Creative Beach Picnic: Embroidery with Ocean Plastics
What I wanted to create was more than a workshop — it was an experience. A way for people to feel closer to the ocean, to connect through creativity with the very materials the sea returns to us. Crafting right on the beach where the materials are found felt natural to me. There’s something deeply grounding about being by the sea — it calms the mind and opens the senses. I wanted this to be a moment of stillness and joy. A soft, mindful immersion into craft, nature, and community.
The beach picnic itself blends gently into the surroundings — natural textures, soft cushions, handpicked elements. It’s meant to feel like a little treat. A spa day for the soul, but with thread and tide. A moment of beauty and creativity, where you nourish yourself with wholesome snacks, sea air, and the joy of making something with your hands.
What do we create?
In this hands-on embroidery workshop, we stitch with a twist: we use materials washed ashore. Fishing rope becomes thread or texture. Earbud sticks are turned into beads. Straws are cut into shimmering sequins. Every piece you create carries a story — of transformation, of awareness, and of the sea.
You’ll stitch your design onto a small zip pouch or create a framed embroidery piece to take home. Don’t worry if you’ve never embroidered before — simple patterns and guidance make it accessible, relaxing, and deeply satisfying.
Why embroidery?
I’ve been crafting with beach-found materials for more than half a decade. Embroidery wasn’t my first love — in fact, I didn’t connect with it at first. But with time, and encouragement, something shifted. A friend once said, “Maybe it’s not about your own creations. Maybe it’s about the experience you create.” That stuck with me.
Embroidery has been with us for centuries. It’s patient, meditative, expressive. You don't need much — just a needle, thread, and intention. Within a few hours, while enjoying the ocean breeze and good company, you’ve made something beautiful. Something meaningful.
And now it all makes sense. Years ago, someone reached out to ask if I could run an embroidery workshop at her guesthouse. I replied, “I don’t do embroidery.” She never wrote back. Looking back, I smile. That gentle nudge planted a seed. And here we are.
Come drift & craft by the sea
Whether you're celebrating something special or simply want to gift yourself a moment of calm creativity, this is a space for you. A creative beach picnic, a community, and a beautiful memory — stitched together by hand and heart.
Looking to make your beach day truly unforgettable? Enjoy a beautifully set up creative beach picnic — perfect for special occasions or simply adding a touch of magic to the moment.
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Contact us for bookings — we’d love to craft something beautiful with you.