Studios for Hire

If you have a skill you want to share with others, then our studios are the perfect spot. Above the shop, away from the bustle of the Bailgate, we have two quiet studios with modern machines (if you need them) available individually or together. We’ll support you in helping to spread the word, plus we’ll list your courses on our website.

ROOFTOPS STUDIO - £36 per day.

Two work desks with machines. Ideal for 1-to-1 tutoring or 1-to-2 tutoring. Overlooks the pretty rooftops on Bailgate. A cosy, relaxing carpeted space with a wall of fabric and antique prints. Seats maximum two people with room for the tutor to move around.

CATHEDRAL STUDIO - £36 per day

Two work desks with machines. Ideal for 1-to-1 tutoring or 1-to-2 tutoring. A bright, quiet space with a wall of fabric, vintage mirrors and poster prints. Catches the morning sun. From the large window you’ll have a view of the Cathedral (enjoy the bells!) Seats maximum two people with room for the tutor to move around.

BOTH STUDIOS - £66 per day

If you wish to have both studios for the day, and therefore exclusive use of the top floor, you have four work stations with machines to use as you wish. The rooms are adjacent.

COURSES:

Our studios are available to all craft skills not just sewing. You are welcome to use our sewing machines or we can remove them giving more desk space.

OUR SEWING MACHINES:

Our machines are kindly on loan from Lincoln-based Couling Sewing Machines. You can visit their website here. If you’re thinking of a new machine please do get in touch with Alan and the team!

PLEASE NOTE:

You are welcome to make tea & coffee etc (provided) in the first floor kitchen and store your milk etc in the fridge. Your attendees are welcome to use the kitchen / fridge. Leading off the kitchen is our Cathedral-view terrace where you are welcome to enjoy your lunch on a sunny day. (Our terrace does have neighbours either side.)

There is a first floor loo.

Access is 10am to 5pm Monday to Saturday. earlier by arrangement.

The studios are on our second floor so there are two flights of stairs. Sorry, no lift.

Parking is available in Westgate 1, 2 or 3 or The Lawns.

If you book both studios you have exclusive use.

Hire includes VAT. You will need to have your own public liability.

If you would like lunch provided and delivered, Nicola at Bells Tea Shop (at the top of Steep Hill) will be able to help. Phone 01522 262272. Otherwise, your attendees could bring a packed lunch and leave it in the fridge.

HOW TO BOOK:

You can email Amy directly by clicking here describing the course you would like to run.

The booking fee is payable in advance and non refundable. If your course doesn’t go ahead. we can move your booking.