Workshops

Harsha Basu – Stitch your Story

Venue: Chesham Library
Cost: Free (registration required)
Timing: 10:30am to 11:30am & 12:00noon to 1:00pm
Date: 12 September to 12 September 2026
Website: https://buckinghamshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/OPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=20258093

This free creative embroidery (Kantha) workshop from Chesham Museum is led by folk artist Harsha Basu and is suitable for all abilities with no previous sewing experience needed!

During the workshop you can create your own unique fabric patch through the ancient art of Kantha running-stitch embroidery inspired by your own journey, heritage, or local memories.

Every patch created on the day will be sewn into the Sadhana Canopy, a large collaborative sari celebrating Chesham’s diverse community. The installation will be the centrepiece of Chesham Museum’s Migration Stories exhibition, which opens to the public beginning Saturday the 3rd of October 2026.

Suitable for 9 years and above.

For 10:30am to 11:30am workshop: https://buckinghamshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/OPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=20258093

For 12:00noon to 1:00pm workshop: https://buckinghamshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/OPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=20258185