{"product_id":"sheer-nature-stitching-workshop-with-katerina-knight","title":"Sheer Nature: Botanical Embroidery with Katerina Knight","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"feed\" aria-label=\"Chat messages\" aria-describedby=\"_r_1ip_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"article\" aria-setsize=\"2\" aria-posinset=\"2\" aria-label=\"Message 2 of 2\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a follow on class from Katerina's previous Stitching with Nature workshop.  You do not have to have taken the previous class to participate in this workshop but it is for intermediate stitchers.  Knowledge of embroidery stitches is helpful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday, 10th April : 11 - 3pm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eJoin textile artist Katerina Knight to learn the techniques behind her delicate, ephemeral embroideries, where dried flowers and plants are stitched onto sheer silk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eKaterina will guide you step by step through a series of stitches and techniques for building intricate patterns on fine, transparent fabrics such as silk organza, using dried botanicals as embellishment. She’ll be working with cornflowers, achillea, dahlias, statice and grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate \u003c\/strong\u003eworkshop that follows on from Katerina’s introductory class, Stitching with Nature. Working on sheer fabric takes a little more care, so some embroidery experience is helpful, but it’s equally suited to anyone curious to try a new way of combining stitch and flora. Take each stitch slowly and work at a pace that feels comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll materials are provided\u003c\/strong\u003e, including a selection of plants Katerina grew in her Malvern garden and harvested, dried and preserved over summer 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaterials provided: the price of the workshop includes all materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSilk cloth\u003cbr\u003eEmbroidery needles\u003cbr\u003eA selection of silk threads\u003cbr\u003eStitch sheet booklet\u003cbr\u003eDried floral materials (including \u003cspan id=\"m_-5019498720125752006gmail-docs-internal-guid-b656d703-7fff-a81a-449d-0c0c677c3f03\"\u003ecornflowers, achillea, dahlias, statice and grasses\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003cbr\u003eEmbroidery scissors\u003cbr\u003eEmbroidery hoop (10–12 inch)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"article\" aria-setsize=\"2\" aria-posinset=\"2\" aria-label=\"Message 2 of 2\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptional to bring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditional threads, if you wish\u003cbr\u003eAny dried plant materials you’d like to incorporate.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"article\" aria-setsize=\"2\" aria-posinset=\"2\" aria-label=\"Message 2 of 2\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe workshop will be held next door at Frequency Cafe. Please come to Loop first and we'll walk you over to get settled in. It should be a lovely afternoon! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Katerina Knight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eKaterina Knight is a textile artist, writer and educator. She studied at Glasgow School of Art before completing an MA in Textiles at the Royal College of Art in 2023 as a Burberry scholar. She is a Homo Faber artisan and was shortlisted for the Heritage Crafts Emerging Embroiderer of the Year in 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAfter stepping away from a career in luxury fashion, Katerina developed a slow art practice that sits between horticulture and craft. Her one-of-a-kind textile pieces have been exhibited internationally, most recently at Collect Art Fair (2026), XTANT (2025\/26) and Dutch Design Week (2023). Her debut book, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/loopknitting.com\/products\/stitching-with-nature-katerina-knight\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStitching with Nature\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, was published by Batsford in 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eKaterina teaches workshops internationally, sharing how working closely with nature and craft can support both personal and planetary wellbeing. She is also features editor at \u003cem\u003eSelvedge\u003c\/em\u003e magazine. She lives in Malvern, Worcestershire, where she grows the flowers she uses in her work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eInstagram: @_katerinaknight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"258\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Please remember to leave your phone number in your order notes in case we need to contact you .\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note: For Customers with Mobility Concerns\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePlease be aware that both our shop and the café where the classes will take place have stairs. If you have any mobility issues or require assistance, we are more than happy to help make your visit as comfortable as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFor additional information or to discuss any accommodations, please don't hesitate to reach out to us in advance. Your comfort and accessibility are important to us!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCancellation policy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e100% deposit is required at registration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA refund of payment for a class will be given for cancellations only if the spot can be filled by another student, minus a 10% admin fee. Please be considerate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe reserve the right to cancel a class in unusual circumstances. We try to avoid this wherever possible, but sometimes it cannot be avoided. In this situation, of course, a full refund will be given.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe're sorry, but Loop cannot be financially responsible for extreme weather conditions or any other situations that are out of its' control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIf we need to cancel the class due to any unforeseen circumstances, we will of course offer you a full refund or shop credit (whatever your preference is).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1722\" data-start=\"1479\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Loop Knitting","offers":[{"title":"Saturday April 10th - 2027 (11-3pm)","offer_id":65196844548473,"sku":"MSHC17249H","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/9350\/9840\/files\/Portraitnophotocredit.jpg?v=1794415043","url":"https:\/\/loopknitting.com\/products\/sheer-nature-stitching-workshop-with-katerina-knight","provider":"Loop Knitting","version":"1.0","type":"link"}