Botanical Embroidery

Schedule

Sat Nov 15 2025 at 04:00 am to 07:00 am

UTC+13:00

Location

The Kiosk Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand | Christchurch, CA

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Time to get Stitching!
Join textile artist Sawi Thorpe for a relaxed and inspiring 3-hour workshop exploring the timeless craft of hand embroidery. Whether you're a total beginner or looking to refine your stitches, you'll learn foundational techniques, tips for working with colour and texture, and how to create beautiful designs - inspired by nature - by hand.
All materials are provided - come along to our November workshop (perfect inspiration for Christmas gifts) or cosy up at the Kiosk next June.Just bring your curiosity and love for making!
CHOOSE YOUR DESIGN
Every participant receives a comprehensive embroidery kit which includes:
• Hand-printed linen fabric
• Wooden beech embroidery hoop, 6” x 1
• DMC embroidery thread
• Embroidery needle x 2 (brand DMC)
• Mini scissors x 1
• Full-colour Beginner's Stitch Guide + color chart
• Eco-friendly and sustainable fabric and hoop.
Choose from the following designs for your workshop experience: Wildflowers | Pōhutukawa | Meadow Garden
You will note we offer two ticket types: General Admission and CHS Member. A CHS Membership can save you up to 30% off workshops and courses AND provides great discounts at local retailers as well as FREE attendance at our Monthly Meeting, Garden Life.
To become a Member sign up on our website. Membership starts from as little as $30 per year.
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Where is it happening?

The Kiosk Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand, Botanic Gardens-East, Rolleston Ave, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand, Christchurch

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Canterbury Horticultural Society

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