Embodied Crafts Workshop: Embodied Embroidery / hosted by Irene Charlotte

Workshop dates and times:

FRI 3.10.25         11:00-12:30 & 14:00 -15:30

FRI 10.10.25       11:00-12:30 & 14:00-15:30

FRI 31.10.25       11:00-12:30 & 14:00-15:30

Location: Always Summer Conceptstore,
Prins Hendrikstraat 124, The Hague

Hosted by: Irene Charlotte — visual artist, explorer and educator

Info host: Atelier Irene Charlotte on Instagram

Price: € 59 per person (excl. materials). In case you would like to join a workshop but it's fully booked already, feel free to contact me, so I can put you on the waiting list.
Contact: irene_charlotte@gmx.net

About the event:

Join an embodied, creative workshop experience within a grounding space for creativity, discovery (learning) and sharing. You will not only be making your own handcrafted piece(s) but will also become more connected to your body while creating. Techniques: embroidery / stitching

No experience in any handcraft techniques needed. The minimum age for participants is 16 years.
The workshop atelier and the toilet are accessible with a standard wheelchair. The workshops will be primarily held in English.
Your host will be Irene Charlotte — visual artist, explorer and educator.

What’s included:

— a mindfulness-/embodiment-based centering activity
— 1.5 hours of guided, intuitive making and experiencing
— a warm cup of tea 
— a peaceful setting with a community feel

What to bring:

- a piece of clothing* (or a small cloth, scarf, totebag, etc.) you would like to add a special touch to (it’s in the details ;))
- thread** and needle(s)
- your lovely self

* I recommend items made of a sturdy canvas or denim fabric — preferably 100% cotton or similar.

** I usually recommend Sashiko thread, but can basically be any type of cotton thread of a similar thickness (for ex. size 8 pearl cotton or regular cotton embroidery floss) and/or you have leftovers of. Sashiko thread is available at Cross&Woods —Westeinde 73A, Den Haag, for example.

Come as you are:

This workshop is ideal for making new friends, treating your old friends, treating yourself as well as a creative hang-out with your family members.



FAQ's 


1.) Do I need to bring anything to the workshop?

For Embodied Embroidery (embroidery workshop) you’re asked to bring a piece of clothing (or a small cloth, scarf, tote bag, hat etc.) you would like to give a special touch (it’s in the details ;)). I recommend items made of a sturdy canvas or denim fabric — preferably 100% cotton or similar. In case you can’t find anything in time, there are available items (tote bags, cloths) in the Always Summer Store that can be chosen during the workshop with a 20% discount. 

Also, please, bring some (leftover) thread* of your choice and needle(s).



*I usually recommend Sashiko thread, but can basically be any type of cotton thread of a similar thickness (for ex. size 8 perle cotton or regular cotton embroidery floss) and/or you have leftovers of. Sashiko thread is available at Cross&Woods — Westeinde 73A, Den Haag, for example.





2.) Do I need to buy new materials for the workshop?



Not necessarily. For Embodied Embroidery (embroidery workshop) you are asked to bring a piece of clothing, and thread and needle  — it doesn’t really matter if you have those items already at home, borrow/ get them from a friend/ family member/ neighbor, get them second hand or buy new ones at a shop (see: my shop recommendations in section 1.)).



I (Irene) strongly encourage bringing second-hand, leftover materials and precious finds from your grandparents’, parents’ — you name it — household to the session (think as sustainably as possible). As a bonus: you might discover one or the other funny and heartwarming story about the people in your life.


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3.) Do I need any experience?



Not at all. The workshop is designed in a way that they bring equally much joy to beginners as well as people who already have experience with the techniques being used. In any case, Irene will be there to guide you through the experience.





4.) Will there be drinks and snacks provided?



There will be tea and water at your free disposal. If you feel like you could use a little snack for in-between, please, feel free to bring any. Please, note though that participants are not meant to have an extensive lunch or dinner during the workshop. This might disturb the flow of the session. Thanks for your understanding.





5.) Can I make something different?



Definitely. Although Irene will be there to guide you through the experience, it’s up to you what you want your creation(s) to look like (and be like) in the end. Irene will show you some basic techniques, but you’re always welcome to go freestyle on your piece of work.





6.) Where does the event take place?



Always Summer Concept Store — Prins Hendrikstraat 124, The Hague, in the heart of the Zeeheldenkwartier.





7.) What if I cannot make it in the end?



We understand that life occasionally makes its own plans and that yours might change.
In terms of cancellations, the following applies:

— Full refund (or transferable to a friend*) for cancellations made until 14 days before the event.


— 50% refund (or transferable to a friend*) for cancellations made 13-7 days before the event.


— 25% refund (or transferable to a friend*) for cancellations made 6-3 days before the event.


— No refund (yet transferable to a friend*) for cancellations made 2 days till 24hrs before the event. This includes last minute cancellations (less than 24hrs) and no-show.

For cancellations, please, send an email to: irene_charlotte@gmx.net


*If you can’t make it, you’re welcome to transfer your spot to a friend — just let me know their name, email address and which workshop you originally booked, so I can welcome them. Contact: irene_charlotte@gmx.net

Good to know: The workshop will go ahead with a minimum of 4 participants. If this number is not met, you will be notified and issued a full refund or you will be offered a spot in the next session. Thank you for your understanding.

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