Get creative stitching your own unique shoes, inspired by Chinese embroidered shoes, in this fun, hands-on embroidery session.

Taking inspiration from embroidered Chinese shoes in the Gawthorpe Textiles Collection you will be shown how to embroider a pair of pastel canvas trainers.

At the start of the workshop you will have the chance to view some of the shoes in the collection including the blue satin embroidered slippers that the workshop is based on. We will be using simple embroidery stitches to recreate beautiful imagery of lotus flowers, waterlilies and butterflies. The tutor will demonstrate the process, taking you through the activity stage by stage. At the end of the workshop you will be able to take away your shoes and embroidery threads to finish at home.

Shoes and all other materials will be provided but you might want to bring along your own sewing kit (scissors, needles, etc.) if you have one.

The workshop will be led by Bev Lamey. Until recently Bev was the Community Engagement Officer at GTC and was previously a Principal Lecturer in Fashion & Textiles at the University of Central Lancashire where she was course leader for the MA Surface Pattern and Textiles. Bev has run numerous workshops for GTC and has experience of teaching a variety of textiles techniques.

On the Day

Please make sure to arrive between 9.45am for a prompt 10.00am start.

One of our team will meet you at Reception, in the building just next to Brierfield Railway Station, and will direct you through to our Studio where the workshop will take place.

Please note that reception will only be staffed from 9.45am onwards so if you arrive before this you will not be able to enter early. If you arrive early there is an onsite coffee shop where you may wish to relax and purchase refreshments.

Refreshments

A selection of hot and cold drinks will be available for you to have during a refreshment break and are included in the price of the workshop.

If you wish to have lunch on site after the study visit you can visit the onsite coffee shop Black Sheep Coffee which sells a range of drinks, sandwiches and snacks.

The Venue

This event will take place at Gawthorpe Textiles Collection’s venue at Northlight House, a converted textile mill in Brierfield, Lancashire. The address is:

Gawthorpe Textiles Collection

Suite 226 Unit 2 Northlight House

Pendle Road

Brierfield

Nelson

Lancashire

BB9 5FL

To help you locate the reception you will use to access our building please look us up on Google Maps by name (Gawthorpe Textiles Collection) rather than by postcode or use What3Words prompt //robots.roses.maybe

There is free car parking available on site, and we are just across the road from Brierfield train station. There is step-free access from the street or car park to our Studio but please be aware there are areas of the car park which have significant slope to them.

You can find further details on our venue, including how to find us, on our website: www.gawthorpetextiles.org.uk

Room Accessibility

The building and workshop Studio have step free access and wide doorways. There are accessible toilets on site close to the Studio.

If you have any accessibility needs, please get in touch with us before booking and we will be happy to discuss them with you, using the email events@gawthorpetextiles.org.uk

Questions?

If you need any further information, please email us on events@gawthorpetextiles.org.uk and we will be happy to help.

Description supplied by the event organiser.