Creative Recycled Mixed Media Embellishments with Jessica Grady
13th July 2025
Sunday
10:00-4:00
Adult workshop
Workshop Description:
Join embroidery artist Jessica Grady for a colourful and experimental day exploring creative recycled embellishment techniques, using mixed media materials and hand stitch. You will begin the day creating a small technique sampler, in which you can try out all the different materials and techniques that Jessica will demonstrate, including 2D and 3D embellishment ideas. Jessica will show you how you can utlise a range of mixed media materials to create your technique sampler including recycled plastic sequins, painted washers, electric cable sleeve and dyed sponges and tubing, as well as more traditional beads, buttons and embellishments. After your technique sampler is complete, you will start to create a more developed artwork, utlising the embellishment techniques that you enjoyed from your sampler. Jessica will help you with ideas for your design, whether you want to create a textile art piece inspired by fantasy floral blooms or abstract shapes and doodles. Jessica will also go through her tips and tricks for design composition, deciding on colour palettes and building your embellishments to add height, intricacy and detail.
Techniques explored within the workshop include: folded and pleated sequins, fused recycled plastic shapes, vertical beads, looped beaded bridges, textured tassels and stacked sequins. Jessica will provide all materials, and will bring along lots of her recycled and unique embellished treasures for you to try out, including her die-cutter for creating your own sequins and shapes. This workshop is suitable for all abilities, whether you are a complete beginner to stitch, or someone who would like to explore techniques and try something new!
Artist / Maker / Tutor:
Jessica Grady is an award winning embroidery artist, educator and author from West Yorkshire, England. Her work is a colourful and creative exploration of hand stitch and mixed media, and she utilises waste and recycled materials, which are transformed into exciting embellishments. Jessica is passionate about playing and exploring materials to create fun artworks that take otherwise discarded materials and turn them into embellished treasure. She creates detailed sculptures and wall framed artwork all showcasing her intricate signature style.
Jessica’s work has been exhibited in the UK, Europe and Asia, and she shares her skills across the UK and beyond through workshops and lectures. Her first book - Stitched Mixed Media was published in 2023 with Crowood Press.
What is included in the ticket price?
All materials and equipment are provided and also special bits and bobs from Jessica, but you are welcome to bring your own sewing boxes along too if you prefer.
Tea, coffee and biscuits.
Where will the workshops take place?
In Beth’s studio at Insole Court, Cardiff.
Please read all the T’s and C’s before booking.
13th July 2025
Sunday
10:00-4:00
Adult workshop
Workshop Description:
Join embroidery artist Jessica Grady for a colourful and experimental day exploring creative recycled embellishment techniques, using mixed media materials and hand stitch. You will begin the day creating a small technique sampler, in which you can try out all the different materials and techniques that Jessica will demonstrate, including 2D and 3D embellishment ideas. Jessica will show you how you can utlise a range of mixed media materials to create your technique sampler including recycled plastic sequins, painted washers, electric cable sleeve and dyed sponges and tubing, as well as more traditional beads, buttons and embellishments. After your technique sampler is complete, you will start to create a more developed artwork, utlising the embellishment techniques that you enjoyed from your sampler. Jessica will help you with ideas for your design, whether you want to create a textile art piece inspired by fantasy floral blooms or abstract shapes and doodles. Jessica will also go through her tips and tricks for design composition, deciding on colour palettes and building your embellishments to add height, intricacy and detail.
Techniques explored within the workshop include: folded and pleated sequins, fused recycled plastic shapes, vertical beads, looped beaded bridges, textured tassels and stacked sequins. Jessica will provide all materials, and will bring along lots of her recycled and unique embellished treasures for you to try out, including her die-cutter for creating your own sequins and shapes. This workshop is suitable for all abilities, whether you are a complete beginner to stitch, or someone who would like to explore techniques and try something new!
Artist / Maker / Tutor:
Jessica Grady is an award winning embroidery artist, educator and author from West Yorkshire, England. Her work is a colourful and creative exploration of hand stitch and mixed media, and she utilises waste and recycled materials, which are transformed into exciting embellishments. Jessica is passionate about playing and exploring materials to create fun artworks that take otherwise discarded materials and turn them into embellished treasure. She creates detailed sculptures and wall framed artwork all showcasing her intricate signature style.
Jessica’s work has been exhibited in the UK, Europe and Asia, and she shares her skills across the UK and beyond through workshops and lectures. Her first book - Stitched Mixed Media was published in 2023 with Crowood Press.
What is included in the ticket price?
All materials and equipment are provided and also special bits and bobs from Jessica, but you are welcome to bring your own sewing boxes along too if you prefer.
Tea, coffee and biscuits.
Where will the workshops take place?
In Beth’s studio at Insole Court, Cardiff.
Please read all the T’s and C’s before booking.
13th July 2025
Sunday
10:00-4:00
Adult workshop
Workshop Description:
Join embroidery artist Jessica Grady for a colourful and experimental day exploring creative recycled embellishment techniques, using mixed media materials and hand stitch. You will begin the day creating a small technique sampler, in which you can try out all the different materials and techniques that Jessica will demonstrate, including 2D and 3D embellishment ideas. Jessica will show you how you can utlise a range of mixed media materials to create your technique sampler including recycled plastic sequins, painted washers, electric cable sleeve and dyed sponges and tubing, as well as more traditional beads, buttons and embellishments. After your technique sampler is complete, you will start to create a more developed artwork, utlising the embellishment techniques that you enjoyed from your sampler. Jessica will help you with ideas for your design, whether you want to create a textile art piece inspired by fantasy floral blooms or abstract shapes and doodles. Jessica will also go through her tips and tricks for design composition, deciding on colour palettes and building your embellishments to add height, intricacy and detail.
Techniques explored within the workshop include: folded and pleated sequins, fused recycled plastic shapes, vertical beads, looped beaded bridges, textured tassels and stacked sequins. Jessica will provide all materials, and will bring along lots of her recycled and unique embellished treasures for you to try out, including her die-cutter for creating your own sequins and shapes. This workshop is suitable for all abilities, whether you are a complete beginner to stitch, or someone who would like to explore techniques and try something new!
Artist / Maker / Tutor:
Jessica Grady is an award winning embroidery artist, educator and author from West Yorkshire, England. Her work is a colourful and creative exploration of hand stitch and mixed media, and she utilises waste and recycled materials, which are transformed into exciting embellishments. Jessica is passionate about playing and exploring materials to create fun artworks that take otherwise discarded materials and turn them into embellished treasure. She creates detailed sculptures and wall framed artwork all showcasing her intricate signature style.
Jessica’s work has been exhibited in the UK, Europe and Asia, and she shares her skills across the UK and beyond through workshops and lectures. Her first book - Stitched Mixed Media was published in 2023 with Crowood Press.
What is included in the ticket price?
All materials and equipment are provided and also special bits and bobs from Jessica, but you are welcome to bring your own sewing boxes along too if you prefer.
Tea, coffee and biscuits.
Where will the workshops take place?
In Beth’s studio at Insole Court, Cardiff.
Please read all the T’s and C’s before booking.