Coffee and Crafting
Ever wanted to learn a new craft, but didn’t know where to start? Or maybe you’re looking to polish your creative skills and meet other makers. Join us for an afternoon of crafting, creativity, and community!
Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned pro, all abilities are welcome. Each workshop is a chance to dive into the fascinating story behind a beautiful object from the museum’s collection. Discover how these treasures help tell the tale of Richmond’s past, then get inspired to create your very own project to take home.
We’ll also have a break for tea, coffee, and biscuits to keep the creative energy flowing! At the end of the workshop you will have a goody bag of supplies, top tips and handy guides to take home so you can keep crafting.
We provide anything you need, but if you have any favourite tools like scissors, needle threaders etc, feel free to bring them along!
Workshops are held at the Museum, between 1pm to 3:30pm on the following dates in 2025:
Wednesday 15 and Saturday 18 October:
Blackwork embroidery, inspired by mourning wear and ghost stories from Richmond Palace!
Wednesday 12 and Saturday 15 November:
Embroidered cards, inspired by postcards sent in World War One
Wednesday 10 and Saturday 13 December:
Decoupage Christmas Cards, inspired by an embroidered copy of the Radio Times!
We are working on the programme for 2026!
Here are the dates for 2026 – NOW AVAILABLE TO BOOK!
Wednesday 21 and Saturday 24 January 2026
Fabric Block Printing inspired by a Printed Tea Towel
Goody bag will include: information booklet, cotton tea towel, paint palette, foam dabber
Wednesday 18 and Saturday 21 February 2026
Sewing Wrap inspired by the one used by Victorian explorer, Richard Burton
Goody bag will include: information booklet, selection of fabric, bias binding, needle, felt
Wednesday 18 and Saturday 21 March 2026
Decoupage Easter Eggs inspired by 100 year old Paper Mache Easter Eggs
Goody bag will include: information booklet, eggs to decorate, pva glue.
You will get to choose the materials you decorate your eggs with, from a selection of materials that have been saved from landfill thanks to donations to the Museum and the Work and Play Scrapstore.
Wednesday 15 and Saturday 18 April 2026
Whole Piece Quilting inspired by a late Georgian quilted silk skirt
Goody bag will include: information booklet, wadding/batting, bias binding, frixion pen, needle, thread and large safety pins.
You will get to choose your fabric from a selection of fabric that have been saved from landfill thanks to donations to the Museum and the Work and Play Scrapstore.
Wednesday 13 and Saturday 16 May 2026
English Paper Piecing Patchwork inspired by a World War Two Patchwork Dress
Goody bag will include: information booklet, precut paper templates, threads, needle
You will get to choose your fabric from a selection of fabric that have been saved from landfill thanks to donations to the Museum and the Work and Play Scrapstore.
We will also have Sewline Glue Pens available to purchase for £7.50
Wednesday 24 and Saturday 27 June 2026
Abstract Applique inspired by Quilts from our upcoming Exhibition on Quilts – more details soon!
Goody bag will include: information booklet, threads, needle, pins
You will get to choose your fabric from a selection of fabric that have been saved from landfill thanks to donations to the Museum and the Work and Play Scrapstore.
We will also have Sewline Glue Pens available to purchase for £7.50
Wednesday 16 and Saturday 19 September 2026
Embroidery inspired by Quilts from our upcoming Exhibition on Quilts – more details soon!
Goody bag will include: information booklet, threads, needle, pins
You will get to choose your fabric from a selection of fabric that have been saved from landfill thanks to donations to the Museum and the Work and Play Scrapstore.
Wednesday 14 and Saturday 17 October 2026
Beading inspired by Victorian Mourning Wear
Goody bag will include: information booklet, specialist beading thread, beading needle, felt, hoop, frixion pen.
You will get to choose your beads from a selection that has been saved from landfill thanks to donations to the Museum and the Work and Play Scrapstore.
Wednesday 11 and Saturday 14 November 2026
Embroidered Greetings Cards Inspired by WWI Embroidered Postcards
Goody bag will include: information booklet, blank greetings card, awl, selection of embroidery floss
You will get to choose further materials from a selection that has been saved from landfill thanks to donations to the Museum and the Work and Play Scrapstore.
Wednesday 9 and Saturday 12 December 2026
Fabric Christmas Baubles inspired by Vintage Christmas Decorations
Goody bag will include: information booklet, bauble inserts and other supplies needed for the project
You will get to choose your fabric from a selection of fabric that have been saved from landfill thanks to donations to the Museum and the Work and Play Scrapstore.