NaviStitch and Sail Loft News

Here's what's happening in our creative space, the Sail Loft, the NaviStitch shop, and on Manningtree High Street over the coming weeks...

In the Sail Loft

A little reminder there are just 6 more days to decide whether you’d like to take part in our

Pre-Loved Art Sale.

If you have artwork you’ve loved but no longer feel is right for your space, this is a gentle chance to help it find a new home.

Artwork drop-off: Wednesday 21st January, 10am-4pm Exhibition: 21st January-14th February:

Sometimes that final nudge is all it takes.

Next...

The Sail Loft Gallery has a busy and exciting few months ahead:

The Art of Paper Embroidery – Sam Luxford 18th–21st February - An exhibition celebrating paper embroidery, stitched detail and slow, mindful making.

Anne Plummer Exhibition 25th February – 7th March - A beautiful exhibition to follow, with more details to come soon.

And then - before we know it - the Sail Loft will move into our Spring Exhibition 14th March - 11th April, bringing with it lighter days, fresh work and new creative energy.

Applications will open for artists wishing to take part in the exhibition from 19th January.

🧵 Paper Embroidery Workshops - Booking Now

Workshops remain a big part of what I love sharing at NaviStitch, and several Paper Embroidery workshops are now open for booking.

The Art of Paper Embroidery – Coastal

Inspired by shorelines, nautical charts and coastal details.

Saturday 14 February, 10am and Friday 24 April, 10am

The Art of Paper Embroidery – Botanical

Taking inspiration from leaves, flowers and organic forms.

Sunday 15 February, 10am and Wednesday 22 April, 10am

The Art of Paper Embroidery – Coastal Collage

Learn simple watercolour and collage with hand embroidery on paper!

Sunday 22 February, 10am and Wednesday 29 April, 10am

Valentine’s Card Paper Embroidery – Taster Session

A relaxed 2-hour introduction to paper embroidery - perfect for beginners or anyone curious to try something new.

You’ll learn the basics and leave with a handmade Valentine’s card ready to

give to someone special. Saturday 7 February 1pm

You'll find full details right here!

And don't forget, If you're not able to make it in person to a workshop, my books are available on Amazon or on my website - you can still give paper embroidery a go!

🖼 Framing, Commissions & Creative Ideas

As we reopen, I’ll once again be welcoming bespoke framing enquiries - whether that’s for artwork from the Pre-Loved Art Sale, pieces you’ve loved for years at home, or something newly discovered in the gallery.

Commissions are also very close to my heart - they’re where NaviStitch began, and something I still absolutely love doing. If you have a place, a memory or a story you’d like stitched, I’m always happy to talk ideas through.

Framing, commissions, workshops and exhibitions all connect here - and I love helping people find the right way to bring artwork into their homes.

❄️ Winter Break & Reopening

We're currently closed for our annual winter break, but we’ll be reopening next Wednesday, 21 January, with winter opening hours:

Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm

I’m really looking forward to welcoming you back - refreshed and full of new ideas.

💌 A January Thank You

Thank you, as always, for your continued support - your visits, messages, bookings and encouragement truly mean the world and we can't wait to get back and open, sharing everything that’s taking shape as the year unfolds.

Here’s to fresh starts and plenty of creativity

I wish you calm waters and plain sailing,

Sam