I teach at a number of venues across Cheshire. The workshops are very relaxed and suitable for all levels of experience, for anyone who is interested in textiles, stitch and exploring and extending their skills. I supply everything needed and guide the group through the workshop step by step, so that no one feels rushed. Scroll to the bottom of the page for photos showing the wide range of teaching I have previously delivered.
The workshops are designed for adults. However, if accompanied by an adult, a young person of 11 or above would be welcome. I have at times visited large groups of people such as WI groups and craft groups to run workshops. To discuss this please message me though my contact page.
Scroll down for details of all upcoming workshops. Prices and booking details vary depending on the venue.
A Stitch in Time
Block 5
FULLY BOOKED
Dates: Friday 27th February, Friday 6th March, Friday 13th March, Friday 20th March, Friday 27th March 2026
Time: 10am -12noon (Please note this new earlier time )
Venue: Bunbury Mill, Bunbury Village, Watermill Lane, off Bowes Gate Road, Cheshire, CW6 9PY
To book or ask a question about the workshops email me on racheldaviesartwork@gmail.com
Continuing with a focus on visible mending and embellishment onto garments I'm pleased to introduce Block 5 of "A Stitch in Time." This block will explore surface manipulation, including shisha mirror embroidery. Everything is included in the price, you do not need to bring anything along. Each week is a stand alone week.
To book please email me directly and I will send you details to pay. I am happy to give a full refund up to a fortnight before we begin for the whole block if you find you need to cancel. However if you know you will miss a week I can't refund just one week (I will be happy to go over what you have missed at the next session).
A Stitch in Time
Block 1
FULLY BOOKED
Price: 5 Friday afternoon workshops for £80
Dates: Friday 27th February, Friday 6th March, Friday13th March, Friday 20th March, Friday 27th March 2026
Time: 1pm -3pm
Venue: Bunbury Mill, Bunbury Village, Watermill Lane, off Bowes Gate Road, Cheshire, CW6 9PY
To book or ask a question about the workshops email me on racheldaviesartwork@gmail.com
My first visible mending course, back by very popular demand. Join me for 5 Friday afternoons at Bunbury Mill exploring starting points for visible mending such as how to mask and mend moth holes in knitwear, darning bigger holes, and creating embellished patches on jeans and jackets. I supply everything, you will be able to create little samples which we will add to small fabric sample books. This is suitable for absolute beginners as well as more confident stitchers.
To book please email me directly and I will send you details to pay. I am happy to give a full refund up to a fortnight before we begin for the whole block if you find you need to cancel. However if you know you will miss a week I can’t refund just one week (I will be happy to go over what you have missed at the next session).
Worn Well
Embroidering a second life for knitwear
FULLY BOOKED
Date: Saturday 21st March 2026
Time: 10am-4pm
Venue: Bunbury Mill, Watermill Lane, Bowe's Gate Rd, Bunbury near Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 9PY
Hand stitching for preloved knits. As we turn the corner into Spring, join me at beautiful Bunbury Mill for an inspiring and sustainable hand embroidery day with woollens. Having been bundled up in jumpers and knitwear for months we will look at ways to embellish and renew knitwear and give it a second lease of life. Applying embroidery directly onto stretchy knitted items is not difficult with the correct techniques. The results can be so wonderful.
I will take you through a series of practical processes utilising support mediums, weaving 3D embellishments and using decorative darning processess to personalise sweaters. During the day the samples you create will give you lots of ideas to repeat with confidence at home on your old favorites. I will supply everything for our workshop, including sample pieces of cashmere and wool mixes to embroider onto, as well as multiple different threads and wools to experiment with to create gorgeous textures and patterns. Beginners are more than welcome, and those of you with sewing experience will be able to work creatively with the techniques I introduce. Our clothes are a reflection of our views about the textile issues facing us at present. Repairing, embellishing and re-wearing our clothes is extremely satisfying and you are keeping important skills alive.
What's included in the price?
You will be topped up with free coffee, tea and biscuits throughout. But do bring your own packed lunch.
Cancellation policy
Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts
An Introduction to
Visible Mending
Price: £ 70
Date: Saturday 30th May 2026
Time: 10am - 4pm
Venue: Willow Gallery, 56 Willow Street, Oswestry, SY11 1AD.
Bringing a new lease of life to your wardrobe!
Join me at Willow Gallery in Oswestry as I deliver this popular peaceful introductory day of experimental stitchery exploring the world of visible mending.
I will take you step by step through a series of mending techniques, such as eyelets, patches and darning. Beginners are very welcome and for those of you with sewing experience this relaxing hand stitch day will inspire you to return home and turn your worn garments into unique fashion statements.
Decorative repair is very personal, there are infinite ways to ‘embellishmend’, and yours will be unique. The resurgence of mending as an art form is trending and is a step further to healing the planet.
You will be topped up with free coffee, tea and biscuits throughout. You can buy lunch in the Willow Gallery café or bring your own sandwiches. Everything is supplied for you during the workshop, and you will complete the day with a series of colourful samples, and an eco-cotton mending goody bag to take them home in, along with your own wooden embroidery hoop, patching fabric, needle and threads to continue with, because you will be hooked!
To book a place on this workshop please phone Anthony on 01691 657575 or email willowgalleryoswestry@gmail.com. Willow Gallery Website
Tea In The Garden
A summer’s day of stitch with pure silk ribbons.
Price: £90
Date: Saturday 6th June 2026
Time: 10am-4pm
Venue: Bunbury Mill, Mill Lane, off Bowe's Gate Rd, Bunbury, Cheshire, CW6 9PY
Spend a relaxing day at beautiful Bunbury Mill exploring the traditional art of ribbon embroidery, to stitch a little flower garden into a teacup.
Beginners are very welcome, and everything is provided for this hand embroidery workshop. We start by choosing from an array of vintage bone china cups and saucers, matching pure silk ribbons and embroidery threads.
The ribbons I supply are hand painted 100% silk. The gentle variations of colour allow for beautiful shading when creating flowers and leaves, creating the subtle effects that are so unique to ribbon embroidery, as is the unique three-dimensional textures they produce.
During the morning, I will take you step by step through a series of different ribbon embroidery stitches to practice. Following this you will begin a little ribbon garden in a wooden hoop, using the shades you have chosen to match the flowers on your teacup. I will guide you through each stage, completing in the afternoon with padding your ribbon embroidery and attaching it into the teacup.
Ribbon embroidery first appeared in France in the 17th Century; it was hugely popular with the aristocracy during the 18th Century. I will supply you with all the information on where I buy my vintage teacups and pure silk ribbons.
This is a gentle day of slow stitch, perfect for absolute beginners, I guide you through each part, however, there is plenty of opportunity for experienced stitchers to add extra flowers and work freely.
Secret Garden Hand
Embroidery Workshop
Price: £70
Date: Saturday 27th June 2026
Time: 10am-4pm
Venue: Willow Gallery, 56 Willow Street, Oswestry, SY11 1AD.
Join me at Willow Gallery in Oswestry to create a little “Secret Garden” with just two simple hand embroidery stitches. Everything is included in this gentle day of stitch, which is intended to be very relaxed and easy, yet quite unique in its approach to embroidery.
The two stitches: French knots and straight stitch will be taught, as well as simple applique and the more unusual skill of ribbon embroidery. Delicate voile fabric is appliqued onto a muslin background, this is then stretched onto a wooden embroidery hoop.
I will demonstrate each stage as you go along, including how to use iron on Bonda Web, split stranded embroidery threads, use a hoop, and create the stitches. Ribbon embroidery is quite unusual and will be an option for simple grass foliage. Once the embroidery is finished it is trimmed to size and ‘glued’ onto the chunky artist canvas. The final canvas can stand on a shelf or go on the wall.
You will be topped up with free coffee, tea and biscuits throughout, and can buy your lunch in the Willow Gallery, or bring your own. Time will be taken during the lunch break to view work in the current exhibition.
This full day workshop is suitable for beginners with little sewing experience, who wish to follow the step-by-step instructions. However, it is also fluid enough to stretch the more experienced sewers who will be encouraged to embellish their piece further and with extra more complicated stitches if they are keen to.
To book a place on this workshop please phone Anthony on 01691 657575 or email willowgalleryoswestry@gmail.com. Willow Gallery Website
