Transform a memory into something beautifully handmade with @she_makesthings. Slow down. Stitch mindfully.

Join mixed-media artist Katy of She Makes Things at Something Good Workshops in Deptford, South East London, for a gentle, welcoming workshop that invites you to rediscover the quiet joy of making with your hands.

In this special two-hour session, you’ll learn how to stitch directly into a photograph - turning a cherished image into a layered, tactile piece of art using thread, paper, and found materials. Whether it’s a treasured family snapshot, a striking portrait, or a vintage postcard, each stitch becomes a small act of attention - weaving together past and present, memory and imagination.

Rooted in the belief that craft can be deeply restorative, this workshop offers a calm and creative pause from busy lives and glowing screens. It’s not about perfection - it’s about pleasure, curiosity, and connection. Expect to leave feeling grounded, inspired, and quietly proud of what you’ve made.

What You’ll Experience

A relaxed, supportive atmosphere - no experience necessary

Gentle demonstrations of this unique “paper and stitch” technique

Guidance designing and stitching into your chosen photograph

Space to chat, connect, and create together

Two hours of hands-on tutoring

What’s Included

All materials provided

Access to the She Makes Things “Box of Tricks” - a treasure trove of colourful threads

Design ideas and inspiration

A She Makes Things cross stitch sampler kit to take home (worth £20)

Hand-selected vintage photographs and postcards available to purchase if you don’t have your own

Your choice of drink from the bar

Your work-in-progress to take home with you

What to Bring

A favourite photograph or postcard to stitch into (black and white works best)

Glasses if you need them for close work

A little curiosity - and perhaps a willingness to get hooked! (Additional materials will be available to purchase.)

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.

📍 Duration: 2 hours

No experience needed

To see more of Katy’s work, follow along on Instagram: @she_makesthings

This is the third time we're hosting this workshop at Something Good Workshops, last time tickets sold out fast! Get yours to avoid missing out!

Come stitch a story, and discover the quiet power of craft. 🧵

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