Join local embroidery artist Lily Adelaide Upton for a relaxed workshop to upcycle your fabric items with creative embroidery.
Saturday 30 May 2026
10:15am - 12:15pm
63 Mount Barker Rd, Stirling SA 5152, Australia
$10
Enjoy a relaxed and creative embroidery workshop where you can bring your own fabric item to upcycle, such as a t-shirt, cap, tote bag, or pillowcase. Lily Adelaide Upton will guide you through basic embroidery stitches and provide stick-and-stitch patterns that wash away with water after stitching.
Embroidery is a slow and mindful craft, so you might not finish your project during the session, but you can take it home with all the materials needed to complete it. The atmosphere will be friendly and supportive, with Lily available to help troubleshoot and chat.
You will be able to choose up to three embroidery patterns and three skeins of embroidery floss, and you’ll receive an embroidery hoop and needle to keep.
This workshop is designed for adults of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced embroiderers. You will learn a few basic and versatile hand embroidery stitches and receive guidance throughout the session.
Materials provided include stick-and-stitch patterns, embroidery floss, a 5-inch hoop, and an embroidery needle. You are encouraged to bring your own fabric item that can get wet, as the patterns wash away with water.
The workshop is part of the Adelaide Hills Council Libraries' 2026 History Weekend, offering a weekend full of learning, play, and craft activities.
The workshop will be held at 63 Mount Barker Rd, Stirling SA 5152, Australia, within the Adelaide Hills Council region. The venue is accessible and located in a community-friendly area.
Participants can explore the beautiful Adelaide Hills region before or after the workshop, enjoying walking trails and local attractions.
Please note that on days with Catastrophic or Extreme Fire Danger Ratings, the event may be cancelled without notice for safety reasons.
Bring a fabric item suitable for embroidery and that can get wet, such as a t-shirt, cap, tote bag, or pillowcase. Lily will also have fabric available if you prefer to stitch on that.
The embroidery patterns used are stick-and-stitch and will wash away with water once your stitching is complete.
The workshop is adults only and costs $10. Spaces are limited, so booking online is recommended.
Tickets cost $10 and can be booked online through the Adelaide Hills Council website.
The workshop runs on two dates: 30 May 2026 from 10:15 to 12:15 and 30 May 2026 from 13:30 to 15:30.
If events are cancelled due to fire danger, payments will be reimbursed or the event rescheduled.
