{"product_id":"london-textile-month-workshop-poppet-inspired-brooch-workshop-with-cris-prete-at-museum-of-the-home","title":"Saturday 5 September, 2-4 p.m.: Workshop, Poppet-Inspired Brooch Workshop with Cris Prete at Museum of the Home","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/\/136+Kingsland+Rd,+London+E2+8EA\/@51.5445624,-0.1552112,16090m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x48761cbc1be34a29:0x7259603028eef46d!2m2!1d-0.07644!2d51.5315265?entry=ttu\u0026amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDcyMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMuseum of the Home, 136 Kingsland Road, London E2 8EA \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/museumofthehome.org.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Museum of the Home\u003c\/a\u003e is the only museum in the world dedicated to exploring the meaning and experience of home. Housed within historic almshouses in East London, the museum examines how domestic life has evolved over the past four centuries through period interiors, everyday objects and contemporary displays. Through exhibitions, collections and public programmes, the museum invites visitors to consider how homes reflect changing ideas about family, identity, work, technology and community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"559\"\u003eEvent Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead-text\"\u003eCreate your own poppet-inspired brooch in this beginner-friendly textile workshop. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"main-text\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section text-html container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"trans-eng\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking inspiration from dolls in the Museum of the Home collection, you’ll discover how storytelling, memory, history and personal expression can be woven into small but meaningful handmade figures. Along the way, we’ll explore the fascinating traditions and symbolism behind poppets, and how these tiny creations have been used across cultures to tell stories, mark milestones and carry personal significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing simple materials, slow stitching and plenty of imagination, you’ll experiment with textures, colours and embellishments in a relaxed and supportive environment. By the end of the session, you’ll leave with your own handcrafted poppet-inspired brooch to wear, gift, or treasure as a wearable piece of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll fabrics, embroidery threads and embellishments will be provided. You’re also warmly encouraged to bring along any special fabrics, buttons, beads or small keepsakes you’d like to incorporate, making your creation even more personal and meaningful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section sidebar-content\" id=\"acf-loop-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid-1-3 container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sidebar-content__content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section accordion\" id=\"acf-loop-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section__accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-item__text\" aria-expanded=\"true\" id=\"accordion-0-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-item__text__wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-item__response\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"trans-eng\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eCris Prete is a Diploma student in Technical Hand Embroidery at the Royal School of Needlework. Cris has taken part in a group exhibition at the Town House Spitalfields as part of the London Design Festival and Shoreditch Design Triangle, regularly delivered Visible Mending demonstrations at Museum of the Home and a workshop for London Textile Month 2025.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":276}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eAs a Textile and Embroidery artist, Cris’s practice is rooted in deep appreciation for nature and traditional Japanese aesthetics. She is also passionate about sustainability, working with upcycled materials and embracing the art of visible mending.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":276}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead-text\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-1ff57ede-7fff-100c-5d07-2e023d70653a\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eTickets \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e£60.00 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/museumofthehome.org.uk\/whats-on\/poppet-inspired-brooch-workshop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003ePurchase your ticket here\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/museumofthehome.org.uk\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit Museum of the Home's Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/museumofthehome\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eFollow Museum of the Home on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Museum Of The Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49045730164971,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1395\/5787\/files\/Poppet-InspiredBroochWorkshop-Credit-CrisPrete.jpg?v=1783951213","url":"https:\/\/www.selvedge.org\/products\/london-textile-month-workshop-poppet-inspired-brooch-workshop-with-cris-prete-at-museum-of-the-home","provider":"Selvedge Magazine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}