Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd November
Across Hartlepool Headland
Stitching the Stars: Constellation Sewing Workshop
Constellations have long guided sailors across the seas and inspired poets and artists to dream among the stars. In this hands-on workshop with textile artist Holly Capstick, you’ll create your own night-sky-inspired artwork — a beautiful 6-inch textile hoop piece that’s truly one of a kind.
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Stitching the Stars: Constellation Sewing Workshop
Hartlepool Borough Hall
from Saturday 22 November 2025
Stitching the Stars: Constellation Sewing Workshop
✨ Stitching the Stars: Constellation Sewing Workshop
Constellations have long guided sailors across the seas and inspired poets and artists to dream among the stars. In this hands-on workshop with textile artist Holly Capstick, you’ll create your own night-sky-inspired artwork, a beautiful 6-inch textile hoop piece that’s truly one of a kind.
Begin by dyeing silk fabric using a mindful, abstract process inspired by the dreamy hues of the night sky. Then, choose a poetic line (or write your own constellation poem!) to incorporate into your design. Guided by Holly, you’ll learn free-motion machine embroidery, taking your needle on a creative journey across the constellations.
No experience needed, all materials and machines provided. Just bring your imagination and let the stars guide your stitches.
This event is suitable for those over the age of 16.
Schedule
Type
Location
Start Date
End Date
Constellation Sewing Workshop
Workshop
Hartlepool Borough Hall
2:00 pm
Saturday, 22 November 2025
4:00 pm
Saturday, 22 November 2025
Constellation Sewing Workshop
Workshop
Hartlepool Borough Hall
5:00 pm
Saturday, 22 November 2025
7:00 pm
Saturday, 22 November 2025
About the artists and work
Holly Capstick is a textile and mixed-media artist from the East Riding of Yorkshire, UK. Her work is created using a combination of painting, printing, textiles and mixed-media processes. She has a particular fondness for combining painting and free-motion machine embroidery. Much of her latest work features variations of these processes, with a particular interest in textile portraiture.
Accessibility and suitability
This workshop has step-free access and accessible toilet facilities.
Wider event: We cannot guarantee that all events have step-free access as we are situated within a heritage site. The festival has accessible toilet facilities and is largely designed to be suitable for all ages and needs. Please check individual events for content warnings and age restrictions.
Visitors with additional access requirements or concerns should notify the organisers in advance to ensure maximum support. A free companion ticket is available with proof of eligibility, please get in touch at hello@wintertidefestival.co.uk for more information.
Artists and studios
Holly Capstick
Mixed-Media Artist
Sponsors and partners
Credits
Operated by Holly Capstick
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