Hand-Embroidered Floral Button Workshop

I am a contemporary embroiderer, use nature as the inspiration for a lot of my work.

I began creating hand embroidery as a hobby in 2020 during the first UK lockdown, for relaxation. And then my hobby gradually turned into a passion. I love the adventure of finding new patterns, the  colours of the gathering of threads just before beginning stitching and the texture of a finished work.

Embroidery allows me to be creative, to slow down and focus on something for myself. İt is also an excellent tool for mindfulness. Now I love sharing my passion and skill with people, wanting to learn more.

Join me, create your own button and leave with the skills you can use to decorate your clothes, household objects, tote bags and more.

This free, drop-in embroidery workshop is open to all abilities and will give you basic stitch techniques whilst showing you the intricate work Zeynep has created and that can be achieved with this embroidery technique.

This activity is part of our Warm Welcome  Community Living room funding with thanks to London Borough of Waltham Forest for funding.