WORKSHOPS
Elnaz Yazdani - Experimental Embroidery
In this workshop Elnaz will guide you through a variety of hand embroidery techniques, applications and creative methods to get you started on your own creative path of embroidery. Exploring experimental approaches buy, using unusual materials, goldwork, beadwork and applique techniques. This two-hour workshop is suitable for beginners, all materials included.
Date: Saturday 22nd November 2025
Time: 10am -12pm
Location: Upstairs, 2 Lewisham Road, Slaithwaite, HD7 5AL
Goldwork Embroidery Workshop with Elnaz Yazdani
27 November 2025
10:00 - 13:00
Explore the intricate world of goldwork embroidery with textile artist and educator Elnaz Yazdani. Originating from traditional practices that use metal threads to create ornate embellishments, goldwork techniques continue to inspire artists and makers across cultures today. In this workshop, Elnaz will guide participants through a variety of beautiful goldwork techniques from around the world, using experimental metal threads and materials to create a unique embroidered artwork.
Experimental Embroidery Workshop
Sun 11 January 2026 11:00 - 14:00
Elnaz will guide you through a variety of beautiful and intricate techniques using an array of experimental threads and materials to create your own unique piece of art.
Cosmos: Experimental Embroidery and Embellishment
17 January 2026, 10:00 - 16:00
This creative embroidery workshop led by artists Jessica Grady and Elnaz Yazdani will introduce you to imaginative and experimental techniques to try with mixed media textiles.
Taking inspiration from our recent Cosmos exhibition, this workshop will explore how everyday materials can be transformed into exciting embroidery and embellishment ideas. Both artists use mixed media materials and hand stitch in contemporary and tactile ways, opening your eyes to the possibilities of this versatile medium.
Contemporary Embroidery
13th February 2026 - 15th February 2026
Hawkwood Centre for Future Thinking
This contemporary embroidery course spans three days and consists of supported tutor time and guidance by Leeds based Embroidery Artist and Educator, Elnaz Yazdani. Elnaz will guide you through a variety of hand embroidery techniques, applications and creative methods to get you started on your own creative path for embroidery design and making.
Elnaz runs a number of groups for Stitch_Up throughout the week and weekend classes.
Check out Stitch_Up website for more details.
Meanwood Community Centre
Sign up to her embroidery workshop on a weekend at Stitch_Up