# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Imperfect Stitch
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Contemporary Embroidery & Mixed Media Textiles with Lisa GormleyAbout this EventSlow down, pick up a needle and thread, and discover the beauty of making without perfection.Imperfect Stitch is a welcoming and creative textile workshop for adults (16+), exploring hand embroidery, visible mending, mixed media textiles, fabric collage, and expressive stitch techniques. Inspired by the idea that creativity doesn't need to be perfect, these sessions celebrate experimentation, texture, individuality, and mindful making.Suitable for complete beginners and experienced makers alike, participants will learn simple embroidery stitches and textile techniques while creating unique pieces of textile art.All materials provided.No experience is needed—just curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to have a go.This workshop is a weekly workshop series at Johnstone Textile Space.What You'll Explore• Basic embroidery and hand-stitch techniques• Running stitch, back stitch, seed stitch and decorative stitches• Textile collage and fabric layering• Appliqué and embellishment• Visible mending and creative repair• Mixed media textiles using fabric, paper, thread and found materials• Textile sketchbooks and stitch sampling• Slow stitching and mindful making• Personal storytelling through textiles• Decorative wall hangings, hoops and fabric artworksWorkshop ThemesSessions may include:Introduction to Imperfect StitchStitched LandscapesBotanical StitchMemory Cloth & StorytellingTextile CollageSlow Stitch SamplersFabric & Paper Mixed MediaVisible Mending & Creative RepairAbstract Textile ArtSeasonal Stitch ProjectsEmbroidered Hoop ArtAbout Imperfect StitchInspired by contemporary textile artists and mixed media makers, Imperfect Stitch embraces the idea that handmade work tells a story through every stitch, mark, and layer. Rather than aiming for perfection, participants are encouraged to explore creativity freely, develop new skills, and enjoy the calming rhythm of working with fabric and thread.Lisa Gormley is a textile designer and lecturer with a Masters degree in textiles from the Royal College of Art.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/johnstone/imperfect-stitch/100001994571641472
- **Event Categories**: art, workshops, storytelling
- **Slot details of has slots**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 2 hours
  - Location: 36 Houstoun Ct
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 12.5, max: 17.5, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Johnstone
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: 36 Houstoun Ct
- **lat**: 55.8359658
- **long**: -4.5128377
- **full address**: 36 Houstoun Ct, 36 Houstoun Court, Johnstone, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Imperfect Stitch being held?
  - **A:** Imperfect Stitch takes place on Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm at 36 Houstoun Ct, 36 Houstoun Court, Johnstone, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Imperfect Stitch?
  - **A:** Imperfect Stitch is organized by Johnstone Textile Space.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Imperfect Stitch 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 Johnstone, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Imperfect Stitch sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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