Festive Dream Catchers - Textile workshop

Dreamcatcher traditions originate with the Ojibwe and other Anishinaabe people, who used them as protective charms for infants, hanging them above beds to catch bad dreams. The dreamcatcher is a handmade hoop with a web-like pattern, intended to filter dreams so good ones pass through to the sleeper while bad dreams are trapped and destroyed by the morning sun.

Join us for a hands-on afternoon of textile exploration inspired by these spiritual charms. We will make small versions of dream catchers as festive decorations, incorporating thread, fibre, beads and feathers.

What you will need to bring:

• A small metal/wood/plastic ring 6-8”,
• Large tapestry needle
• Assorted embroidery threads or fine decorative string
• Beads, feathers and small ornaments that can be attached by threads
• Basic sewing kit.

This workshop is part of Blackheath Embroiderers season of embroidery and textile art sessions looking at textile techniques from around the globe.

Our sessions are led by group members with experience and passion for the subject.

We welcome textile enthusiasts of all levels of experience, just bring along a basic sewing kit, embroidery threads, some assorted fabrics and, if you like, a garment to mend!

We also offer an online zoom link to all ticket holders, just in case you can't make it in person - the link will be sent to you with your booking confirmation.

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