# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Peatland Inspired Embroidery workshop
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join artist and horticulturist Sue Jefferies to connect to nature and recreate parts of our local Moor and peatlands with slow stitching, using needle felting and simple hand embroidery.  

These tactile materials are perfect for creating the bog habitats and hummocks of moss you can see on local moorland.  This relaxed workshop is perfect for beginners and people who already have some sewing skills.  Sue will support you to develop your skills while learning more about the plants that grow on our peatlands.

In this workshop you will:
- Develop needle felting skills
- Develop embroidery skills using ​various stitches
- Learn about ​plants that grow on our local peatlands

No previous drawing experience is necessary, the idea is to loosen up and find surprising beauty in random effects.
All materials will be supplied.

workshop time: 1-3pm 
Suitable for age 14+ (all young people 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult)

Ticket prices from £10 (bursary places available)
Space are limited, so please book your place to avoid disappointment. 

The Cafe will be open 10.30am- 4pm for teas, coffees and home made cakes. 

Please use the accessible entrance to the rear of the building.

Crafting for well being
There are therapeutic benefits from crafting, including reducing stress & anxiety.  When done socially the benefits are amplified.  Sharing stories and knowledge, supporting each other and celebrating achievements, boosts confidence and self esteem, and creates a better sense of well being. There really is something special about creating alongside other people.  When people come together to create, magic happens.  Connections are made, and passions, interests and values are shared.  A space is created where people can learn, be inspired, and gain fresh perspectives, from their work, and the world around them.  They are spaces we can unwind and recharge!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/blackburn/peatland-inspired-embroidery-workshop/200030179908936
- **Event Categories**: workshops, art, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 11

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Blackburn
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Exchange Street, BB1 7JN Blackburn, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 53.7501
- **long**: -2.48403
- **full address**: Exchange Street, BB1 7JN Blackburn, United Kingdom, British Legion Operated Car Parks, Exchange Street, Blackburn, BB1 7JN, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Peatland Inspired Embroidery workshop being held?
  - **A:** Peatland Inspired Embroidery workshop takes place on Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Exchange Street, BB1 7JN Blackburn, United Kingdom, British Legion Operated Car Parks, Exchange Street, Blackburn, BB1 7JN, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Peatland Inspired Embroidery workshop?
  - **A:** Peatland Inspired Embroidery workshop is organized by The Bureau - Centre for the Arts.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Peatland Inspired Embroidery workshop is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Blackburn, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Peatland Inspired Embroidery workshop sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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