Textile Workshop: Introduction to Bargello – Create Your Own Bookmark

Step into the vibrant world of Bargello, a retro needlecraft with roots in Italian tapestry tradition. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll create your own colourful Bargello sample using bold geometric patterns — perfect as a bookmark or a decorative stitched piece to admire.

Guided by experienced tutor Caroline, you’ll learn the fundamentals of this striking long-stitch embroidery technique. Using a classic chevron pattern as your starting point, you'll discover how to build your design, finish the edges, and even add a handmade tassel for a final flourish. Alternative patterns will also be available for those who want to explore different styles.

• How to stitch tapestry wool onto plastic canvas using the Bargello technique
• How to follow and build geometric patterns (starting with the chevron design)
• How to finish your piece with over-stitching and attach a tassel

• 100% wool tapestry yarn (please note this material will be used throughout the session)
• Plastic canvas, tapestry needles, and all other tools
• A variety of colourful yarns and pattern options
• Step-by-step instruction in a relaxed, creative setting

No previous needlework experience is required — just bring your curiosity and love of colour.

• A calming, meditative craft with bold visual results
• A beautiful blend of history and modern creativity
• A perfect portable project to take up again and again

Join us for a journey into this timeless craft and leave with your very own vibrant stitched creation.

Date: Saturday

Time: 10:00am - 13:00pm

Location: Kick Up The Arts,14 The Bell Centre, Melton Mowbray

Caroline is an experienced teacher who has been teaching textile based crafts for several years. She is the author of the book ‘Punch Needle: Colouring with Yarn’ and is an exhibiting artist. She is keen to bring traditional crafts up to date with contemporary designs and creates a wide range of textile pieces. She is as passionate about the therapeutic process as the finished result. Caroline is also a freelance punch needle designer/maker for Hobbycraft, writing tutorials for the Ideas Hub on their website (Y2Fyb2xpbmVqYW5lY3JlYXRpdmUgfCB5YWhvbyAhIGNvICEgdWs=).

Follow Caroline on Instagram: @carolinejanecreative and Facebook Caroline Jane Creative

Parking

Parking is available in The Bell Centre Car Park. Please use the second car park entrance on St Marys Way.

Accessing The Bell Centre

To access the Bell Centre, use the green gate situated at the back of St Mary's car park, opposite the pub called The Cutting Room. Follow the centre round to the rignt and you'll find us at numer 14 next door to the Time Out Cafe.

About Kick Up The Arts

Kick Up The Arts is a creative hub located in the heart of Melton Mowbray, offering a range of art and craft workshops and drop-in sessions for adults, families and children, delivered by professional artists and creatives local to Melton Mowbray.

If you have any questions before booking please email us at a2lja3VwdGhlYXJ0c21lbHRvbiB8IGdtYWlsICEgY29t

We look forward to welcoming you to our warm and friendly venue.

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