Join textile designer Lichen Davenport for an inspiring and experimental one-day workshop exploring the creative possibilities of free-hand machine embroidery.

.In this hands-on session, Lichen will guide you through the process of transforming your creative ideas from paper to fabric. You will begin by sketching your own design before learning how to translate it into expressive stitched lines using a sewing machine. If you would prefer not to draw your own design, a selection of inspiring templates will be available to choose from; giving you plenty of ideas and a confident starting point.

Along the way you will experiment with a variety of threads, colours, and textures to bring your design to life in stitch. Whether you are completely new to machine embroidery or looking to expand your textile practice, this workshop offers a supportive and encouraging space to explore, play, and build confidence.

By the end of the day you will have created a beautiful textile sample to take home, or you may choose to embellish a garment or tote bag that you bring with you; giving new life to an existing piece in a creative and sustainable way.

Tutor: Lichen Davenport
Date & Time: Saturday 13th June, 10am - 4pm
Venue: Scissors Studio, New Brewery Arts
Price: £90.00 (£0.00 VAT)

Please note that this workshop is for those aged 18 and over.

You are welcome to bring a lidded bottle of water with you but we kindly ask that you do not bring food into the studio.

Refreshments are available at our on-site café Blend until 4pm.

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Who is this workshop for?
All abilities welcome.

What you will need:
All materials are provided. However, you are welcome to bring along a cotton garment or tote bag of your own if you would like to upcycle and personalise an existing item.

Accommodation: 
Residential option available. Find out about our accommodation, costs and how to book here.

Meet Your Tutor - Lichen Davenport

Lichen is a textile designer who graduated with a Distinction in her Master’s in Textiles from Bath Spa University in 2022. After a 20-year career designing textiles and developing trend predictions for the fashion industry, Lichen now focuses on creating unique, individually crafted pieces rooted in sustainable practice.

Motivated by the need to make changes that better support the long-term sustainability of the textiles industry, her work now explores more circular principles, embracing natural dyeing and the use of embroidery stitch as both a decorative and practical means of repair.