Fri 10 Apr
|Fairycroft House, Saffron Walden
Sip and Stitch Wildflowers - Saffron Walden
"The hills were alive with wildflowers, and I was as wild, even wilder than they" - Dolly Parton An evening of social stitching inspired by local wildflowers.
Date and Time
10 Apr 2026, 18:30 – 21:00
Fairycroft House, Saffron Walden
Shake off the winter cold with a fun evening stitching wildflowers! Make your own handstitched cotton tote bag using just three basic stitches. Inspired by the beautiful, yet hardy, wildflowers I have found along the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway, this workshop is the perfect way to welcome in spring.
Whether you're new to stitching or an experienced maker, this workshop will guide you through each stage in a fun, relaxed setting. No previous experience is needed, and all materials are provided, along with a glass of Prosecco on arrival. Just bring yourself and your creativity!
WHAT TO EXPECT
Two and a half hour evening session
Materials and equipment provided
Glass of prosecco on arrival
Social atmosphere
Beginner-friendly, step-by-step instructions
WHAT WILL I DO?
Grab a glass of prosecco
Bring your friends, grab a drink and settle down for a fun evening of social stitching.
Take a seat
Grab a spot and find your materials and tools at the ready - hoops mounted, needles threaded and knots tied! Ready to get straight to the fun bit.
Stitch your wildflowers
Using the pre-printed base design, follow step-by-step instructions to stitch your own flowers.
Hear about the inspiration
As we go along, artist Steph Norwood will share some stories about the incredible wildflowers that inspired this piece - red campion, great mullein and chickory.
Take away your hand-stitched tote bag
Tuck in your threads and you're ready to go!
WHAT WILL I TAKE AWAY?
A cotton tote bag with a pre-printed base and flowers embroidered by you.
MATERIALS
100% cotton tote bag with a digitally printed background design
100% cotton embroidery threads
All materials in this workshop are plant-based and vegan-friendly
TECHNIQUES
Embroidery
Embroidery is an ancient artform, with evidence of decorative stitches used to adorn furs and animal hide as far back as 30,000 BC! Cultures all over the world developed their own styles and techniques, with ancient China being considered the cradle of modern decorative embroidery.
ADDRESS
Fairycroft House, 37 Audley Rd, Saffron Walden, CB11 3HD (Google maps)
ACCESSIBILITY
The venue has step-free access and a wheelchair accessible toilet. There is a free car park at the venue.
Written instructions for the activity can be provided on request.
If you have any other accesibility requirements or questions about the venue please get in touch - I am very happy to make adjustments where possible.
Tickets
Standard Ticket
Sale ends
10 Apr, 12:00
£35.00
Total
£0.00
