Why did we choose embroidery?

A comprehensive study from 2024 that analyzed 25 research studies demonstrates that embroidery has an overwhelmingly positive effect on mental health, social connection, and personal identity.

Embroidery significantly reduces stress hormone levels due to the brain's concentration on multiple tasks at the same time.

You don't need to know anything about embroidery

The event is dedicated to absolute beginners, but not only to them. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never held a needle before—our guides will teach you step by step. We’ll start with the simplest stitches. Those who are already experienced are also welcome to join us to continue their own projects and share bits of their experience.

Research shows that the repetitive nature of embroidery activates the parasympathetic nervous system, helping to induce deep relaxation, similar to meditation.

We create and connect

While your hands will be busy with stitching, your mind will calm down and open up for authentic conversations. Group embroidery reduces social pressure and allows for more natural interactions.

Each stitch is an achievement. You'll leave with your first embroidery work, with basic techniques you can continue at home, and with the feeling of belonging to a community that values slowing down.

JUST SHOW UP and experience it!

P.S. In the digital world where everything happens instantly, embroidery teaches you the beauty of the slow process, of patience and sustained attention. Each stitch is an act of resistance against modern rush and a declaration that time for yourself deserves to exist.

Sources:

Le Lagadec, D., Kornhaber, R., Johnston-Devin, C., & Cleary, M. (2024). "Healing stitches: A scoping review on the impact of needlecraft on mental health and well-being". Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 45(10), 1097-1110. Comprehensive review of 25 studies showing overwhelmingly positive effects on mental health.

Von Kurthy, H. (University of Brighton). "The benefits of embroidery for mental health".

Disclaimer: The condition for participating in INSPIRO Club events is to entrust us with your phone by accepting the challenge of being authentically human. However, if for some reason unknown to us, your phone gets enchanted by the beauty of the place or finds something more interesting to do, INSPIRO Club cannot be held responsible. The alternative is to commit to putting it on airplane mode upon arrival (or even before) and not touching it for the duration of the event.