{"product_id":"festive-paper-stitch-workshop","title":"Festive Paper \u0026 Stitch Workshop","description":"\u003cp\u003eLearn how to create your own unique Christmas card using the beautiful, slow art of paper and stitch, alongside the founder of She Makes Things. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eJoin 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!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNo 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTake-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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWhat to expect:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTwo hours of mindful making and an introduction to this lesser-known craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eClear guidance on creating intricate geometric patterns and understanding the process behind them.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHints and tips on piercing designs into card and stitching through paper without tearing.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAdvice on choosing thread and paper colours to achieve your desired effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGuidance on finishing your cards neatly for a beautiful, professional look.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAccess 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAll the paper, threads and materials needed to create your own unique Christmas card during the session.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAbove all, it's an opportunity to slow down, get creative, chat, connect and enjoy the simple pleasure of making something by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNo experience necessary – just come along and enjoy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAbout Katy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAfter graduating from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCentral Saint Martins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, Katy built a successful career in graphic design, working in New York and London at the renowned agency \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ePentagram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e and with clients including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eChannel 4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eBBC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eVodafone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e. Her work has even appeared in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eToday, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yardarm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57561118736762,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0448\/9370\/0252\/files\/IMG_1584.jpg?v=1794587720","url":"https:\/\/yardarm.london\/products\/festive-paper-stitch-workshop","provider":"Yardarm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}