{"product_id":"sewing-workshop-sat-6-sun-7-june","title":"Sewing Workshop - Sat 6 \u0026 Sun 7 June","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"298\"\u003eJoin us for our 2026 non-residential sewing workshops set in the beautiful Dorset countryside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"546\"\u003eLaunceston Farm is truly a maker’s dream - a purpose-built workshop located on a working farm, surrounded by rolling countryside. The moment you arrive, the pace slows and the everyday “to-do list” gently fades away, leaving space for creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"797\"\u003eEach guest has their own dedicated table, with separate overlocker stations set up around the room. The space also includes a gorgeous kitchen and a peaceful outdoor area - perfect for stepping outside, taking a breath and enjoying the surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003eThese are \u003cstrong data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"838\"\u003enon-residential workshops\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving you the freedom to immerse yourself in a full day of sewing before heading home in the evening. For those travelling further afield, we are happy to recommend lovely places to stay nearby in historic Wimborne, or you can contact Launceston Farm directly about their beautiful on-site cottages (sleeping two).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003epayment plan is available\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the cost of the workshop to be spread over several months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003eThe workshop is hosted by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003eLisa, founder of The Avid Seamstress, and Amanda — known by many as the “Overlocker Queen” from Cotton Onto Sewing\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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