What a gorgeous day of sewing with a fab bunch of stitchers, today at Liverpool Independent Art School. 🧵 Inspired by mandalas, everyone did so well, persevering through the knots and tangles, to make their luscious embroideries. 🪡🪡🪡
Winter Solstice Weekender, Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st December...
Come and find some light in community on these shortest days. Let’s nestle in together around the fire, make time for gentle chats, rituals, art-making & reflections and walk out to meet the dawn. Everyone is welcome.
SATURDAY 20TH DECEMBER 12 NOON – 4PM
FIRE CHATS & REFLECTIONS.
FESTIVE TUNES FROM HOPE STREET HARMONIES CHOIR. (1PM)
CALM IN THE FRONT ROOM. 1-4PM
SUNDAY 21ST DECEMBER 8AM – 4PM
SOLSTICE SUNRISE WALK. 8AM – 10AM
Meet under the big oak in Princes Park for solstice sunrise & song then journey together to the spring in St. James Gardens.
SEW THE SOLSTICE. 10.30AM – 1PM
Hand embroidery to capture the lower light
GENTLE TOGETHERNESS. 10 – 12 NOON
Gentle sounds, touch & chats in the front room
STREET RITUALS. 11-2PM
Chalk drawing, ritual garlic & onion plantings, meditations, movementÂ
FIRE CHATS & REFLECTIONS. 11AM – 4PM
The Squash cafe & shop will be open on the Winter Solstice Weekender from 10am – 4pm on the Saturday & Sunday for tasty festive food and great produce & gifts.
#wintersolstice #yule
Illustrations by @angelica.vanasse
Graphics by @j0ni0la
Book your place at the Stitching Circles on Saturday January 17th with artist Tabitha Moses. Link in bio. Explore colour, rhythm and the ancient symbol of the circle as we slow down and sew together. Suitable for all skill levels.
In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore the meditative craft of hand embroidery through circular, symmetrical designs inspired by mandalas - timeless symbols found in many cultures.
A chance to slow down in this season of rest and recuperation, to enjoy the gentle ebb and flow of conversation as we stitch together. You’ll learn simple techniques to design and embroider your own mandala-inspired pattern in a calm and friendly atmosphere.
We’ll consider the cultural roots of mandalas and look at ancient and modern circular designs for inspiration.
This workshop is perfect for complete beginners and anyone wanting to refresh their sewing skills, as well as experienced embroiderers. Workshop cost £72/52. @liverpool_indie_art_school
All materials and equipment will be provided, along with hot drinks aplenty.
You just need to bring a packed lunch.
We met this generous and adventurous fella while on hols in Cornwall. Bradley (the human!) is cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats to raise money for Jenny who needs lifesaving surgery in the USA. Visit the GoFundMe page to follow his progress and donate. https://gofund.me/d20df85b
