB 1st & 3rd SAT of each Month 10am - 12noon £6 (per session) this includes refreshments and a wee treat! All things woolly - yarn lovers, knitters and crocheters are all welcome to join us for creating, chats & a cuppie! Bring your own project to work on in our calm and creative space. Stitch by stitch, we’re building a lovely yarn loving, community full of creativity & connection. All abilities welcome LIMITED SPACE - BOOKING REQ.
