With Elnaz Yazdani, an introduction to innovative embroidery at the Hobbycraft in Preston on 21 November at 1:30pm

Join Embroidery artist Elnaz Yazdani for an introduction to innovative embroidery and explore hand stitches in a new modern way.

You will be guided through a variety of beautiful hand embroidery techniques and stitches using an array of different coloured threads and other more unusual materials to create your own unique piece of embroidery art. All the stitches you learn you can apply to any cloth, item of clothing or accessory.

To note:

All materials are included.

Cancellation and refunds given up to 7 days before the event takes place. No refunds will be given for cancellations under 7 days.

Capacity for this workshop is 8 people.

Your Tutor

Elnaz Yazdani is an embroidery artist and educator based in Yorkshire. Elnaz is dedicated to sharing her textile skills and promoting the importance of embroidery as an art form. She has taught embroidery throughout her community, within education as well as community groups and organisations.

In 2025 Elnaz was awarded a Master of Arts by Research in recognition of a programme of work entitled ‘Rethinking Embroidery: Connecting, Embellishing and Transforming Communities Through Embroidery.

Her practice explores ways of transforming traditional embroidery techniques through her choice of unusual materials; she is inspired by industrial materials, nature and with the ways in which she can embellish, connect or transform these items through stitch to develop a surface or form.

Her unique embroidery style has allowed her to work across community groups and organisations exploring the use of embroidery and gardening as a tool for social prescribing. Connecting, Embellishing and Transforming communities through stitch and plants. Exhibiting embroidery work since graduating from her BA at Manchester School of Art in 2014.

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