SIP AND STITCH
Sip and Stitch is a fun and relaxed social stitching session, perfect for a night out with friends. Sessions are designed to be beginner friendly (no sewing experience required!) and everything you need is provided.
Sessions are run by experienced textile artist Steph Norwood, who will take you through the month's activity step-by-step.
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2025
ICE ICE BABY!
Looking for a bit of sparkle this Christmas? This month we'll be stitching silver snowflake decorations - perfect for your own Christmas tree, or as a lovely handmade gift. Using natural wool, shimmering glass beads and intricate metal wires, you'll follow step-by-step instructions to craft your own unique snowflake.
Along the way, you'll learn traditional embroidery techniques, including delicate beadwork and elegant goldwork. 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!
MATERIALS
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Natural wool felt
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Silver-plated goldwork wires
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Sliver-plated glass beads
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Cotton thread
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Natural silk ribbon
TECHNIQUES
Beadwork
Beadwork embroidery - attaching beads to fabric as decoration - dates back thousands of years. There are early examples from ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia and Native American cultures. Glass seed beads were developed by the Romans, and mechanised in Bohemia (now the Czech Republic) in the 19th century, when beadwork embroidery became popular for decorating garments and accessories.
Goldwork
Goldwork - using precious metal threads and wires to decorate cloth - has also been around for thousands of years and is thought to have originated in China. Modern European goldwork materials and techniques date to the middle ages, when they were mainly used to decorate religious garments and fabrics.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
GRAB A GLASS OF PROSECCO
Bring your friends, grab a drink and settle down for a fun evening of social stitching.
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INSPIRATION
WILSON BENTLEY - SNOWFLAKE PHOTOGRAPHER