Creative Handstitching Workshop: The Shape of Birds, Rye Harbour(420337035)

Schedule

Sun Jul 05 2026 at 10:30 am to 02:30 pm

UTC+01:00
Location

Rye Harbour Discovery Centre | Rye Harbour, EN

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Create a beautiful piece of unique, hand-stitched artwork in this relaxing, creative workshop with artist and hand-embroiderer, Liz Padgham.
About this Event

Tutor: Liz Padgham

Taking inspiration from birds seen at the nature reserve, you’ll learn to hand stitch using the negative space embroidery technique. You’ll practice several stitches and will be using threads that reflect the natural colours found around the reserve. Suitable for beginners, this workshop is aimed at adults who are able to sew.

Liz is a local fine artist who creates colourful and unique hand embroidery inspired by the natural world, especially birds. She uses sustainably-sourced materials to give old threads a new life. Liz's quirky bird brooches have been displayed in the William Morris Gallery shop in London. See her website or Instagram page.

All materials included. There will be a short lunch break. Our café will be open from 9.30am until 4.15pm serving refreshments and light lunches.

Included in the price: All materials, morning coffee, tea and biscuits.

Venue: Rye Harbour Discovery Centre, Harbour Road, Rye, TN31 7FW. See our website for how to find us. The Centre sits within the nature reserve and houses a cafe, gift shop and public toilets, free wifi is available.

Parking: Available at Car Park, Harbour Road, Rye Harbour, Rye TN31 7TT, about a 10 minute walk from the Discovery Centre

Accessibility: Rye Harbour Discovery Centre, a wheelchair-friendly venue, with a step-free entrance ramp. Toilet facilities include two that are wheelchair accessible.

Dogs: Although we welcome well-behaved dogs to the café, they are not generally permitted at our events (except assistance dogs).

Cancellation policy: Refunds are not usually available within 30 days of a scheduled event. Please read our Terms & Conditions before booking. Participants must be at least 18 years old.

Contact: If you have any queries, email us at [email protected]

Photo: Negative space embroidery of a wading bird © Liz Padgham

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Where is it happening?

Rye Harbour Discovery Centre, Harbour Road, Rye Harbour, United Kingdom

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