Workshop | Between Needle and Thread: The Art of Suzhou Embroidery

As part of the exhibition Suzhou Embroidery: The Awakening of a 1000-Year Tradition, a special Suzhou Embroidery Craft Workshop will take place at the Royal Geographical Society.

The workshop will be led by renowned Suzhou embroidery masters Yao Huifen and Yao Huiqin — both China Arts and Crafts Masters and national-level representative inheritors of Suzhou embroidery as an Intangible Cultural Heritage — together with next-generation embroidery artisan Yu Junyao.

Participants will begin with a guided visit of the exhibition, learning about the history, craftsmanship, and distinctive techniques of Suzhou embroidery. Following the tour, the artists will introduce the fundamental stitches and provide hands-on guidance.

Participants will then have the opportunity to experience the craft of Suzhou embroidery firsthand and create a small embroidered piece of their own.

The workshop will take place in two sessions:

• Session 1: 13:00–14:30

• Session 2: 15:30–16:00

(15 participants per session)

All materials will be provided. The workshop is free to attend, but booking via Eventbrite is required as places are limited, so early booking is recommended.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Exhibition Pavilion of the Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, London, United Kingdom

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