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 4.
FULLY BOOKED
5 Friday morning workshops for £80
Dates: 10th Oct; 17th Oct; 24th October; 7th November; 14th November
Time: 10.30am-12.30 (Please note this is a 10.30 start)
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
The fourth block of "A Stitch in Time" begins this Autumn. Each week is a stand-alone week. The five techniques we will cover are based on embellishment work for textiles.
We will explore utilising second hand buttons to in a decorative way ,making covered buttons in floral fabrics as well as making plain buttons to add our own designs to. We will also experiment using stitch with colour gradients.
(Beginners are welcome, you do not need to have completed set 1, 2 or 3 previously). Everything is provided for a relaxing and informative series of creative mornings learning useful and transferable skills in very pretty surroundings at Bunbury Mill.
To book or ask a question about the workshops email me on racheldaviesartwork@gmail.com
Cosy Covers
FULLY BOOKED
Price: £60.
Date: Saturday 8th November
Time: 10am -3.30pm
Venue: Bunbury Mill, Bunbury Mill, Watermill Lane, Bowe's Gate Rd, Bunbury near Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 9PY
During this relaxed full day workshop you will create a folk art inspired cover for a hardback note book (supplied for you). Using preloved blankets and felted woolly jumpers you will choose your colours and work step by step to embellish your cover. Suitable for beginners with little sewing experience, you will be shown, Lazy Daisy, French knots and Fly stitch as well as simple applique. I will demonstrate each stage as we go along, including how to split stranded embroidery threads and how to create the stitches in a personal way so that each notebook cover looks different. Once the embroidery is finished it is folded to size onto the notebook and secured with a blanket stitch border.These skills are transferable and once you have produced your book cover you will be able to adapt the idea at home to cover ipads or tablets with the same techniques. The workshop is intended to be very relaxed and easy, yet quite unique in its approach to traditional hand embroidery,celebrating sustainability and preloved textiles utilsed in a contemporary way.
Worn Well
Embroidering a second life for knitwear
Price: £60
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
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
