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’s, 10am-1pm, beginning Friday 23rd January - Friday 27th March 2026

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.

FREE (Registration Essential, see details below)

Tickets: Unfortunately spaces are now full for our Kantha workshops between January-March 2026, but if you would like to be added to the waiting list, please email sarah@stmargaretshouse.org.uk and we will contact you when a space becomes available.