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Important information about deliveries to the EU

From the 1st of July a standard charge of 3 Euros applies to ALL goods entering the EU. 

Our website does not currently automatically calculate these charges. 

Therefore, before we dispatch your order, you will receive an email from us, outlining ALL extra charges, including any customs duties calculated by the shipping company when we book in your package. You can then choose to continue or cancel your order.

Please make sure all your details are entered correctly when placing your order and check your spam folder if you do not receive a message in your inbox within a couple of days of placing your order. 

We understand that this system is not ideal and we are making moves to improve our website in order streamline the process as quickly as possible for all our customers across the globe.


 

CREATIVE KIDS WORKSHOPS: SUMMER 26

A selection of short creative workshops designed specifically for the young creative with an interest in art, making and textiles.

Sunflowers Textile Art: Friday 24th July & Friday 14th August

Create a unique textiles picture inspired by Van Gogh's Sunflowers.

Age: 8 years plus

Beach Bag Crarm & Trinket Pouch: Friday 31st July & Friday 21st August

Create a beach inspired bag charm with shells, trinkets, fabric tassels and keepsake pouch.

Age: 6 years plus

African Batik Basics: Friday 7th August & Friday 28th August

Create your own African batik with master batik artist Wally Bahoum.

Age: 10 years plus

All fabrics and equipment provided for all workshops.

Skill Level: Beginner

Duration: 2 hours 

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 13th AUGUST 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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