Seasonal Stitch Walks: Walking, Noticing & Slow Stitching
Join me for the first in what I hope will be a series of slow-stitching workshops throughout 2026, inviting you to slow down, connect with nature and explore your creativity through mindful stitching.
Friday 27th February – 10am – 1pm – Brailsford & Ednaston Institute
Step into the rhythm of the seasons with a gentle countryside walk, followed by a calm and creative slow stitching workshop. An opportunity to pause, notice and connect with the natural world, be inspired and connect with your inner creativity through a calm, supportive creative process.
During our time together, you will:
- Enjoy a gentle, unhurried countryside walk with plenty of pauses
- Take time to notice textures, light and subtle seasonal changes
- Explore guided slow stitching inspired by the season
- Share the experience in a small, supportive group
- Receive all materials, plus a mini Seasonal Stitch Walk Journal to take home
Each session is suitable for all levels of stitching experience, from complete beginners to seasoned stitchers. All materials are provided, and there is no pressure to produce a finished piece. The emphasis is on process rather than outcome, curiosity rather than skill and kindness towards yourself and your making.
Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time. Thomas Merton
The first session in February is titled “Noticing what is quietly beginning”, capturing the subtle signs of late winter and the first hints of spring, snowdrops, bare branches, moss, and damp earth. This is a space for curiosity, playful experimentation and slow, mindful creativity; stitches can be wonky, loose, layered and experimental. This is a space to slow down, try things out and enjoy stitching as a form of care.
Pricing
Tiered to support accessibility — please choose the rate that works best for you:
- £25 — supported place
- £35 — true cost
- £40 — supports others & future workshops
Book your place by emailing me at laura_burrill@outlook.com
If cost is a barrier, please get in touch — everyone is welcome.
About the venue
Brailsford & Ednaston Institute: Main Rd, Brailsford, Ashbourne DE6 3DA
Free Parking onsite
Future Seasonal Stitch Walk dates (subject to interest):
- 20th March – Spring Equinox: Stitching in Balance with the Season
- 1st May – Beltane: Making in Full Bloom
- 17th July – High Summer: Slow Making in the Fullness of Summer
- 25th September – Autumn Equinox: Grounded Making in a Season of Plenty
- 27th November – Late Autumn: Threading Calm into the Dark
Every Stitch A Story 