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African Fabric Bottle Lamp Workshop

Sunday 31st May

In this workshop you will create your own bespoke bottle lamp. Perfect for a bedside table, desk or ocasional table. 

Standing approximatly 40cm tall (depending on the bottle), all materials and fittings will be provided to make a colourful lampshade that is sure to brighten your day. 

You just need to BRING YOUR OWN BOTTLE!

Skill Level: Beginner

Duration: 2 hours maximum

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

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Postcard from the Roadside, Magie Relph. 

Workshop: Hand Stitched Postcards from Africa with Magie Relph.

Friday 12th June, 10.30am - 12.30pm

The perfect travel project, these handstitched creations became a staple in Magie's travel bag. What better way to document your travel momories, then by using the fabrics, beads and trinkets sourced along the way.

The founder of The African Fabric Shop herself will guide you through this simple creative project.

All fabrics and equipment provided.

Skill Level: Beginner

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

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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

e:  info@africanfabric.co.uk

t: +44(0)7923364393

 

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 MAY 14TH 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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