This workshop situated in the tranquil surroundings of Izaak Walton’s Cottage will involve embroidering a motif on to a napkin.

There is a choice of three designs and will also include a napkin folding tutorial. The workshop will be followed by an afternoon tea consisting of sandwiches, cakes and hot drinks. 

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. Please book your space soon as spaces are very limited. 

All payments must be made upon booking.

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. Adults only. 

Book your place by calling on 01785 619131 or visit us at the Ancient High House. Pre-booking is essential due to limited spaces.

Choose from either a glasses pouch, scissor saver or coin purse to make throughout the 2 sessions.

Our resident seamstress will be on hand to help you learn some basic hand sewing techniques whilst making your items, including attaching a button and making a buttonhole, sewing a popper and more. Guidance and refreshments will be provided. 

Booking both sessions is advised as this workshop is designed to be delivered in two parts. If only one session is booked, you will not receive the full amount of guidance or enough time to complete making their item. 

All payments must be made upon booking. 

Please note: no refunds can be given for a cancellation within 7 days of the workshop. Please book your space soon as spaces are limited. Adults only. 

Book your place by calling on 01785 619131 or visit us at the Ancient High House. Pre-booking is essential due to limited spaces.

A great introduction into embroidery with our resident seamstress at the Ancient High House. 

You will learn a variety of basic embroidery stitches on to an Aida bookmark to create a unique and useful stitch sampler. This is suitable for beginners, with no or little experience, or those with experience wanting to refresh their memory or learn different stitches. 

It is great for someone wanting to socialise as well as learn a variety of techniques. There is also the opportunity for previous workshop attendees to add to their bookmark stitch samplers. All materials, professional guidance and refreshments will be provided. 

All payments must be made upon booking. 

Please note: no refunds can be given for a cancellation within 7 days of the workshop. 

Please book your space soon as spaces are limited. Adults only. Book your place by calling on 01785 619131 or visit us at the Ancient High House. Pre-booking is essential due to limited spaces.