Stitching Stories of Home

Crewel Embroidery Workshop

A creative and reflective workshop led by embroiderer and cultural historian Ewan J Armstrong exploring the art of storytelling through stitch inspired by Cianalas ’s Dòchas | Homesickness and Hope Stories of Hebridean Emigration exhibition.

Taking inspiration from our Hebridean Emigration exhibition, and the Scottish Diaspora Tapestry, this workshop will weave together history, heritage, and creativity.

🧵Discover how embroidery tells the stories of migration, memory, and belonging

🧵 Explore related textile artefacts in the museum collection, from tweeds to spindles

🧵 Learn traditional crewel embroidery stitches and their symbolic meanings

🧵 Design and stitch your own motif inspired by Hebridean life, migration, and memory

🧵 Contribute to a collective ‘mini diaspora panel’ reflecting community, memory, and home

🧵No previous embroidery experience required and you’ll be guided step-by-step.

Booking essential: To book, please email museum@cne-siar.gov.uk giving your name and phone number. Please note the workshop is for adults.

Cost: £10 per person including all materials (to be paid in advance)

Please note: There will be a 45-minute lunch break

We would like to thank the Weston Loan Programme with Art Fund for funding towards our Exhibition Activity Programme