Description
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Classes, Craft Class and Something A Little Different
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Tickets from £110.00
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Over 18
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Sat, 17th Jan 2026 @ 10:00 - 16:30
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10:00 - 16:30
Join one of the UK’s last remaining passementerie makers, Elizabeth Ashdown, for a rare opportunity to explore the exquisite and 'endangered' art of tassel-making.
Once reserved for royal palaces and grand interiors, passementerie is the intricate craft of creating decorative trimmings and elaborate tassels – a centuries-old tradition that is now officially recognised as an endangered heritage skill in the UK.
In this hands-on, full-day workshop, Elizabeth will guide guests through the process of designing and creating a contemporary key tassel using authentic materials and traditional tools. From selecting your colours to the final decorative details, you’ll craft a one-of-a-kind piece to take home.
Alongside practical instruction, Elizabeth will share her expert knowledge and personal journey in preserving this historic art form, offering insight into the world of British craftsmanship and interior design.
The day includes coffee and cake on arrival and a delicious, seasonal lunch served in Ham Yard Restaurant.
ABOUT ELIZABETH ASHDOWN
Elizabeth Ashdown is one of the UK’s last remaining passementerie makers. She trained in constructed textiles at the Royal College of Art. Elizabeth has collaborated with luxury fashion houses, interior designers, and heritage institutions, creating intricate trimmings and tassels that celebrate colour, craftsmanship and creativity.
PLEASE NOTE: We kindly request that guests bring an apron to protect their clothes during the workshop.
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Passementerie Tassel Making Workshop with Elizabeth Ashdown
Your ticket includes a morning coffee, tea with cake and a lunch in Ham Yard Restaurant. |
10:00 - 16:30 | £110.00 |
Location
Address
Ham Yard Hotel, One, Ham Yard, London, W1D 7DT
Nearest Station
Piccadilly Circus (Tube)
Getting there
Organiser
Ham Yard Hotel
In the midst of Soho and moments from Mayfair, Ham Yard has an urban village feel. The hotel revolves around a tree-filled garden with a bronze sculpture centrepiece by Tony Cragg. Interiors are designed by Kit Kemp in her award-winning modern British style.
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