'Cross' stitch workshop

Name: 'Cross' stitch workshop
Start: 2025-11-15T13:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-11-15T15:00:00+00:00
Location: Exchange Street, BB1 7JN Blackburn, United Kingdom

Schedule

Sat Nov 15 2025 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Exchange Street, BB1 7JN Blackburn, United Kingdom | Blackburn, EN

Come and join us at 'Creative Cafe' on the 3rd Saturday of the month for our textile focused 'Creative Cafe' workshops.
Spend a couple of hours immersed in, exploring different ways to create using textiles as your medium. No previous experience is needed as you will be guided though each technique. Good hand/eye co-ordination is needed.
Sat 15th November - ‘Cross’ Stitch
Textiles has been used in both historic and contemporary protests. This workshop provides an opportunity to
use ‘cross’ stitch as a way to protest about something you are cross about... or make a pretty thing! - with Ian Halawi
All materials will be provided.
workshop time: 1-3pm
Suitable for age 14+ (all young people 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult)
The Cafe will be open 10.30am- 4pm for teas, coffees and home made cakes.
Please use the accessible entrance to the rear of the building.
Crafting for well being
There are therapeutic benefits from crafting, including reducing stress & anxiety. When done socially the benefits are amplified. Sharing stories and knowledge, supporting each other and celebrating achievements, boosts confidence and self esteem, and creates a better sense of well being. There really is something special about creating alongside other people. When people come together to create, magic happens. Connections are made, and passions, interests and values are shared. A space is created where people can learn, be inspired, and gain fresh perspectives, from their work, and the world around them. They are also spaces we can unwind and recharge!