Workshops

There is something quietly powerful about creating with your hands. For me, there’s always a stitch project (or three!) on the go, but what truly brings me joy is guiding others to discover their own creative voice.

I offer slow stitching and textile workshops in Derbyshire and across the East Midlands, working with individuals, community groups, and organisations. Whether you’re a complete beginner or returning to creativity after time away, my workshops are designed to feel welcoming, inspiring, and deeply restorative. In a world that rarely pauses, these sessions offer a chance to slow down. To sit, stitch, and reconnect, with your creativity, your thoughts, and each other.

Through simple, accessible techniques, I support participants to create textile pieces that feel personal and expressive, work that not only looks beautiful, but tells a story.

Available for bookings across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire.

Book a Workshop

While I don’t run a fixed public schedule, I regularly deliver private and bespoke workshops across Derbyshire, Nottingham, Leicester and the wider East Midlands, including Ashbourne, Derby, Bakewell, Matlock and Belper.

I work with:

Small groups and private gatherings
Community organisations and wellbeing programmes
Corporate teams and creative away-days
Retreats, events, and special occasions

If you’re looking to bring people together through creativity, I’d love to hear from you.

Email: laura_burrill@outlook.com
(Feel free to get in touch to chat through ideas, availability, or tailor a workshop to your group.)

What to Expect

Workshops are intentionally kept small (maximum of 15 participants) to ensure a relaxed, supportive experience for everyone.

All materials and equipment are provided—just bring yourself.

And because creativity flourishes in good company, sessions always include refreshments…
expect conversation, a cuppa, and usually something homemade and delicious.

Workshop Feedback…

Thank you for making stitching part of my wellbeing again rather than just something I did, and for all the stimulating ideas that you share with so many people.

Laura did everything to make us feel so welcome. She was there at all times to help us. If we didn’t ask, she could sense when we were struggling with something and immediately came to help. I’m just hoping there will be more workshops in the future.

It was like a mini holiday! A huge thank you Laura. I’m really looking forward to taking this further and attending future workshops.

Past Workshops

Threads of Change – Derby Museums iogewoiegjpwropjropjgrjrjo

A bespoke workshop for Derby Museums, where slow stitching invited reflection on climate change and personal action. Participants shaped beautiful pledge flags, weaving concern into creativity, connection, and collective hope.

The Art of Holding Space: A workshop for Creative Practitioners

Funded by Mind Derbyshire, this collaboratively shaped workshop supported creative practitioners to deepen their understanding of trauma-informed practice. Through shared learning, conversation, and slow, reflective making, participants explored how to care for both themselves and those they support. The session fostered a strong sense of connection, leaving practitioners better equipped to create safe, meaningful creative spaces.