easy embroidery Workshop

Easy Needle And Thread, Crafted Into A Work Of Art

Looking to incorporate embroidery into your event? It’s a great fit for special occasions like Lunar New Year, Mid-Autumn Festival, or ESEA Heritage Month, since it showcases centuries-old textile traditions from across China, Japan and other ESEA regions. We focus on beginner-friendly, easy-to-finish embroidery, with our team of craft teachers on hand to guide everyone — so we can run the workshop at any scale. Send us your request below!


Embroidery Workshop In London

how to organise?

format

Full embroidery pieces can take hours or even days to complete, so what we offer is a lighter, accessible version — ideal if you’re not especially confident with a needle and thread, and nowhere near the undertaking it sounds. Some projects let you choose between starting from scratch or from a half-finished piece, like a diamond-shaped perfume pouch. Others use the simple, repetitive patterns of Japanese Sashiko stitching to create something symbolic, like a personalised bookmark.

price

We typically quote for the whole event rather than a set fee per person for embroidery alone — but as a guide, expect around £15-40pp for a small to medium beginner workshop.

set up

We bring everything needed to set up your space for embroidery — for example, pre-marked fabric, needles and thread, ready to go. All materials included.

DURATION

Our easy pieces shall require 30 mins or less to finish. We are also experienced in providing extra help to those who are not confident with needles and threads.

Why choose us?

who we are

We’re cultural educators at heart, and craft teachers by trade. Dear Asia workshops exist to share ESEA heritage in a way people can actually feel — through their hands, not just a slideshow. It’s the same care and pride that goes into every workshop and event, whatever the craft.

not just craft

Our workshops work for every skill level — instructors give hands-on help throughout, so everyone leaves with a finished piece they’re proud of. But the craft is only half of it. Underneath is the story: the festivals, beliefs and traditions that ESEA communities have carried for generations, and that we bring to life in the room with you.

one stop shop event partner

Our full time team are experienced event organisers. We bring together event facilitators and crafs, so you don’t need to source multiple suppliers yourself. On the day, we handle setup, materials and introductions end to end — you just need to book the room.

needle Work 女红

In traditional Chinese culture, needlework falls under 女红 (nǚgōng), literally ‘women’s work’ — covering spinning, weaving, sewing and embroidery. Passed down from mother to daughter for generations, it was a mark of patience, discipline and virtue. Women often poured this skill into pieces made for someone special — embroidered bridal wear for their own wedding, or perfume pouches stitched as tokens of affection.

Sashiko 刺し子

Sashiko is a traditional Japanese stitching technique using simple running stitches, originally developed to mend and reinforce indigo-dyed workwear. Over time, its geometric patterns became valued as decoration in their own right, prized for an understated, functional beauty.

Our client reviews

Read reviews from our clients to see how our cultural workshops have made a positive impact on workplace cultural diversity.

  • What a fantastic event. I have had several colleagues approach me to tell that it was their favorite event they’ve been to!
    Philippa Bradbury
    Mayer Brown
  • Everyone at the event gave the most positive feedback about the session and are dying to have you guys come back for other events.
    Nicole Chan
    Just Eat
  • I’m very pleased with how the workshop turned out. Everyone loved the mooncakes and tea, and had a fantastic time. Thanks for the quiz prizes as well.
    Isabela Gomes
    Slack
  • We’ve invited Dear Asia to run events for our teams two years in a row, and they’ve been fantastic each time. We definitely recommend them.
    Shahir Ahmed
    Universal Pictures

Embroidery Workshop FAQs

Want to organise an embroidery workshop for your event? Let us help you.

We’ve shared a few of our go-to projects above, each pitched at a different difficulty level so they suit teams with a real mix of needlework experience. If you have something specific in mind for your event, we’re also happy to design a bespoke project to match.

Depending on the project, it could be simple needlework to create a festive object, or a taster of real Japanese Sashiko embroidery — attempting a smaller piece in one short sitting rather than the hours it would usually take. Either way, you’ll leave with something beautiful, a genuine labour of love.

From our experience, everyone’s confidence with a needle and thread is different. To keep the workshop crowd-friendly, we offer some pieces that are already half-finished, so there’s less work left to complete on the day. Starting from scratch suits guests who want the full experience, while starting halfway means less time needed on the day — ideal for shorter sessions or larger groups.

Yes – we can try. Many of our small projects, like the Sashiko bookmark, can include a simple personal touch such as an initial or symbolic motif. Let us know in advance and we’ll work it into the design.

We’re craft teachers who specialise in traditional ESEA heritage arts and crafts. Many of our projects are designed out of a genuine love for our cultural heritage, and a real ambition to let you experience it first-hand in every workshop. We’re skilled enough to provide full, hands-on guidance and support throughout the session.

Yes. Dear Asia holds public liability insurance for all workshops, and we’re happy to share our risk assessment and insurance documentation for your internal approval process — just let us know when you enquire.

Yes. Embroidery is a seated, table-based craft, making it easy to adapt for guests with mobility needs. Let us know any specific requirements when you enquire so we can plan the setup accordingly.

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