16th May

Unleash your creative energy in a freestyle beaded embroidery day workshop and make your own embroidered decorative hoop to display at home.

Suitable for all skill sets, we will start right from the basics. Mairi will show you a variety of different stitching and beading techniques such as couching, ruffles and sequin stacking which you will use to make your own unique artwork. As well as mastering some basic stitching and beading techniques, you will learn how to create a bead palette, work with unconventional materials and finish your embroidery hoop to be able to hang up on the wall (or wherever you choose!)

14th June

Unleash your creative energy in a freestyle beaded embroidery day workshop and make your own embroidered decorative hoop to display at home.

Suitable for all skill sets, we will start right from the basics. Mairi will show you a variety of different stitching and beading techniques such as couching, ruffles and sequin stacking which you will use to make your own unique artwork. As well as mastering some basic stitching and beading techniques, you will learn how to create a bead palette, work with unconventional materials and finish your embroidery hoop to be able to hang up on the wall (or wherever you choose!)

5th, 6th & 7th July 2025

Adding interest to simple 4 shaft weaving using colour and texture. In this 3 day workshop we will explore 4 shaft M's and O's weaving, starting with scrap yarn windings to select a colour palette. The yarn windings will be followed by getting to grips with an M's and O's threading, exploring the variety of lift patterns and pushing the possibilities of 4 shafts.

19th July

Passementerie weaving is the art of making elaborate trimmings or edgings for furnishings using cords. In this beginner friendly workshop, you will add a modern twist to a heritage craft by creating bracelets using traditional passementerie weaving techniques.

Starting right from the basics, with simple techniques, you will be weaving like a pro in no time at all. You will be guided through selecting a colour palette, warping up your loom, weaving and manipulating passementerie cords to create rich and flowing forms for your bracelet. Once you’ve mastered weaving your bracelet in the session you will have all the skills to make woven accessories for friends and family too – they make lovely handmade gifts.