If you were unable to attend my in-person workshop at The Fabric of Home exhibition, you now have the opportunity to join online.
What does home mean to you? Is it a feeling of warmth and protection, a place filled with memories, or something more elusive? In this workshop, we’ll explore the concept of home through textile art, using slow stitching techniques to reflect on themes of safety, family, and shelter.
We’ll start with a brief talk about the quilts in The Fabric of Home and the important research that inspired them, exploring the effects of housing insecurity on families. Then, drawing inspiration from the exhibition, we’ll work with repurposed domestic fabrics—bedsheets, clothing, and scraps that carry stories of their own. I’ll guide you through techniques like sashiko boro, appliqué patching, and decorative embroidery, helping you create a meaningful hand-stitched piece.
You’ll leave the session with a small piece of textile art that will be a personal reflection of home.
Materials You’ll Need:
Fabric scraps, try to include some repurposed pieces from clothing, bedding, tea towels etc.
A small amount of wadding if you wish to make a mini quilt.
Needles and pins
Threads in various colours
Embroidery hoop if needed
Scissors
A removable fabric pen
No prior experience is needed—just bring your curiosity and your sewing kit!
I want my workshops to be accessible to everyone while ensuring I’m fairly paid for my time. To support this, I’ve set my pricing slightly higher so that I can offer free places to students, those who are unemployed, or anyone who cannot afford to pay.
For every 8 spaces sold, I’ll offer 1 free spot. If you’d like to be considered, just email me to be added to the list—no questions asked, no proof required. I trust you. Free spots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
This workshop will take place via Zoom. A link with instructions on connecting will be sent to you before the class.
TIMES STATED ARE UK (BST). Please check the correct time in your timezone.
You’ll receive a detailed guide to help you prepare your materials and resources at least one week ahead of the live class.
The workshop will be recorded and emailed to participants 24-48 hours after the presentation.
Refunds can only be issued if we can fill the workshop place. If you cannot attend, then there may be a possibility to move you to another class, but this cannot be guaranteed.
