The African Fabric Shop

Creative Kids Week of Workshops

18th - 22nd August

A series of workshops designed to inspire the young creative.

Each workshop lasts an hour, requires basic craft skills and has all materials and equipment provided.  Suitable for ages 6+ years. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Fabric Bead Bracelet

• Create your own unique beads out of a selection of colourful African fabrics.
• Transform them into a chunky beaded bracelet suitable for all ages.

Glass Bead Sun Catcher

• Create a spiral sun catcher using our glass bead range. 
• Made from recycled glass bottles in Ghana, every sun catcher will truely sparkle.

African Fabric Applique Patch

• Make your own funky applique patch using fabrics and threads from South Africa.
• Use your patch to up-cycle a jacket or jeans, creating your own unique style.

Beaded Phone Strap

• Create a fancy phone strap using unique beads handmade in Ghana.
• (If you don't have a phone you can attached it to a purse or bag.)

For more information and booking click HERE

African Odyssey Wall Hanging Sewing Machine Weekend

with Janice Gunner and Stitchtopia.

Stitchtopia have just launched their 2026 workshop programme. You can book a wonderful session with our good friend and renowned quilt artist Janice Gunner. Spend a weekend creating a colourful wallhanging inspired by Africa, using authentic African fabrics, sourced from local traders and artists.

Your Tour Includes

• 2 full days of tuition with Janice Gunner
• Use of a Bernina 500 series sewing machine
• 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
• Tea, coffee and snacks throughout the weekend
• Services of an experienced Retreat Manager

Full details of the weekend and booking information can be found on the Stitchtopia website HERE.

You will need to purchase one of Janice's Limited Edition African Fabric Packs, only available from us. Find them all HERE.

Find our latest selection of Janice Gunner Selection Packs HERE.

Shop Opening Hours Summer 2025

Summer is almost uppon us, come rain or shine, we will be here, in our little African utopia located in the rolling hills of Gods own Country, West Yorkshire, England.

Open Monday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm.

Closed Sundays for family time and rest.

Find us at our new location in Slaithwaite, a bustling little village with lots of lovely independently owned shops and cafès. Perfect for whiling away a sunny summer afternoon.

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!