This interactive workshop invites individuals of all skill levels, combining the timeless art of embroidery with the imaginative techniques of collage-making.

Participants will gain insights from Jeanne, who will discuss how her familial background has shaped her artistic journey. Attendees will discover how personal narratives and heritage inform creative expression.

Throughout the session, participants will learn to enhance their collages by incorporating embroidery techniques—utilizing stem stitch and backstitch for shape definition, cross stitch, feather stitch, and French knots for added texture, along with blanket stitch to complete the design. Threads will provide depth and movement to the pieces created.

This workshop encourages self-reflection on personal heritage, allowing individuals to craft a unique embroidered piece to take home.

Ideal for artists, crafters, and those exploring their creativity, this session enhances artistic practices by intertwining various mediums.

All necessary materials will be supplied, and participants are encouraged to bring an image that resonates with them.

No prior experience is needed.

The workshop will be conducted in English, French, and a small amount of Portuguese.

Jeanne holds degrees from la Sorbonne and les Arts Décos in Paris, and has taught visual arts, design, art history, and epistemology across France, India, China, and Thailand for two decades. Her past roles include being an assistant costume designer at the Comédie Française, a collection manager for over 200 fashion shows, and a designer featured in interior magazines and at the Festival International des Jardins de Chaumont-sur-Loire. Since 2018, Jeanne has been facilitating art workshops and discussions in both French and English for diverse audiences.

Collage Working Club (CWC) serves as a weekly open space for artists who create with paper. It features a blend of 'drop in' sessions and masterclass workshops, led by a regular facilitator, while also engaging the artist community in sharing skills and knowledge. CWC aims to provide materials, education, and connections, focusing on collage as both an artistic discipline and a medium for personal development.

O Collage Working Club (CWC) é um espaço de trabalho semanal aberto a artistas que trabalham com o suporte papel. Organizado no formato de sessões alternadas e masterclasses, tem um facilitador regular, ao mesmo tempo que envolve a comunidade de artistas na partilha de conhecimentos e competências.
Fornecer materiais, educação e ligações é o principal objetivo do CWC, e fá-lo-á através da interdisciplinaridade da colagem como uma forma de arte e uma ferramenta para o crescimento pessoal.

Are materials provided? Yes, all the necessary materials are included for participants to get started. I am a beginner and have never made a collage before. Is this a problem? Not at all :) Collage is an inclusive art form and no previous experience is necessary. Is the venue accessible for wheelchairs? The main entrance has stairs, so please inform us beforehand if you require wheelchair access, as alternative entry is available through the back.