Festive Paper & Stitch Workshop
Learn how to create your own unique Christmas card using the beautiful, slow art of paper and stitch, alongside the founder of She Makes Things.
Join the founder of She Makes Things for a fun, creative evening of hand-stitching your very own one-of-a-kind Christmas cards. Get creative, connect with like-minded people and get into the festive spirit!
No previous experience is necessary. Working freely and intuitively is encouraged, so there's no pressure to create something perfect. You'll also take home a beautifully designed 'how-to' manual, meaning you can continue your creative journey long after the workshop has finished.
The workshop introduces the art of paper embroidery, exploring how simple geometric designs can be transformed through colour, thread and stitch. You'll learn how to pierce and stitch intricate patterns into paper, creating beautiful keepsakes that can be framed, treasured or sent to someone special.
Take-home 'mini self-care' craft toolkits, containing all the essentials to continue your paper-stitching journey, will also be available to purchase on the evening.
What to expect:
- Two hours of mindful making and an introduction to this lesser-known craft.
- Clear guidance on creating intricate geometric patterns and understanding the process behind them.
- Hints and tips on piercing designs into card and stitching through paper without tearing.
- Advice on choosing thread and paper colours to achieve your desired effect.
- Guidance on finishing your cards neatly for a beautiful, professional look.
What's included:
- A beautifully risograph-printed 'how-to' manual, designed and created exclusively by She Makes Things, for you to take home. This will guide you through the process, allowing you to continue exploring the craft in your own time.
- Access to the She Makes Things 'Box of Tricks' – a wonderful collection of threads in an array of colours, available for you to experiment with and use throughout the workshop. Many of these threads are sourced through creative reuse hubs in Hackney, highlighting the sustainable possibilities of this craft.
- All the paper, threads and materials needed to create your own unique Christmas card during the session.
Above all, it's an opportunity to slow down, get creative, chat, connect and enjoy the simple pleasure of making something by hand.
No experience necessary – just come along and enjoy.
About Katy
After graduating from Central Saint Martins, Katy built a successful career in graphic design, working in New York and London at the renowned agency Pentagram and with clients including Channel 4, BBC, and Vodafone. Her work has even appeared in The New York Times.
A life-changing event led her back to making by hand, working creatively with limited resources. From this grew her signature practice of “paper and stitch” - breathing new life into traditional craft through sustainability, storytelling, and mindful attention.
Today, sharing this practice is at the heart of what she does. Her workshops offer calm, creativity, and gentle connection - spaces where you can unwind, make with intention, and leave feeling a little more grounded than when you arrived.