This workshop is at YI CRAFTS studio, 60 Neasden Ln, London, NW10 2UW.

Bring a handmade touch to your festive celebrations in this Christmas stocking decorating workshop, combining traditional Chinese Xing Ran (型染) stencil dyeing with natural dyes and Christmas beads.

You’ll decorate a pair of stockings, exploring how stencils can be used to create patterns on fabric. Experiment with festive motifs and natural colours, then embellish your designs with Christmas beads to make each stocking your own.

This relaxing, hands-on workshop is designed for beginners and offers a creative introduction to traditional textile decoration. Along the way, you’ll learn about katazome and explore how a traditional craft can inspire contemporary festive designs.

Whether you’re making a matching pair for your home or thoughtful gifts for someone special, you’ll leave with two personalised stockings, ready to hang up for Christmas.

What you’ll learn

• An introduction to traditional Chinese Xing Ran (型染) stencil dyeing

• How to arrange stencil patterns on your stockings

• How to use natural dyes to create decorative designs on fabric

• Ways to embellish your stockings with Christmas beads

What you’ll take home

• A pair of Christmas stockings decorated by you

• An introduction to stencil dyeing techniques to inspire future textile projects

Suitable for

• Complete beginners

• Craft and textile enthusiasts

• Anyone interested in traditional East Asian crafts

• Individuals, friends and families looking for a festive creative activity

You will receive an email with studio and workshop information one week before the workshop. If you haven’t received it, please contact us at studio@yicrafts.com.

Cancellation policy: Due to limited seating, please cancel at least 7 days before your scheduled class. This gives us the opportunity to offer your place to another participant.