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Scrunchie Making and Silk Painting Experience at The Tap and Social, Northstowe

An evening of relaxed social stitching and colourful silk painting in Northstowe. Learn to make your own scrunchies and then get creative with watercolour-style silk painting.

  • 9th June 2026 - 9th June 2026
  • 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Get creative with an evening of relaxed stitching and colourful silk painting. Learn how to make your own scrunchies by hand, and then personalise them with your own colours and style. In this session you’ll use simple stitches and ‘wet-on-wet’ silk painting techniques to create two silk scrunchies – the perfect summer accessory.

Sip and Stitch is a fun and relaxed social stitching evening, perfect for a night out with friends. Sessions are designed to be beginner friendly (no sewing experience required!) and everything you need is provided. Classes are run by experienced textile artist Steph Norwood, who will take you through the activity step-by-step. Just bring yourself and your creativity!​

What to expect

  • Two and a half hour evening session
  • Materials and equipment provided
  • Social atmosphere
  • Beginner-friendly, step-by-step instructions

Food and drink can be purchased separately from the venue. Vegan silk (viscose) option available on request.

What will I take away?

Two hand-stitched, hand-painted silk scrunchies, in the size and colour of your choice.

Facilities

  • Car Parking
  • Disabled Accessibility

Accessibility Facilities

  • Car parking
  • Designated wheelchair public toilet
  • Wheelchair accessible
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Did you know?

One of Cambridge University’s most famous traditions is May Week, which actually takes place in early June. Heralding the end of the academic year, it’s a time when students enjoy lavish balls and garden parties before dispersing for the summer.