Paper Collage x Embroidery Workshop at The Counting House, EC3

Join us on Sunday 25th October to create beautiful, tactile art by blending two gorgeous handmade techniques: paper collage and hand embroidery. In this joyful, hands-on workshop you’ll cut, tear, and layer vintage papers, textured scraps, and images to build rich, personal collages, you’ll then bring them to life with needle and thread — adding delicate stitches, bold embroidery details, and playful texture that makes your piece pop off the page. No experience needed. Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned maker, you’ll leave with a unique, one-of-a-kind mixed-media artwork and the confidence to keep combining these techniques at home. What you’ll learn: • Intuitive paper collage techniques (composition, colour, balance & storytelling) • Basic and decorative embroidery stitches perfect for mixed media • How to combine delicate paper with sturdy stitching • Tips for choosing and preparing materials that work beautifully together What’s included: • All materials (beautiful selection of papers, threads, needles, fabric scraps & embellishments) • Personal guidance and creative support • Your finished artwork to take home • Perfect for creatives, journalers, slow-living enthusiasts, and anyone craving a mindful, screen-free creative afternoon. Expect mess, laughter, and serious creative flow!