A series of creative sewing workshops inspired by the Vivienne Westwood exhibition at The Bowes Museum
Storm-Stitched: The Eccentric Garden Bag
Inspired by Kronthaler’s Storm in a Teacup (1996/97), this workshop celebrates clashing tartans, bias cuts, and the beauty of fabric backs. Participants explore creative sewing techniques — combining machine stitching with expressive hand finishes — to craft a distinctive bag reflecting the playful unpredictability of an English garden party and Fables de la Fontaine.
Unleash your creativity in our Vivienne Westwood–inspired sewing workshops. Each of the six sessions stands alone with a complete project, while together they form a creative journey exploring style, technique, and self-expression of stitches, samples and wearable art.
Recommended for adults, spaces must be booked in advance. No additional equipment necessary. All levels of experience welcome.
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Visitor information
Address
Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8NP
01833 690606
Opening times
Mon – Sun, 10am – 5pm Closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan
