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Ink & Thread: A Memory Workshop at Damsel

Archive a memory through art in this rare workshop led by artists Samira (portrait painter) and Emma (embroidery + multidisciplinary artist). Together, they’ll guide you in turning a photo of your choice into a personal artwork on vintage Normand linen – a women’s textile tradition passed through generations.

The workshop flows in three parts:
✨ Draw – with Samira, learn simple but effective ink techniques to sketch and shade your chosen photo.
✨ Reflect – pause for conversation, music and exchange.
✨ Embroider – with Emma, stitch words, marks or motifs that carry the meaning of your memory forward.

You’ll leave with a frame-ready linen piece that’s equal parts image, story and archive – plus new skills in ink and embroidery.

All included: A4 vintage linen, ink, brushes, pencils, embroidery thread, needles, refreshments + curated playlist.
Bring: A photo that matters to you (print or on your phone).
No experience needed.

📍 Damsel Collective, Shoreditch – one of London’s only women+ spaces
🫂 Small, supportive group | 🎶 Curated soundtrack | 🍷 Drinks available