Smiley Face Upcycling Workshop: Make an Embroidered Patch

Learn embroidery and upcycling by creating your own smiley face patch using recycled fabrics.


Ashley Jess Knight
Ashley Jess Knight
5.0 (1)
Instagram followers 4k followers

2 hours

Class size 1 to 25 (public classes), 4 to 30

  £28 - £35 (£35 per guest when you book for 1+ guests, £30/guest for 10+ guests, £28/guest for 15+ guests)

Join sustainable designer and textile artist Ashley Knight for a creative and confidence-boosting workshop focused on slow fashion, repair, and joy.
In this fun session, you’ll design and stitch your own smiley face patch using recycled and deadstock materials from Ashley’s studio. You’ll learn simple embroidery stitches and creative repair techniques to bring your patch to life -- perfect for brightening up your clothes while keeping textiles out of landfill.
This workshop is suitable for beginners and a great way to learn new skills, meet friendly faces, and explore sustainable fashion in a relaxed, supportive environment.
You’re encouraged to bring along an item such as a tote bag, denim jacket, or shirt to attach your patch to during the workshop. Don’t worry if you don’t have something to bring -- all materials are provided, and tote bags will be available to purchase on the day if you’d like to upcycle one!
What you'll get
  • All materials (recycled fabrics, threads, embroidery supplies).
  • 2-hour guided workshop with Ashley.
  • Tea, coffee, and sweet treats.
  • Optional tote bags available for purchase on the day.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Something you would like to recycle.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hen do.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Father's Day gift or gift for couples.

Location

Cockpit Art Studios Deptford - Cockpit Deptford, Creekside, London

Closet stations are Deptford train station, Deptford Bridge DLR & Greenwich DLR

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Ashley Jess Knight
Ashley Jess Knight

5.0 (1)
Instagram followers 4k followers
female Women-owned

Hi, I’m Ashley Knight — a London-based sustainable designer, textile artist and upcycling enthusiast. I am a chronically ill creative and maximalist dresser known for my orange and pink hair and love of colour. I’m passionate about giving old materials new life through handcraft, repair and joyful design.
My creative journey began while studying fashion and exploring secondhand clothing — I became fascinated by the stories hidden in fabrics and how much beauty we can create from what already exists. That curiosity led me to develop my own upcycling process, weaving with discarded materials to make custom fabrics, which I use to create one-of-a-kind upcycled vintage denim jackets and handmade bows.
Alongside my design work and content creation, I’ve run workshops and creative projects for brands and charities such as Fashion Revolution, London Lonely Girls Club, New Designers, the British Textile Biennial and Crisis, helping people explore upcycling and reconnect with making.
I also speak professionally about sustainable and slow fashion, styling, and upcycled textiles, sharing my knowledge and passion for conscious creativity.
My workshops are relaxed, friendly and welcoming — designed to spark creativity, build confidence and inspire people to see sustainability in a new light. You don’t need any experience, just curiosity and a love for making things with meaning.

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