Floral Embroidery Masterclass
Masterclass with Lucy Freeman
On:11th June 2024, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Attendance options:
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We are excited to welcome Lucy Freeman to the bookshop for an intimate and meditative Floral Embroidery Masterclass!
This event will take place at the bookshop, and your booking includes a complimentary notebook and pencil to take notes. Due to the hands-on approach of the masterclass, tickets will be limited.
Local artist Lucy Freeman will teach you a contemporary embroidery style that is modern, expressive and easy to pick up. It’s simpler than traditional methods, using big stitches and blended colours to achieve a painterly look that’s perfect for flowers - great for beginners and practised stitchers alike! Choose your favourite design from a variety of flowers and colours and learn each stitch together with Lucy’s expert guidance. We’ll cover all the basics, even how to thread a needle, so all abilities are welcome!
Your ticket includes all the materials: fabric, threads, templates, an embroidery hoop and needle, as well as instructional sheets and access to video tutorials so you can continue to learn more after the workshop. Plus, you can take everything home with you to continue sewing at home.
Lucy taught herself embroidery six years ago, experimenting at home with messy stitches on scrap fabric and she quickly fell in love with the craft. The slow process of embroidery allows the mind to rest, repeated stitches, tactile materials and creative expression all come together to help you relax and unwind. Come and discover the joys of embroidery yourself!
Artist Bio
Lucy Freeman is a textile artist based in Edinburgh. Merging the traditional craft of embroidery with contemporary design, her work is full of vibrant colours, painterly stitching and delicate botanical and floral imagery. Lucy creates entirely hand-crafted wall hangings and framed embroideries, often working on a large scale rarely seen in embroidery. Her innovative methods for framing and presenting embroidery have elevated her work to national recognition in galleries and the press. Lucy loves to introduce people to embroidery, she is an experienced tutor, having taught workshops across the UK for the last six years, as well as producing a successful range of embroidery kits, which have been sold in John Lewis and Liberty.
Please note: Tickets for our events are non-refundable. Professional photography and videography may take place during this event. Thank you for your understanding.
The venue
The Portobello Bookshop
46 Portobello High Street
Edinburgh
EH15 1DA
Telephone: 0131 629 6756
Website: www.theportobellobookshop.com
Wheelchair Access
We have a ramp at the front of the shop which has a ratio of 1:10 and loading capacity of 300kg, and so should be able to be used by most wheelchair users or those with mobility vehicles. The front doors are fully automated. Our shop interior is designed to allow access throughout for wheelchair users and prams, though please note there is only 700mm wide clearance to access the staff toilet.
Sound
We use a PA system to enhance the audio at our live events. We also have a hearing loop system installed, if you’d like to use our loop system during an event please let us know and we’ll make sure we have it set up and connected to the live audio feed during the event. If you wish to attend an event and require BSL interpretation, please give us a few weeks notice and we’ll do our best to arrange an interpreter.