This workshop is a great way to find out about different hand embroidery and embellishment techniques. Learn about different methods including Japanese sashiko and boro, plus other traditional embroidery stitches. 

Participants will create a small decorative item (fish, bird, star, heart) from felt or other fabrics such as cotton and linen.

A variety of fabrics, lace, buttons and threads will be available for you to chose from, and all necessary equipment will be provided. If you have any particular fabric you want to use, or if you have your own needlework kit,  please feel free to bring it along.

This short workshop is a great opportunity to enjoy handmade processes in a relaxed environment and have fun learning how to continue traditional crafts. 

No experience is needed, beginners are welcome.

Price is $50 per person and includes:

Two hour face to face workshops

All materials and use of necessary tools and equipment 

About your tutor:

Amanda has been a practicing artist for about 25 years – working as a printmaker and textile artist she creates etchings, lino prints, drypoints as well as unique hand sewn or dyed items including scarves, runners, vessels (bowls, vases), bags, coasters. A life-time love of textiles and interest in the ‘genderisation’ of embroidery often see her combining mediums, printing onto textiles or hand stitching into prints. See more about Amanda at www.amandadonohue.org.