We’re open this Bank Holiday Monday 10am-5pm and Walk of the Dandelion will be here, for one day only. Suitable for all ages, come to meet and follow Daniel, an 8.5ft puppet, spreading messages of peace and kindness as he walks around the grounds.
Workshops
Stitched Stories: Appliqué Art from Recycled Textiles
Saturday 13 June 2026
10.30am – 4pm
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In this full-day workshop, explore the creative possibilities of appliqué using recycled and repurposed fabrics.
Be guided through design development, fabric selection, composition, and stitching techniques to create a unique textile artwork ready for display.
You will:
Gain confidence in selecting and preparing recycled fabrics for textile art.
Learn design strategies for building depth, contrast, and focal points using fabric.
Practice appliqué techniques including raw-edge appliqué, layered collage, decorative hand stitches, and optional machine stitching.
Create an original textile artwork using sustainable materials.
This workshop emphasises sustainability, creative reuse, hand-stitching techniques, and personal storytelling through fabric.
