Would you like a new hobby? To meet new friends? Or, maybe you are looking for a gentle way to slow down and quieten a busy mind. The Mindful Stitching Workshop is a creative textile journey happening at St Andrew’s Church, Devizes, organised by Tracy at Dollies Dimples, who handcrafts those cute dolls in tins, vintage-inspired ballerinas, dinosaurs, marbles and beautiful bunting. The best thing about this workshop? Absolutely no experience is needed and everyone is welcome……
You may be a life long experienced seamstress/tailor like me or maybe you have never threaded a needle or sewn a button on, either way this is the workshop for you. A place to learn, share skills, have a chat and a laugh and meet new friends.
Join Dollies Dimples for a peaceful morning of no pressure, creative hand sewing. This workshop is not about following a rigid pattern or making a perfect item. Instead it is a sensory journey focused entirely on the relaxing rhythm of stitching and creating.
You will be guided through creating your own unique textile collage on a beautiful fabric backdrop. Explore a beautiful tactile “buffet” of antique vintage lace, soft ribbons, scraps of beautiful fabric, mismatched buttons, embellishments and beads. Layer, arrange and attach them completely at your own pace.
This morning retreat includes a warm welcome with a selection of herbal teas, coffee and delicious sweet treats.
All high-quality tools (there will even be sewing machines and an overlocker to practice on) scissors, threads and fabulous collage materials are all provided. A gentle introduction to simple, easy hand-stitches (with easy to thread and some ready threaded needles)
A mid-morning drink, pause and stretch to rest your hands and eyes. Leave your phone in your bag or pocket, enjoy gentle conversation and laughter with like-minded people, and take home a completely unique piece of textile art made entirely by your own hands.
This all inclusive workshop lasts two hours from 10a.m. to 12.00 noon and will be held in the very natural floodlit foyer of St Andrews church, Long Street, Devizes. SN10 1NJ. Just along from old Wilko.
The workshop dates are the 23rd and 30th of June and 7th and 14th of July. Spaces are strictly limited to ensure a calm, spacious environment. Spaces are already filling fast.
How to book: Please send a direct message to @dolliesdimples or email dolliesdimples@hotmail.com to make payment and secure your seat at the table. £25 per workshop, book one to four workshops, you choose.
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