Embroidery & Mending Workshops
Free workshops teaching embroidery and mending techniques to help extend the life of your textiles, learn about traditional Indian textile arts and connect with community.
Get creative and learn a skill-for-life, in these hands-on workshops led by Manjari Singh, celebrating traditional Indian textile arts and mindful mending.
Bring your own item of clothing to repair or embroider, or you can add your unique touch to the community ‘adda’ embroidery frame. The adda frame is a traditional tool used by Indian artisans to stitch large textiles together.
Commonly used for sarees and shared fabric work, the adda frame invites collaborative making, conversation and connection. Sit alongside friends or meet someone new, share a cuppa, and experience the simple joy of stitching together.
Event details
Free chai and herbal tea will be on offer throughout each session.
All materials are provided, although you can bring your own item of clothing to repair or embroider.
These workshops are suitable for all skill levels.
There may be room for drop-ins to attend these workshops, but registration is recommended.
Sunday 14 September, 10am – 12pm | The Atrium
Explore embroidery as a mindfulness practice and create your own intuitive piece.
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn basic stitches and experiment with a range of materials. Follow your intuition or begin with a simple design to craft something unique. Choose to take home your finished piece or contribute to a beautiful collective artwork created with the community.
Sunday 14 September, 12.30pm–2.30pm | The Atrium
In this workshop, you’ll learn stitching and patchwork techniques inspired by global traditions to repair and reimagine your clothes. Bring a garment to mend or choose from pre-loved items saved from landfill.
About the artist
Manjari Singh is a trained fashion designer with expertise in traditional Indian embroidery techniques. Singh has worked closely with textile artisans in India, learning and researching ancient textile techniques and traditions. Singh has shared her experience and passion for textile arts through her workshops, where she has taught embroidery skills and slow stitching techniques since 2018.