Event details
Friday 12 June
Saturday 13 June
Sunday 14 June
10.00am - 12.00pm | £85, includes entry to the garden and Celebrating Jane Austen
This event takes place in the Hartington Room at the Stables.
This special Chatsworth and Austen-themed embroidery workshop will be led by Derbyshire-based embroidery artist, Abigail Rose Creative.
Under expert guidance, learn a pastime practised by the 'most accomplished' of Mr Darcy's society in the Regency era.
In this workshop, you'll use time-honoured techniques and learn essential embroidery stitches to create your own Austen-inspired hoop.
This bespoke design features florals growing from the pages of an open book, surrounded by Pride and Prejudice's famous opening line, "It is a truth universally acknowledged...".
Beginners welcome. All materials will be provided.
Important Information
Venue and meeting point
Please arrive at the Hartington Room at 9.45am. The workshop will begin promptly at 10am.
The Hartington Room is located through the Cavendish Restaurant.
Accessibility
This workshop is suitable for most abilities, but does require manual dexterity.
The Hartington Room is a step-free, accessible venue. Toilets, including accessible facilities, are located close by, off the Cavendish Restaurant.
Please email events@chatsworth.org if you have any additional questions about accessibility.
Carers are welcome, but if they would like to take part in the workshop, they will need to purchase a full-price workshop ticket.
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