Christmas Sip and Embroidery Class

Learn to embroider with a festive drink by your side at this sewing class in London.


Katie Wells
Katie Wells
Instagram followers13k

2 hours Class size 1 to 10     label £35

Enjoy a Christmas drink and learn to embroider a beautiful piece of night sky needlework at this beginner-friendly sewing class in London.

If you're looking for festive things to do in London at Christmas, this embroidery workshop is a wonderful way to unwind.

You'll get all the materials you need to create your night sky needle art, along with a festive drink. During your class, you'll learn all the basics of embroidery - from threading your needle to finishing the back of your embroidery piece. You'll also pick up lots of techniques to get you started on your embroidery journey.

Throughout this London sewing class, you'll get to work with three different types of embroidery thread, and you'll learn the following stitches:

  • Outline stitch.
  • Chain stitch.
  • French knot.
  • Straight stitch.
  • Seed stitch.
  • Whip stitch.

Your class includes everything you need for your embroidery piece and you'll take all the materials you use home with you so you can finish your work at your leisure.

This sewing workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as those looking to brush up on their skills. It's a very casual, relaxed atmosphere with plenty of time to chat and get to know your fellow stitchers. The workshop is a no judgement zone so please do not worry if you have no crafting experience!

With class sizes of no more than 10, you'll get plenty of support from your embroidery teacher as and when you need it.

By the end of this embroidery class in London, you'll have a host of new sewing skills under your belt, along with the confidence and knowledge you need to complete your night sky needlework at home.


What you'll get
  • A drink from Little Louie at Elephant Stores (alcoholic beverages and soft drinks available).
  • Elbessee 6-inch beechwood embroidery hoop.
  • Organic half Panama fabric, made from 100% certified organic cotton, printed in the UK. - - DMC stranded cotton thread - 648 DMC diamant grand thread, G225 DMC pearl cotton thread, 8 blanc.
  • 2 x polished steel embroidery needles size 7.
  • Instruction booklet.
  • Blue chiffon ribbon to hang your finished embroidery.
  • Black felt backing.

All materials used in the class have been sourced as close to home as possible, with their environmental impact in mind.
Suitable for

This class is perfect for beginners - no prior experience is needed.

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

This would also be a lovely gift for her, gift for mum or birthday gift.

Location

Elephant Stores, 14 Ash Avenue, Elephant & Castle, London SE17 1GQ

This venue is a short walk from Elephant & Castle tube station (400m).

Christmas Sip and Embroidery Class location
Your teacher
Katie Wells
Katie Wells

Instagram followers13k

Hi,

I'm Katie, an abstract artist from London. I create embroidered paintings on paper inspired by nature.

Besides my fine art I create embroideries, wall hangings, and various home décor pieces in textiles.

I also run a textile art blog called The Fiber Studio where I interview and write about contemporary fibre artist and their work.

I have been working in embroidery since 2016 and started teaching in 2019.

I love sharing my craft with others by teaching, it's a fun day out and a great way to make friends.

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