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Embroiderey Sampler Workshop

part of Jane Austen 250
November 15

Booking Details

Booking essential (links coming soon)

Details

Date:
November 15
Time:
See details below
Cost:
£10
Event Category:

Venue

The Museum of English Rural Life
The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road
Reading, Berkshire RG1 5EX United Kingdom
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Jane Austen and Rural Life

To celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, we are offering workshops exploring two of her greatest skills – writing and embroidery.

When Jane Austen was a little child, she and most girls her age would have been taught needlework and made samplers to show off their skills. 

In the 21st Century, needlework is for everyone, and textile artist Charlotte Hollis wants to teach you! 

You’ll choose some words and images to best describe your family or something special, before Charlotte shows you how to stitch it on to your sampler. 

You’ll then go away with the materials you need to finish your sampler at home. 

All materials supplied.

Additional information

Saturday 15th November | 10.30am – 12.30pm: Adult and child (7+)

  • Adult and child workshop: This is designed for 1 adult and 1 child (age 7+) to work together. Tickets are sold in pairs and it is unfortunately not possible to bring additional or unaccompanied children.
  • Booking essential | £10 per Adult and child (joint ticket)
  • Booking link coming soon

Saturday 15th November | 2.00 – 4.00pm: Adult (14+)

  • Adult workshop: For anyone over the age of 14. This will have more detailed content and require more focus than the Adult and child workshop.
  • Booking essential | £10 per adult
  • Booking link coming soon

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