Ever looked at those dazzling embroidered Estonian patterns and thought, “I wish I could do that?” Well, here’s your chance! On Saturday 11 October 2025, Sydney’s Estonian community is handing you needle, thread and tradition on a silver platter at the Mulgi Embroidery Workshop — your ticket to unlocking the secrets of this centuries-old craft.
From 9.30am sharp until 3.00pm, join your fellow handicrafters (and soon-to-be friends) and place yourself in the capable hands of skilled instructors. The place to be? None other than the Sydney Estonian House, 141 Campbell St, Surry Hills NSW.
What’s in store?
Learn about Mulgi embroidery – a timeless tradition packed with meaning, from circles (the earth) to sun wheels (the cosmos, of course – we’ve always been thinking big), to crosses (relationships – yes, even those tricky ones), and much more. Back in Mulgimaa, every stitch told a story, whether it was on an apron, scarf, or Sunday best. The colours? Bold reds, blues, greens and yellows that refused to be boring. Think of it as the original emoji system – symbols stitched to say, “this is who I am, and this is what I stand for.”
Choose your project for the day:
🧶 Christmas decoration
🧶 Bookmark
🧶 Tea towel
🧶 Napkin
🧶 Calico bag
🧶 T-Shirt (BYO, so you can strut your new art with pride!)
Why you’ll love it
For just $70, you’ll get:
✔ A kit with fabric, threads, patterns and instructions
✔ Morning tea and lunch (because creativity works up an appetite!)
✔ A hands-on dive into Estonian culture with plenty of laughs and friendly faces.
No embroidery experience? No problem. Whether you’re a stitching superstar or you’ve never touched a needle in your life, you’ll walk away with something beautiful – and maybe a few new friends too.
Book your spot
Tickets are $70 and spaces are limited, so secure yours soon.
👉 Get your tickets here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1450420
📧 Dietary requirements? Email Marissa.Pikkat[at]outlook.com and she’ll make sure you’re looked after.
🅿 Parking tip: timed street parking or Golborne Street Car Park (pre-book for best deal).
✨ Come for the embroidery, stay for the stories, and leave with a little piece of Mulgi magic stitched by your own hands. You’ll be so proud of yourself for having accomplished this!
Organised by the Sydney Estonian Craft Group (SESKKE). Read more about what they do here.
