Learn how to sew your own unique Christmas card via the unique slow art of paper and stitch alongside "SHE MAKES THINGS" owner and founder

Join mixed-media artist Katy, founder of She Makes Things, for a fun workshop hand stitching your very own one of a kind Christmas cards. Set in the inspiring surroundings of Turner Contemporary, we’ll gather in the beautiful Louie On Sea, with stunning seaside views providing the perfect backdrop for a little festive creativity.

Get creative alongside like minded people, and into the festive spirit. No experience necessary, working freely and intuitively is encouraged.

Take home "how to" manuals relieve any pressure to finish your creation in the session, allowing you to relax and enjoy the slow craft of paper and stitch and the company of others.

This workshop demonstrates how to create paper embroidery from geometric designs, where you can select and string together your chosen colours, weaving through the paper, creating complex shapes and turning the humble material into a keep sake which can be framed and admired or sent to a loved one.

Take home limited edition “mini self care” toolkits, with all the essentials for the craft, will be available to purchase on the evening.

WHAT YOU GET:

Beautifully risograph printed "How to" manual, to enable you to continue the craft at home. Designed and created exclusively by She Makes Things

2 hrs tutoring overlooking the beautiful costal view at Louie On Sea, Turner Contemporary

A hot drink of your choice and cake inc. in the price

Design ideas and inspiration, alongside many useful hintsand tips

Demonstrations of the technique and process

Free access to the She Makes Things “box of tricks” - Tons of threads in an array of colours to use on the day. Many sourced via creative reuse hubs based in Hackney, promoting how sustainable this craft can be

All materials provided

WHAT TO EXPECT:

A chance to chat, connect and create

No experience necessary

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.

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

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A lovely way to slow down, get crafty and embrace the festive spirit by the sea! 🌊

PREVIOUS ATTENDEES' REVIEW:

"She MakesThings workshops offer far more than the art of card making. The intricate concepts woven into every stitch have served as a powerful mentoring program for me. With every punch and needle stroke, the process taught me mindfulness and presence—a method thoughtfully designed to help anyone, regardless of experience, find grounding in the moment. Thanks to the gentle guidance provided from day one, I learned to cultivate patience and enter a meditative state. Within just a few months, I was designing my own paper cross-stitch pieces to give as framed gifts to loved ones. Developing a skill with a new material has given me an immense sense of confidence and purpose, and has become a vital tool in my recovery journey. I am incredibly grateful to She Makes Things for unlocking my creativity during a time when it felt entirely out of reach."

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