Tue 23 Jun
|The LAB, Cambridge
Sip and Stitch Silk Scrunchies - Cambridge
An evening of relaxed social stitching and colourful silk painting.
Date and Time
23 Jun 2026, 18:30 – 21:00
The LAB, Cambridge
Get creative with an evening of relaxed stitching and colourful silk painting. Learn how to make your own scrunchies by hand, and then personalise them with your own colours and style. In this session you'll use simple stitches and 'wet-on-wet' silk painting techniques to create two silk scrunchies - the perfect summer accessory.
Sip and Stitch is a fun and relaxed social stitching evening, perfect for a night out with friends. Sessions are designed to be beginner friendly (no sewing experience required!) and everything you need is provided. Classes are run by experienced textile artist Steph Norwood, who will take you through the activity step-by-step. Just bring yourself and your creativity!
WHAT TO EXPECT
Two and a half hour evening session
Materials and equipment provided
Social atmosphere
Beginner-friendly, step-by-step instructions
Food and drink can be purchased separately from the venue.
WHAT WILL I DO?
Grab a drink
Bring your friends, grab a drink and settle down for a fun evening of social stitching.
Pick your size
Choose from two sizes of scrunchie to match your personal taste - regular and oversized.
Take a seat
Grab a spot and find your materials and tools at the ready - needles threaded and knots tied! Ready to get straight to the fun bit.
Stitch away
Follow step-by-step instructions from textile artist Steph Norwood to stitch your own scrunchies, using just two simple stitches.
Get creative
Experiment with colours and silk painting techniques to create your own personalised scrunchies.
Take home your scrunchies
You will now have two hand-stitched, hand-painted silk scrunchies. Let them dry, give them an iron and they're ready to go!
WHAT WILL I TAKE AWAY?
Two hand-stitched, hand-painted silk scrunchies, in the size and colour of your choice.
MATERIALS
Natural silk
Cotton threads
Cotton and natural rubber elastic
Non-toxic fabric paints
Vegan silk (viscose) option available on request.
TECHNIQUES
Hand Sewing
Humans have been hand sewing garments, coverings and accessories for over 30,000 years. Initially using needles made from bone, horn or antler and thread made from animal sinew. Hand sewing remains an extremely useful skill, and a low cost and mindful craft.
Silk Painting
Silk manufacture and silk painting originated in China, with the earliest known silk painting dating from 165 BCE. The Chinese developed a highly intricate and detailed style of silk painting called Gongbi, as well as the more stylistic Shuimo technique. Silk painting spread across Asia, with different regions developing their own styles and techniques. From here silk production spread to the Byzantine and Arabic Empires, and was brought to Europe by the Crusades. These silk scrunchies use the modern European technique of 'wet-on-wet' silk painting imitating a water-colour effect.
ADDRESS
The Lab, 90 Regent St, Cambridge CB2 1DP (google maps)
ACCESSIBILITY
The venue has step-free access, but no parking is available onsite.
Written instructions for the activity can be provided on request.
If you have any other accessibility requirements or questions about the venue please get in touch - I am very happy to make adjustments where possible.
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Tickets
Standard Ticket
Sale ends
23 Jun, 12:00
£35.00
Total
£0.00
