International Women’s Day Workshop

To celebrate International Womens’ Day this year we’ll be running an embroidery workshop inside the light and lovely glasses store Ollie Quinn (Spitalfields). During the two-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to hand sew using colourful threads to decorate a small cotton pouch. You’re also more than welcome to bring in your own item of clothing…

Maya Magal Christmas Workshop

We’re running a fun filled embellishment workshop in jewellery store Maya Magal. On Wednesday 4th December during the two session we’ll take you on a creative journey from a hand-drawn sketch to a handmade piece and everything in-between, giving you the opportunity to come away with your own pieces to keep or gift to someone…

Stitch A Gift Workshop

It’s that time of the year to unwind, relax and indulge in some festive fun. We’re running an embroidery workshop on Thursday 28th November (7-9pm) in WeWork Bishopsgate. Learn the basics of hand embroidery and create decorative stitches you can adapt onto clothing. Bring something for yourself or a gift for someone special to sew…

Embroidery Workshop – DMC x Hiedra

DMC, the heritage French embroidery thread brand, has collaborated with textiles artist Sofia Salazar  aka Hiedra for the launch of their second DMC Design Collective kit. To honour the launch, they partnered with Paper Mache Tiger to host an exclusive embroidery workshop. Embellished Talk will also be there to help run the workshop. It’s taking…

Lush Life – Embroidery Workshop

We ran an exciting embroidery workshop in Lush’s Soho Studio on Wednesday. Participants learned the basics of embroidery and stitched their own patches. The workshop was themed around animal rights, conservation and gender equality. Scroll through for highlights of the lovely evening. Before the workshop we filmed a step by step video tutorial on how…

Lush Life

On Wednesday 25th April we’ll be running a FREE workshop in Lush’s Studio where you can learn how to make a bespoke embroidered patch, from scratch. Make, do and mend is waging a war on disposable fashion, and we want to show you how accessorising with an original embroidered patch will breathe new life into…

Ace Hotel Workshop

Pictures from our embroidery workshop in Ace Hotel last week.  Thank you to DMC for sponsoring the workshop and goody bags. Pictures taken by Nwaka SaveSave SaveSave

Christmas Denim Embroidery Workshop

On Tuesday 5th December I’ll be running a denim embroidery workshop in Ace Hotel Shoreditch. Bring in your own denim (jeans, jackets, shirts) and during the 2-hour workshop I’ll teach you how to embroider French knots, satin, running and chain stitches onto your clothing. We’ll practise on plain cotton fabric to begin with so you initially get the hang…

Patchwork & Embellishment Workshop

It’s November and the festive season is upon us whether we like it or not. Your local Sainsbury’s has probably got its best tinsel on display for you to infuse green, red, silver and frosted white Christmas pizazz in your offices and home.  If that isn’t your thing but you’re inclined to sparkle and all…

The Teen Experience

On Sunday 29 October I’ll be running an embellishment workshop with The Teen Experience. The Teen Experience is a six-part series of: 2 Brunches, 4 Days of Workshops and 1 Pop-up Beauty Expo/Store Party; created by TreasureTress founder Jamelia Donaldson and Mental health activist: Simone Powderly. The platform creates a positive environment where young black and…

Palm Vaults Workshop

Last Wednesday I ran a workshop in the perfectly pink cafe Palm Vaults. Check out the pictures below. If you’re interested in learning how to hand sew using embellishments and embroidery come along to one (or both) of my workshops.  On Thursday 9 November in West Elm I’m running a cushion cover workshop, book a…

Embellished Talk x WAH Workshop

On Thursday 18 May I’ll be teaching and sharing my embellishment skills at WAH London. During the evening you’ll learn how to apply an array of beads and sequins on a canvas clutch bag. The WAH salon is a perfect setting to relax in, chat to new people and get vibrant inspiration to customise your…