Cornish Flora Embroidery Workshop

One day workshop at Porth-en-alls, Prussia Cove, Cornwall

Lora is delighted to be invited by floral artist and fellow nature obsessive Joanna Game to host a one-day workshop at Porth-en-alls situated in the breathtaking Prussia Cove in Cornwall. The workshop will close Joanna’s renowned Beltane weekend retreat which runs from 24th - 26th April. Not only that but also teaching are the wonderful Jamjar Edit who will run a day-long flower pressing workshop on Wednesday 29th. You can join for either one of our workshops, or you can sign up for the full five-days and experience everything from early morning swims on the Cornish coast, to drawing and painting from nature, cosy evenings and delicious food.

This is a one day workshop, taking place in person at the beautiful Porth-en-Alls, Prussia Cove in Cornwall. The first time Lora has done a workshop in Cornwall - one of her favourite places in the UK! The embroidery class will be inspired by local Cornish flora and fauna that we will be surrounded by in the beautiful location. The class take place a day after the Beltane retreat weekend run by seasonal florist Joanne Game and so there will also be be lots of cut British flowers from the retreat to inspire us too. During the class each student will make a textile artwork consisting of a selection of techniques that Lora likes to work with. Lora will give you access to her materials and show you her tricks and tips to create a beautiful floral artwork. Students will work with a mixture of materials such as ribbons, braids, and threads to create joyful embroideries full of texture and colour. Lora will show you how to mount your work over mount board at the end of the class, ready to be framed.

Only basic sewing skills necessary for the class, but could also benefit people who are more experienced and would like to broaden their knowledge. Tea, coffee, snacks and lunch will be included in the ticket price and provided by a local chef using seasonal ingredients.

Techniques you will learn:

• Couching stitch with braid and ribbon

• Stitching with ribbons

• 3d-flowers with simple fabric manipulation techniques

• A number of traditional embroidery stitches and their variations that work well for floral designs

  Including but not limited to; French knot, blanket stitch, chain stitch, satin stitch, stem, running and back stitch

Workshop date: Tuesday 28th April 2026

Workshop time: 10am-5pm with 45 minute lunch break from 1-1:45pm and morning and afternoon tea/coffee

Location: Porth-en-alls, Prussia Cove, Cornwall

Closest train station is Penzance. If you are taking part in the Beltane workshop over the weekend prior to the class and would like to join please contact me via email before booking for a 10% discount - Hello@loraavedian.com

Beltane Weekend Retreat: 

For information and booking for the Beltane weekend retreat, please visit the Beltane Website here. 

Photography: Britt Willoughby; Ellen Hancock