Upcycling Your Garms is an intimate embroidery workshop centred on slow, hands-on making.

Rooted in traditional Armenian embroidery, this session offers space to step away from constant consumption and reconnect with making something with intention. No pressure, no perfection – just learning, stitching, and thinking together.

Participants are invited to reflect on what it means to refuse, to unlearn, and to choose differently, while creating a personal piece to take home.

The workshop begins with an introduction to Armenian embroidery and its cultural context, followed by a guided stitching session. Using cross-stitch patterns inspired by Taraz and waste canvas, you’ll be able to stitch directly onto your own garments or fabric, working with symbols, words, or patterns that feel meaningful to you.

Please bring a garment, fabric, or item you’d like to upcycle and stitch onto.

All other materials will be provided.

Event details

Date: Saturday 16 May
Time: 12-2pm
Location: SET Social, 55a Nigel Road, Peckham, SE15 4NP
Ticketing: Sliding scale from £10. Book via Eventbrite.
Allcontributions go directly towards covering materials and workshop costs.

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About the organiser

This workshop is led by Lizzy in collaboration with Luys Collective.

Lizzy works with traditional Armenian embroidery, exploring storytelling, symbolism, and slow craft practices. Her work centres on reconnecting with cultural knowledge through making and challenging cycles of mass consumption through craft.
armenianembroidery.com

Luys Collective is a direct creative action collective founded by two Armenians focusing on education, creation, and action. Luys (meaning light) is a space for all people to come together to learn about Armenian culture and collective heritage across the Global South and Majority.

Got a question? For specific access requirements or support, please email tatianayusuf@gmail.com in advance.

You can also find information on venue accessibility, including entrances, step-free routes, facilities, transport, and on-site support from the SET Social team, on our accessibility page here.