Whiskers & Stitches
Embroidery with a side of cat cuddles.
Embroidery Classes at Finnegan’s Whiskers Cat Café
Looking for the purr-fect way to unwind? Join us for a cozy, hands-on embroidery workshop – hosted in a cat café! Stitch your heart out while surrounded by friendly felines, warm drinks, and plenty of creative inspiration.
what to expect
- Cuddly cat companions (who may "help" with your thread!)
- A guided embroidery lesson, perfect for beginners & enthusiasts
- All materials included—just bring your love for cats & crafts!
- Delicious drinks and treats available to fuel your creativity
Whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or threading your first needle, this workshop is all about fun, relaxation, and adorable distractions.
EXCLUSIVE TO FINNEGAN'S WHISKERS
Get your needles ready - our monthly stitching session awaits!
You can teach yourself embroidery through YouTube – there are plenty of amazing tutorials out there. But if you’re like me, seeing it done in person makes learning so much easier.
2 hr Guided Embroidery Class - £30
£20 to book your 2 hour guided embroidery class, plus an extra £10 payable on the day for your materials. If you are a returning stitcher, there’s no need to purchase new materials, please feel free to bring back your existing design to work on.
If you finish your current design, new designs are available to purchase during any session for £10.
Includes:
- 2 hr Café session fee
- Canvas to practise stitches
- Embroidery kit – includes canvas, hoop, threads, needles, needle threader and paper bobbins
What we cover:
- How to fit your fabric to your hoop.
- How to separate threads (in my own unorthodox way).
- How to prep your thread and finish stitches.
- 5-6 stitches that you will need to complete your design.
All the Stitches we cover to help you with a basic understanding of embroidery.
The next session to be announced
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Come for the embroidery, stay for the cat cuddles.
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Future sessions:
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Whiskers & Stitches: 3-Week Embroidery Series - £70
Learn new stitches every week. Complete you pattern with ease.
This workshop gives you the opportunity to learn 2-3 new stitches each session, followed by hands-on time to dive into your embroidery pattern. I’ll be there to guide you in choosing the perfect starting point.
Includes:
- 2 hr Café session fee x 3
- Canvas to practise stitches
- Embroidery kit – includes canvas, hoop, threads, needles, needle threader and paper bobbins
What we cover:
- How to fit your fabric to your hoop.
- How to separate Threads (in my own unorthodox way).
- How to prep your thread and finish stitches.
- 2-3 new stitches each session, practice them and then work on your design.
- How to finish and display your design.
All the Stitches we cover to help you with a basic understanding of embroidery.
The 3 week workshop starts Thursday 22nd May 2025
from 6 pm – 8 pm
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Meet Your Instructor...
Hi I’m Erin.
From a young age my mum taught me how to sew, cross stitch, embroider, crochet and knit. I am so grateful to her for that.
As I grew older, life got busier, and like so many of us, I let some of those creative hobbies fall into the background.
In 2023, I decided to hand-embroider a jacket for the Taylor Swift Era’s Tour. What began as a simple idea quickly turned into a labour of love. It’s a project that reignited my love for embroidery. Spending hours working on something so personal and creative reminded me how much I love the process.
Stitching gives me a way to calm my mind, keep my hands busy, and feel a real sense of accomplishment.
Since early December 2024, I’ve been hosting embroidery workshops at Finnegan Whiskers. Teaching others how to stitch while hanging out with adorable cats? It’s truly the best combination!
Each workshop has been filled with laughter, creativity, and connection — and it’s been such a joy to watch beginners discover the joy of embroidery for themselves.
One of my favourite things about embroidery is that it doesn’t demand perfection or speed. You can work on it little by little — there’s no pressure to finish it all at once. You don’t even have to get it exactly “right.”
I’m so excited to share this craft with you — to help you learn the basics, build your confidence, and hopefully discover the same love and peace that embroidery has given me.
