NOT YOUR NANA'S EMBROIDERY
Schedule
Fri, 29 May, 2026 at 11:30 pm to Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 06:30 am
UTC+12:00Location
151 Cuba St, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand | Wellington, WG
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Engage with a traditional artform in a new contemporary context as you explore free form embroidery. Be welcomed into a space where you can connect with others as you sew in a friendly and fun environment.Apply upcycling principles and an awareness of textile waste to create a unique piece of art. Build on the idea of eco-textiles and slow stitching as a movement and make the whole item by hand. In this class you will create a simple embroidery design that uses recycled fabrics and threads.
Learn how to make yarn from old t-shirts. Master the simple stitch technique of couching. Understand how to finish the work so your creation can be displayed using an embroidery hoop.
You have an option to purchase a kit priced at $36. It includes: an embroidery hoop, backing fabric, needle and 5 colours embroidery floss + access to the tutors collection of threads.
Price: $ 175 pp
BEGINNER LEVEL
Save the date:
Saturday 30th May
9.30am-12.30pm (3 hours)
1 hour lunch break (not provided)
1.30-4.30pm (3 hours)
Or you can join Stella's next workshop on Saturday 5th July
9.30am-12.30pm (3 hours)
1 hour lunch break (not provided)
1.30-4.30pm (3 hours)
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Where is it happening?
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