We will be at the Dulwich Park Fair selling kits and chatting, alongside other stall holders and Punch & Judy, Vauxhall City Fram, dog show, choirs and local acts!
Enjoy an evening exploring colour and embroidery in the wonderful surroundings of the Wallace and Sewell shop. Learn a range of essential and decorative embroidery stitches for embellishing and mending, expanding your knowledge of needlework stitches and building a personal language with stitch. The evening centres around conversation and relationship we have with textiles and our clothes.
You will work creating a colourful sampler on linen which you can continue at home, All materials and threads provided.
Run by Melanie Bowles founder of Stitch-School who brings together communities through the art of stitching. She is the author of ‘50 Embroidery Stitches’ published in May.
We are so excited to host Adriana Torres from Argentina on her world tour, a true travelling stitcher comes to Brixton to share her embroidery skills and knowledge.
Join Adriana Torres of Miga de Pan, as she guides you through the art of embroidery and visible darning. Visible mending covers all textile techniques but it is also a philosophy to mend and preserve textiles.
You will be introduced to Adriana work and philosophy with a range of experimental mending stitches to add joy and character to your garment. With a printed fabric featuring a design inspired by her trip to Denmark, along with threads, needles, and a handmade guidebook, this truly one-of-a-kind workshop will provide you with all the tools you need to continue your embroidery journey at home.
Please contact Adriana directly to book a place @soymigadepan
About Adriana Torres:
Adrian Torres is a textile artist and embroidery educator from Argentina who understands the passion and skill required for this craft.
In addition to embroidery, she also enjoys drawing, painting, and pottery. Adriana’s studies in Architecture, Graphic Design, Fine Arts, and Illustration have all contributed to her expertise in textile design. Adriana is the proud recipient of the Seal of Good Design from the Ministry of Industry in Argentina for her crocheted objects, recognising their innovation, commitment to local production, and high-quality design
To see more about Adriana Torres: here
Led by Stitch-School's founder Melanie Bowles who is passionate about the study and the origins of embroidery stitches and how this craft can be an enjoyable, resourceful, creative and relaxing process.
During this session you will learn a range of embroidery stitches and start your ’50 Stitch Embroidery Sampler’ which will become your future dictionary of stitches. We will look at how these stitches can be applied to motifs, lettering and embellishment to customise clothing, used in repair or to just enjoy the study stitch as a form of relaxation.
Stitch-School aims to keep the craft of embroidery alive through their educational embroidery kits, workshops and large embroidery community events. Melanie will be showing a range of samplers and projects by Stitch-School.
Morning Class : 10:30 -1 pm
Afternoon Class: 2pm -4:30pm
Included in the workshop:
All materials and threads are provided.
An A3 fold out illustrating 50 stitches and a A3 linen 50 stitch sampler to stitch on are included.
Previous Stitch-School projects have been with Alexander McQueen, Marie Curie, V&A Museum, The Stitch Festival, The British Council, Dulwich Picture Gallery, London Craft Week and more.
6 things you will learn:
Learn and practice embroidery stitches and be introduced to the complete alphabet of stitches
Discover the benefits of slow stitching as a form of de-stressing as an antidote to modern life.
Explore the wealth of embroidery stitches and celebrate the art of needlework
Be inspired by the Stitch-School archive of embroidery books and samplers
Become part of the Stitch-School community ready to share skills and benefits of embroidery
Enjoy slow conversation through the act of making and creating together
About Melanie:
Melanie Bowles is a Senior Lecturer at Chelsea College of Art on the BA Honours Textile degree. She is a practising textile designer and educationalist with the focus on creating educational material through step by step graphics to make textile design accessible and inclusive for all.
Join us and other textile enthusiasts for a sociable & inspiring day out.
Learn from the experts, try new techniques and enjoy a varied programme of workshops for all. Browse the curated marketplace for artisan fabrics and haberdashery to purchase for your own textile projects or buy unique handcrafted work from artists and makers. Exhibitors include textile producers, yarn purveyors, textile artists and makers.
Back by popular demand, our community embroidery event hosted by Stitch-School, returns to the Stitch Festival.
Visitors can add to the three-metre linen cloth stretched on the Stitch-School embroidery table which was started at last year’s event. Embroidery guidance will be provided by Stitch School tutors who will share the history and origins of embroidery stitches.
Threads have been kindly donated by Aurifil, so you can immerse yourself in this mindful and creative project and enjoy some relaxing stitching.
Discount Code MELANIEBOWLES24 and tickets
On Saturday 2 December I will be exhibiting at the Selvedge Christmas Fair St Mary's Church, Marylebone, Wyndham Pl, York St, London W1H 1PQ.
The Selvedge Fair is the perfect place to seek out special handmade gifts and meet the talented people who create them. Products on sale will range from £5 to £500. They will include Angora goat hair rugs made in Turkey by Vedat Demiralp of Coban Rugs, Jackie Parsons handmade pouches, Bleu Anglais’ hand-picked collection of vintage Chinese indigo cloths and hand-embroidered tokens inspired by folklore designed and made by the talented Megan Ivy Griffiths. We have collectors selling beautiful textiles and crafts from all over the world, including hand-knit fair isle sweaters from the UK, handmade quilts from India, linen thread from Sweden, and hand-embroidered clothing from Vietnam. We hope to see you there!
2FOR1FAIR. Enter this code at checkout and get two tickets for the price of one when purchased in advance.
Tickets and info here
We are thrilled to be part of a brand new, alternative Christmas experience designed and curated by HemingwayDesign launching at Westgate Oxford later this month – the centre will be home to ‘WasteLess Wonderland’ a contemporary reinterpretation of the classic Christmas market with a sustainable theme.
Launching on Friday 24 November and running until 22 December, join Stitch-School around the embroidery table to stitch a large banner to celebrate Xmas. Learn some new stitches, grab a break from shopping or have a chat, we hope to nurture your sewing skills!
For more information here
Selvidge Fair at the American Museum, Bath, November 9th 11am - 5pm
Come and join our celebration of textiles for a fun, sociable day out!
Browse the curated marketplace of haberdashery and fabrics, to buy supplies for your next project, whether you are a beginner or advanced sewist. Pick up tips to make your first creation, upcycle a much-loved piece or challenge yourself by embracing new techniques. Unique handcrafted textile works from specialist artists and talented makers will be available to appreciate and buy.
Take inspiration from expert guest speakers delivering talks and an exciting programme of bookable workshops.
Join us to finish the Brixton X Harlem Embroidery cloth ready to gift over to Harlem in New York!
In August 2022 Stitch-School was invited by the Brixton Bid to host an embroidery cloth during the Brixton x Harlem Festival. The project builds on the twinning with Harlem 125th street celebrating the common threads between the two districts one in the London and the other in New York. Both communities have a long and rich history of being epicentres for a convergence of diversity, informed by a high population being of African descent, representing various parts of diaspora, living and working within the Bid’s borders.
Join us to finish the cloth ready to gift to Harlem and celebrate our relationship!
Please book your places here
Old Spitalfields Market hosts a communal embroidery project inspired by the Huguenot weavers of 19th-century Spitalfields, in collaboration with Stitch-School.
The project invites the general public to join together to participate in a piece of communal embroidery over six days. The large linen panel, measuring 220cm x 100cm, is based on a historical Huguenot silk weave pattern, paying homage to the history of the area and its rich textile weaving history.
Using the glorious surroundings and history of the market to inspire creativity and conversation, the outcome will be a richly embroidered textile banner and piece of art that will be displayed in the community.
Come and join embroidery expert Melanie Bowles of Stitch School at Stag and Bow to learn and practice essential stitches to embroider, repair & sew. Working on a handprinted Stitch School Linen cloth sampler you will learn all about what the stitches are, how they are made and how they may be used in your own home; equipping you with the knowledge to take sustainable living further still in your own environment.
You will start your beautiful Embroidery sampler in the class and if you don't finish you will have the confidence to continue on in your own time.
Learn embroidery stitches with embroidery expert Melanie Bowles in her bright and airy Brixton studio with city views!
During this 2.5 hour workshop you will learn at least seven embroidery stitches. Working on the hand printed linen Stitch-School Homework sampler which will teach you essential stitches to sew, repair and embroider. A fun bite size practice sampler that equips you with stitches for sustainable living.
5 things you will learn:
Learn and practice seven core embroidery stitches and start your beautiful Homework sampler 42cm x 30cm.
Be inspired by Stitch-Schools archive of embroidery books, samplers and some rare finds!
Learn about Stitch-School's philosophy and the benefits of embroidery.
Become part of the Stitch-School community ready to share skills and knowledge.
Enjoy working together, spaces limited to 6 people, over 16yrs old.
Learn embroidery stitches with embroidery expert Melanie Bowles in her bright and airy Brixton studio with city views!
During this 2.5 hour workshop you will learn at least seven embroidery stitches. Working on the hand printed linen Stitch-School Homework sampler which will teach you essential stitches to sew, repair and embroider. A fun bite size practice sampler that equips you with stitches for sustainable living.
5 things you will learn:
Learn and practice seven core embroidery stitches and start your beautiful Homework sampler 42cm x 30cm.
Be inspired by Stitch-Schools archive of embroidery books, samplers and some rare finds!
Learn about Stitch-School's philosophy and the benefits of embroidery.
Become part of the Stitch-School community ready to share skills and knowledge.
Enjoy working together, spaces limited to 6 people, over 16yrs old.
We are busy with Xmas! Our embroidery classes are based in Brixton and we will put dates soon for 2023
We are looking forward to being at this amazing one day event at Dulwich College - Mid Century Modern - Source the latest furniture, wallpaper, ceramics, cushions and gifts upstairs after you have scoured the most collectable vintage furniture and home ephemera on the planet downstairs.
Join us for a stitch social at Benk & Bo along with Isabel Fletcher, we will be taking over the beautiful Benk & Bo space for the evening with textile making and embroidery!
Stitch-School will running the A-Z Embroidery workshop
The 2.5 hour workshop includes the A-Z Embroidery linen sampler and the introduction to 26 embroidery stitches (value £25). Each letter has its own individual stitch to learn along with the A-Z booklet you can begin to explore the vocabulary of embroidery stitches.
5 things you will learn:
Learn and practice six core embroidery stitches and be introduced to the alphabet of stitches and start your beautiful sampler 44cm x 76cm.
Be inspired by Stitch-Schools archive of embroidery books, samplers and some rare finds!
Learn about Stitch-School's philosophy and the benefits of embroidery.
Become part of the Stitch-School community ready to share skills and knowledge.
Book tickets here
Learn embroidery stitches with embroidery expert Melanie Bowles in her bright and airy Brixton studio with city views!
The 2.5 hour workshop includes the A-Z Embroidery linen sampler and the introduction to 26 embroidery stitches (value £20). Each letter has its own individual stitch to learn along with the A-Z booklet you can begin to explore the vocabulary of embroidery stitches.
5 things you will learn:
Learn and practice six core embroidery stitches and be introduced to the alphabet of stitches and start your beautiful sampler 44cm x 76cm.
Be inspired by Stitch-Schools archive of embroidery books, samplers and some rare finds!
Learn about Stitch-School's philosophy and the benefits of embroidery.
Become part of the Stitch-School community ready to share skills and knowledge.
Enjoy working together, spaces limited to 8 people, over 16yrs old.
On completion of the workshop you will receive a Stitch-School enamel badge to wear with pride!
We are exhibiting at the Knit and Stitch Show - it’s our first time! Come and find us on Stand TGE37
Tickets here
Stitch-School - Discount code KSAPEX135
We are thrilled to be running our A-Z Embroidery workshop at the THREAD Festival at Farnham Maltings.
This two-hour workshop includes the A-Z Embroidery linen sampler, the introduction to the alphabet of embroidery stitches and a complete instruction booklet. Each letter of the alphabet has its own individual stitch to practice. Along with the A-Z instruction booklet you will explore the vocabulary of embroidery to make your own unique linen sampler.
Learn and practice six embroidery stitches and be introduced to the complete alphabet of stitches. Discover the benefits of slow stitching as a form of de-stressing as antidote to modern life. Explore the wealth of embroidery stitches creating together to celebrate the art of needlework. Be inspired by the Stitch-School archive of embroidery books and samplers. Become part of the Stitch-School community ready to share skills and the benefits of embroidery.
No experience necessary
Book here
New Curated market in the heart of Clapham Old Town showcasing and supporting talented designers and makers. Come along to shop, browse and meet the makers. You can expect to find a range of products including jewellery, original prints, candles, homeware and Stitch-School products!
Knock out your Christmas shopping and support small by joining us this December for a festive Crafty Fox Market FULL WEEKEND. We are returning to Mercato Metropolitano this winter to bring you top notch crafty shopping, in amongst the venue’s fantastic food and drink traders. Stitch-School will have a stall Saturday 4th Dec
A-Z Embroidery workshop in Stitch-School studio located in vibrant Brixton!
Free drop in for Friends of 3Space as part of repair week hosted by Stitch-School and White Weft as part of Repair Week, bring jumper or jeans and we will help you repair!
A-Z Embroidery workshop in Stitch-School studio located in vibrant Brixton!
Join Stitch-School in the renovated Edwardian surroundings of The Department Store, Brixton on 9th/10th October, we will be launching our new cloth called Stitch-Scape to explore, play and create a community landscape of stitches! Bookable sessions through Eventbrite
