FAQs
When are Ministry of Craft courses?
Ministry of Craft is currently offering courses on weekday evenings as well as Saturday and the occasional Sundays.
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What if I have a question about a course or booking?
For any questions about the courses, booking or anything else for that matter, please contact us and we will be happy to help.
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Our office hours are:
Monday to Friday: 9.00 – 17.00
Saturday: 10.00 – 16.00
Email: info@ministryofcraft.co.uk
Tel: 07850 894 752 - If you have to leave a message, we’ll promise to get back to you on the same day.
Where are you based?
We have two bespoke classroom spaces at Fred Aldous in Northern Quarter, in Central Manchester. We also run some courses at the Friends Meeting House, situated on Mount Street, in Manchester.
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What subjects do you offer courses in?
We offer a range of courses which focus on both contemporary and traditional craft skills that allow you to ‘make and take’ a unique handmade design or learn skills that will help you improve in your chosen subject. Go to ‘Courses’ for more information on our current programme.
Our aim is to change the course programme as often as possible to bring you the latest in crafting trends and give you the opportunity to take the next steps in developing your skills.
Do Ministry of Craft offer special parties?
Yes! We would love to help you plan a special occasion, whether it be a birthday, hen party or just a totally different night out with your friends. Contact us with your ideas and we’ll help you ‘tailor’ your event at competitive prices!
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What craft materials or supplies do I need to bring with me?
After booking at Ministry of Craft you will automatically receive a booking confirmation with what you materials you need to bring along to the course (if any!) and a list of our recommended suppliers some of whom give a discount.
Materials will vary from course to course and information on what to bring along can be found by clicking on the name of the course on the Course page and looking in the ‘Need to know’ section.
What equipment will I need?
All equipment to achieve your ‘make and take’ item or learn your chosen skills will be provided for you to use during the course.
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Do I need to bring my own sewing machine?
We currently provide Janome sewing machines for all of our learners and provide tuition in all our sewing courses that can be transferred to other machines. You are welcome to bring along your manual though, to discuss any specific issues with the course tutor
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How can I pay for my course booking?
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You can pay securely online by debit or credit card or by using a PayPal account.
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Do you sell Gift vouchers?
We sell gift vouchers for £5, £10, £25 and £40 and an e-voucher will be emailed to you for you to print off to give to the recipient. This will have a unique code that can be used for booking course, which is to be entered at the checkout stage of booking.
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Can I bring a friend or my children along?
Unfortunately we cannot allow any other learners except those booked onto the course.
How many students to a class?
Class numbers vary dependent on the course and the subject, but the average class size will between 8 and 10 learners. This is to ensure that you get one-to-one tutor time and get maximum enjoyment from your time at Ministry of Craft.