This free 10-week workshop series invites you to connect with different cultures and 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 to the theme of ‘Stitching stories: threading solidarity with heritage craft’

No prior experience is necessary to join this friendly and supportive group.

Dates & Times: Friday 23rd January - Friday 27th March, 10am - 1pm

Friday 23rd January, 10-1pm

Friday 30th January, 10-1pm

Friday 6th February, 10-1pm

Friday 13th February, 10-1pm

Friday 20th February, 10-1pm

Friday 27th February, 10-1pm

Friday 6th March, 10-1pm

Friday 13th March, 10-1pm

Friday 20th March, 10-1pm

Friday 27th March, 10-1pm

Venue: The Create Place, 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 need access to an accessible toilet, please let us know so we can arrange that.

Tickets: FREE (Registration Essential)

There are a maximum of 12 places available for this 10-week series of workshops. Sessions are free to attend, with all materials provided, but sign-up is essential and we encourage people to attend all of the sessions where possible.

To register, please complete the form via the ‘Register Here’ button below.

Sign-ups are now open for our January-March 2026 workshop series, and we operate a first come first serve policy.