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.
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.
FULLY BOOKED
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
A Stitch in Time
Block 2
Price: £85
Dates: Friday 25th September, 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd October 2026
Time: 1-3pm
Venue: Bunbury Mill, Bunbury Village, Watermill Lane, off Bowes Gate Road, Cheshire, CW6 9PY
Join me this Autumn to continue exploring visible mending and stitch embellishment for garments. Suitable for beginners this block of 5 Friday afternoons at beautiful Bunbury Mill is designed to inspire you to look at different ways to mend and celebrate your clothes and keep them a little bit longer!
To book a place please email racheldaviesartwork@gmail.com
I offer a full refund up to a fortnight before we begin.
A Stitch in Time
Block 6
Price: £85
Dates: Friday 25th September, 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd October 2026
Time: 10am - 12 noon
Venue: Bunbury Mill, Bunbury Village, Watermill Lane, off Bowes Gate Road, Cheshire, CW6 9PY
Join me in the Autumn to enjoy 5 Friday mornings of gentle experimental stitch. During Block 6 the five workshops will explore different surface texture techniques suitable for garments. Each week is a stand alone week.
To book a place , or ask a question please email racheldaviesartwork@gmail.com
I offer a full refund up to a fortnight before we begin.
