Drop-in, free workshop to make an embroidered Lancashire patch using simple hand-sewing techniques, with no prior experience needed.
The Studio at The Harris is hosting a Textile Patch Workshop on Thursday 26 November, a drop-in session where you can make your own embroidered Lancashire patch. It's all about celebrating Lancashire pride through textiles, so you'll be stitching something inspired by the county — maybe the iconic Lancashire rose. You don't need any prior experience to take part: you'll learn simple hand-sewing techniques like appliqué and embroidery, with guidance and support on hand throughout. When you're finished, you take the patch home to sew onto a bag, a jacket, or whatever else you fancy customising.
It's a relaxed, drop-in affair, so you can turn up whenever suits you between 6pm and 8pm. A single patch takes about half an hour to put together, and the whole session usually runs for around two hours, so there's plenty of time to get it right without feeling rushed. It's recommended for ages 12 and over, though younger ones are welcome as long as they're with an adult.
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The workshop is part of the programme at The Harris, Preston's cultural hub that brings together art collections, exhibitions, libraries and family-friendly programming under one roof. It's free to attend and there's no booking required, so you can just pop in on the night. The session runs from 18:00 to 20:00 at The Studio, inside The Harris on Market Square, Preston PR1 2PP.
