Join our Kantha Embroidery workshop to learn traditional skills, meet others and help create community banners
This free workshop series invites you to learn the skills and techniques of kantha embroidery, one of the oldest forms of embroidery in the world. Originating in Bangladesh, this is a beautiful and meditative craft which upcycles old cloth and materials into elaborate embroidered pieces. You will learn techniques from our practitioner Shama and use your skills to contribute to making community banners on the theme of ‘Stitching stories: threading solidarity with heritage craft’
“It’s so creative and so therapeutic - I lie in bed and think about what I can add to it next ”
“Thank you for putting on this beautiful and enjoyable workshop. I have really loved it and Shama is such a lovely teacher to work with.”
Venue: The Create Place at St Margaret’s House, 29 Old Ford Road — E2 9PJ
Access: If you have any access needs of which we should be aware, please let us know. Entry to The Create Place is step-free, but the toilet is not accessible. If you require access to an accessible toilet, please get in touch with us on 020 8980 2092 or email emily@stmargaretshouse.org.uk so we can arrange this for you.
Dates: Friday 26th September - Friday 12th December (no session on 17th of 31st October)
Time: 10am - 1pm
Tickets: FREE (Registration Essential)
There are a maximum of 12 places available for these workshops. Sessions are free to attend, with all materials provided, but sign-up is essential.
This session is now fully booked, and we are operating a waiting list. If you’d like to be added to the waiting list, please email sam@stmargaretshouse.org.uk