“Embroidery is a process of conveying and capturing stories. Behind every embroidered piece there is a story.”
– Kirsty Whitlock, Artist
Artist Milou Stella is inviting you to stitch with her at this fortnightly embroidery meet up, and contribute to a community wall hanging. What’s your story?
What to expect
Artist Milou Stella will guide you through the process of embroidery step by step. Share a memory, bring a photo, stitch a message to someone you love or lost. This intimate project has ‘you’ at its heart.
Materials are provided but you’re welcome to bring a sentimental piece of fabric that you’re happy to donate to the final piece.
This is a free event however we ask for a small donation on the door to cover costs of materials. Booking recommended to guarantee your place.
Teacher Profile
Milou Stella is a trained artist and founder of Moody Bright Designs. Interested in the relationship between wellbeing and embroidery, she started the Embroidery Loop: a free monthly meet-up for textile lovers.
Her current practice includes the use of embroidery and upcycled textiles, with which she’s developed, in partnership with Rich Mix and St. Hilda’s Community Centre, a participatory Textile Project: ‘Moving Threads: The Magic Carpet’.
She teaches embroidery workshops around London, including at Fabrications, Poplar Union and more.
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