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Africa at Night, Janice Gunner.

Workshop: Africa at Night Appliqué with Janice Gunner.

Friday 24th July, 10.30am - 3.30pm

A unique opportunity to spend the day creating your own hand-stitched mini art quilt with award winning textile artist, Janice Gunner.

Janice is a great fan of our fabrics and designed this piece inspired by the tranquil nights of rural Africa. Using batiks from West Africa, Ugandan Bark cloth and hand-dyed indigo, Janice will guide you through your project from design to finishing.

All fabrics and equipment provided.

Skill Level: Beginner / Intermediate

Duration: 4 hours with 1 hour lunch break.

Location: Upstairs, 2 Lewisham Road, Slaithwaite, HD7 5AL

BOOK NOW


Basse, The Gambia, January 2026

Summer Opening Times

Having returned from winter in The Gambia. We are back to opening 5 days a week!

 Looking forward to seeing you all over the coming months!

Monday : Closed

Tuesday : Closed

Wednesday : 10am - 4pm

Thursday : 10am - 4pm

Friday : 10am - 4pm

Saturday : 10am - 4pm

Sunday :10am - 4pm

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Find us at our new location in Slaithwaite, a bustling little village with lots of lovely independently owned shops and cafès. Perfect for dodging rain showers and staying as warm as possible.

2 Lewisham Road, Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire, HD7 5AL

There is currently no signage but look out for the green door and the small fig tree!


Stitch Social @ The African Fabric Shop

Join Jade every 2nd Thursday of the month for a crafty get together!

NEXT STITCH SOCIAL:  THURSDAY 13th AUGUST 7PM - 8.30PM

Held in our cosy new workroom upstairs at 2, Lewisham Road, HD7 5AL.

Join us with your latest stitch project (knit, crochet, sewing, quilting, etc.)

Work, mend, create in a supportive social space where we all love textiles and crafting.

£3, tea/coffee and biscuits provided.

Pre-booking is available but not necessary.

If you would like to pre-book click HERE.

Stitch Social, April 2026

 
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