Hi @FirstName,

Welcome to what will be a very lovely workshop with a group of like-minded people to discuss and plan and begin working on a shroud.

There are a few things we wanted to let you know in advance.

Firstly, there will be some basic materials for you as part of the workshop fee including embroidery threads, needles and some tools like scissors and tape measures. And please do bring your sewing kit if you have one.

You will need to bring along your own fabric. This could be something recycled or fabric from your linen cupboard, your collection or cloth that you might source specifically. A beautiful well worn, well loved sheet would be ideal. Imagine something you would like to be wrapped in, or something that you would like to wrap a loved one in. It may be something as simple as calico or plain cotton. Bright and colourful or creamy white. There are many many possibilities!

We would suggest a few things ...

material - natural fibres like cottons and linens.

length - there should be a sufficient amount of cloth to wrap around you with some extra, top bottom and sides. A double bed or queen bed sheet would be ample.

please also bring a notebook, a pen, some pencils to jot down ideas, words, drawings and motifs.

Do know that this is very much about your individual process and wishes. You may get quite a long way with your making or the day might become one of planning and design. We will be there to support and work with you in whatever capacity you need.

Please bring along your lunch, a water bottle and any specific snacks. We will have tea and fruit and bickies.

If you have any general questions at all, you are welcome to contact either Leith at leithalisonmaddock@gmail.com or please contact Michele for specific questions on material, cloth and making.

We very much look forward to seeing you at the workshop!