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A variety of Christmas and Winter themed sewing activities for adults.

Each session offers a different creation and can be booked individually, there is a discount when booking all 3 sessions at once. Some embroidery experience is suggested, either personal, or by having attended one of our past embroidery workshops. All materials will be provided for each session, and refreshments will be available.

5th October – Kick start your handcrafted Christmas with our first of three themed embroidery sessions. You will choose your own Christmas/ Winter design from a huge variety of templates, or create your own. Your embroidered art can be made into a greetings card and/or bookmark. Completed designs can then be scanned to create multiple printed greetings cards/ bookmarks. (Print service not included).

9th November – After our extremely popular Embroidery and Afternoon Tea at Isaak Walton’s Cottage this summer, we are bringing you another opportunity to create a beautiful hand-embroidered napkin, this time; Christmas themed and taking place at the High House.

Christmas Napkin Embroidery – There are 3 pre-designed motifs to choose from- Nutcracker / Robin / Snowflake, or design your own. Designs can be pre-drawn onto napkins for you or you can draw it in session, let us know your choices upon booking. You will create one napkin within the session and there will be a napkin folding tutorial.

7th December – A favourite workshop from last year is returning this festive season, create your own Embroidered Tree Ornament- You will design, sew and mount your Christmas decoration within the session, these make lovely gifts or a great addition to your own tree.

Dress up your door this Autumn with a stunning willow wreath, created by you!

At our Autumn Wreath Workshop at Stafford Castle, you will weave your own beautiful willow garland by making a simple hoop and then choose from our collection of gorgeous dried flowers and grasses, ribbon and hessian to decorate it. This workshop is suitable for beginners and is a perfect introduction to willow weaving.

All payments must be made upon booking. Book your place by calling the Ancient High House on 01785 619 131 or by emailing info@historicstafford.co.uk

Please note: no refunds can be given for a cancellation within 7 days of the workshop, but materials can be collected by arrangement.

Join us for two fun, informal workshops to learn the basics of hand knitting and create your own cosy scarf for winter.

Under the guidance of our knitting expert you will learn the skills necessary to create your own hand-knitted, hand-fringed scarf across two workshops. The first session will start you on your way. You can continue at your leisure as well as in the second session where you will learn the necessary skills to complete your project.

This workshop includes pattern, yarn, knitting needles, cloth workbag and refreshments. These workshops are ideal for beginners with little or no experience or those who have knitted in the past and want to refresh their craft.

Choose from four stunning colours: Silver; Scarlet; Teal; Purple. Please see the right hand side of the image at the top of the page for colour samples. (Colour must be specified upon booking and cannot be changed later.)

All payments must be made upon booking. Book your place by calling the Ancient High House on 01785 619 131 or by emailing info@historicstafford.co.uk

Please note: no refunds can be given for a cancellation within 7 days of the workshop, but materials can be collected by arrangement.

This workshop will incorporate a variety of “slow stitching” techniques, such as fabric applique, embroidery and embellishing to create an autumnal themed design, that can then be made into a scatter cushion if attendees wish, a tutorial will be given to create the cushion. There will be a variety of designs for attendees to follow or they can create their own design. All materials will be provided, along with refreshments during both sessions.

It is recommended you have attended at least one of the beginners or adult embroidery workshops or have some past embroidery experience before booking on to this session.

All materials are provided, including a huge selection of thread colours to choose from. You will receive guidance from our in-house professional seamstress.

All payments must me made upon booking. Book your place by calling the Ancient High House on 01785 619 131 or by emailing info@historicstafford.co.uk

Please note no refunds can be given for a cancellation within 7 days of the workshop, but materials/kit can be arranged to be collected.