Two handmade baubles with twinkling lights and trees in the background

About Make and Take: Seasonal Stitching (ASC71)

Join us for a relaxed hour of making to create a small embroidered Christmas decoration.

What will you learn on this course?

Our Christmas Arts Markets are a great place to meet skilled artists and craftspeople, they all have a story to tell. The market winds its way around the spaces in MAC, but have your ever wondered what goes on behind the doors of our studios?

Suitable for beginners and experienced hand stitchers alike, join Tina Francis, stitch author and MAC artist tutor, for an hour to create a small masterpiece to gift or decorate your seasonal home. Choose from a number of different makes:

11am - 12pm – Felt snowflake hoop
Using sparkling thread and the odd sequin, stitch a fabulous snowflake design to twinkle brightly throughout the dark nights.

1pm - 2pm – Bargello bauble
Learn bargello stitching whilst creating a beautiful bauble shaped design.

3pm - 4pm – Cross stitch cracker
Cross stitch a small cracker design to add to a card ready to post some festive cheer.

The relaxed approach to these workshops means that there is no pressure to complete the project. You will be provided with all the materials you need so that you can finish off at home, or maybe over coffee in Kiln café!

Who is this course for?

This workshop is suitable for adults aged 18+ years. It is open to all levels from beginners to those who have some previous experience. Full instruction and guidance will be given by the tutor.

At the heart of MAC is a focus on accessibility and inclusion. Please contact us to discuss your specific access needs. Some manual dexterity in the hands is required. The room is wheelchair accessible. A personal assistant or companion must book a complimentary ticket if attending to provide support.

Do you need to bring anything?

All equipment and materials are provided.

Are there any additional costs?

There are no additional costs.

Who teaches this course?

Tina Francis

Dates and times

  • December

  • December

  • December