I am based in East London, E3. I teach in my London studio, around the UK, and also in France and North America.

Email me catherine [at] catherinehirst.com, fill out my contact form below or come see me at

- The Institute (Formerly Institute Hampstead Garden Suburb);
- Sew Over It in Clapham;
- The Make Lounge in Islington;
- the Scarlet Peacock in South London;
- The Create Place in Bethnal Green; or
- Community Focus in North Finchley.

Looking for craft tips? Stuck on a project? In despair?!

I'm here to help. And I publish some of the answers to these questions on my blog.

Use my Ask Catherine form; and tell me all about it...