Death is part of life, and “skull” art works from Mexico remind us that one day we also are going to be skeletons! So why not celebrate it with incredible embroidery stitches and this October join Bella Lane at Fabrications. There you will explore the rich heritage of the embroidery of Mexico as an art form and create and stitch your very own skull. A great opportunity for artistic and creative beginners to embrace the colourful richness of Mexican hand embroidery and Mexican culture.

The session will include a special guest appearance! Additionally, there will be available a facepainting kit for you to paint and wear your very own Mexican art work.

The class is taught by Bella Lane, who is from Iquitos Peru. A Master Peruvian embroiderer, she went on to train at the Royal School of Needlework. She has taught hand embroidery skills all over the globe and is a world embroidery stitch collector. Recent collaborations include The V&A, British Museum and the Guildhall Art Gallery.

Class Size: Max 12 students

Time: 11am – 4pm (Please arrive promptly) We will have a break for lunch

Level: All levels welcome! This class will appeal to beginners and seasoned stitchers.

Price: £55

How to Book: Contact us directly on 020 7275 8043 or BOOK ONLINE

Please Bring:

1.Your very own selfie skull drawing not bigger than A4. Or you can use tutor printed textile selfie skull, available on the day to purchase (£5)

2.Good quality stranded embroidery threads as Anchor or DMC with your chosen colour palette to begin. Or you can purchase at Fabrications on the day (£1.35 per colour skein)

3.Embroidery hoop size 8 inch. Or you can purchase at Fabrications on the day (£5.50)

4.Embrodiery needles Or you can purchase at Fabrications on the day (£1.55)

We will Provide:

Cotton cloth to practice stitches on and an additional piece to stitch your selfie if you are not planning to use the tutor’s printed skull fabric.

Pins, sewing or basting threads and embroidery scissors.

Please Note: The workshop will take place in the Fabrications studio (which is downstairs from the shop via 12 steps)